Crystals

Although crystals may last for a long period of time, the energy that is present within it does not. When used in healing, magic and other workings, this energy can get used up. It can also be replaced with negative and stale energies. To remedy this, crystals should always be cleansed, also known as clearing, after use or periodically for crystals in more long-term use. This helps to keep them working well and stops any possible build-up of negativity that may have an impact on the people and environment around the crystal. 

Here are a few ways to cleanse your crystals:

• Immersing them in water or salt water (you do not want to use this method for crystals that are water soluble)
• Place it in brown rice overnight
• Smudge them with sage
• Pass them through the light of a candle
• Place them in the light of the sun

The natural energy within a crystal is not limitless and, over time and use, will dwindle. When crystals are still a part of the earth, they are able to draw energy from it naturally and use less energy. Once they have been taken from the earth, the crystal loses this ability, so the energy must be replenished by those who use and care for them. This process is relatively simple and is often known as feeding a crystal. 

There are twenty sources of energy that can recharge a crystal. Depending on the type of crystal, some sources are more suitable than others, and in some cases, crystal types and energy sources clash, which will mean the outcome is less successful or may not work at all. One of these sources can be used to recharge all crystal types you have, or you may wish to vary the energy used, either depending on the crystal type or on other factors such as your immediate environment, timings or what items you have on hand. Either method is completely fine, and as with cleansing and working with crystals in general, the best practice is to always go with what feels right for you at any given time or situation.

Your intentions for using the crystal can help you to make a decision on which energy source will be best. Each type of energy not only feeds the crystal and replenishes its energy but will also bring qualities of that energy into the crystal. 

For example, moon energy is a very powerful feminine energy that is valuable for anyone who wishes or needs to be more self-assertive without being overly aggressive.

When you decide to use a certain energy source to charge a crystal, care should be taken that the energy is not changed or muddled by more than one source being present. This can happen when crystals are left in moon or sunlight for too long and end up experiencing the other as the sun/moon day cycle passes. Crystals that are charged indoors should not be placed near windows or close to energy sources other than those you wish to use. In the same way, if you wish to recharge a crystal with plant or earth energy, make sure that it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or be left out during the night. 

Although this mixing of energies is not harmful to the crystal or dangerous to you, it can affect the powers that it will contain and how well it will work for you in your intended purpose.

The 20 main energy sources that can be used in recharging crystals are known as:

• Iron
• Auric
• Magnetic
• Mineral
• Plant
• Bird
• Land creature
• Water creature
• Freshwater creature
• Etheric
• Universe
• Sun
• Moon
• Earth
• Water
• Fire
• Air
• Gold
• Silver
• Copper

1. Universe

The color of this energy is gold and it works well with citrine, ametrine, clear quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst, rose quartz and rutilated quartz. To use this energy you will need a gold cloth. Place your crystal on top of the cloth and ask that a connection can be made with the positive energies of the Universe. This method can be used to help access ancient knowledge that may be stored within the crystal from past civilizations or the Akashic Records.

2. Sun

All crystals are able to work with the energy of the sun. The color of the sun is yellow and all you need to do to recharge your crystals is leave them in the sunlight for seven hours. Timing does not need to be exact but care must be taken to ensure the crystal is only exposed to the sunlight and not moonlight as well. This will change the energy the crystal holds and will have an effect on how it works and can be used. Sun energy is useful for anyone who feels they need to be more assertive in life without coming across as violent or aggressive. A crystal charged with this energy can be very helpful in situations where you have to meet or interact with people who have an influence on your life such as doctors, teachers, bank managers or solicitors.

 3. Moon

The energy of the moon is a feminine and sensitive energy that can help men and women to be less aggressive or overpowering without losing their self-assertiveness. The color of moon energy is silver and it is accessed in the same way as sun energy, by placing the crystal in the light of the full or crescent moon for seven hours. As with charging crystals with sun energy this timing helps to ensure that the crystal is not exposed to sun energy at any time but does not have to be spot on. 

4. Earth

The color of this energy is brown and it is at its best when used with agate, boji stone, calcite, carnelian, citrine, jasper, mahogany obsidian, petrified wood and tiger’s eye. Using earth energy can help bring strong healing and growth energies to you and your workings. Crystals can be charged with earth energy easily as long as you have access to the outdoors, even if it is just a small patch of ground. Crystals you wish to use should be placed in a glass or plastic container and then buried in the earth for at least seven hours. The container does not have to be completely covered and hidden but ideally the level of earth should be higher than the crystals. It is important to use a container because if the crystals are buried directly into the earth and become dirty and are then washed, the water will change their energy and if the crystals are placed directly in the earth, then the earth may look on them as a gift and you may find they are gone when you return.

5. Water

The color of water energy is blue and can be accessed by placing a crystal into sea water for least seven hours. This can be collected in a clean container to stop your crystals from being carried away, but should be returned afterwards. Freshwater from streams, lakes and other unpolluted water bodies can also be used in the same way. Crystals that work best with water energy are agate, amazonite, aqua aqua, aquamarine, azurite, blue lace agate, blue quartz, clear quartz, lolite, sodalite and turquoise. Water energy is a very pure energy that can help increase vitality and healing. Care should be taken when using this method as salt is abrasive and can damage some softer stones. Some people believe that the abrasive nature of salt is not suitable for crystal cleansing and can cause problems so is best avoided.

6. Fire

Fire energy is similar to the energy of the sun but is more passionate and can be harder to control than sun energy. It is a useful energy for enhancing self-assertiveness but care should be taken to keep its more up front and aggressive tendencies in check. To help balance these a few drops of a calming essential oil such as lavender or sandalwood can be added to a cloth and kept with the crystal. The color of fire energy is red and works well with agate, bloodstone, boji stone, garnet, jasper, mahogany obsidian, retaliated quartz and tiger’s eye.

7. Air

The color of air energy is silver and this is a good energy choice for citrine, clear quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst and Rutilated quartz. Essential oils are used with this method of recharging and you will need very small pieces of crystal. With the crystal you want to use you will also need: a clear idea of your requirements, essential oils that correspond to those needs, a 100ml bottle, a small spray bottle, grapeseed or unperfumed baby oil and 5ml (1tsp) of colorless detergent.

You first need to make your essential oil mixture. This can be one or more oils depending on what your requirements are. Place the crystal, detergent and three, five or seven drops of each essential oil into the 100ml bottle. You should choose whichever amount feels right to you and as you add each type, state why you have chosen to use it. Once you added all the oils, you then top off the bottle with grapeseed or unscented baby oil. Screw on the lid and shake the bottle to mix the oils. Label the bottle. Hold the bottle in front of your solar plexus and read loud your list of requirements before leaving the bottle in a safe place for a minimum of seven hours.

When you are ready to use your oil, measure out 5ml (1tsp) and pour it into a spray bottle. Fill the bottle with cooled boiled, filtered or distilled water. The spray can now be used to enhance your environment and sprayed as needed.

8. Gold

All crystals work well with gold energy and can be used to bring powerful love, caring and heart related qualities to a crystal. These energies can be used to help give us emotional strength and encouraging unconditional love. This is a warm energy that will gently nurture. To use this energy, a crystal should be placed on a gold colored cloth and left for at least seven hours to recharge. A gold or gold plated item large enough can also be used in place of the cloth.

9. Silver

As with gold energy, all crystals work well with this energy and you will need to place them onto a silver cloth in order to recharge them with it. Silver and silver plated items can also be used. The energy of silver can help us to be more loving to all and to be less judgmental while still retaining an awareness of their faults so we are not disillusioned or easily fooled.

10. Copper

This source of energy has two colors; copper and peach. Crystals can be placed on a cloth of either color and left for at least seven hours in order to access this energy. Copper items such as bowls can also be used. This source of energy can be used to bring warmth, joy, love and generosity to ourselves and our homes. It should be used with caution as the love that can result can make it difficult to detach and look at situations clearly.

11. Iron

The color of this energy is grey and can be used by placing crystals in something that is made of stainless steel for seven hours. Iron energy brings us the energies of strength, determination and strong will. It is useful when we need to see the difference between truth and illusion or to remain focused and determined when we are right, regardless of what resistance and obstacles are faced. The crystals that can be used with iron energy are apache tears, boji stone, hematite, lodestone, and pyrite.

12. Auric

The colors of auric energy are clear or white and this energy can be used by all types of crystals. This type of energy is accessed by performing an earth star/soul star connection. This exercise is an excellent to revive the energy for crystals and the person performing it. It can be performed with or without crystals although any crystal that is held during an earth star/soul star connection will be a powerful aid to any healing. This is not a meditation and although it requires calm concentration, a state of complete consciousness should be maintained as a full awareness of what is happening in your body is essential.

To perform the earth star/soul star connection you only need your chosen crystal and time where you will not be disturbed. The crystal should be held at the level of the solar plexus throughout the exercise.

• Visualize a tree's roots. Think of how strong they are, their ability to break through anything in their way, in order to find the nourishment they need. Visualize your feet becoming roots and travelling deep down into the earth. Continue to reach down until you feel a connection to the earth star. This is often experienced as a tingling or pulling sensation.
• Carry this energy up through your roots (legs) and to your solar plexus.
• Now visualize this energy travelling up through your body and continue upwards until you feel energy begin to flow downwards. This is your connection to the soul star.
• Now allow the energy from the earth star to pass your solar plexus and up to the soul star. Then let the energy that came down from the soul star to flow down through your body to the solar plexus and then on to the earth star.
• Allow this two way energy to flow in this way and align and clear your chakras. This will also clear any energy blockages and allow your body's energy to flow freely. Allow this energy to flow until you feel rejuvenated.
• Gently withdraw your roots from the earth and move from the spot to break the connection.

13. Magnetic

Magnetic energy is another energy source that can be used to recharge all varieties of crystals. The color of this energy is black. You will need to align the crystal with the earth’s magnetic poles. To do this you need a compass and locate north and south based on your location. Once you have these, set the crystal down so its major termination point or edge is pointing either north or south. Leave the crystal in this position undisturbed for at least seven hours. This energy is particularly useful when you wish to locate ley lines or in dowsing.

14. Mineral

This energy source is best used with copper, rhodonite, tourmaline, unakite and fluorite. You need a white cloth and the following quantities of essential oils: five drops of frankincense, three drops of bergamot and nine drops of thyme oil. Drop the oils on the cloth. Place the crystal onto the cloth and then leave undisturbed for at least seven hours. The color of mineral energy is magenta and it is a useful energy to use in dowsing.

15. Plant

The color of this energy is green and it is for use with all types of crystals. Place your crystal in a glass or plastic container and leave it next to or in a strong healthy tree for seven hours. Plant energy is very healing and can aid in growth and realign and balance the body. When working with plant energy in this way, it is important to use a template of what a truly healthy version of the body part or organ looks like. These can be found in medical or biology textbooks.

16. Bird

This can be used with all varieties of crystals and has the color orange. You need to place your crystal on a feather and leave it for seven hours. Any feather can be used but if you want to access the qualities of a certain bird, then you should choose a feather taken from that species. This energy should never be used to aid in hunting birds for any reason, not even for food. It should only be used with the greatest respect and can be invaluable in working with birds for good.

17. Land Creatures

You first need to place your crystal in a glass bowl to stop your personal energies influencing the stone. Hold the bowl in your hands and meditate on the energies of the animal you wish to draw to the crystal. Visualize the animal is happy and healthy and ask that they be attracted to you and that both sides will remain gentle and safe. Each type of animal will have its own unique qualities that they bring to your crystal. Land creature energy can be used with all crystals and its associated color is pink.

18. Water Creatures

The color of this energy is turquoise and it can be used with all crystals. The energies of sea creatures such as whales, dolphins, seahorses or sharks can be drawn to a crystal by placing it in sea water or sea salt for seven hours. If there is a specific type of water animal you wish to work with, you should ask that this animal is attracted to you and both parties will remain respectful and safe. This will not only protect you but also makes the energy of potentially dangerous animals such as sharks easier to work with. All collected water should be returned to the sea after use. Although you cannot see them, there may be microscopic creatures living in the water that should be handled with care. Salt is also abrasive and can damage delicate crystals, so this should be considered when choosing which variety to use.

19. Freshwater Creatures

Your crystal should be placed in unpolluted freshwater from a mountain stream, lake or other body where those creatures can be found, and left for seven hours. Freshwater should be returned after use, as other creatures may live in the water or place that it has come from. The energy of freshwater creatures can be used with all crystal types.

20. Etheric

The color of etheric energy is rainbow and this energy source is found in several different forms. Which crystals are most appropriate to use are dependent on which form is being accessed. In all cases crystals should be left undisturbed for seven hours.

Etheric energy is split further into subgroups of nature spirits, dragon, angel and fairy, which each have their own advantages. There is also a twenty first source of energy known as extra-terrestrial. This is used to connect to extra-terrestrial beings and may enable communication with them. This should only be attempted with the greatest care and respect. 

The best way to activate a crystal is maintain physical contact with it. This allows you to form a connection with its energy. Once you form this bond, you will be able to gain better results when you set your intentions for the crystal.

Here are the 3 crystal activation methods:

1. Hold the crystal in your hand
2. Meditate with your crystal.
3. Hold your crystal while you sleep.

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Pink stones carry the essence of unconditional love and resonate with the heart and higher heart chakras as well as planet Venus. These comforting stones alleviate anxiety. They overcome loss, dispel trauma and promote forgiveness and attunement to universal love.

Peach stones are gently energizing, uniting the Heart and Sacral Chakras and combining love with action. Both pink and peach crystals are ideal for wearing for long periods of time.

Red stones resonate with the Root and Sacral Chakras and the planet Mars, energizing and initiating action. These crystals heighten the libido and stimulate creativity. Red stones are used to treat hemorrhaging and inflammation. Their effect is extremely stimulating and for short-term use. 

Orange stones resonate with the Sacral Chakra and the sun. Excellent for stimulating creativity and assertiveness, they have a vibrant yet grounding energy that gets things done.

Yellow crystals work with the Solar Plexus Chakra and the mind, balancing emotion and intellect. Traditionally, they were used to cure biliousness, jaundice and other diseases of the liver and are excellent for reducing seasonal depression, bringing the warmth of the sun to winter. 

Gold stones have long been associated with wealth and abundance.

Yellow crystals resonate with the intellectual planet Mercury and both yellow and gold crystals resonate with the sun.

Green stones resonate with the Heart Chakra and the planet Venus, providing emotional healing and compassion. Traditionally, these stones relieved diseases of the eyes and improved vision, as the color mimicked nature and soothed tired eyes.

These stones resonate with a higher level of being. They stimulate spiritual awareness and metaphysical abilities. Many turquoise stones connect to cosmic consciousness, drawing it down to earth, and all install profound peace and relaxation. These stones work with the Third Eye Chakra, uniting the heart and intuition.

Blue stones resonate with the Throat Chakra and are excellent for self-expression. Traditionally, these stones were a tonic, and a symbol of chastity. Reflecting the blue of heaven, they procured the assistance of spirits of light to counteract darkness. 

Indigo stones link to the higher states of consciousness and to the depths of space. Stimulating intuition and metaphysical abilities, they bring about a mystical perception of the world when placed at the Third Eye Chakra and cohere spiritual identity at the same chakra.