Set intention to clear the crystal of unwanted energy. Use smoke cleansing or sound to clear energy. To smoke cleanse, safely light an herb stick over a fire-proof bowl, blow out the flame to leave only smoke. Allow the smoke to drift around the crystal while imagining negative vibes being released into the smoke to be swept out of the house. Make sure to fully extinguish when you’re done. For sound clearing, expose the crystal to a bell, tingshas, or loud sound that can kick-start the crystal's natural, base vibration.

Connecting with a crystal is individual and personal. There's no wrong or right way, but lessons learned teaches us some tips. Crystals have many properties, but not all of them will be of use to you all the time. The art of it is to learn to listen to how your crystal will work with you. Meditation is very helpful for this. A simple way to start is to sit and hold the crystal, spend time discovering the magic it holds inside for you.