Any work with a crystal of any kind begins with creating a bond with that crystal. You can do this in any number of ways and usually more than one way is used by healers.

First, you can establish a place that is sacred where the crystal will live. This is often on an altar that can be a place where you go to when you want to meditate and / or pray. This altar can contain candles, other crystals, a bowl of water, flowers, statues of meaning to you, depending on where your focus is. This could be a Buddha statue, a statue of Mother Mary or Jesus or one or more of many others. There are many websites available for how to create an altar. An altar is never used for anything other than as a place to move into a meditative state and maybe, to do healing work. It is kept clean and alive by daily use, refreshing of water and replacing of old flowers. A live small plant that is easy to care for is often used in place of cut flowers.

Some people who work closely with crystals decide to keep the crystals on their bed table. This is because they meditate with them just prior to going to sleep and they even sleep with them. Often, these crystals (if small enough) are carried daily as a way to continue the bond. Several times a day, the crystal(s) are taken out and held. You can do this with your crystal(s) for about week.

Then, you will activate the crystal(s) to your intent. You do this by holding the crystal in your hand. If you are right-handed, hold the crystal(s) in your left, or vice versa. Place your other hand over the crystal and state your intent for the crystal. Be very specific. If your intent is that of opening your third eye, then say so. If your intent is to attract abundance and love into your life, then say so and then visualize some specific ways this can happen for you. Rub the crystal, spend time looking at it, getting to know it and it’s energy. Ask yourself these questions:

What does the physical crystal feel like to touch?
Do I feel any sensations in my hands or fingers when I hold it?
Are there sensations elsewhere in my body when I hold it, like at my third eye… sensations of pressure or tickling or any pulsing sensation?
Does one crystal feel better to hold than the others?
When I close my eyes while holding a crystal, do I see colors, patterns, people, animals?
When I sleep with a crystal do I have more vivid dreams? Do I sleep better or am I more active?

It may seem strange at first, but it works to talk with your crystal as if they were a friend. Your emotion further helps to set up an empathic bond between your energy and that of the crystal.