Caring for Your Shield

How do I recharge my Shield at home?

1. Each month please hang your Shield either in a window, or preferably, outdoors, rain or shine, for 6 hours during the day. We recommend you choose one weekend a month (the first weekend is easy to remember for many of us). We usually set a timer, or put it in a place we will walk by later in the day.



2. A very easy way hang your shield outside is to loop your shield over a lawn chair. You want it to dangle in mid-air so all sides are exposed. If you can't do this, please install a hook in your window so it can dangle inside your window. We recommend 8 hours if it is recharged in a window. We've even had people recharge the shield inside their car, but the BEST place is outside.



3. Please BRING IN YOUR SHIELD BEFORE THE MOON RISES. The moon is the reflected light and energy from the sun, and has the opposite energy polarity than the sun. This means it will drain your shield instead of recharge it!
   
   
   
4. Monthly recharging will keep your shield in perfect condition for years to come.

What if I forget and my shield hangs over night in the moonlight?

1. A rule of thumb is to hang it out twice as many hours as it was exposed to moon light. This may mean you need to recharge your shield for the next 2 days. This will restore it to 100% functioning.
2. If you have any doubt about the strength of your shield and want to make sure it's working at maximum efficiency you can send it back to have it re-charged in our crystal room, and repolished. (See below)You can also request that our consultant personally examine your shield to make sure it is at 100% power after it's been recharged. If it's not, it will be placed in the Crystal Room until a full charge is achieved. (If this is not possible we will call you, but this seldom happens!)

When I recharge my Shield does it have to be sunny out? Can I charge it with salt water or full-spectrum lights? Will it charge up when I am wearing it on a sunny day?

1. It does not have to be sunny out. It is the ENERGY from the sun rather than just the light that is rejuvenating the crystal matrix. This energy will be conducted through the metal to the crystals and recharge them even if it is cloudy, or hung in a window that doesn't get bright light.
2. If you are hanging it in a window that blocks certain parts of the light spectrum, please leave it for 8 hours.
3. Even if you are in sunlight, the Shield can not be recharged while you are wearing it. When you are wearing a Shield, it can be compared to using a flashlight. The batteries are working to provide light, and can only be recharged when the flashlight is in use. The same is true of the shield. It can only be recharged when you are not wearing it.

Does the Shield have to be cleansed? Does it pick up negative energy?

1. When you are wearing a Shield it is not in the "input" mode. It is in the "output" mode, which means it will be deflecting negative energy away from you, not absorbing it. Therefore, the shield does not need to be "cleansed: with salt water or other traditional ways of cleansing crystals.
2. The reason it does need to be recharged is that the crystals will fatigue over time because it takes energy to do the work the Shield is doing for you. It can be compared to a rechargeable battery. Over time, the batteries need to be recharged or they will stop working. With the shield, as long as you charge your shield with regularity, it will work at 100% for years. If you miss a month or 2, just put your Shield out for 2 days in a row instead of 6 hours, and this should return it to full power.

Can I have my Shield Recharged, Repolished and Examined at the manufacturer?

1. Over the years, some people feel their Shield may not be performing at the same strength it was when they first received it. You can send us your Shield. We will recharge it in our crystal room,repolish it and make sure it is working properly.
2. Please allow 7-10 days for recharging and repolishing. When you place your order for a recharge, you will choose your return method of shipping (Priority mail, UPS ground, or faster service)
   

Procedure for Sending Your Shield in for Recharging and Repolishing

1. PLACE YOUR RECHARGE ORDER -Select your Shield's ordinal style -Satin or Polished Finish
   
   

   Item #230	Satin Finish	$20
   Item #231	Polished Finish	$25




2. Once you place your order, go to cart check-out. As you fill in your information, you will be asked to choose a shipping method. You are purchasing your RETURN SHIPPING


3. All Shields are insured when shipped.
4. Please include a physical address for UPS return shipping, or a PO Box if you do not have a physical shipping address. We prefer using UPS because we can TRACK your shield if it doesn't arrive in a timely manner.