Tangerine Quartz

In this article, I’ll be discussing the meanings and benefits of having tangerine quartz in your crystal collection. I will also include excellent ways to use and manifest this crystal’s powers as well as other relevant info. You can also read about its associated chakras, the best crystals to pair it with, and the proper way to cleanse this stone.

Tangerine Quartz is a variant of quartz crystals with a tinge of rust orange. Named because of the resemblance of its color to the fruit of the same name, tangerine quartz is associated with letting go of the past and embracing the present through acceptance.

It can be found in two locations in the world: Madagascar and Brazil. However, its most famous source is the Santinho Mine, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. In these mines, several other crystals, semiprecious gems, and minerals are also found herein, including hematite.

Tangerine Quartz owes its sunset-like hue to the iron oxide that got mixed in the water surrounding it when it was still forming into a crystal. Its colors can actually range from pale, almost transparent-like orange to rusty red. Being a silicon dioxide mineral, it’s technically a type of clear quartz, if not for the presence of hematite. Iron oxide is either locked within the crystal or encrusted on the surface, covering the stone, like a faint veil.

Is citrine the same as tangerine quartz?

Although these two technically belong to the same quartz family, a distinction had to be made. Tangerine quartz is considered a subvariety of clear quartz. Meanwhile, citrine is a type of crystalline quartz and usually comes as bright yellow or golden yellow. Additionally, the two crystals may resonate with different chakras, with each having unique benefits and uses to the body.

Tangerine Quartz Meanings

Tangerine quartz has long been associated with transformation and healing. In fact, it’s one of the most recommended healing crystals for the heart, mind, and soul. Its main strength lies in the fact that it can assuage emotional wounds and injuries, caused by the soul’s traumatic past. Whether that past is in this lifetime or from a previous one, tangerine quartz is believed to heal these scars so they will be able to move on and live happily in the present.

Some crystal healing practitioners have noticed that the tangerine quartz colors’ resemblance to sunset carries a deep meaning. In a way, this crystal helps us to let go of the past to go forward into the future. Likened to the setting of the sun, we must learn how to close the past chapter and heal from it.

It teaches us forgiveness and compassion, whether it be towards other people or to ourselves. It helps us to accept things in ourselves that we find hard to recognize or acknowledge. It also acts as great support for those who are dealing with traumatic pasts, or even karmic debt.

Even though it’s not strictly a spiritual stone, many have noted the benefits of this crystal in their spiritual journey. It encourages empathy, kindness, and acceptance. It releases stress and promotes emotional healing. It also relieves one of pain, whether it’s a physical, emotional, or spiritual one.

Ways to Use Tangerine Quartz Crystals

Tangerine quartz is quite versatile when it comes to manners of harnessing its benefits and properties. There are a few ways how you can use it, and they are the following.

1. In Crystal Elixir

   Some people believed that tangerine quartz is effective when placed in an elixir. If this is your first time hearing about crystal elixirs, they are essentially drinking water infused with crystals. Fortunately, tangerine quartz elixir is so far safe to drink. Even though it has hematite inclusions and this stone isn’t advisable to be placed in drinking water, tangerine quartz is a lighter mineral, which means it can be safely used.

   However, you can also choose to put your drinking bottle inside a bowl of water. Then, in this bowl of water, put your tangerine quartz crystal. This way, your bottle will serve as a filter as it accumulates healing and positive vibration from the crystal inside the bowl, without the drinking water making direct contact with the mineral.

2. In Bath

   Tangerine quartz is also a known stress-reliever. One way you can enjoy the benefits of this soothing crystal is to put a tangerine quartz point in each corner of your bathtub. This way, the healing vibrations of this powerful crystal can help release the stress from your body and mind while promoting a sense of calmness and relief.

3. Wearing it as jewelry

   Tangerine quartz can also be worn as a jewelry piece. Whether you prefer a wrapped tangerine quartz pendant or bracelet, you can enjoy its many healing properties. Personally, I’d highly recommend it to boost positive energy and aura, especially if you’re currently struggling with overwhelming emotions that can affect you negatively.

   Moreover, tangerine quartz is also a good protection stone. It may shield you against harmful energies and psychic attacks.

   With a hardness of 7, this crystal is pretty durable which means you can wear it for long periods of time without worrying that it will get damaged.

4. As a house or office decor

   You can also enjoy the healing and uplifting properties of tangerine quartz by placing them in your home or office. This beautiful, sunset-colored crystal can be used as an ornament in your place. You can put it on your shelves, on tables, or anywhere you feel. Though subtle, the energy of tangerine quartz can permeate throughout the area. Having a tangerine quartz point as a home decor may lighten up the atmosphere of your home or office. It may contribute to a happier working and living space and a calmer mind and emotions.

5. In meditation

   Of course, tangerine quartz is also widely used in meditation. It’s known to resonate strongly with the sacral chakra and solar plexus chakra. For more details about its usage in meditation, I’ll explain it in the meditation and grounding section below.

Tangerine Quartz Properties and Programming

Tangerine quartz is also a highly programmable crystal. Like all quartz crystals, tangerine quartz might work best if you align it to your intention before using it. Fortunately, this crystal has numerous uses and benefits which may be helpful to you.

Why You Should Use Tangerine Quartz

Known for its strong healing properties, especially in the field of trauma recovery, tangerine quartz can also help if you are dealing with negative past life residues. All the unexplained pain, aversions, hatred, guilt, and void that we feel may have been brought over from our previous lives.

This is especially true if you feel like you’ve committed sins in your past life, for which your soul must pay in the present timeline. Don’t worry; this is often something that many people feel but they have difficulty explaining. If you are curious to find answers, you may be able to do so by accessing the Akashic records.

Tangerine quartz works by inspiring compassion and empathy in oneself. It encourages us to forgive and love, which in turn, promotes self-acceptance and self-worth. It releases us from all the shame and guilt by learning to release the past and move forward with the lessons we have learned.

Besides those, this crystal may also help us to stop feeling resentful and angry towards those who wronged us.

Hatred is harmful to our souls in the long run, which can corrupt us and stunt our spiritual growth. Whether it’s hatred towards others or even toward ourselves, tangerine quartz’s loving and healing energy can slowly diffuse this negative energy. With this stone, we may be able to slowly let go of those grievances and suffering in order to face a new tomorrow.

Besides its emotional and metaphysical properties, tangerine quartz is also believed to help heal physical ailments and promote a healthy body. Some have experienced its detoxifying abilities, where it helps in cleansing the blood. It’s also said to support organs near the sacral and solar plexus chakra, including the kidneys and liver.

Tangerine Quartz Physical Benefits

Tangerine quartz is believed to have many healing benefits to the physical body. Take note, though, that you should always heed the advice of a medical professional first, and only use healing crystals as a form of supplementary medicine. Here’s how tangerine quartz can help you physically:

• Sex Drive

  Tangerine quartz is known to boost sexual desire. If you experience a low sex drive, meditate with this stone to open your sacral chakra, which controls pleasure and emotions. On the other hand, it may also help you balance your sacral chakra energies. Having tangerine quartz may help control overactive emotions and desires.

• Reproduction

  Because of its strong connection to the sacral chakra, it’s also believed to help people with fertility issues. If you have trouble conceiving, this stone could help. It’s also said to be beneficial for those who have reproductive system-related disorders.

• Circulatory System

  It’s believed to assist the circulatory system by increasing the number of red blood cells. It also cleanses the blood and helps promote good blood circulation. Moreover, it promotes the absorption of iron, which is important for our blood.

• Detoxification

  Not only does it help get rid of the toxins present in our blood, but it also detoxifies a number of organs in our body including the kidney.

• Organs

  Tangerine quartz’s strong resonance to the sacral chakra and solar plexus chakra supports the organs near these parts of our body. This includes the reproductive organs, adrenal glands, kidneys, stomach, and bladder.

• Pain Relief

  It may also help relieve pain, especially in the lower abdominal area of our body.

Tangerine Quartz Emotional Benefits

Tangerine quartz also has a profound effect on one’s mind and soul. It helps us deal with overwhelming energies and balance our emotions. Here are the best ways that tangerine quartz can help us emotionally:

• Kindness

  Tangerine quartz is a compassionate stone with loving energy. Likewise, it inspires empathy in our hearts and gently reminds us to be understanding not only towards others but even to ourselves as well. This is especially good for those who tirelessly put on an effort to help everyone around them, but are forgetting that they need to give themselves a break, too. A healthy relationship with ourselves is the start of having healthy relationships with other people, after all.

• Guilt

  If there are past mistakes that you feel you need to pay for, whether that’s in this present life or the previous lifetimes, tangerine quartz can help you deal with them. Its energy can help guide you to forgive yourself and slowly move on.

• Self-Confidence

  Because of its strong connection, tangerine quartz is also believed to boost self-confidence. It will help you believe in yourself again, especially if you have undergone a trauma that warped the way you view yourself.

• PTSD

  Tangerine quartz can also act as excellent support for those suffering from PTSD. It helps you deal with deep emotional wounds and traumas so you can heal from them.

• Inner Child

  It helps boosts creativity and also sparks interest in learning new things. With this, you may be able to heal and nurture your inner child which was suppressed during your adolescence.

• Acceptance

  This crystal encourages acceptance of life and ourselves, no matter how harsh those truths may be. It reminds you that making mistakes is part of being a human. The past is already done, and there’s not much you could do about it but learn from it and move forward. This stone acts as a guide, not in a severe way, but instead in a soothing and loving manner, just like a gentle and patient teacher.

• Stress

  Tangerine quartz is also helpful for alleviating everyday stress. As I’ve said previously, you may use them in baths, meditation, or even wear one, especially if you’re working in a high-pressure environment.

Tangerine Quartz Metaphysical Properties

Tangerine quartz is also known for its powerful metaphysical properties. It’s both a healing and protective stone, which makes it an excellent choice to carry everywhere. Here are some of the known benefits and uses of this crystal:

• Protection

  Tangerine quartz is said to have the ability to shield us from evil energies and malicious psychic attacks. One sign of a psychic attack is a sudden dip in energy and emotion. Wearing a tangerine quartz necklace or bracelet may dispel the inexplicable negativity away and uplift your soul.

• Past Life

  Tangerine quartz can help us access our past lives, especially if we feel there are unresolved issues from those timelines. This crystal helps us heal and move forward.

• Spiritual Awakening

  Because it helps us deal with things such as negative past life residues and even karmic debt, tangerine quartz can aid us in attaining spiritual growth. It will help us assimilate valuable wisdom we have gained and become a renewed soul again, severing us from the guilt and shame that may have chained us to stagnancy.

• Manifestation

  It’s also a stone of manifestation. We may call the aid of this stone to help us manifest our desires and dreams. Remember that manifestation isn’t only about wealth and prosperity; it could be other, more abstract aspirations as well. This may include inner peace, harmony in the home, and much more.

• Creativity

  Tangerine quartz is said to stimulate creativity and imagination. If you are stuck in a rut as an artist or you are struggling with a problem, this crystal can boost your creative powers.

Being a highly adaptable stone, there are several ways in which you can meditate with tangerine quartz.

First, find a serene place in your home. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. You may choose to hold it in your hand or wear one. It’s also recommended to place it near the sacral chakra, especially if you’re having issues related to this chakra such as low sex drive and problems in the reproductive system. Placing it by the sacral chakra also stimulates creativity.

While you meditate, visualize the energy coming from the crystal as it permeates throughout the world. Allow the stone’s energy to ground you to the earth. You may remain in this meditative state for as long as you wish.

Tangerine Quartz Chakras

Tangerine quartz resonates strongly with the sacral chakra. It also connects with the solar plexus chakra. Here are what you may experience using tangerine quartz:

• Solar Plexus Chakra

  The solar plexus chakra rules over self-esteem, willpower, and confidence. It also controls the organs near the navel area to the ribcage. If this chakra is blocked, we suffer from low self-worth and we struggle with our self-image. We may feel bad about ourselves all the time. When this chakra is opened, we become aware of our personal power and that we have the ability to decide for ourselves.

• Sacral Chakra

  The sacral chakra governs our pleasure, desire, and creativity. If this chakra is blocked, we feel uninspired, we may lose interest in the things we usually enjoy and suffer emotional rollercoasters. When this chakra is activated, we become more stable, open to new experiences, and have the ability to enjoy the pleasures of life again. We also feel fulfilled and become friendlier towards others. This also allows our creative juices to flow more, thus inspiring vivid imagination.

You can pair tangerine quartz with almost every other crystal because it works well with many stones. I recommend that you combine it with crystals according to your specific purpose or intention. For example, you can pair tangerine quartz with highly spiritual stones for past life recall and karmic cleansing. Here are some excellent crystals you can work with tangerine quartz:

1. 

   Amber

   Amber is a golden-yellow stone and one of the best healing crystals out there. It helps in cleansing the mind and spirit, as well as rejuvenating the brain.

2. 

   Citrine

   Citrine is a vibrant, uplifting stone with many benefits. It aids in cleansing the chakras and awakening our intuition.

3. 

   Amethyst

   Amethyst is a highly protective stone that can be used to shield oneself against negative energy and psychic attacks.

4. 

   Smoky Quartz

   Smoky Quartz help with a person’s overall well-being. If you are troubled by stress and negative emotions, smoky quartz paired with tangerine quartz may help you feel at ease.

5. 

   Lapis Lazuli

   Lapis Lazuli is also known to dispel psychic attacks, which makes it a great stone to boost the powers of tangerine quartz.

6. 

   Hematite

   Hematite is a grounding stone that helps us stay connected to the Earth. Moreover, it’s also an incredibly protective stone.

7. 

   Tiger’s Eye

   Tiger’s Eye can be used to boost self-esteem and confidence. It instills courage within, which is helpful for people who are dealing with low self-worth.

8. 

   Sunstone

   Sunstone has a vibrant energy that encourages optimism, enthusiasm, and hope. It also helps purify the chakras.

9. 

   Pyrite

   Pyrite is a stone of creativity and imagination. With the help of this stone and tangerine quartz, you may be able to lift artistic blocks.

10. 

    Snowflake Obsidian

    Snowflake obsidian helps us find the root of our internal struggles and bring them to the surface. It makes a good pair with tangerine quartz which is about healing from past trauma.

It’s important to cleanse and charge your tangerine quartz regularly so it’s always filled with positive energy. You may cleanse and charge it using the following methods:

• Running Water

  Holding a stone in running water for about a minute each can both cleanse and charge many hard stones. Access to a natural spring is always best, but faucets also work as long as the stone can be completely submerged. You can also place them in a fountain to allow the water to run over the stones. Dry with a soft cloth when you remove the stone from the water.

• Sun

  While the sun can charge your stones very quickly, you will want to remove the stone from the sun after an hour or two as the sun could discolor your crystals (even those that are sun-safe). You can set your stone outside or on a windowsill to absorb the powerful energy from the heavens. The time you need to charge your crystals will vary, but they can often be ready in just a few minutes.

• Full Moon

  Cleansing your stones with the full moon is an excellent way to remove negativity. At twilight, place your crystals on a windowsill or a place where they will be able to absorb the light of the moon (and its vibrations). Remove the stone the following morning before the sun gets too high into the sky. You can also place several stones on a grid to charge with a specific intention.

• Smudging

  Smudging your stones will immediately remove negative energies, so it is important to open a window for them to leave if you are cleansing your crystals indoors. Simply light either used bundled or loose sage with a match then blow out the flame to produce smoke. Wave the stone through the smoke for 30 to 60 seconds to clear bad vibrations. Ensure you use a fire-safe bowl or plate for safety.

• Visualization

  Visualization is a safe and powerful way of charging any of your crystals. Take time to center your energy and ground yourself, then pick up the sone in your hands. Focus on filling your hands with a radiant light through visualization for a minute or two. Focus on removing the negativity from the stone, allowing it to be cleansed and recharged with purpose. You should be able to feel the energy within the stone shift into positivity.

• Ground

  Returning your crystals to the earth can refill them with energy, renewing them. Dig a hole in the earth and place a plate in the soil. Cover the plate slightly, then place the stones on top. Bury the stones and mark the place on the surface where you know where to dig. A week later, carefully remove the topsoil and remove the stones. If you reach the plate, you know you have gone too far and you may have dug up the stone.

With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, you need not worry about placing it on water or putting it under natural light. However, don’t put it out for too long in order to preserve its color and form. There are other safer ways to cleanse your crystal which you may opt for, such as visualization and smudging.

Conclusion

Tangerine quartz is a beautiful crystal that benefits the mind, body, and soul. Its sunset-like hue resonates with its healing energies that may help one recover from past traumas and psychic attacks. Like a patient teacher, it guides us to release those things that hold us back and truly believe in ourselves again. I hope this article helped you explore the uses of this crystal, which will surely make a charming addition to your collection.