Secrets of Shamanism

204 SECRETS OF SHAMANISM

burying them in salt, bathing them in sage smoke, or freezing

them are all methods of cleansing crystals of accumulated

energies. Freezing is especially effective because the lower

temperature helps the crystal to release its store of used en-

ergy. This process is similar to the way you might erase a

tape or a computer disk electronically.

TUNING YOUR QUARTZ CRYSTAL

You may wish to tune the crystal to your own spirit in the
following way:
Freeze the crystal for several days in your freezer or in the
snow in winter, if you live in a cold place. Hold the fresh
crystal up to your forehead, point upward and say something
like, "Hello, Crystal Spirit, I'm glad you have come to me.
Thanks for your help. Do you have any special properties I
should know about?" Listen for a mental response or visual
image. Then continue. "I would like to tune you to my own
spirit energy now. My name is..Project your name three
times into the crystal. Then intend to use the crystal for
whatever you plan to use it for: to help you see better sha-
manically; to transfer your guardian spirit's power into your
projects; to use as a healing device; or all of the above. In-
tend that you will use it only for the benefit of yourself and
others.
Bring the crystal down to your chest over your heart,
point upward, and flood it with a positive emotion you feel
with regards to using the crystal.
Your crystal is now tuned to you. Keep in mind that you
will have to do this each time you cleanse the crystal.
Cleanse the crystal whenever you feel subjectively that it is
time.

CREATING A CLEAR, SAFE, AND POWERFUL PLACE

You may have a personal work space or place of medita-
tion that you like to keep clear and peaceful. In addition to
occasionally burning sage there to cleanse the spot, you
might want to create a higher frequency energy field in that
space. You can accomplish this by positioning quartz crystals
around that space in different configurations. The resulting
amplification can help you to think more clearly and
creatively and provide you with more inspiration as well.
You will also find that you can do enhanced journey work
there as well. Your journeys will be clearer, more lucid, and