CLEANSING AND CHARGING AVENTURINE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

Caring for our stones and crystals is part of the process of energy exchange and crystal healing. Therefore, we should pay close attention to this stage of owning them, as improperly cleansed and recharged stones may not only fail to work but could even cause harm if we have not removed the energy they have absorbed.

In this article, we will talk about the proper care of our aventurine jewelry and accessories—how to cleanse, charge, and program them.

Basic Methods and Techniques

Every lover of crystal healing practices knows that although they are not living beings, crystals have the ability to resonate with energy. However, before they begin to “serve” us, we must make sure to remove the energetic imprints they have absorbed before becoming ours. This step is equally important for the crystal jewelry we wear during the day—they should be cleansed every evening.

Cleansing

This is the first step in caring for a new member of your crystal collection. Since it acts as a powerful energy catalyst, removing the accumulated energy is essential.

●      Cleansing with Sea Salt

This method is extremely popular and convenient to practice as it requires minimal effort. You simply need to fill a small bowl with sea salt and bury the stone without rubbing or applying any mechanical friction. Leave the aventurine overnight in the bowl. In the morning, rinse it under running water and it will be ready for recharging. An alternative to salt is rice.

●      Cleansing with Smudging Herbs

This cleansing method is very popular in America. You will need a heat-resistant bowl and aromatic herbs. You can use sage, cedar, or sweetgrass. Place them in the bowl meant for burning and light them until they begin to produce smoke. Pass the aventurine that needs cleansing through the fragrant smoke.

Repeat the process several times until you feel that it is complete. Those who regularly practice crystal therapy share that cleansing is successful when the stone begins to feel lighter than usual. This practice is also suitable for energetically refreshing a space where you feel discomfort or sense negative vibrations.

●      Cleansing with Love and Good Intentions

This is one of the most suitable methods for purifying aventurine’s energy, as it reflects the essence and mission of the stone itself. Although a little more complex to perform, this method helps you cultivate a positive mindset, making it doubly beneficial.

There are a few steps to follow. Take the aventurine and hold it gently between your thumb and index finger of your right hand. Hold it for a few seconds while taking deep breaths in and out.

While holding the stone, try to project your positive thoughts into its core. Imagine it being filled with healing power and grace. Repeat the process as many times as you feel necessary.

●      Cleansing with Water

This is the universal method for cleansing crystals, but it is best done with clear spring water that can “carry away” the accumulated energy from your aventurine.

Charging Crystals

After cleansing your crystal, it is time to charge it with the healing energy it needs. We suggest using aventurine’s favorite method—charging with moonlight. Once the crystal is cleansed, leave it overnight under the moonlight.

There is no need to perform any additional rituals, but it is helpful to focus your thoughts on what your soul desires from the stone. You may whisper your wish, prayer, or whatever your heart tells you.

This method is ideal since aventurine has a strong connection with the Moon and will absorb the energy that suits it best. Charging it under sunlight, however, may damage or fade its color. The best time to charge it with moonlight is during the Moon’s waxing phase.

In the morning, you will have a stone ready for programming (jewelry).

Programming

This process is just as important as the others because it defines the way your aventurine will work for you. Crystals can be programmed through thought, sound, feeling, color, touch, or even emotion—all of which can alter their vibration.

●      Programming with Thought

This is perhaps the most commonly used method because it is extremely easy to apply. All you need to do is focus on your intention and visualize a clear image of the outcome you want to manifest. For example, if you wish for prosperity and financial abundance to flow easily into your life, imagine that this is already your reality. It is important to focus on the feeling you experience when visualizing the joy of your fulfilled desire. You may combine this method with soft, soothing music that brings you peace.

Whisper the “program” of your crystal in a few simple, positive words. For example, if you want to attract love, say “let love find me” instead of “I don’t want to be lonely anymore.” The positive affirmation will become a mindset and attract even more abundance into your life.

How will you know when you are done? You will feel it in your heart, as the aventurine itself will let you know that it is ready to begin its work.

●      Programming through Ritual

Another way to attune your crystal. You will need three white candles arranged in a triangle with the point facing you. Place the stone or piece of jewelry in the center and light the candles.

Begin to imagine the light of the flame as pure energy flowing into the crystal, forming a sphere of light. During this time, you can also whisper the intention you want to be stored within your stone.

Whichever method you choose, it is important to end the ritual with gratitude. Your aventurine will then be ready to serve you well.

How to Store It Properly

If you have already cleansed, recharged, and programmed your aventurine but do not plan to use it, make sure to store it carefully and protect it from harmful influences such as sunlight. Frequent use and improper storage may damage your gemstones and jewelry, causing them to lose their shine, darken, or even deform.

Therefore, it is important to keep them in a box wrapped in velvet paper or soft fabric, especially if they are stored near other crystals that could scratch their surface.

A Few Words About Two Other Wonderful Crystals

There are many other stones with healing properties whose powerful energies can help us in different aspects of life.

Some of them are the clear quartz crystal (also known as rock crystal) and rose quartz.

Clear quartz is one of the most abundant crystals ever found in the Earth’s crust. This stone will bring more light and positive energy into the lives of those who wear it.

Rose quartz, also known as the cornerstone of the heart chakra, carries the energy needed to achieve inner peace and self-realization. Known as the stone of love, it has the power to heal, remove emotional pain, and reprogram the heart.

It is especially suitable for those seeking romantic feelings or looking to release old emotional wounds. Minerals and crystals possess healing powers and are sources of strong energy, but to benefit from them fully, it is vital to care for them properly so that they reward you in return and serve you faithfully for a very long time.