This is a subject that people don’t tend to think about when buying crystals to help with healing. I often hear people say, ‘I bought a crystal and carried it around for weeks but it did nothing’. There is a reason for that and it is very easily rectified. Cleansing, Charging and Programming your crystals is essential if you want to use them safely and effectively. This article will explain why, and give you guidance on how to do this for your own crystals.
Cleansing your Crystals
Because crystals absorb negative energy form people and the environment, it is important to cleanse them regularly so that they can continue to work effectively. If they are not cleansed properly, then any negative energy that they may have absorbed can be passed back on to you or others. This is why it is particularly important to cleanse new crystals that you have bought from a shop or stall, because they will have absorbed some energy from the environment and from anyone that may have touched or held them.
If you are carrying or wearing a crystal daily then it will need to be cleansed at least once a week. If you are using it for a healing ritual or treatment then you should cleanse it immediately after.
Smudging -
This is done by placing your crystals on a surface and using a large feather to fan the smoke of a burning sage smudge stick over the crystals for around half a minute, ensuring your intention is to cleanse away all negative energy. If you don't have a feather then a piece of card will do the job, however if you can obtain a feather, it’s energy will add strength to the cleansing ritual.
You may also use burning resin such as Frankincense which I have found to be particularly effective and less messy than a smudge stick. You will need charcoal discs and some sort of burner such as a cast iron or brass charcoal burner.
Always do this method near an open window or door to allow the smoke to carry the negative energy away from your home.
Full and New moon –
As well as smudging, it is very beneficial to place your crystals outside during the night of a Full and New moon. If the night is cloudy, don’t worry, they will still get the moons energy. Some crystals gradually dissolve in water such as Selenite so avoid placing these crystals outside if rain is expected or place them under some shelter.
Some people have asked me if placing them on the window sill inside the house is still effective, I tend to feel not because the window is acting as a barrier between the moons vibrational energy and the crystal. Think about how you feel when you stand outside under the moon on a clear night, it feels fresh, vibrant and you feel connected to nature. Do you feel the same when looking at the moon through a window? I would guess not, and it is the same for crystals, they are part of nature and thrive when they are re-connected to it.
The moons energy is a very powerful cleansing method that will also charge your crystals at the same time. If you are using this method regularly then there is no need to use any of the following charging methods. These are helpful if you miss the night that the Full or New moon falls on.
Charging your Crystals
All crystals need to be charged in order to stimulate their vibrational energy as it is this energy that aids in the healing process. Without charging them their vibration is very weak and not strong enough to help restore our own energy. This should be done two or three times a month if using your crystal regularly.
Charging can be done by placing your crystals in the morning or evening sun for several hours. Avoid the midday sun during the warmer months as this can be too harsh.
Some crystals loose their colour in sunlight such as Amethyst, therefore the full moon method is the better option for these types of crystals.
Another method is to place them on a clear quartz cluster or druzy over night. If using this method you must first cleanse and charge the quartz and repeat this regularly, about two or three times a month.
Citrine is another good cleanser and charger and it is self-cleansing so all you would need to do is charge it regularly. A large citrine druzy will also bring joyful energy into your home.
Programming your Crystals
Once your crystals are cleansed and charged you need to programme them for what you would like help with. This is a little hard for some people to understand but there is a reason it is important. Everything that exists is made up of energy, this includes our thoughts and our thoughts are projected out to the universe. Thought energy can also be directed to a person, place, thing or situation. When using our intention we are sending the thought energy to the crystal which then becomes encoding within to. This instructs the crystal where to focus it’s energy.
Before programming your crystal it is best to relax and clear your mind first. A short meditation or several minutes of relaxation breathwork will prepare you for this job.
Programming is done by holding the crystal to your heart centre and connecting with it using your loving intentions. Then place it in one hand and covering it with the other focus your attention on the crystal and ask it to help heal your situation or problem, making sure you describe what this is; for example, to help relieve joint pain or to help increase confidence and self-esteem.
Use the following programming affirmation and fill in the blank with what you would like help with. Speak the words out loud or in your mind.
‘I programme this crystal for me, for healing purposes to help .............. Let this be for my highest good. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And so it is’.
Or use the following affirmation for general programming.
‘I programme this crystal for healing purposes to bring me healing and support where it is most needed. Let this be for my highest good. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And so it is’.
You only need to programme your crystal once unless you wish to change the programming for another issue. In which case just repeat the affirmation and state the new issue.
Try not to let anyone else handle your crystal as any negative energy it has absorbed from you may rub off onto them or they may transfer some of their negativity onto the crystal.
Whatever you choose to do with your crystals, always work with loving intentions for your highest good and the highest good of all concerned.
I hope you enjoy your Crystals!
Love, light and blessings x
All information that I have shared in this blog is knowledge that I have gained through my own learning and practical experience that has proven to be helpful and effective for me and my clients.
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