When you come toJourneys you will find cases and bins filled with all kinds of gemstones.Tumbled stones are usually the least expensive, while points and sphere offer different sizes and shapes.The most important thing to do when choosing a stone is to pick it up and see how it fells in your hand.Try several stones to determine which feels better.This process of feeling energy from an object by holding it is called psychometry.

Sometimes you will some in to find a particular stone only to realize that it is another stone that is ‘calling out’ to you.See how that stone feels. If you find yourself attracted to a certain color of stone, pay attention as well, as it may reflect a color that is missing from your aura.Stones usually tell us what we need.

Once you have purchased your stones, it is important to cleanse them of any energy they may have picked up along their journey.Crystals are little storehouses that can collect various forms of energy and they may have been touched, handled or meditated upon before you bought them.Here are some easy and quick ways for clearing stones, especially crystals.

Sunlight:Probably the easiest and quickest way to clear crystals is to simply place them outside in direct sunlight for a full day.

Sea Salt:Bury stones in a jar or bowl filled with sea salt and let it sit overnight.Also, some stones can be soaked in seawater.Since Pittsburgh is not near the ocean, make your own salt water by addingafew spoonfuls of sea salt to a container of water. Let them soak for up to 24 hours.Then wash them in fresh water.

Smudging:Burn a bundle of sage or cedar and pass the crystals through.You can also use sage, frankincense or Tibetan Temple incense.

Once your crystals are sensed, it is time to charge them with your intention.Hold the crystal in you hands and meditate pouring your intention into the crystal.Charge them during the New Moon for new beginnings and the Full Moon for abundance.Nowyour crystals are ready to work for you for your highest and best good.