Some people use the terms ''charging'' or ''programming'' their crystals. Here is a little background about what that means. Once someone receives either their very first crystal or one of many, they want to officially make it their own. A crystal can be extremely personal to some people. There are a few ways crystal lovers can charge their crystals. One method is by smudging. Smudging can be done with a bundle of sacrid white sage. Although, any sage for that matter will do. Wave the smoke of the sage through and around the crystal. This technique clears away any old energy that may have been left on the crystal, so that you can start anew with your own special energy. Many people like to hold their crystal close to them and through actual words or thought, they can make that specific crystal stand for ''love, protection, peace, etc.