Program crystals to magnify your intentions in 5 easy steps

To “program crystals” is a bit of a misnomer. Just because you put an intent/program into a crystal doesn’t mean that it can’t be used for anything else. For a start, crystals have their own intrinsic energy, and putting your intent into a crystal simply channels that energy in a certain direction to help you more easily achieve a specific outcome. If you’re looking for a special crystal to program, we can help you find a crystal. 

Which crystals can I program?

Usually white or translucent crystals such as clear quartz and rock crystals are best for programming as they have a neutral energy. It is true that coloured stones can be programmed, but this will be within the limits of their natural properties. For instance, if you would like to program specific intentions around themes of love or of healing relationships, it would make sense to program a rose quartz crystal with your specific intention. Rose quartz is known as the stone of unconditional love and is often used to support relationships and emotional healing.

Clear quartz is a great crystal to program as it is very versatile thanks to its neutral energy. Find out more about the wonderful power of quartz crystal. You can also find out more about different crystals and their natural qualities.

When should I program crystals?

A good time to program your crystal is after you’ve cleansed it. You should also be in the right frame of mind, relaxed, and in a place where you won’t be disturbed. You may want to put some soft music on, light some incense, or sit somewhere peaceful in a natural setting to help with your frame of mind.

Getting started

STEP 1: To program crystals, we’ve already said that you should get into the right frame of mind, and you can do that by adopting a grateful mindset. Think of all the things you are grateful for.

STEP 2: Now that you’re in a positive mindset, think about what you want your crystal to support you with. Be very specific. Grab a piece of paper and a pen and write down exactly what your purpose/intent is. Make sure your language is always positive, never negative, and keep it short, preferably only one sentence. 

STEP 3: Hold the crystal in your hand – it may be your left hand, as this is your receiving side. You may also hold it up to your Third Eye (just above the point where your eyebrows meet). Your body heat will transfer your energy into the crystal. Close your eyes and focus on the goal or intention that you want to achieve. Visualize and feel what it would be like if you had already achieved your outcome.

To program crystals: Get into the right frame of mind – the easiest way is by adopting a grateful mindset. Then think about what you want your crystal to support you with – be specific. Make sure your language is positive and your intention is only once sentence. Hold your crystal in your left hand or against your Third Eye and focus on the goal or intention that you want to achieve, visualising what your outcome would look and feel like. Then say your intention out loud. Close your ceremony.

The speaking part

STEP 4: Next, you’ll say out loud your intent on the crystal. Here are some examples:

• “I dedicate this crystal to… (and your purpose/request)”
• “I request that this crystal assist me with (and your purpose/request)”
• “I program this crystal for… (and your purpose/request)”
• “I charge this crystal with my intention to… (and your purpose/request)”
• “I will work together with this crystal to achieve (and your purpose/request)”
• “Crystal, please assist me with… (and your purpose/request)”

STEP 5: Close your eyes again and envision your desired outcome in the future and feel the whole process. You may then finish the ceremony by saying something like:

• “And so it is.” 
• “Namaste.”
• “It is done.”
• Or a variation of these, closing your intention. You may also want to thank the crystal, yourself, and/or Higher consciousness or Divine Spirit.

Strong visualizer

If you are a person who visualizes well, you can “physically” try and put your intention into your crystal.

Start by taking some deep breaths and close your eyes. Imagine you are somewhere peaceful in nature. Closeby is a giant version of your crystal with an entrance. Have a good look at your crystal, taking in the colors, imperfections, and the sunlight glistening off its exterior. Walk up to the crystal and enter it slowly and carefully.

Upon entering, have a look all around. There may be lots of smaller crystals on the walls, or the sides may be shiny and smooth. Run your fingers over the surface and take in smells from within. How does the sound travel within? You may want to place objects around the interior that may remind you of your intention. When you are satisfied with the inside, you can say your intention out loud. You may even want to imagine pinning the intention on a noticeboard on a wall or scratching the intention on the walls or floor.

I’ve programmed my crystal – now what?

Now that your crystal has been programmed, you may want to keep it close to you—like on your desk, under your pillow, by your bedside, or in your bag. Remember to keep the crystal protected – a soft pouch is great for this. If you are using your programmed crystal for healing, a chipped tip can alter the energy flow and healing power, so all the more reason to keep your crystal protected in a pouch.

You can also wear your crystal as a necklace, ring, or bracelet.

What next?

As you can see, to program crystals is pretty easy. You can change the “program” by cleansing the crystal and setting a different intent using the steps just described. You can program crystals as often as you need to – follow your intuition and let it guide you.

Keen to find out more about the healing power of crystals? Find out more about tapping into the power of crystals.

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