Howlite is a calming gemstone, believed to aid sleep, calm the mind and bring stress-relief. It helps to bring peace, balance and dispel anger and resentfulness, while opening clearer emotional expression. It is often used to calm anxiety and worry in crystal therapy. Howlite is also used to support the skin and skin conditions for its calming properties. In meditation, Howlite can assist in gaining insight from past lives and taking journeys outside of the body; it helps to open memories of previous lifetimes and supports intuitive dreams.