Author: A Solitary Pagan

This spell is used in this instance to charge (energize) water for healing. You can drink the water or juice, or use the former in your bath. By using planetary significances you can see how many aspects of your magical working might be enhanced. YOU WILL NEED: A crystal appropriate for your needs (in this case it would be for healing, although if you use the crystal for another purpose, you ...

Here is a simple way to use one of the stones ruled by Jupiter in a particularly modern way, at the same time also appealing to the gods of communication. This is an example of combining several energies for one purpose. The crystal carnelian can be used when you want – or need – to be heard. It is also an excellent stone to wear or carry when you need to speak in public for it strengthens th...

Crystals are prepared for programming by charging them. Programming a crystal aligns the energy of the crystal to the intent. Using a carefully thought-out affirmation and directing this to the centre of the crystal is sufficient to programme it. Below are three of the most common ways of programming. •Place the crystal on a large crystal cluster dedicated to the specific purpose for which it...

When you acquire a new crystal you should first of all cleanse it and then dedicate the crystal for the purpose intended. This can be done simply by holding the crystal while consciously thinking that it will be used only for good, or during a meditation. You could also call upon your deities, if you wish, using your own ritual. There are many different ways of cleansing crystals. Below are s...