Dedicating or Programming Your Crystal

After you choose and clear your gemstone or crystal, it is a good idea to

dedicate it or program it. The purpose of programming a crystal or gemstone

is to focus its abilities on something you specifically need, thereby

magnifying the stone's intent through your own. The purpose of dedicating

the stone to a high level healing energy or Goddess (God) is to protect it

from negative energy. A crystal or stone that is programmed and dedicated in

these ways becomes much more powerful and useful as a tool. This is a very

simple process. Hold the crystal or gemstone in your hand and sense its

energy. With the stone being newly cleared, the energy will feel stronger

and even more appealing that before. As you sense this energy and appreciate

it, ask quietly to be connected to the deva of the crystal or gemstone.

Though not animate, stones are living things and the deva of the piece is

the stone's life-force energy.

Once you feel you have sensed what you can from the energy, think of what

you will be using the stone for. Think of these uses, then quietly ask the

gemstone if it is willing to act in the way you wish. The crystals energy

may increase with a yes or seem to disappear with a no. If the stone accepts

your intent, state in your mind that it be so. Once a stone is programmed,

it will hold its intent until you or someone else reprograms it. To prevent

any negative energy from attaching itself to your crystal you may wish to

dedicate it. To do this, simply hold the crystal or gemstone in your hand

and state clearly in your mind: Only the most positive high-level energy may

work through this healing tool. Focus on your intent for awhile, then end

your sensing (meditation) with "SO BE IT". The stone is now dedicated.

You may also choose to dedicate your gemstone or crystal to a specific

healing energy, for example, to a Goddess of healing. There are many healing

goddesses, including Isis, Yemaya, Diana, and White Buffalo Calf Woman. For

stones programmed for protection, Hecate or Kali are strong protection

Goddesses.