Healthy Thoughts

April 2009

How to care for your crystals

By Katherine León

Often times, we just don’t know what to do with a stone once we get it! Here you will discover that we can easily take advantage of the positive healing attributes these beautiful crystals hold.

On our journey of Self awakening we can use these 3 simple steps to create a more effective, and enlightening experience. The crystals are then in a better position to help us to discover the natural balance within each one of us.

Clear, Re-energize, Program
Clear: Crystals need to be cleared of the energies they have absorbed from human energy as well as environmental energies. Think of this step as relieving it of its burden for a fresh new start.

To clear your crystal: Simply pass it through the smoke of your favorite blend of smudge. You can use smudge in spray form for those unable to burn it. Covering it with organic rice over night in a glass container is another easy way to clear your stone.

There are many other methods including using water and Dead Sea Salt – caution, know your crystal before attempting these methods to prevent damaging them. Selenite's composition will dissolve in water, and wet salt can damage points on clusters. There are a number of books and workshops available should you wish to investigate these minerals further.

Re-Energize: Think of re-energizing your crystal in the same way you would be re-charging your used batteries. Giving them back the strength they were always intended to hold.

To do this: Simply place your stone in direct sunlight for about four hours. Be careful with translucent type stones that can fade if left too long. Another way you can re-energize your smaller crystals is by placing them on top of a large Clear Quartz or Citrine cluster if you have one for a few hours.

My favorite way to re-energize stones is by placing them under the moonlight the night before the full moon. While any moonlight will effectively do the job, the moon's energy is at its peak the night before the full moon.

Program: Now that your stone is holding its own natural vibration, you need to "give it a job", and "invite" its healing energy to work with you in the way you would like it to.

To do this Find a quiet area and simply hold it in your non-dominate hand until you feel a connection with the stone. Then, state your intention for the stone either quietly or out load. Be clear and specific. If you are inviting love for instance, be specific to the type of love you wish to attract, visualizing it as if it has already come to you. An affirmation/intention can be as simple as "I invite you to protect me from negative energies."

Tips

Always show gratitude and respect to your stones.
Be sure to clear them often when using for healing, and if another person handles them it is a good idea to clear them right away.
Keep them wrapped in a pouch, a velvet or silk cloth to keep them safe from outer influences while not in use.
Try placing stones inside your pillowcase under your pillow or on your nightstand to work with you while you sleep.
Meditating with your stone is another way to develop a greater awareness for its healing properties and also to deepen your connection to your higher Self. There are a large variety of stones available with a multitude of ways that they can assist you on your Spiritual path.

There are no real “right” and “wrong” ways to use a crystal, with an open heart and trust in your intuition; you will always be exactly where you need to be in each and every moment.

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