Is There a Specific Side of the Body to Use Crystals for Healing?

One question I’m asked often, especially by those just beginning their journey with crystals is:

“Is there a specific side of the body I should use crystals on for healing or manifesting?”

It’s a beautiful question and one that reveals the deep desire to do it right. But like so much of what we explore through crystal energy, the most powerful guidance will come from within.

The Traditional View

You may have come across teachings that suggest:

Left side = the receiving or feminine side: connected to your inner world, emotions, and healing
Right side = the giving or masculine side: linked to action, manifestation, and protection

This idea isn’t limited to crystal work in Kundalini Yoga, we also honour the same principle through the breath. The left nostril is linked with the ida nadi (the feminine energy channel), associated with the moon, calm, and intuition. The right nostril connects to the pingala nadi (the masculine channel), representing the sun, drive, and outward action.

So yes, there is real energetic wisdom in the left-right body split, and it can be a beautiful place to begin.

But the Deeper Truth? You Know Best.

While that traditional view can be a helpful guide, the way a crystal supports you will always be shaped by your own energy, body, story, and needs. That’s why, in my own practice and in how I guide you through the Crystal of the Month subscription, I always come back to this:

Your intuition is the most powerful tool you have. 

Crystals are partners, not prescriptions. If you pause and feel into your body, your breath, your energy… you’ll often find the crystal knows where it wants to be. That might be the left wrist one day, your heart space the next, or even tucked under your pillow. There’s no wrong answer when it comes from within.

What If You’re Not Sure Yet?

If you're just starting out and finding it hard to hear or trust your intuition, please know that’s completely normal.
This journey is the practice.

By simply beginning to work with your crystals, holding them, placing them near the body, sitting with them in stillness, you start to open yourself to deeper connection. You build trust. You start to listen in new ways. And gradually, you become more receptive to your own inner knowing.

So if you’re unsure where to place a crystal or which side to use, try asking:
“What am I needing to release, restore, or call in?”
Then simply pause and notice where your body draws your attention.

This is where the real magic lives not in getting it 'right', but in showing up with presence, trust, and curiosity.

A Journey of Energy, Embodiment and Trust

Working with crystals teaches us so much more than the properties of a stone, it teaches us how to slow down, feel, and listen. The more you tune in, the more you’ll sense the subtle nudges from your body and your stones.

So yes, the left-right model exists for a reason. But it’s not a rule you must follow.
It’s an invitation to explore, and a reminder that you already have everything you need to begin.

With love,
Katie xx

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