If you want your crystals to help you, allow them to thrive, says Sumiran Annamaria Kashyap in part three of the ‘Cosmic heirloom’ series
Crystals are conductors of healing, uplifting energies. Sometimes, you might find that you don’t ‘feel’ the same way around them, as you did before. Nothing has changed in those crystals, but, as ‘mood mirrors,’ they’re trying to show you that, possibly, something has changed within you — for worse, or, for better.
Should you be willing to treat this in a introspective manner, you might allow your crystals to become trustworthy guides, that help you understand your day-on-day triggers. Eventually, you’ll know when to bring which crystal to the forefront, and with everyday that passes by, you will find this small team of guides to be indispensable. The energy exchange can be quite intense, so, like you, crystals need time and space to detox and recharge. While some identify a subtle, but significant difference between the idea of cleansing, clearing and charging crystals, I personally find that these terms are largely interchangeable.
Methods for Charging Crystals
Some do well under clean, pure, running water, or sunlight. Others aren’t meant for water, or the sun at all — they may dissolve, or fade. Take note of specific dos and don’ts from your vendor, depending on the crystal you get. If sunlight works for your chosen crystal, opt for the gentle warmth of the early morning, or late evening sun.
Charging under the full moon, with direct exposure, is popular. I quite like burying my crystals in the earth, the mud of my potted rose plants. Most crystals come from the Earth’s bedrock, so I feel they would like to hibernate there. The rose is the flower of the heart and resonates personally, but you can go with whichever one is your favourite.
If you have singing bowls for meditation, you can charge your crystals to their sounds, too. And, if you want something even simpler, then, just the warmth of your (clean) hands, moisturised with something gentle, so as to not disturb the composition of the crystal. If you are unsure, use an oil that complements the crystal and rub a few drops into your palms. I personally find frankincense, myrrh, cedar, sandalwood, moringa and jojoba work with most. Otherwise, think of why you’re using a crystal, find an essential oil that serves the same purpose; and add a few drops to a carrier oil that suits your skin, before application.
Creating a Sacred Space
Storing your crystals properly is a fundamental step. And, if you like to wear them as you are going about your day, they will still comfort and support you. But, when you sit down to work with them in a meditative or prayerful way, it helps to designate a special space to do so. It doesn’t matter if this space is a small corner, where you can sit on a mat and work with your crystals, or a full-fledged altar. What you don’t need is external cacophony, your phone ringing constantly, and dirty sheets, mat, clothes, or hands. If you practice other methods of divination, you can keep the associated material in this space. Even if you don’t, you can just keep symbolic talismans, that represent your hobbies, work, family, personal beliefs and so on. You can add your favourite flowers, or decorate this space with the colours that uplift your spirits.
As an extension of the ‘mood-mirror’ thought, sometimes, try including colours, or souvenirs that you tend to avoid. See how they make you feel in the presence of your crystals, and think about why you avoid them. The avoidance could be a nudge towards an energy block, one that could lay all your diligent efforts to waste if you ignore it. This is probably what needs the most work. Remember, while ‘out of sight, out of mind’ makes convenient sense, it doesn’t talk about what may have left sight and mind, to lodge itself deep into the soul.
The writer is a content creator (freelance) with deep interest in metaphysical healing and communication, divination tools and flower therapies