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Healing gemstones and crystals emanate vibrations that can be attuned to your energy. Syncing with it can unlock its potential to serve your desires and goals. To do so, you have to program your crystal. What it simply means is that you have to imbue it with your intentions. This article will list down the steps you have to do to program them.

Cleansing the Crystals

Time and again we emphasize the necessity of crystal cleansing. It is the very first thing that you will do with your crystal at the start of your journey together. It is also the practice that will renew that relationship and keeps the crystal back to its optimal capacity. Removing the negative energy in your healing gemstones and crystals is the prerequisite before programming it. So make sure you do this before anything else. You can use singing bowls, sage, palo santo, Tibetan bells, and/or blessed incense. A guide for crystal cleansing can be read HERE.

Crystal Programming Ritual

Once you have cleansed your healing gemstones and crystals of accumulated negative energy,  you are ready to proceed with the crystal programming ritual. It is important to emphasize here that you should also be spiritually and mentally ready. Keep your desires and need clear within your mind and proceed with the following steps below.

1. Prepare a sacred space where you will do the ritual. It should be well-ventilated and full of positive energy. Once chosen, it will be the space for all your cleansing and programming rituals.
2. Light calming and cleansing incenses. It will help you achieve a level of tranquility to prepare you for the ritual. Immerse yourself in the smoke of lavender incense as it is an effective relaxant.
3. Settle in a comfortable position in the room and hold the crystal with your dominant hand.
4. Meditate. Do Pranayama while chanting a mantra. Repeat for a minimum of 8 times. While chanting, visualize with your mind’s eye your goal or desire.
5. After one cycle, slowly transfer the crystal with your other hand. Repeat step number four.
6. By using your dominant hand, slowly push the energy of your intent into the crystal.
7. Repeat the chanting and shift the crystals between two hands. Do this until you feel that all the vibrations have entered the crystal.
8. After the ritual, whisper words of gratitude to your crystal. Now it is ready to amplify your intention throughout the universe!

The intention that you imbue within your crystal can be for love, wealth, or even happiness. It can be anything positive that you want to happen but be focused on it. Just remember to use the right crystal that will resonate with your intention. Ask The Mala Tree Crystal Shop for the right crystals for your needs.

The energy within healing gemstones and crystals will eventually fade over time. Also, energies outside your intention get caught in the crystal and over time accumulate. You will notice this when the crystal is not vibrating as it used to. The twin stages of cleansing and programming will renew your crystal’s vibration.

If you want your intentions to manifest reality, healing gemstones and crystals will be there for you. However, on their own, they will not function. You have to work with it to achieve your goals. Your commitment to your goal is reflected by the commitment you provide to your crystal. Giving time to cleanse and reprogram your crystal is part of this commitment. This care regimen not only makes them work efficiently but also makes them work longer down the road. So take care of your crystals and let them take care of the rest!

The Sanskrit word for “chakra” translates to “disk” or “wheel”, which refers to the various energy centers in your body. The theory goes that each of these spinning energy centers in our body corresponds with certain nerve bundles and organs. Your chakras are like energy centers in your body. They work best when they are open and balanced. If your chakras become blocked, you may experience physical or emotional symptoms related to the respective chakra. The seven main chakras are located along your spine. The chakras originate at the base of your spine and continue up to the top of your head. Some people believe that there are 114 different chakras in the body.

Now that we know what chakras are, let’s take a look at each one in more detail:

The Root Chakra is located at the base of your spine. The root chakra, when balanced, grounds you and provides a sense of security. Its energy is based on survival and relates to feelings of security and safety. When this chakra is open, you feel safe and secure in yourself and the world around you. You can face life’s challenges with courage and confidence. However, when it is blocked, you may feel fear, anxiety, and insecurity. You may also experience physical symptoms such as infertility issues, prolapsed organs, and chronic lower back pain.

The Sacral Chakra is located just below your navel. It represents your ability to feel pleasure and enjoy life. Its energy is based on creativity and sexuality. When this chakra is open, you feel creative and sexually fulfilled. However, when it is blocked, you may feel creatively stuck or experience sexual dysfunction. You may also experience physical symptoms such as urinary problems or impotence. 

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located above your navel and below your sternum. It represents your ability to be confident and in control of your life. Its energy is based on personal power and will. When this chakra is open, you feel confident and empowered. You can set boundaries and stand up for yourself. However, when it is blocked, you may feel powerless or controlled by others. You may also experience physical symptoms such as digestive problems or ulcers. 

The Heart Chakra is located in the center of your chest just above your heart. It represents your ability to love and be loved unconditionally. Its energy is based on love, compassion, forgiveness, kindness, and hope. When this chakra is open, you can give and receive love freely without conditions attached. However, when it is blocked you may struggle with anger issues or resentment toward others.

The Throat Chakra is located in the center of your throat. It represents your ability to communicate authentically and truthfully. Its energy is based on communication, expression, and truthfulness. When this chakra is open, you can express yourself freely and truthfully without judgment. However, when it is blocked you may have trouble communicating your needs or feel like you are not being heard. You may also experience physical symptoms such as a sore throat or thyroid problems.

The Third Eye Chakra is located between your eyebrows in the center of your forehead. It represents your ability to see clearly and have insight. Its energy is based on intuition, imagination, and wisdom. When this chakra is open, you can trust your intuition and make decisions from a place of inner knowing. However, when it is blocked you may struggle with doubt or indecision. You may also experience physical symptoms such as headaches or migraines.

The Crown Chakra is located at the top of your head. It represents your ability to be spiritually connected and in alignment with your highest truth. Its energy is based on spirituality, connection, and enlightenment. When this chakra is open, you feel a sense of connection to something greater than yourself. You can live life from a place of purpose and meaning. However, when it is blocked you may feel disconnected from your spiritual truth or purpose in life. You may also experience physical symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or insomnia.

The seven chakras are essential for our well-being—physical as well as emotional—and when they are balanced we feel happy and healthy overall.

Before the beginning of your journey with a crystal, it has been passed on to many hands before finding itself in a crystal shop. Healing gemstones and crystals absorb energies and intentions. Hence, it has to be cleansed before starting to work on it.

During the course of your relationship with the stone, it will nonetheless capture outside energy and accumulate as time goes by. Its capacity to serve as an intention amplifier diminishes as a result. No longer will it vibrate as much as it used to.

As with basically every tool, your healing gemstones and crystals need to be recharged to keep them functioning well. Likewise, a new crystal needs to be reprogrammed before use. Crystal cleansing reactivates and rejuvenates them. Regular cleansing reflects one’s commitment to the power of the crystal. Do this and it will serve you well. Here are some recommended methods of cleansing your crystals.

1.       Sunlight or moonlight bathing.

            A return to nature from where your crystal came from is highly beneficial. It is also one of the most accessible ways of crystal cleansing. Let it bask in sunlight or moonlight for at least four hours. Moonlight is much more recommended for darker crystals as sunlight might make its color fade.

2.       A blanketing of earth.

            Earth is the mother of all crystals. Let your crystals be provided with sustenance by blanketing them with earth for at least a day. Even the soil in your potted plant would work.

3.       The music of singing bowls.

            Sound vibration can break down accumulated energy within crystals. The sound produced by Tibetan Bells and singing bowls is also beneficial in cleaning the surrounding environment too. It is a faster method compared to the previous two. Simply place the crystal in the bowl and make it sing. The Mala Tree provides this service for free.

4.       A bed of brown rice.

            Place your crystal on a bowl of dry and uncooked brown rice. You can leave it there for four hours or overnight. DO NOT eat the rice you’ve used. Otherwise, you’ll end up taking in all the unwanted energy that is removed from the crystal.

5.       Within an amethyst crystal cave.

            Being a crystal attuned to intentions of clarity, amethysts can also be used for crystal cleansing. Lay your crystal within an Amethyst cluster, geode, or crystal cave and leave it for 1-2 days. This crystal is good for removing negativities that accumulated in the crystal. We have Amethyst clusters, caves, and geodes at The Mala Tree.

6.       Black obsidian mist.

            The black obsidian concentrate is also another fast way of cleansing your crystal. One can make this mist concentrate by submerging the obsidian stone in water. Place it where the sun can reach it and leave it there for four hours. You can use this anytime your crystal needs cleansing. It works too as a cleanser to keep bad vibes away in a room. These mist sprays are also available in your friendly crystal shop.

7.       The scent of incense.

            Treat your crystals with aromatherapy by bathing them with the smoke of burning incense. White sage, palo santo, or frankincense can be used to cleanse your healing gemstones and crystals and bring them back to their optimal capacity. This is the best option for cleansing larger and harder-to-handle crystals.

8.       The power of cleansing crystals.

            Selenite and quartz crystals are well-known for their ability to cleanse, purify and charge other crystals. The energy that emanates from them is always clear and they never need recharging. Quartz and selenite crystal holders or stands are available in crystal shops. It is a convenient and functional way of storing your crystal when not in use. It is also a beautiful display rack! You can place your healing gemstones and crystals on top of them before you go to bed. They’ll be ready by the time you wake up.

No matter how you choose to cleanse your crystals, it is a beautiful way of showing your commitment and reverence to the power of these stones. Not only do they help us in our healing journey, but they also need to be regularly cleansed and cared for so that they can continue serving us well. We hope you will try some or all of the methods we’ve shared here and enjoy watching your crystals come back to life, glowing with their natural energy.

As gifts of nature, crystals have always held a special place in human societies all over the world. There is no wonder then that they hold spiritual, metaphysical importance – so significant that even science use them for the advancement of technology. Seasoned crystal collectors study their vibrations, their uses, and how they behave especially when used to aid in times of need.

For centuries, healing crystals are believed to absorb, keep, and transmit energies that can help send intentions when done correctly.  These are just but a few reasons why most people try to own a piece of crystal. Since they come in almost all forms, shapes, and sizes, there is always one that is readily available to those who aspire to own one. A small piece, no matter how little you may have spent on it, becomes precious because it becomes an extension of yourself. Remember, it is you – its custodian who will add value to it, expensive or not, how it makes you feel is all that will matter in the end.

Crystal experts will advise any beginner to relax and not worry when choosing a crystal. Most times, it is the crystal that will “choose” its new owner. We always advise new crystal owners to see and feel each stone, whether bought online or physically at The Mala Tree, it is best to get the crystal that attracts your attention. If it tugs your heart and warms your spirit – congratulations, you may have found your crystal.

But for those who need crystals to help them with specific intentions, one may always seek the advice of crystal experts such as The Mala Tree to guide them with crystals’ characteristics and metaphysical properties. Below are just some of the few ones that we always suggest to new owners:

Clear Quartz – as with a new place and phase, a new beginning should always start with a clean slate. A Clear Quartz acts as a cleanser and will do the job for almost anything – as a master healer, it helps one come better as it may assist one with health issues. It is also believed that this crystal amplifies one’s intentions, so keeping one is never a bad idea. It also does not pick up negative energies and it clears one’s space so it is a low-maintenance crystal.

Amethyst – in a fast-paced world where everything must always happen instantly, this crystal’s soft and relaxing energy will give one a sense of calm and proper disposition. In times of emotional crisis, the emotional support an amethyst provides may assist its owner as it gently offers spiritual protection and clears negative vibrations.

Citrine – the stone of abundance and manifestation, this crystal’s sunshine aura sends off positive vibrations as it showers its owner optimism and pizzaz. A good support stone, it will always give you that boost to move forward when things go awry. Placing it at the center of your living room or office desk will create a positive environment for these areas.

Rose Quartz – the stone of universal love has always been our favorite as it gives a sense of balance, love, and gentleness to its owner. It is also believed to heal one of the emotional traumas and promote inner healing. Worn near the heart or on the left arm, this crystal will always take care of the heart.

Aventurine  – The Mala Tree’s best-selling crystal is popular as it helps open doors for those who seek better opportunities. A wealth stone may have benefitted from its energy. A green stone, it also takes care of heart matters. So one should not wonder why this is a popular piece for new collectors.

Luck and healing, or anything that gives one a sense of comfort or security – however small or lowly is never a bad thing. So, we suggest you own a crystal today. Allow yourself to bloom in love and luck, and start your journey today. Visit us at The Mala Tree and take your pick!

Knowing how to store healing gemstones and crystals properly is a sign of a caring, responsible and knowledgeable crystal user. This goes for whether you’re going out for your daily routine, traveling overseas, or even leaving them in your space or altar. Proper storage is also important if you want to let your crystals hibernate and protect them from outside energies as well. This knowledge is also useful when you find that a crystal’s energy is too much for you and you want to limit contact. This article will guide you to the proper storage of crystals whether at home or when traveling.

Packing and Storing your Crystals

1. Cleanse your crystals. You must repel any negative energy before storing them away from the rest of the world.
2. Sort your crystals. For organization, you need to arrange them by categories. Some example categories are by chakras, colors, or according to intentions they are responsive to.
3. Draping your crystals. You need a material that would insulate your crystals from outside energies when storing them. Silk pouches are advisable. However, organic and handwoven fabrics work best for a resting crystal.
4. Using the right storage. When traveling not only outside energies affect your healing gemstones and crystals. The bumpy ride can also bring physical damage to them. Using a wooden box with several compartments is the best option. Make sure the box is fit firmly with all the gemstones inside safe from shaking. There are great options provided in crystal shops. So make sure to pay a visit before leaving town with your crystals

Sharing Your Home with Crystals

Healing gemstones and crystals are just too beautiful to just hide away from sight. But still, risks of bumping them over or even theft are there. You can drape them with fabric or use wood and glass casings for safety. But the thing is when they are insulated by these materials, they hibernate and stop releasing vibration. You have to keep the storage open for them to function.

Moreover, given that each type of crystal vibrates with specific intentions, each can serve in different parts of your home or workplace according to each space’s function. Listed below are some crystals that could go well in a type of space and how to store — or display — them properly.

Garden

Immerse the flowers and herbs in your garden with the energy for growth. Green or yellow crystals that resonate with intentions for growth should do the trick. Examples of these are green aventurine, moss agate, or green jade.

Kitchen

It is entirely safe to place crystals beside foodstuff. So put some in your pantry or maybe accent your kitchen table with one. It is recommended that crystals that are attuned to cleansing and good health be placed in the kitchen. Selenite and apatite are your best pick.

Living Room

The living room is a place where you accommodate visitors. As such, different energies pass through and stay — even the negative ones. Keep the good vibes and filter out the negative with negativity-absorbing crystals. Create a happy atmosphere in this social area with angel aura quartz, amazonite, and citrine.

Bedroom

The bedroom is the most sacred space in one’s home. It is the site where your most personal healing gemstones and crystals reside when you take them off to sleep. As such, it is important to keep this room well-organized. A neat and orderly room resonates with positive energy. When storing multiple crystals here, it is important to keep in mind the guidelines listed above.

We hope you found this article helpful in your understanding of how to properly store and use crystals for healing. Remember that each crystal has its own unique vibration and properties, so it is important to select the right one for the right space. With a little practice, you’ll be able to create an energetically harmonious home or workplace using the power of crystals!