Ruby Meaning & Crystal Healing Properties

Ruby is a fiery red stone of vitality, courage and passion, and the July birthstone.

Ruby at a Glance

  • Colour: Deep red
  • Chakras: Root and Heart
  • Element: Fire
  • Zodiac: Cancer, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius
  • Birthstone: July
  • Mineral: Corundum
  • Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale

Ruby Meaning and Healing Properties

Ruby is a stone of vitality, courage and passion that ignites your inner fire and inspires you to live boldly and authentically. Long treasured as a talisman of strength and protection, it is said to fortify the heart, stimulate motivation and encourage confidence in pursuing what truly lights you up.

Energetically linked to the root and heart chakras, Ruby helps ground your energy while opening you to love, both for yourself and others. It is also believed to shield the aura from negativity, keeping your spirit strong and resilient.

Whether carried, worn or kept in your sacred space, Ruby is a powerful reminder to honour your desires, step into your personal power and embrace life with enthusiasm.

How to Use Ruby

  • Hold ruby to reconnect with passion and courage.
  • Wear a piece to carry its bold, protective energy.
  • Keep ruby in your space as a reminder to honour your desires.

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Browse our ruby crystals, intuitively chosen and ready to find their person.

Wholehearted Crystal Creations highly recommends that healing crystals are to be used in combination with other therapies and modalities and are not meant to replace recommended treatment from a licensed medical practitioner.