Tending the Tools
Care & keeping.
Crystals
Cleanse under cool running water, in moonlight, or with smoke from sage or palo santo. Avoid sun for selenite, amethyst, and rose quartz — they fade. Charge on a windowsill during the full moon.
Candles
Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each lighting. Burn for at least one hour but never longer than four. Never leave a flame unattended. Always set on a heatproof surface — these are working candles, not decoration.
Tarot & Oracle
Sleep with a new deck under your pillow for three nights to bond. Cleanse between readings by knocking the deck three times, or fanning it through incense smoke. Wrap in silk or natural cloth when not in use.
Herbs & Oils
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sun. Dried herbs keep their potency for about a year. Oils are for external use only — patch test before anointing.
✦ May your hearth be warm ✦