Cleanse and purify your crystals.
It’s widely believed that crystals, alongside having remarkable healing properties, can absorb negative energies that surround you. However, this also means that your crystals can get overwhelmed with these energies and must be purified or cleansed every so often.
Some simple ways to cleanse your crystals.
WATER
Water is the obvious choice for cleansing your crystals – after all, we use it to cleanse ourselves, too!
- Dip the crystals in a bowl of plain water, or hold under running water for a few moments
- However, we must stress that water works best with stones that are polished, and you should never submerge any rough or natural stones.
SUNLIGHT
Sunlight is a renowed crystal cleanser and is extremely powerful – but just like water, it doesn’t work for every type.
There are a few which will fade when left out longer than a few minutes.
SUNLIGHT
Sunlight is a renowed crystal cleanser and is extremely powerful – but just like water, it doesn’t work for every type.
There are a few which will fade when left out longer than a few minutes.
MOONLIGHT
Because moonlight is so much softer than sunlight, any crystal, rough or polished, can be cleansed under the night sky. Place your crystals outside on a table or near a window that’s under the moonlight
- Bathe them under the moonlight for a few hours
- Ensure your crystals are in a place where they will remain dry
STARLIGHT
The energy from stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies are said to offer hugely powerful crystal cleansing properties.
STARLIGHT
The energy from stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies are said to offer hugely powerful crystal cleansing properties.
SOUND
Sound, when created with intention, is said to wash over your crystals and help release old and negative energy. It’s claimed that playing an instrument to your crystals helps to cleanse them, and this can easily be a ritual you can enjoy in the process. Alternatively, you can use sound from a singing bowl, a tuning fork, or a chime – even your own voice chanting a prayer or mantra is said to work just as well.
SMOKE
One of the most common and most popular techniques for cleansing crystals is smudging them with smoke from sage, herbs or incense. It’s a favoured technique by many, as you can perform it at any time of day in any kind of weather.
SMOKE
One of the most common and most popular techniques for cleansing crystals is smudging them with smoke from sage, herbs or incense. It’s a favoured technique by many, as you can perform it at any time of day in any kind of weather.
OTHER CRYSTALS
Crystals are said to be able to cleanse other crystals, and some crystals can allegedly be used specifically for this. Selenite and Clear Quartz are thought to be self-cleaning, and therefore the most powerful crystals for cleansing.
Ultimately, any crystal cleansing method you choose should be one that suits your preferences. Try a few out and see what works best for you, and make it special for yourself – it’s a ritual, after all. Set your intention with the stones, and enjoy the experience.