Healing the Energy Drain: Balancing What We Take and Give
- Root & Rising
- Oct 3
- 4 min read
Crystals We Carry
There are days when I feel like my energy is leaking away, drop by drop. Sometimes it’s because I’ve given too much, sometimes it’s because I’ve taken on energy that wasn’t mine to begin with, and sometimes it’s simply because I’ve forgotten to care for myself.
One thing that helps me replenish and protect my energy is working with crystals. But let me be completely honest with you—I’m not perfect at remembering to use them. I have bracelets, necklaces, and stones sitting right within reach, and there are stretches of time where I don’t even bother picking them up. Life gets busy, I forget, and then I wonder why I’m feeling drained.
The beautiful thing is: it’s never too late to pick them up again. I always notice a difference when I do. So, if you’ve fallen out of practice, don’t be hard on yourself. Just hop back on.
Here are a few crystals that I’ve found incredibly supportive when it comes to preventing energy drain—both in keeping my energy field strong and in making sure I’m not unintentionally draining others.
🖤 Black Tourmaline – The Energy Shield
Black Tourmaline is like a stone bodyguard. It doesn’t just protect you from outside negativity—it also helps to recycle heavy energy into something lighter and more grounded. Many people call it one of the best stones for empaths, because it prevents you from soaking up what isn’t yours.
How to use it:
Wear as a bracelet on your left wrist (receiving hand) to block incoming draining energy.
Place a piece by your front door to keep your home energetically clear.
Hold it in your palm and imagine all the tension in your body flowing into the stone and down into the earth.
⚡ Hematite – The Grounding Anchor
Hematite is heavy, solid, and deeply grounding. Its mirror-like surface reflects energy away while pulling your own scattered energy back into alignment. If you find yourself unintentionally clinging to others for energetic support, Hematite can anchor you firmly into your own body.
How to use it:
Slip a tumbled stone in your pocket when you’re going into social situations.
Place it under your pillow to quiet overactive thoughts before sleep.
During meditation, hold Hematite in each hand to balance the left and right sides of your body.
🌑 Obsidian – The Truth Mirror
Obsidian is volcanic glass, forged in fire. It’s not always gentle, but it’s powerful. This stone reflects truth back to you, helping you notice the hidden leaks in your energy—whether they come from overextending yourself, holding grudges, or ignoring your needs.
How to use it:
Keep a piece on your desk or altar as a reminder to protect your energy.
Use in journaling practice: place it beside your notebook and free-write about what drains you. Obsidian tends to bring clarity to the page.
Wear it as jewelry for short bursts (rather than all day), since its energy can feel intense.
🌌 Labradorite – The Energy Filter
Labradorite is a mystical stone with flashes of rainbow light. Think of it as an energetic filter—it allows light and inspiration in, but shields against draining influences. It strengthens your aura so you don’t unconsciously pull energy from others or let them pull too much from you.
How to use it:
Wear as a pendant near the heart or throat to keep your energy field strong.
Hold it before going into a crowd or social gathering and set an intention for your energy to stay balanced.
Meditate with Labradorite in low light and focus on its flashes of color—they can guide visualization work for aura protection.
💎 Clear Quartz – The Energy Amplifier
Clear Quartz is the “master healer.” It doesn’t just hold energy—it amplifies it. If your energy feels dull or low, Quartz helps reset and refresh your system. It also magnifies the effects of other crystals, making it the perfect partner stone.
How to use it:
Place it over your heart or solar plexus while lying down and breathe slowly, visualizing light filling your body.
Combine it with any of the above crystals to amplify their protective or grounding effects.
Program your Quartz: hold it, set an intention (such as “I am protected and balanced”), and let it carry that frequency throughout your day.
A Gentle Reminder
I’m reminding myself of this just as much as I’m reminding you: using crystals doesn’t have to be complicated. Slip one in your pocket, wear it on your wrist, or keep it by your bed. Even small, simple practices make a difference.
When I forget, I don’t shame myself. I just pick up a stone and begin again. That’s the whole journey of energy work—it’s never about perfection, but about returning, gently, to what supports us.
🌟 Next Week’s Crystal Series Post:
We’ll be exploring how and where to wear your crystals—whether in stone form or as jewelry like bracelets, necklaces, earrings, or rings—and why placement matters for your energy.
🌙 Want to explore further?
Read my post on Grounding Crystals.
Or these posts in the Crystals We Carry Series:
🛒 You can also find supportive bracelets in my Shop.
May your energy be rooted, protected, and alive—circulating with balance, never drained, never lost.
Blessed Be
Bobbi Ann
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