This is a list I compiled of crystals I believe would be good for baby / beginner witches to start with. Learn the properties of the crystals, and collect the ones you feel most connected with— remember to cleanse your crystals every now and then! also remember that when cleansing a crystal, you can set a specific intention for the crystal to help with.

PROTECTION

black tourmaline: shields from negative energy.

obsidian: cleanses energy, reflects negativity back to source.

selenite: cleanses energy, clears negativity.

clear quartz: basic protection, cleanses energy.

onyx: absorbs negative energy.

hematite: removes negative energy, acts as a protective shield.

MENTAL HEALTH

amethyst: eases anxiety, brings sense of control.

labradorite: protects from irrational fear.

rose quartz: supports self love.

aquamarine: supports emotional healing.

sodalite: calms mind, eases panic attacks.

lapis lazuli: eases depression, stabilizes confidence.

smoky quartz: relieves fear, eases depression, brings positive thoughts and calmness.

unakite: supports emotional healing.

moonstone: eases stress and instability.

ABUNDANCE

citrine: attracts abundance.

garnet: attracts wealth, abundance, and prosperity.

pyrite: attracts wealth and abundance.

carnelian: attracts manifestation energy.

tigers eye: attracts prosperity and abundance, breaks financial blocks.

aventurine: attracts wealth, prosperity, and abundance; attracts luck and success.

PHYSICAL HEALTH / HEALING

unakite: protects from illness, brings balance.

clear quartz: supports memory and concentration, stimulates the immune system.

turquoise: heals mind, body, and soul; stimulates respiratory, skeletal, and immune system,

bloodstone: protects from illness, regulates blood pressure, supports circulatory system.