Citrine is the golden yellow hued quartz and is the crystal of power and abundance. It
relates to the third chakra at the solar plexus, which deals with self-esteem, the appropriate use of personal power, and abundance.

Because of its association with abundance, it is known as the good luck stone and as it can help attract money, try putting one in your purse and see!

In common with the properties of the colour yellow, citrine is an ideal crystal to use to help stimulate the mind for study and concentration, and eases nerves in exams and even job interviews.

Citrine is one of the only crystals that never needs cleansing as it is a self cleansing crystal.

Amber is fossilized tree resin many millions of years old and is believed to be the first substance ever used by humans for decorative purposes, it has been found by archaeologists in the form of talismans and amulets.

Although it is not a crystal, its roots in nature means that it contains qualities which can be used to ground spiritual energies into the physical body, it can also aid grounding and bring us back to earth. For this reason it has been found to be helpful in relieving depression. In common with the emotional traits of the colour yellow, amber helps balance our emotional centre at the solar plexus and as Amber is also most commonly used to dissolve energy blockages, it is the ideal crystal for any chakra area.

Tiger's Eye is commonly a brown-gold stone with rippling bands of light that remind us of a cat's eyes, although it can also be found in red/gold hues and blue. The more common brown/yellow crystal is a very grounded stone, and helps us translate ideas into reality.

It is also related to patience and courage, and the ability therefore to focus on creating what we want in our lives. Courage gives us the confidence to go out and get what we want, and tiger's eye can be seen as the crystal that makes dreams come true, once we've applied ourselves that is!

Tiger's Eye is also one of the birth stones for the astrology sign Leo.

Topaz is a re-energiser, helping to recharge batteries, helps us to recharge our batteries, offering us strength, motivation and optimism for our tasks.

 

Other yellow crystals include iron pyrites