A highly valued crystal for restoring balance to the Heart Chakra, Rose Quartz aids in opening the heart to love, relationships, and romance.  It encourages compassion towards yourself and others.  It aids in forgiveness, empathy, and helps soothe the heart during moments of grief.  As an energy for healing emotional wounds, Rose Quartz is an excellent healing stone used for those suffering from stress as it soothes emotions and helps slow the release of stress hormones. The Rose Quartz crystal traditionally represents all aspects of love, compassion, and kindness.