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    Charging a crystal

    Do you believe that one can charge a crystal magically to do anything?
    Are crystals neutral entities that can be "programmed" with magik or do they have an inherent intent that is immutable?
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    Everything has its properties. We know that crystals vibrate and that might effect other beings. I've had crystals. I collected them because they fascinated me, but I didn't work with them for magic purposes. I did have a crystal on my nightstand that gave me very vivid dreams, so I put it on the other side of my room and the dreams stopped. Could have been coincidence, but I never tested it any further, because I didn't sleep well because of the dreams.

    Crystals are items which can be associated with certain (magic) goals, remedies, properties, etc. If you believe a magically charged crystal will help you achieve something, then it probably will.

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      #3
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      Crystals are interesting things. I don't think that 'programming' would work very well unless you did some very careful symbol carving, which isn't very practical. Just using the regular properties of the gem should work. Malachite for curses, Lapis Lapuzi for healing, Lightning formed glass for weather magic, etc. Mostly just a way to concentrate magic. So, to respond directly, innate intent that can't be changed unless you happen to be a skilled gem carver, and even then only sort of.

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        #4
        Re: Charging a crystal

        Originally posted by DragonsFriend View Post
        Do you believe that one can charge a crystal magically to do anything?
        Are crystals neutral entities that can be "programmed" with magik or do they have an inherent intent that is immutable?
        I believe that one can 'charge' a crystal magically, but not to do 'anything'.

        Many rocks (not just crystals, but regular old rocks too) have inherent properties due to their energetic vibrations (from physical makeup, colour and residual land spirit). We can tap into that, and help focus it, but I don't believe that you can charge a Hematite to help in a fertility spell, for example. The Quartz family is more flexible than several other families (and I loosely include the Jasper, Agate and Chalcedony families in that, as 'specialised' but still versatile varieties of Quartz), but you still need to consider colour what assessing their energy, as colour does play a role in energetic vibration.

        Also, I have encountered a lot of rocks and crystals that are completely dead, especially tumbled stones. I think it takes a fair bit of skill to charge a dead rock, because when we talk about 'charging', I don't think that we mean literally charging it... it's more about focusing it's energies on a particular task rather than just being what it is. In my opinion, you'd be better off using the loose rocks in your backyard than a dead tumbled crystal.

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          Depends on if you have a magic charge card .... American Express not included ...
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          The Chief nodded in agreement.

          The official continued; "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

          The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied.. "When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex."

          Then the chief leaned back and smiled; "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."



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            #6
            Re: Charging a crystal

            I've never found that polished crystals were often 'dead'... Though their resonance is often a bit blurry, after being exposed to so much grit. Matter of taste, I suppose.

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              #7
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              Crystals possess magickal properties of their own. Depending on what use you plan to put it to, differect precations should be taken. For example, if you wish to use a crystal as a protection amulet, it's good to cleanse it first. Use a woodsmoke fire or some incense. Sage or dragonblood would work best. After that you could optionally leave it in the moonlight on the night of a full moon to increase the potential of the charm. The more powerful the enchantment, the safer you wll be. Now, if you were just going to use the crystal to balance your chakras, none of that would be necessary. Nothing would need to be done. You just grab your crystal and go. Hope this helps

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                #8
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                I really don't want to know what dragonblood is... Is it a plant? I really hope it's a plant. Otherwise it'll probably be an actual Bearded Dragon's blood, and that would be inhumane on a wide array of levels. On topic, you probably don't want to cleanse a crystal of impurities if you want to actually gain the benefits of that crystal, beyond the benefits you would get with a lump of coal.

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                  #9
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                  Dragon's blood comes from a variety of plants. It smells amazing.
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                    #10
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                    Ah, good good. Not a giant reptile organ harvesting conspiracy, then.

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                      #11
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                      As I recall, the process that I was taught makes a lethal or potentially lethal concoction of Dragons Blood. I was only taught the one but I presume there are at least a few different formulations.
                      The Dragon sees infinity and those it touches are forced to feel the reality of it.
                      I am his student and his partner. He is my guide and an ominous friend.

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                        #12
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                        Originally posted by Herbert View Post
                        I really don't want to know what dragonblood is... Is it a plant? I really hope it's a plant. Otherwise it'll probably be an actual Bearded Dragon's blood, and that would be inhumane on a wide array of levels. On topic, you probably don't want to cleanse a crystal of impurities if you want to actually gain the benefits of that crystal, beyond the benefits you would get with a lump of coal.
                        As Habbalah said, Dragonblood is from a plant.

                        As far as cleansing crystals go... this is just about resetting their energy and removing dissonant energy. It doesn't do anything to remove the benefit of the crystal. You can't remove the benefit of the crystal without forcibly removing any residual spirit or subjecting it to destructive processes like high heat, irradiation etc. In my experience, not all crystals require cleansing, as not all crystals absorb energy from around them, but it's common practice in New Age and crystal healing circles to cleanse them all (and not let other people touch them, and things like that).

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                          Originally posted by Rae'ya View Post
                          As Habbalah said, Dragonblood is from a plant.

                          As far as cleansing crystals go... this is just about resetting their energy and removing dissonant energy. It doesn't do anything to remove the benefit of the crystal. You can't remove the benefit of the crystal without forcibly removing any residual spirit or subjecting it to destructive processes like high heat, irradiation etc. In my experience, not all crystals require cleansing, as not all crystals absorb energy from around them, but it's common practice in New Age and crystal healing circles to cleanse them all (and not let other people touch them, and things like that).
                          I still heavily disapprove. I was referring to those sorts of cleansings, yes; you won't get much benefit from something irradiated. But I consider it utterly, irrevocably amoral to turn a spirit into a blank slate. You'll be getting rid of it's true personality, it's mutable aspects; how would you feel if someone wiped away all of your nurture because they found your nature more agreeable. You're nature might like that, but you, as the sum total of nurture and nature, probably wouldn't. I'd rather not support being the Big Brother of the spirit world, a big soul washing away the lives of littler ones. "Herbert is watching. Herbert is your friend.". I know that it's a common practice, but I really, really don't like it. Dissonant energy is only really dissonant if you let it be; healing and decay might seem dissonant, but a few nudges here and there can get it in full working order, without effectively killing someone.

                          *ahem* Please pardon that rant, wise moderator. I get a tad loud sometimes.

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                            Originally posted by Herbert View Post
                            I still heavily disapprove. I was referring to those sorts of cleansings, yes; you won't get much benefit from something irradiated. But I consider it utterly, irrevocably amoral to turn a spirit into a blank slate. You'll be getting rid of it's true personality, it's mutable aspects; how would you feel if someone wiped away all of your nurture because they found your nature more agreeable. You're nature might like that, but you, as the sum total of nurture and nature, probably wouldn't. I'd rather not support being the Big Brother of the spirit world, a big soul washing away the lives of littler ones. "Herbert is watching. Herbert is your friend.". I know that it's a common practice, but I really, really don't like it. Dissonant energy is only really dissonant if you let it be; healing and decay might seem dissonant, but a few nudges here and there can get it in full working order, without effectively killing someone.

                            *ahem* Please pardon that rant, wise moderator. I get a tad loud sometimes.
                            I think you're misunderstanding the point of 'cleansing a crystal'. It's not at all about wiping the spirit of the stone clean. At least, it's not in any of the books I've ever read about it. The aim of cleansing a crystal is to remove the harmful energies that have accumulated on it... like dusting your shelves or wiping down your kitchen bench after you've cooked. It's a simple hygiene thing, no different to clearing the muck out of your own energetic body. Do you also disagree with having a shower at the end of the day or working on your hobbies in order to shrug off the stress of the day?

                            Now, I'm sure that there are people who do it like you're describing, and I happen to agree that it's unnecessary and counterproductive, and yes, immoral if there is an actual spirit in residence (as a side note, amoral = without any moral compass while immoral = choosing to do something commonly considered wrong/harmful/bad/evil/nasty etc). But that is not the norm and it is not what most people are talking about when they talk about cleansing their crystals.

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                              #15
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                              Originally posted by Herbert View Post
                              But I consider it utterly, irrevocably amoral to turn a spirit into a blank slate.
                              Only if you believe that a group of minerals that have condensed and precipitated, been sitting in the ground getting smooshed for a couple million years before being ripped out of the ground, chipped up and (maybe) tumbled smooth or carved, shipped through various warehouses, and stuck in a bunch of bins for small children to paw through has a thinking and conscious spirit.

                              Personally, that's nonsense. Its like saying that once I've pulled the carrot out of the ground, cut off the top, peeled it, and cooked it, and eaten it, it still has the spirit of the carrot in it.
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