Gemstone Care

Cleansing, Programming, and Charging Your New Helpers
Cleansing Your Gemstones
Cleansing your gemstone rids your gemstone of any vibration it has encountered or absorbed before it has come into your possession and after every use. This is crucial when working with gemstones. The last thing you want is to take on someone else's vibe, literally! The easiest way I like to do this is by running your gemstone under cold water if the gemstone is not water-soluble and gently dry your gemstones. Your gemstones can also be cleansed by smudging them using sage, palo santo, or your favorite incense. The premise behind smudging as a cleansing technique is that the smoke adheres to any negative energy, neutralizes it, and then dispels it into the atmosphere. It is your prerogative to use one or both techniques. Some gemstones like selenite are water-soluble and are understood to be self-cleansing and clearing, I cleanse selenite by smudging it anyway to pay respect to the vibrational energy clearing gift it provides.

Charging Your Gemstones 
Charging your gemstones boosts its energy to perform the tasks that you require and desire. There are many ways to charge gemstones. My favorite is to place them in direct sunlight which bathes them in source energy. Some fade in sunlight such as amethyst, citrine, and rose quartz. In this case, allow them to absorb daylight indirect from the sun. Feel free to use the moon energy as well. Once you develop a bond with your gemstones you will intuitively know how they want to be charged. Cleansing and charging should be done after every use.
Programming Your Gemstones

Programming Your Gemstones
Programming your gemstones simply means dedicating them to the holder for the holder's personal purpose. Place the gemstone in your hands and aloud or silently say how and why you are dedicating them. Continue with your dedication until you feel that the programming is complete. Gemstones are very personal and should not be shared with others unless programmed to do so. Always bestow gratitude to all of your helpers in the mineral kingdom for assisting in any healing session.