Preparing for Crystal Magic
Generally, the instructions below assume that you have already cleaned, cleared, and charged your crystals for use in magical work. Remember that charging is best done right after clearing, and this process is best done as close to the actual spellwork as possible.
However, since many of the most effective methods for clearing and charging take a few to several hours, planning ahead will be important. Most of the workings below involve an additional charging for the specific purpose of the work, though you may be able to “double up” and streamline this step if you’ve just cleared the crystal before using it in your spellwork.
It’s always important to remember to believe in and respect the effects of magic. If you are in a state of doubt about the effectiveness of a particular spell, you are almost certainly weakening, if not obliterating, the potential power of the work being done.
If you are unclear about your purpose when performing the work, you may get unexpected and / or inconvenient results. For example, you might work a spell for increased abundance, and then receive a promotion at your job that you really don’t actually want due to the extra pressure.
That’s why it’s always best to add two “conditions” to any spellwork: with harm to none and for the good of all.
Specifying your intention in this way ensures the best possible results. “Harm to none” means that no negative effects will befall anyone inadvertently as a result of the Universe realigning reality to meet your request, while “for the good of all” ensures that what you’re asking for is also truly in your best interest, as well as the best interests of anyone else who may be involved in your situation.
Of course, it is definitely ill-advised to perform spellwork that would attempt to harm or even manipulate another person. The three-fold law of Witchcraft states than any work you do will come back to you three times over, so make sure you’re working for positive results only!
Even so-called “love spells” performed with a specific person in mind often tend to backfire, blocking rather than creating a connection between the spell caster and the object of his or her desire. In fact, it’s best to avoid working magic on another person’s behalf without first obtaining permission.
Finally, be sure to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for magic.
Spells worked in a hurry without sufficient time to get in the right frame of mind are unlikely to be successful. Take time beforehand to clear your mind of any mundane distractions. Try meditating, taking a hot bath, doing some yoga, or any other way to wind down that you prefer.
Likewise, avoid working spells when you are emotionally agitated— particularly if you are angry or upset. Take some deep breaths and wait until you’ve calmed down. If you’re not mentally and emotionally clear, then you’re not spiritually clear either, and this will have a weakening effect on your personal magical power.
If you’re new to spellwork, you may find that any noticeable effects from magical workings are subtle at best. It takes time to learn how to truly connect with yourself as a power source and to focus that energy effectively as you send it out into the Universe. Don’t be discouraged! All practitioners of magic have to spend time developing and strengthening their skills. So practice, persist, and don’t be afraid to experiment with these and any other magical workings to see what works best for you. And of course, you can always invent your own spells! The ideas below can provide you with a template as you branch out on your own path of magical discovery.
Wicca Crystal Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to Practicing Wiccan Crystal Magic, with Simple Crystal Spells (Wicca Books Book 4)
Lisa Chamberlain
Witches Of The Craft® 