How to Use Crystals for Beginners

Welcome to the magical space of crystal energy! Assuming you’re reading this because you need some insight on what to do with crystals. We get it, they're rocks, so how do we use them to our advantage? You’ve bought some, or maybe you haven't, but you don’t know how this all works. In any case, we’ve got you!

Most important to know is that when it comes to crystal energy and healing, everything is preference and just because you do something a different way, doesnt mean youre wrong. With that information, use this article as a reference, but remember nothing is set in stone. Take what resonates and leave what doesn't. As we will always shout from the mountain tops, trust your intuition. 

Okay so what the hell do I do with crystals?

Cleansing & Cleaning

The first step after acquiring a crystal is to physically clean it of grime. (They do come from the ground, after all, so they’re expected to have some dust/dirt coating them) The best way to do this is to cleanse with a mild soap and warm water. PLEASE NOTE that some crystals are not water safe and will disintegrate when exposed so please research before doing this. The last thing you want is to tarnish your crystal before your friendship even begins!

Once physically cleansed, it’s time for an energetic cleanse! Crystals pass through many hands by the time they reach you and along the way, they absorb different energies that can affect the effectiveness of the crystal. You want the crystal to feel light and inspiring, not dense and heavy, so cleansing is crucial. Some popular ways of cleansing include a smoke cleanse, sound bath, salt, moonlight, or using other crystals. Try our cleansing kit HERE which includes a sage wand, selenite, palo santo, and abalone shell.

Programming

Your crystal is now clean and cleansed, ready for use, time to program! Programming your crystal is basically you telling the crystal how you’d like it to assist you. “Intention setting” or “giving it a job” are some other ways of looking at it.  From the cleansing section above, you know crystals absorb and hold onto energy. Setting your intention for the crystal instills it with that energy, allowing it to help you tap into that specific frequency. 

To do this, you’ll want to hold the crystal, speak (out loud or silently) your intention for it, then you want to visualize the energy of your intention flowing into that crystal. Once you feel good about it, you'll want to place the crystal somewhere you’ll see it often, or carry it with you throughout your day as a reminder of your intention. 

For example, if you want a crystal to help you feel more confident, you would affirm something like “I am the most confident version of myself”. Each time you see that crystal, you would repeat this affirmation to fully believe and become it. 

Placement of the Crystal

Now that your intentions are set, you want to keep the crystal close to you for optimal effectiveness. Having it near your energetic field allows your energy to match that of the crystal. Furthermore, each time you see the crystal, you are reminded of your intention. You can carry it in your pocket, or purse if it's smaller like a palm stone or tumble, or set it somewhere you’ll see it often. Wearing crystal jewelry is a perfect way to keep the energy with you throughout your day. You can also hold them during meditation to help you tap into that energy. 

Now that you’ve got the initial steps covered, test what works for you and leave the things that don’t. Crystals are powerful because of the intentions you set.  If you believe the crystal is working for you, it likely is.  Trust yourself and allow the magic of crystals to infuse your life with positivity and abundance.