Getting Started

Purchasing your crystal.

When buying any type of crystals go for the ones that catch your eye, twinkle on the shelf, or otherwise scream 'choose me'. They will always be perfect for you at the time, once you have it then read the books to find out what its properties are. If you look through a book and say i need or must get some of that, it may not come to you at the right time. Trust yourself you are your own greatest teacher and healer.

Crystals are also evolving along with the rest of us and as our needs change so will the crystals that we carry with us.

Cleansing your crystal.

Crystals should always be cleansed when purchased or if they have just been used in healing or meditation. Crystals can be cleansed in many ways. But please use common sense when cleansing your crystals as not all stones are suitable for all cleansing types.

1) Salt. Place your crystal into a container of spring water and a pinch of salt.

2) Flowing water. When using water a natural source such as a stream, waterfall or rain are prefered sources but a tap will surfice. Place your crystal under the water for how ever long feels appropriate. When the crystal feels light and you can feel the energy flowing within it it is cleared. Caution not all crystals are non pourous (eg, selenite, azurite and chrysocolla) and will be damaged by water.

3) Organic dirt. Dig a hole and place the crystal point down and loosely cover it over with dirt. This is one of the most powerful ways to cleanse your crystal. Only leave in the dirt foe around 24 hours.

4) Dried herbs. This is the gentlest way to cleanse a crystal. Good herbs to use are sage, frankincence, sandalwood, comfrey and rose petals. Just lay your crystal in a bowl and sprinkle the herbs on top.

5) Smudge Sticks. Simply light a smudge stick of sage, cedar or sandalwood, blow it out and hold the crystal in the smoke that is created.

6) Sound. A Tibetan singing bowl, a bell, a tuning fork or anything that creates sound is good. Hold your crystal close to the origin of the sound until u feel the energy in the crystal become cleared and filled with light.

7) Crystal. You can lay your crystal on top of a quartz cluster or generator crystal and allow the cluster to cleanse and recharge the smaller crystal. The large cluster would need to be cleansed after doing this a couple of times.

8) Moonlight. Place the crystal outside where the moonlight will hit it for a couple of hours.

Charging your crystal.

When you have cleansed your crystal it will need charging. This is giving them a chance to refresh their ability to focus and expand their energy. Reasons for this are after cleansing or prolonged periods of un use the crystals energy may be dull and flat, or if a crystal has become cloudy or needs programming for a special purpose you may want to clear it and activate it for that purpose.

1) Crystals. As mentioned above crystal clusters (especially quartz as it amplifies energy) can be used to charge your crystals.

2) Sound. Crystals can be activated and harmonized by sound. Even a chant in the presence of your crystal can activate it.

3) Thoughts. Your thoughts can have an activating or de-activating effect on crystals. If your thoughts have been gloomy and you've noticed that your crystals have got cloudy or dull, you'll realize that they've been absorbing your negativity. Positivity can have the reverse effect on them. To do this hold your crystal in your hands and visualise them being bathed in light and love. They may not understand words but intention is far more effective.