How to Program a Crystal With Your Intention, Because Yes, You Should Be Doing That
So you're carrying around a rose quartz or displaying an amethyst on your desk next to your pencils. I don't blame you—crystals are pretty!!!—but they're also powerful. And if you're not setting an intention with your crystal, you're not getting as much out of your new rock friend as you could.
Think of setting an intention with your crystal as anchoring your desired goals to the crystal’s inherent power. Like a brand-new phone, it will hold that charge for long time, and you can use it repeatedly. Here's what to do.
What kind of intention can I program a crystal with?
Anything! Literally, if you can dream it, you can do it. Maybe you want to attract wealth, find a new career opportunity, meet your dream lover, work towards a happier relationship with your current boo, focus on a difficult task, heal after a breakup, boost your intuition, or just keep bad vibes away. Whatever you’ve got your sights set on, there's a crystal for it.
Can I use ANY crystal for my intention?
Programming your crystal works best when your crystal’s nature is aligned with your intention. For example, rose quartz is known for emotional healing, so it's perf for recovering from a breakup. However, some crystals are great ~multi-use~ rocks, such as aura quartz, rainbow moonstone, and clear quartz. These pros are a fit for pretty much any intention.
How exactly do I set an intention with my crystal?
Think of programming your crystal as the mental/spiritual process of downloading your intention into the crystal’s center, filling it with the intention’s energy. To do this, you need to visualize this happening while you physically hold the crystal in your hand. Here's what I like to do:
Close your eyes. Take deep, slow breaths, to ground yourself. Imagine yourself in a relaxing, pleasing natural landscape, looking at a giant version of your crystal—like, large enough for you to step inside and hang out in.
Picture yourself going into that mega-crystal and exploring. Imagine what the inside of this crystal looks, sounds, feels, and smells like. Make this daydream as real as you can.
Now you get play to interior decorator! With your intention in mind, imagine filling the space with objects, symbols, colors, people—anything that represents your goal. Some of your décor may be abstract or surreal. That’s okay—great, even!
When you feel you’re ready, say your intention out loud. As a reinforcement, you can imagine carving these words into your crystal’s walls.
Chill with your crystal and mentally wander through it until you feel like you've filled it up with your energy. Now your crystal is ready to use!
How do I use my crystal?
Now that your crystal is programmed with your intention, you might want to create a little ritual you can repeat daily. For instance, if your crystal programmed with a love intention, you can hold it close to your heart and feel your energy connect with it. If your intention is about mental clarity, try tapping it against your forehead.
Then, keep your crystal close to you—like on your desk, by your bedside, or in your purse. You can also wear it as jewelry. Long-term, daily exposure is the best way to see positive benefits.
Make sure to charge your crystal regularly, like by placing it in direct sunlight or moonlight. As your goals change or you make progress in your goal, you may also wish to repeat your visualization meditation to update your intention. Think of your crystal as your career coach, love coach, find-that-dream-apartment coach...or, even better, your cosmic BFF!
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