How to use stones and crystals

" How to use stones and crystals to get the most out of their effects? " This is a question that I am regularly asked by those who discover the power of the beautiful energies of Minerals. Of course, I want to answer them "It's easy! Stones and crystals help me on a daily basis - in my personal development, in my intuitive practices - and make my life more beautiful! They can help you too, just start using them! "But to be convinced of this, it is even better to experience it yourself 🙂 It is up to everyone to open themselves to the energetic power and healing offered by stones and crystals. The good news is that it's much easier than it sounds! In this article, I give you 5 good practices for using stones and crystals to their fullest potential.

Before you start, keep one thing in mind: you can use your stones and crystals as you see fit. And that's exactly what it's all about: making you feel good, first and foremost. You will make your own experiences, feel for yourself how the stones can help you. Yes, all possibilities are open. By following the vibration of the stone and your Intuition, you are already on the right path, so listen to your inner compass and follow it. Trust yourself. Give it a try. Feel. Try again... until you find for yourself the effect of each stone on your mood, your calm, your energy, your vibrations... and much more!

Here are the 5 good practices that I follow in my energy work and that give amazing results:

 

 

 

Good practice n°1 : Choosing the right stones and crystals

There are several ways to choose the stones or crystals to work with.

The first is to know the properties of the stones and therefore to use those whose energy will help you accomplish what you want to do.

For example, Amethyst is a very effective stone to awaken your intuition. If I am making a Tarot or Oracle Draw, I take my amethyst in my hands for a few moments before shuffling the cards to imbue myself with its vibration. I keep it close to me throughout the session. At the end, I thank it before putting it away.

Another way to choose a stone... is to let yourself be chosen by it! Without knowing the specific properties of a stone, you can be intuitively and almost irresistibly attracted to a stone. It is even quite common that, by synchronicity, the stone imposes itself on you in different forms: you see it on the Internet, in a magazine, it invites itself into a conversation with a friend... When this happens, it is really time to dig deeper and ask yourself how the specific energy of this stone could be beneficial to you.

A third way to choose a stone is to do a Draw.
> or with a stone-themed Oracle, if you have one,
> or by putting your stones in a pouch and pulling a stone at random.

This practice works because there is no chance. The stone manifests itself because its energy, its vibration, can be beneficial to you at the moment you practice the Draw. This method is particularly adapted when you feel the need to work with a stone but without a precise idea of your objective.

 

Good Practice #2: Clean your stones and crystals

Cleaning your stones is an important step for quality energy work. The objective of cleaning is to release negative or undesirable energies that are stored in the stone. These are for example the energies of the people who have handled the stones before you or the energies that the stone accumulates when you work with it.

There are several cleaning methods - which I will not detail here - to choose from depending on the nature of the stone and one's personal preferences. The simplest and cheapest cleaning method is to spend a few moments under the tap for a few stones one by one.

For a deeper purification, after a big energy work or every three months, I separate my stones by type and let them soak for a few hours in water to which I have added a few sprays of White Sage spray. They come out of this bath completely purged of the accumulated negative energies.

 

 

Good practice #3: Recharge your stones and crystals

Recharging its stones and crystals is also an essential step in energy work. It is a step that I like very much because it connects me to Nature: recharging is done either by exposing the stone to the Moon's rays or by exposing it to the Sun's rays.

Cold colored stones - blue, green, purple, pale pink like Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Aventurine - are recharged with the rays of the Moon. The warm colored stones - yellow, red, orange like Citrine, Carnelian, Tiger Eye are recharged by the Sun's rays.

The "ideal" recharging occurs when the rays of the Moon or the Sun are at their strongest: at Full Moon or when the Sun is at the Zenith. The stronger the rays are, the shorter the recharging time. The weaker the rays are, the more the stones must remain exposed to the rays. Depending on the region you live in, the season of the year, you have to experiment with the recharging times. For your first reloads, try as much as possible to practice them in optimal conditions, to get a first impression of them. When in doubt, a night or a full day is usually enough.

Note: It is not possible to correctly recharge a stone that is not cleaned.

 

Good Practice #4: Programming your stones and crystals

The energy work really begins with this programming step. The objective here is to transmit your vibratory frequency to the stone and to express concretely how it can help you: emotional healing, support, development of your intuition, protection, relaxation... there is no limit to the use of your crystals.

To program your stone, simply take it in your hand, put yourself in a comfortable position, breathe deeply. Put the intention that this stone is now yours and that it is able to help you. Set the intention that your stone is now linked to your energy, to the use you wish to make of it and to your goals.

Use your own words to express your intention in simple terms. For example, if you are programming a Citrine with the intention of using it as a Stone of Abundance, say "I receive and give in abundance, with ease. »

 

Good Practice #5: Working with stones and crystals on a daily basis

Once your stones are cleaned, purified and programmed, they are ready for the energy work. You can then use your stones in any way that you find interesting or appropriate, for example you can :

• wear your stone on you as a jewel,
• take it in your hands while you meditate,
• place it under your pillow,
• arrange it in your living space,
• simply admire it,
• keep it on you throughout the day,
• manipulate it when you feel the need.

Your stones are energizing, they are beautiful, they help you feel more grounded, inspired, creative, connected, protected... and much more!

 

Stones and Crystals

On a daily basis, choosing a stone to work with gives me an incomparable feeling of anchoring and connection to my intuition. When I take "the right stone" in my hand, purified, recharged and programmed... it's an extraordinary feeling!

I always keep my stones close to me: when I work, when I move or when I rest. I take them in my hands, manipulate them, "grope" them... I rub them... to nourish myself with their Energy. There is no "wrong way to do it", you can't "make a mistake". As you experience and feel with the stones, you gain confidence in yourself and in your practices. You know that you are using your crystals in the best possible way: your way!