Crystals can hold and absorb physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy. Each one carries its own energy and vibration.

By having certain crystals around, you bring specific energies into your space

To ensure that your crystals aren't carrying around energy from previous handlers, it is important that when you receive or purchase one that you clear its energy Are you able to 'see' or feel crystal energy. A crystal's energetic vibration is influenced by it's colour, so if you are already able to see and feel

Crystal energies then working with a crystal's colour energy should be a natural progression on your journey

You can use this Japanese Reiki Technique to cut negative energy from an object. Hold the crystal in your non-dominant hand. Inhale deeply. Make a chopping motion with your hand about 2 inches above and 2 inches below the crystal 3 times. Do this with confidence as you cut the energy above and below the object intending that any old energy be released. Exhale the breath.

Water is the Universal Cleanser. Let 3 waves in the ocean wash over the crystal. If you don't live near the ocean, hold the crystal in a flowing river, spring, or creek. Place it in the sun to energize.

Leave your crystal out in the sun and moonlight

Use White Sage or Palo Santo. Shamans around the world have used the smoke from this sacred plant and wood for thousands of years. Light the White Sage or Palo Santo. Once it gives off smoke, move your hand in a counterclockwise (clearing) motion around the stone. When I do this technique I use this mantra, "Cleanse and clear all negativities, toxins, and pollutions."

1. Program your crystal with an intention

The first things to do when you're working with a crystal is to program it with an intention. "The crystal wants to work for you, but you have to tell it what to do," Askinosie says. It will then serve as a daily reminder of that goal.

To program it, "hold the crystal in your hands, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths,"

. Then aloud or in your head, say "I ask that the highest vibration of love and light connect with my highest self to clear all unwanted energy and any previous programming. I command this crystal to hold the intention of [insert your intention here]."

End by saying thank you three times to "emphasize that what you're asking for already exists in the universe.

2. Wear your crystals

The more you touch your precious stones, the more you can tap into their energy, so wearing them is a smart stategy. And these days, crystals are in literally everything: jewelry, beauty products, clothing-you name it. But if all else fails, tucking one into your bra will always do the trick.

3.place them into your purse or pocket

If wearing crystals isn't your thing, or maybe you just want to start small on your gemstone journey, put one in your pocket or purse. Use it as a touchstone throughout the day to help ground you.

4. Meditate with them

To up your dose of spiritual energy, meditate while holding your crystals to connect with their metaphysical powers. "You are not praying to the crystals "You're holding them as a source for you to get connected within yourself."

5. Create a crystal layout

To mentally and energetically kick off your day right,  create a crystal layout in the morning before you get out of bed.

Simply lay down and place a few crystals on your body (i.e., a piece of rose quartz on your heart chakra or an amethyst over your third eye) and just breathe and marinate in the high-vibe energy of the stones. "After even just five minutes of laying there, you will feel a shift.

6. Put them in your bath

Make your bath time feel über fancy by throwing some gems in the water. (Not all crystals are meant to be in water though, so be sure to double check first).  shungite for detoxing and rose quartz for some nurturing self-love.

7. Sprinkle them throughout your space

Cleansing the energy of your home is as easy as sprinkling a few stones throughout your space. Not only do they elevate the vibe, but they make for beautiful decor in every room, too. Place a crystal on your desk to give you good vibes while you work. Use a big geode as the centerpiece on your coffee table. Or, go all out and create an altar with all your crystals, tarot cards, and palo santo.

8. Do a ritual with them

For some deep healing, a crystal ritual might be in order. malachite is a hot stone for transformation. So if you're ready to heal emotional wounds, forgive yourself or others, or let go of beliefs that are no longer serving you, stock up on the gorgeous green gem, and hold it over your heart for 11 minutes and just feel,

9 use Reiki on YOUR crystals

If you are attuned to the Reiki energy, you can always infuse them with Reiki to support them in emitting the highest vibrations as possible

Hold the crystal in your non-dominant hand and beam Reiki (with all the symbols you are attuned to) toward the crystal.

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Sound. You can use Tingsha Chimes, Singing Bowls, or tuning forks to activate the energy of the crystals. Just create the sound and your crystals will absorb the sound vibrations.