According to Yulia Van Doren, author of Crystals: The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing and founder of Goldirocks, emeralds can be found throughout countless mythologies and histories for good reason; “This is a gemstone which can manifest huge gifts of magnetic good fortune, abundance, and health,” she previously told mbg.

Emerald “radiates powerful energies of growth and creative manifestation,” she says, adding it’s also helpful for “balancing Taurus’ infamous stubbornness, and a natural complement to Gemini’s inquisitive, inventive, and creative personality.”

And speaking of Taurus, the bull of the zodiac is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty. As such, emerald, too, is associated with these themes. The color green is also connected to luck, as well as the heart chakra, further bolstering this stone’s connection to love. Its association with Venus also makes the emerald great for connecting to Earth energy, sensuality, and passion.

In fact, spiritual author Emma Mildon even recommends including emerald in a crystal grid for romance, if that’s your thing.

Along with all that, Leavy says emeralds are known to bring peace, calm, and inspiration, as well as protection. “They’re known as a stone of loyalty, too, so you’ll often see them in Victorian jewelry, and they encourage friendship and stimulate empathy,” she adds.