You might already know that crystals need to be recharged from time to time. But do you know the best way to charge them, so that they retain their powerful effects? This secret lies in intention. It’s true that crystals can work to some effect without intentions, but if you set a specific intention with the crystals you’re charging, you find a sense of direction and this gives your crystals a stronger purpose. Your energies can become more concentrated, and it becomes easier for you to achieve your goals.
When we talk about charging your crystals with intention, we typically refer to ‘Affirmations’. Affirmations are phrases or sayings with powerful positive energy with a strong focus on your goals. Just imagine holding the crystal in your hands and saying out loud, ‘I use this crystal for ____________.’
Put any word or phrase in the blank. Think of what you desire most right now, and repeat this intention at least three times every day.
This is the simplest and the best way to charge your crystal with intention.
However, charging crystals with intentions isn’t as simple as you think. Some other factors are involved in it as well, which we will cover below.
Crystal Cleansing
When it comes to charging crystals, it is a good idea to cleanse your crystal first, before giving it any intention. Certain crystals are meant to be cleansed in different ways, as outlined by healing stone experts. We’ve covered some of the more common methods below.
Full Moon Cleansing
This is one of the most powerful methods to cleanse before charging your crystals with intention. In this method, you take your crystal out in the moonlight and lay it down so that it can absorb the energy of the moon for a few minutes. You can use your balcony for this method if it receives direct moonlight. It is safe to leave your crystals in the moonlight overnight but you should pick it up before the sun rises.

Cleanse With Quartz Or Selenite
This is a rare method which most people don’t know about. If you love healing stones and use them often, you probably already have some Quartz or Selenite in your collection. But did you know that both of these crystals can be used for cleansing and charging other crystals? You just need to put the crystals you plan to use on top of either Quartz or Selenite, for a minimum of eight hours. The charging surfaces of Quartz and Selenite have clarifying effect that cleanses the crystals. You can use them both to cleanse your crystals regularly.
Water Cleansing
The water cleansing method is good for polished crystals. You either put your crystal in a bowl of plain water or hold it under running tap water for a few minutes. Never use salt water for cleansing as it can penetrate microscopic fissures and weaken the crystal. Be careful with this method, and do your research for your specific crystal before you try it.
If you are careful, and know which crystals to avoid, you can try ultrasonic cleansing as well.

Charging Crystals with Meditation
Programming or charging a crystal with intention starts with any one of the aforementioned cleansing methods. But there are some other methods also, which experts often use for charging crystals with intentions. They are mostly associated with meditation.
You hold the crystal in your hand, restore your own sense of purpose, envision the crystal’s energy merging with your own, and repeat your affirmations silently in your head.
It is important to do this few minutes each day, and many choose to do it early in the morning after waking up.
Healing Crystal experts such as Heather Askinosie, the author of “Crystal365“, say that charging crystals with intention actually gives your crystal a job to do.
To be frank, this step is very important for success.
When your crystals don’t have any directions, they work or heal according to their properties. Their powers are scattered, and it often makes the healing process slow. In addition, their powers may not be specifically what you are needing in that moment.
On the other hand, when you give crystals your specific intention, you guide their energies and compel them to work in a specific way. For that reason, it is worth charging your crystals with a clear intention or two.
Thus, charging crystals with intentions allows you to fully connect with your particular wants and needs.
When you repeat them over and over, either aloud or silently in your head, you are always aware that you are on a journey to a clear destination. If you don’t deviate from your path, wherever your path leads to, you will reach your goals faster. The shortest path between two points is a straight line.

How Do I Know When A Stone Is Charged With Intention?
If you already have charged your crystals with clear intentions, you may not know when the process is beginning to have an effect. The most straightforward way is to simply pay attention to any changes happening around you. The process really starts from the first day, but you can strengthen and speed it up by continuing to repeat your affirmations and meditate daily. When you charge a crystal with intention every day in this way, you will soon start to see things change dramatically. Situations start working in your favor, you find yourself receiving new opportunities, smaller or even large obstacles get resolved, and you move towards your final goal effectively.
You should also feel good and experience the energy around you that motivates you, compels you to take massive action, and aligns with your intention. If you are not feeling good despite charging your crystals actively, make sure you are using the right crystals and have the right goal for your crystals.
What if Your Crystal is Already Charged With Some Intention?
It is tough to know whether the crystal you are buying is already charged with some intention or if it is neutral and pure. It might also be that you are planning to use an older crystal again but for some other intention. In both situations, you will need to cleanse your crystal thoroughly.
Put the programmed crystal under moonlight or, if it’s safe, under running or salt water. Then, charge it again through meditation with the new intention, using the methods we’ve described above.
When the crystal has its previous energy “baggage” completely removed, it can start to absorb new energy or intention easily. It can creates a deep and powerful energetic connection with you, now that any past connections have been released.
For giving new intention to the same crystal, you can try using rituals as well.
Rituals are very effective for giving old crystals new energies. For instance, after setting an intention, use the crystal only when you are working on the new intention/job. Don’t use it for other tasks or in situations with other jobs. When you use the crystal with some specific activity that is connected with your new goals, you amplify your intention inside the crystal. Keeping one crystal designated for that particular task is the most effective way to have a longer-lasting and powerful impact with your intentions.
After you start experiencing these new vibrations, take note of how things feel in your work place or whichever situation the crystal was for. Make sure not to mix up multiple crystals or intentions when you have multiple goals. Although it is possible to accomplish multiple things with different crystals, it’s ideal to focus on one thing at a time.
Charging Crystals with Chakras
Apart from this, charging crystals with chakras is also a great way to introduce new intentions. Using chakras for a particular intention connects your spiritual body with the crystal. There are several crystals that work specifically for each chakra, so it makes selecting them easier in a sense.
Conclusion
Taking these small, careful steps can make stronger connections between you and your crystal of choice. After charging your crystals with intention, if it seems that the crystal isn’t working according to your expectations, it may be better to buy a new crystal. If you aren’t sure about the quality of the crystals or the shop you purchased them, it may be that they are either artificial or not pure due to their previous owners.
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Fortunately, genuine crystals typically aren’t expensive. The more rare and valuable gems such as ruby, emerald, or diamond, will always be more expensive than most of the others available, but this doesn’t make them more effective when charging them for a singular purpose. So instead of giving intention to frequently used crystals, buying new crystals is a lot better. You engage with them in a much better way. Once you get good at charging a single crystal, try using certain crystals together to dominate different aspects of your life and work in conjunction. Which are your favorite combinations?