Cleansing your crystals will not only bring light to them, but it will also be beneficial in terms of bringing light to you as well. Crystals absorb energy; therefore, the more they are surrounded by negativity, the more they can negatively affect you. So, how do you do it?
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Why is it important to cleanse crystals?
It’s important to cleanse crystals because they can be affected by the energy you are emitting into your surroundings.
How?
Crystals absorb negative energy and disperse positive energy, so the more negativity absorbed, the less beneficial they are to your ritual work.
How do you know if a crystal needs cleansing?
You will know if your crystal needs cleansing by looking for any of the following symptoms:
- The crystal feels “heavy” or dense to the touch.
- You feel a negative energy surrounding you when you are holding or using it.
Answer these questions:
- How does it make you feel?
- How long have you had the crystal?
- How does it make you feel just before and right after cleansing it?
- How does it make you feel when you aren’t using it?
The answer to these questions will help you to determine if a crystal needs cleansing.
How to cleanse crystals
Below are the steps to take to cleanse your crystals for healing purposes.
Water
You can use water to remove negative energy from the crystals by rinsing them with a running tap or any natural body of water like a stream.
How to cleanse crystals with water:
Place your crystals into the water and make sure they’re fully submerged. Leave them in the water for a few minutes, then take them out and pat them dry.
Approximate duration: 1 minute per stone
Do this for: Hard stones, such as quartz.
Don’t use this for: Soft or brittle crystals, including selenite, kyanite, and halite.
Salt water
Salt has been used throughout history to absorb unwanted energies and purge negativity.
How to cleanse crystals with salt water:
If you’re near the ocean, consider collecting a bowl of fresh saltwater. Otherwise, mix a tablespoon of sea, rock, or table salt into a bowl of water.
Make sure that your stone is completely submerged, and allow it to soak for a few hours to a few days. Rinse and pat dry when complete.
Approximate duration: up to 48 hours
Do this for: Stones that are hard, such as quartz and amethyst.
Don’t use this for: Stones that are soft, porous, or have metal in them. These are malachite, selenite, halite, calcite, and lepidolite.
Sunlight
Sunlight has a powerful purifying effect and can be used to help clear out negative energy.
How to cleanse crystals with sunlight:
Place your stones in direct sunlight for as long as you can, even if that means leaving them outside overnight. Just note that leaving your crystals outside in the sun for prolonged periods may cause them to lose their color and become weathered.
Approximate duration: 8 to 12 hours
Do this for: Most stones that have been tumbled.
Don’t use this for: Vibrant stones such as amethyst are bright in sunlight. They can break if they are outside when it is raining. The weather can damage soft stones like celestite, halite, and selenite.
Moonlight
Like sunlight, moonlight is known to clear out the unwanted energies that will build up inside your crystals.
A lunar or solar eclipse can be the perfect opportunity to recharge your crystals.
How to cleanse crystals with moonlight:
Place your stones outside under the light of a full-moon night. The bright white light of the moon can take away all those pesky negative vibes!
Approximate duration: 8 to 12 hours
Do this for: Most stones that have been tumbled.
Don’t use this for: Vibrant stones such as amethyst are bright in sunlight. They can break if they are outside when it is raining. The weather can damage soft stones like celestite, halite, and selenite.
Smudging
Smudging is a great method of cleansing your crystals. The smoke from certain herbs helps clear away negative energy and purify the space.
How to cleanse crystals with smudging:
Take a bundle of dried sage and light it. Blow out the flame when the sage is burning well so that you have smoke, not flames.
Use your free hand to direct the smoke over any crystals surrounding you or on display in your house.
Approximate duration: 10 to 15 minutes
Do this for: Hard stones, such as quartz.
Don’t use this for: Some soft stones are not good for heat. Selenite is fragile, and it will break if you heat it. The heat can damage stones with metal in them.
Mantras and prayers
Mantras and prayers can be used to cleanse your crystals, too.
How to cleanse crystals with mantras and prayers:
Hold your stones in the palms of your hands, close your eyes, and repeat a mantra or prayer that you believe will help clear out any blocked energy from the crystals.
Approximate duration: 5 minutes per stone
Do this for: Any kind of stone.
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