Cleansing Your Crystals
Cleansing Your Crystals
Many people use crystals to soothe their mind, body and soul; however crystals must be cleansed before using them to align your vibrations. Crystals are energetic and travel from source to seller to buyer. Each of these transitions exposes you to energies that may not be aligned with your own. Since stones are either absorbing or redirecting energy, it is important to cleanse and recharge regularly. This act of care is the only way to restore your crystal to its original state.
The easiest way to cleanse and activate your crystals is by placing them on a Selenite plate or Clear Quartz crystal point, which are two of the most powerful cleansing tools in the mineral kingdom. Another easy way to cleanse your crystals is by smudging them with sage. Smudging restores the stone to its natural state and clears any inharmonious vibrations. Make sure you are outdoors or have a window open to allow the negative energy to escape. When you are ready, ignite your bundle and firmly grasp your crystal while gliding it through the smoke. Allow the smoke to envelop the crystal for at least thirty seconds. These two techniques can be used on any stone.
You can also cleanse your crystals by submerging them in salt water and allowing them to soak for a few hours as salt is known to absorb unwanted energy and banish negativity. This is good for hard stones like quartz or amethyst. This is not good for soft or porous stones such as selenite, calcite or halite. Crystals can also be cleansed and activated when they are left to absorb the moonlight or sunlight for at least four hours. Set your stone out before nightfall and plan to bring it in before 11am. This will allow your stone to bathe in both the moon and sunlight. Prolonged exposure to sunlight may weather your crystal’s surface, so make sure you return it in the morning. Vibrant stones such as amethyst shouldn’t be left in sunlight or soft stones such as calcite as they may be affected by inclement weather.