Smoky Quartz is the most efficient stone for anchoring and grounding while raising vibrations during meditation. It is a very protective stone that has a strong bond to the earth and to the base chakras. It is an excellent stone to remove stress. It can help to endure times of stress with grace and fortitude.

Smoky Quartz can teach us to leave behind those things that no longer serve a purpose in our lives. It relieves fear and depression and brings emotional calmness. It can help waylay suicidal tendencies and the negative feelings we may have about living now, on this plane. It can help us accept our physical body, and cleanse the base chakra so our passions can flow freely. It is useful in scrying to give clear insight and to alleviate fear of failure. It promotes concentration.

In healing, Smoky Quartz is very effective in treating ailments of the abdomen, hips and legs. It relieves pain, is beneficial for the tissues of the nerves and the heart; can dissolve cramps, strengthen the back and fortify the nerves.