Crystals have been valued for their power and beauty for centuries. In the modern world, they serve as critical technological elements found anywhere from cell phones to satellites. All crystals are highly sensitive and have the ability to receive as well as transmit energy. Many of us own gemstone jewelry and loose crystals, however, fewer are aware of their stones' energetic properties or know how to program and use that energy towards their aspirations and goals.
How do crystals work?
Just as a human body represents a unique molecular matrix, your stone represents a unique crystalline matrix, containing an energetic structure. Many refer to crystals and stones as crystalline beings; they are, though in a different sense from us, very much alive.
The crystals are able to absorb and contain within certain Universal energies, and therefore, in their own crystalline way, represent unique and sole personalities. Unique in its color, shape, transparency and size, every little crack, blemish and imperfection add to a stone's distinctive energy structure and therefore, its essence and unique personality.
How do you work with crystals?
Connecting
People often are attracted to stones that match their personal energetic resonance. Think of connecting as a tuning technique (just as you need to tune a guitar).
- Rub your hands to warm up the palms and activate the palm chakras.
- Hold and examine your stone for a few moments, pay attention to its shape, size, color, cracks and lines. Imagine that you will need to replicate and draw the image of the stone at a later time without looking at it.
- Close your eyes, take a few slow deep breaths in and out (inhale and exhale on the count of 4) and project an image of your stone into your mind's eye (just visualize your crystal with the eyes closed).
- Hold your stone for a few minutes with your eyes closed, try to observe any sensations such as heat or slight tingling inside of your hand. Open your eyes and continue to hold your crystal or place it in your packet for a few hours as you continue to the next task of your day.
Programming
Stones do not understand our language and thoughts; they read our energy. A crystal can serve as an energetic catalyst for alignment with your aspirations and goals. Think of programming a crystal as a communication technique. What type of energy are you looking to manifest in your life?
- Set your intention, hold the crystal and close your eyes.
- Imagine your goal as you have already achieved it, and the abundant universe has magnificently granted your wish to you. You feel happy, thankful and grateful!
- While still holding your crystal, focus on the energy of gratitude for what you know soon will become a reality in your life.
- Let the energy of this thought travel through the body in the form of glowing golden light and mentally project that light into the crystal.
- Program your crystal ally for the mission: I'm thankful and grateful for _______ (visualize your goal as you have already achieved it).
Cleansing
The cleansing process isn't a physical cleaning with soap and water, but intended to cleanse the stone of its stored energies. As crystals have the ability to receive and transmit energy, cleansing a stone will increase the effects of its metaphysical energies.
Not all crystals should be cleansed in the same way, as some will fade in the sunlight while other crystals might dissolve in water and certain gems may scratch if buried in sea-salt.
Most crystals will best respond to one of the following universal cleansing methods:
- Allow your crystal to bathe in the moonlight on the magical night of the FULL MOON! (Simply place your crystal outside after sunset or place it by the window on the night of the full moon.)
- Place your stone next to a piece of SELENITE for about 14 minutes (set an intention in your mind to purify and reenergize your stone).
- Burn WHITE SAGE to cleanse not only your crystals but also your environment and yourself. (Always practice caution when burning incense and keep a window open.)