The heart has long been used as a symbol to refer to the spiritual, emotional and moral core of the human being and the word heart continues to be used poetically to refer to the soul. A heart is one of the most special symbolic shapes, for it reminds us of the power of love, Magicians and Alchemists used heart symbols for incantations pertaining to matters related to love and romance. To give someone a heart as a gift is a way of saying that your own heart is open to them.
Hearts make beautiful additions to crystal arrangements or on an altar. If you like the idea of putting stones on your body when you meditate hearts are both symbolically powerful and, unlike some rolling stones, stay where you put them. Hearts also make ideal crystal shapes to program for your heart's desire. Programming is a way of charging a crystal with the energy of your wishes and dreams. Hold your crystal in your hands and picture light surrounding it, attune yourself to your crystals own vibration (feel as one with its subtle vibrating energy). Let yourself be open to higher guidance and consider the purpose for which you wish to use it. Be specific, if you want to attract love, describe exactly what kind of love you are looking for. When you have attuned to your crystal and have formulated your program (what you wish the crystal to help you with) say out loud, "I program this crystal for (insert your purpose here)." Then place your crystal where you will see it, or if small enough carry around with you.
