| Crystals and gem stones such as Rose Quartz, | | | | Charging will keep the positive energy of the Crystal |
| Amethyst, Citrine and Moonstone have been used | | | | focused on you so that it most benefits you. Avoid |
| for healing and magickal purposes for thousands of | | | | others touching or handling your Crystal, as it may |
| years. | | | | absorb negative energies from them. |
| They have the ability to soak up and hold onto | | | | There are many ways to charge a Crystal but here |
| energies and can subtly help to bring the energy | | | | are a few suggestions: |
| vibrations within your body and aura into a healthy | | | | To help with confidence, vibrant health, motivation or |
| and vibrant balance. | | | | creative projects charge with the Element of Fire. |
| This makes them the perfect tools for Spiritual | | | | Place your Crystal on a windowsill or outdoors for a |
| purposes, Chakra healing and Magick Spells. | | | | few hours in the sunshine. |
| From as far back as the Egyptian civilisation and the | | | | For help with psychic abilities, increased intuition, and |
| Far Eastern and Native American cultures, gem | | | | magical workings, charge with the Element of Water. |
| stones have been used in spiritual rituals and as aids | | | | Place your Crystal in a bowl of water and place under |
| to physical and mental healing. | | | | the light of a full moon for several hours. |
| Today thousands of people worldwide claim that | | | | To help with keeping grounded, spiritual strength, and |
| Crystals improve their mental and physical well-being. | | | | banishing negativity, charge with the element Earth. |
| Using an Amethyst Crystal, for example is a great | | | | To do this wrap your Crystal in a cloth and bury it in |
| way to increase your own psychic abilities. | | | | some earth for a few hours. |
| Whether you intend using them for healing, Magick | | | | For the benefits of the Element of Air to help with |
| Spells, as a meditational aid or just because they look | | | | clear communication, learning and understanding, hold |
| nice in a dish, you need to look after them to get | | | | your Crystal in the smoke of burning incense. |
| the best from them. | | | | Attunement |
| Choosing a Crystal | | | | Your next task is to attune your Crystal to your |
| Choosing a Crystal is easy. | | | | personal vibrations and energies, and to your own |
| Choose the one you are drawn to -- your intuition will | | | | individual needs, dreams and wishes. |
| guide you. If it feels right -- it's probably the Crystal | | | | To do this hold your Crystal in both hands. Focus on |
| you most need! | | | | what you want to programme into your Crystal. |
| If you are choosing a Crystal for a specific reason, | | | | Repeat an affirmation to yourself, such as: |
| for example to increase your psychic abilities, or to | | | | * I will become more confident |
| give you more confidence, keep that thought in mind | | | | * I will increase my psychic abilities |
| when making your selection. | | | | * I will discover happiness |
| Caring for your Crystal | | | | * With each exhalation send your desire into your |
| Cleansing | | | | Crystal |
| Crystals need to be treated with respect and care. | | | | You may feel your Crystal tingle or become warm. |
| They are extremely sensitive to their surroundings | | | | This means the programming is complete. |
| and can soak up negative energies from their | | | | Once programmed, keep your Crystal in a safe place. |
| environment, or anyone handling them. | | | | Try to use your Crystal at least twice daily initially. |
| They need to be 'decontaminated' of unwanted | | | | Remember the more you are able to use your |
| negative vibrations by cleansing regularly to allow | | | | Crystal, the more power will be harnessed and utilised |
| them to work to their potential. | | | | to achieve your goals. |
| To cleanse your Crystal, simply wash it under running | | | | Find a quiet, private space and close your eyes. Hold |
| water for a few moments, if possible in a stream, | | | | you Crystal gently in your hand, take slow deep |
| natural spring or ocean. | | | | breaths and visualise your goal and silently repeat |
| Charging | | | | your affirmation. |
| Once cleansed you need to charge the Crystal. | | | | You will soon achieve want you desire. Believe it. |