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How Crystals Work
Crystals are conduits from the earth and emit positive, uplifting, energizing, and calming vibrations; Crystals have been used for millennia to heal, balance and help individuals achieve a more peaceful mind and a revitalized physical state of being. Each crystal has its own unique frequency that interacts with our energy body changing our frequency or vibration.
The Crystal Bible states:
“Crystals work on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels of being. They realign subtle energies and dissolve dis-ease, getting to the root cause. Crystals work through vibration, rebalancing the biomagnetic sheath that surrounds and interpenetrates the physical body and activating linkage points to the chakras that regulate the body’s vibrational stasis. By bringing the chakras back into balance, many states of physical and psychological dis-ease can be ameliorated.”
How to Activate Crystals
As you work with your crystals/bracelets , you will intuitively begin to connect and feel which ones provide needed energy for the day or situation. There is no right or wrong way to work with your crystals!The words we speak carry an energy and a frequency as well; therefore, setting an intention into your crystal will amplify the healing benefits. For example, invoking an intention such as “inner peace” has a specific frequency that will allow your energy to become calm and relaxed. It is recommended to activate each crystal /bracelet individually.
Start by finding a quiet place to sit uninterrupted, close your eyes and hold your crystal gently in your hand. Take 3 slow breaths in and out, making sure to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Allow your mind and body to completely relax, placing your focus on the crystal in your hand. You may feel tingling, vibration, warmth, coolness, or nothing at all; whether you feel or don’t feel anything at this time, it is ok! Exist in the moment and allow your body to connect to the crystals’ energy. Next, say to yourself (or out loud) an intention you may want to set into the energy of the crystal. Keep your intention in your awareness for as long as you feel comfortable, trust that your crystal is absorbing your intention. As you move forward, this crystal will now be “charged” with your intention.
Basic Care
The metal decor in the bracelet or charm can be silver plated. Over time the plating can tarnish if not cared for properly. If exposed to damaging elements such as lotion, soap, shampoo, perfume, or hairspray, the plating may turn color. Returning your bracelet to an air tight packaging when not worn will keep tarnish at bay. If you feel the bracelet needs cleaning, wipe with a damp cloth to prolong its beauty.
Crystals can absorb energy, good and bad from people or the environment around you. Cleansing and charging your bracelet’s energy often is recommended.
Cleansing Your Jewelry
- Cleanse with Sage smoke or Palo Santo smoke:
Use a feather or your hand to fan the sage or palo santo smoke onto the crystals for thirty seconds. This is known as ‘smudging’. Smudging using sage or palo santo smoke is an amazing way to release unwanted energy, therefore along with your bracelets, smudge yourself and your space as well. You will feel much lighter once smudged.
- Cleanse with Selenite:
Lay your bracelets over a selenite bar, in a selenite bowl or around a selenite tower or a piece of selenite overnight while you sleep.
- Cleanse with warm water:
Place your bracelet under warm running water; this rinses away unwanted energy.
Charging Your Jewelry
- On a full moon, place bracelets outside or on a windowsill in the moonlight overnight. The beautiful and powerful moonlight will cleanse and recharge your crystals.
- Cleanse and recharge your bracelet in the sunlight. Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill in the sunlight for a few hours.