How To Charge Crystals

How to Charge Crystals…

Boost the power of your crystals by attuning them to your personal energies and
charging them up with the magical light of the Moon.

When you start working with crystals, you also need to think about their care.
As you use your crystals regularly, you’ll build up a personal link with them,
attuning them to your body’s unique energies. You can also charge them up from
other sources of magical energy, such as the Moon. As you use the gems, the
energies they’ve built up will dispersed. You’ll need to recharge them from
time to time to keep them working at optimum levels.

Drawing energy to you:

Regular charging will ensure your crystals acts most effectively as a magnet to
positive and healing energies. Recharging your stones regularly keeps them
working effectively and also keeps the energies they affect focused on you.

Once your crystals have been charged to your specific energy signature, its best
not to let anyone else tough them, as they will work most efficiently for you
alone.

When To Charge Crystals:

You should charge your crystals during the waxing Moon, between the new and full
Moons, when natural energies are growing with the increasing moonlight.

Prior to charging your crystal, carry it in your pocket or you can wear it to
strengthen the link between the stone and your body’s own magical energies.

Crystal Care:

Remember not to put your crystal in a pocket with metal items like keys or coins
that might scratch it!

Note: Natural magical energy grows with the increasing moonlight as the Moon
moves from new to full.

Charging Crystals:

Follow the simple steps below to charge your crystals with magic of the Moon.

To Charge Crystals, You Will Need:
•Incense (the smoke represents the element of air)
•A red candle (which represents fire)
•A small bowl of water (a shell makes an excellent container)
•A small bowl of soil (try to use an earthenware of wooden container)
•A bottle of an appropriate essential oil (such as frankincense of sandalwood.

Place the bottle of oil in the middle of the items representing the elements,
with the bowl of earth above (north), the incense stick to the right (east), the
candle below (south) and the bowl of water to the left (west) of the oil. This
arrangement of the elements has magical associations of its own and will
strengthen the spell.

1)Begin Your Ritual: Light your incense stick and candle. The incense’s smoke
represents the element of air; the candle’s flame represents fire. Light the
candle first and then light your incense from its flame.

2)Charge with Air: pass your crystal through eh incense smoke, saying "I charge
you with the power of the winds of air." Then simply blow the smoke all over
the crystal.

3)Charge with fire: Next, pass your crystal over the candle flame, saying, "I
charge you with the power of the flames of fire." Visualize fire energy rising
into your crystal.

4)Charge With Water: Sprinkle water over your crystal, saying, "I charge you
with the power of the waves of water." Visualize the energies of rain and ocean
spray in the drops of water.

5)Charge with Earth: Put your crystal in the bowl of earth, saying, "I charge
you with the power of earth, from whence you came." Imagine the crystal
absorbing earth energy.

6)Anoint your crystal: Now anoint your crystal with oil, saying, "I charge you
with the power of the spirit of life, harmony and truth." Visualize energy
passing through you into the crystal.

7)Storing Your Crystal: Your crystal is now charged. To prevent it from
becoming contaminated with unwanted energy, keep it in a silk bag until you need
to use it again. Unless you are wearing it. As long as it is close to your
body it won’t pick up unwanted energy. When not wearing it you should keep it
in a silk bag for protection.

Caring for your charged crystal:

Once your crystal is fully charged, you should wrap it in a piece of silk until
you wish to use it again. Your crystal will also need to be cleansed regularly
which you can do by placing it in a bowl of water mixed with salt overnight.
Recharge your crystals after every cleansing.

Note: While charging your crystals if you wish for a specific intent… money,
love, fertility, etc. make sure you also focus on those needs while charging it.

-From ‘Enhancing your Mind, Body and Spirit’