24/10/2025
This is a real favourite stone for me as it is great to take out with you in nature especially if you like to commune with the elementals and the nature spirits. I also find it a trusty companion when visiting standing stones and old sacred sites.
Fairy Stone is also known as Fairy Cross due to its cruciform habit that is usually at a 60 or 90 degree angle. This is an earthy crystal but invites some lightness into to the heart and is composed primarily of aluminum, zinc, magnesium and iron.
Many authors suggest it is helpful for quitting smoking and easing depression but personally I feel it helps us to see the magical in the mundane reminding us that behind everything lies a supportive guiding force.
It is commonly found in the USA, Brazil, Australia, Russia, and Switzerland and exhibits brownish black, dark brown, and red brown colours.
Its name is derived from the Greek word ‘stauros’, meaning ‘cross’.
Storytelling tells of the fairies crying over finding out about the death of Jesus. It is said that their tears became the fairy cross stone.
Undoubtedly staurolite has a strengthening affect on the Earth Star, Sacral, Heart and Brow chakra that supports the process of grounding, centring making it safer to connect with the hidden realms where you may come across some fairy folk!
Kelly Peacey
October 2025
Cotswolds School of Crystal Healing and Awareness - CSCHA