Working with Crystals

 So you've purchased your crystals, now what do I do with them? Crystals have an energy, vibration that may help us in life but they need our direction in order to try to help give us their energy. Hold your crystal and focus on what it is you would like help with. It could be you desire peace, love, happiness, abundance. Continue to hold the crystal and then set intention that you are open to receive its energy. The more you carry the crystal or wear it, the more it will become part of your energy. If you feel that it isn't as strong as it was it might need to be cleansed and charged. You can cleanse crystals by running water over them for about a minute and then pat dry when complete but don't use water on brittle crystals like selenite and kyanite. You can also put them in water with sea salt but don't use on crystals that are porous or contain trace metals like malachite, selenite, calcite, lepidolite and angelite. You can also use sage or palo santo to smudge your crystals. Some people use sound like a singing bowl to cleanse crystals by placing inside as they play. Selenite is great for cleansing and charging other crystals. Just place your crystals on top or by the Selenite for at least 24 hours. You can also charge crystals during a full moon by placing your crystals in the windowsill or outside if possible and let the moon work its magic by charging them for you. These crystals have been cleansed and charged with Reiki but they will need to be cleansed and charged as you continue to work with them.