Charm Basics

Welcome to Sparkles by Olivia Manila! ✨
This is your guide to the energy behind every charm. Here, you’ll discover the meaning, intention, and magic woven into each piece.

Whether you’re manifesting love, attracting abundance, seeking protection, or craving clarity — this is where you get to know the charm that’s meant for you. 

Where Should I Wear My Charms?

Here’s a simple guide to help you get the most out of your charm’s energy:

Non-dominant hand = Receive the benefits
Wear your charms on the hand you don’t use for writing if you want to absorb the energy, attract opportunities, or receive the intention of the charm.

Dominant hand = Project the benefits
Wear your charms on the hand you do use for writing if you want to express, amplify, or show that energy to the world.

Example:
If you want to build strength, wear it on your non-dominant hand.
If you want to show others your strength, wear it on your dominant hand.

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What if Somebody Touches My Charms?

It’s generally okay if your family or significant other touches your charms — these are people whose energy you’re naturally connected to.

However, if strangers or anyone outside your close circle touch your charms, it’s best to cleanse them right away.
This is because charms absorb energy, and unwanted or mixed energy from others may affect how your charm works for you.

Tip:
If you’re out in public or around many people, keep your charm protected.
Avoid letting money (coins or bills) touch your charms too — money carries heavy, chaotic, and mixed energy from everywhere. It can interfere with the intention you’ve set.

Using your Sparkles pouch helps keep your charm’s energy clean, focused, and aligned with you. 

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How Do I Cleanse My Charms?

Cleansing helps reset your charm’s energy so it can work with you more effectively. Here are the easiest and safest ways to do it:

1. Running Water (3–5 minutes)
Hold your charm under running water to wash away any heavy or unwanted energy it may have absorbed.
Doing this while you shower is perfectly fine.
Since our pieces are non-tarnish, you don’t have to worry about damage.

2. Sea Water / Beach Cleansing
This is one of the strongest natural cleansers.
Saltwater clears stagnant energy and recharges your charm with fresh, grounding energy from nature.
Just make sure to rinse with clean water after.

3. Smoke Cleansing (Sage or Palo Santo)
Let the smoke pass around your charm for a few seconds. This is great for removing emotional heaviness or external energy from other people or crowded places.

Why Cleanse Your Charms?

Charms absorb energy — both yours and the environment around you.
Cleansing keeps the energy clear, pure, and aligned with your intention so the charm works at its best.

 How Often Should I Cleanse My Charms?

Cleansing frequency depends on how often you wear your charms and the type of energy you’re exposed to. Here’s a simple guide to help you keep your charms clear and aligned:

Cleanse your charms when:

  • You’ve been around crowds or stressful environments
  • Someone else touched your charm
  • You feel drained, heavy, or “not yourself”
  • You’ve argued, cried, or went through emotional moments
  • You’re starting a new intention or goal
  • You just received the charm (always cleanse before first use)
  • You visited places with heavy or mixed energies such as hospitals, wakes, or courts

These places naturally carry emotional residue and strong energetic imprints, which your charms can easily absorb.

General Rule:

Cleanse your charms at least once a week, or anytime you feel the energy needs refreshing — especially after exposure to intense or emotional environments.

 


What if my charm breaks?

If your charm breaks, please don’t be alarmed — and most of all, be grateful.
In many beliefs, a broken charm means it has already absorbed negative energy or protected you from an unfortunate event meant for you. Instead of something bad happening to you, the charm took it upon itself.

For this reason, do not try to fix or reattach the broken charm.
In traditional Chinese belief, repairing a broken protective charm is considered bad luck, as it means forcing damaged energy to remain instead of releasing it. Once a charm has fulfilled its purpose, it is meant to be respectfully let go.

 What to do instead:

  • Gently wrap the broken charm in tissue or paper

  • Say a quiet “thank you” as a sign of gratitude

  • Dispose of it respectfully

Doing this allows the positive energy and protection to stay with you, even after the charm is gone.

As a small act of support and gratitude, we also offer discounted replacements for broken charms.
Simply place a new order through our website or send us a DM on Instagram to avail.

 Important: If your charm arrived damaged or broken upon receiving, please message us immediately so we can assist you with a replacement. 

 

Can I remove my charms?

Yes, you may remove your charms when necessary. However, it is highly recommended to keep them on as much as possible — even while sleeping — so their energy stays continuously aligned with yours.

If you really need to remove them (for work, training, or safety reasons), keep them close to you to maintain their connection and benefits. Place them in your pocket, pouch, wallet, or bag instead of leaving them behind.

Keeping your charms near allows their energy to still support and protect you throughout the day. ❤️