CRYSTAL CLEANSING
Crystals, gems and rocks are living, intelligent gifts from nature and when in the earth they are exposed to earth energies. This includes magnetic and electric energy fields and these energies are affected by the inner workings of our earth e.g. energy grids that surround our earth, our solar system which includes the sun, the eight planets, their moons and other non-stellar objects (minor planets).
To remain alive and energized once removed from within Mother Earth, gems, crystals, and objects made from elements taken from the earth, need to be cleansed and energized on a regular basis.
The effect of a healing stone is most powerful if it is cleansed. As soon as you purchase a crystal or gemstone or after every healing you use it for, cleanse it, so that it can function to the best of its ability.
A crystal that has been cleansed feels cold and tingly to touch, bright, sparkly, clear and positive.
A crystal that needs cleansing often feels hot, drained or weak, negative or cloudy.
Always face the points down to drain the negative energy down!
As you feel more connected to your crystals, you will intuitively sense when they need cleansing. The new moon is the best time to cleanse as the energy is gentle and you can set you intentions.
Moonlight
The moon is potent and mystical and intensifies the effect of energetically clearing and cleansing your favourite crystals and gemstones. The moon’s light purifies them, releasing any negative energy, cleansing , resting and re-energising them.
Clear Quartz crystal amplifies whatever energies surround it, so purchasing one to have it as part of your collection is a good idea. Leave them out all night and into the next day so they can also be charged by the light of the sun. If you can’t leave them outside, place them by a window where the moonlight can shine onto them.
The day before the new moon and the day after are also a beneficial time to cleanse your stones.
You will find that after cleansing with the new moon, your crystals will have a glow, they will shine and radiate new light and be ready to serve you more fully. All colour gemstones can be cleansed by the moon.
Put your stones on the ground on a soft cloth (natural materials like cotton, wool or silk are best) on a table, to bathe in the moonlight.
Sunlight
Place your stones in bright sunlight, either outside or in a window for at least one hour. Some stones are damaged by sunlight, as they have been formed within the earth where there is no light. Stones that can fade are: amethyst, apatite, aquamarine, beryl, celesite, dunubrite, fluorite, rose quartz, kunzite, sapphire, so use a gentler method, such as moonlight.
Earth
Place your crystals and gems directly into the earth where there are no chemicals e.g. fertilizers or pesticides or wrap in a cloth (natural materials like cotton, wool or silk are best) and leave buried for at least 24 hours. This is especially good for deep cleansing and will ensure your stones will be fully re-energised and cleansed of all negative energy.
Water
Place your crystals or gems in a container (preferably glass or ceramic) and let clear running water from a non-polluted spring, creek or river run over them for at least two hours. This will cleanse and re-energise your stones. Never use warm or hot water, this will fracture or break your stones. Be careful, as some stones dissolve in water e.g. Calcite, Celestite, Halite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Rhodonite, Selenite, Turquoise.
White Sage
White sage guarantees deep and complete cleansing. Burn until it is smoking strongly, then hold your crystal or gem in the smoke for at least one to four minutes, depending on the size of the stone. This clears all negative energies that have become attracted to the stone, but it does not re-energise the stone. To re-energise, place stones in a window so that they can be exposed to the rays of the sun or moon.
Sea Salt
I believe sea salt can be too harsh and abrasive if too much is used. Treat your stones as you would yourself. Mix a teaspoon of sea salt in a glass or ceramic cup (do not use metal or plastic) of cold purified water and wait until the sea salt is dissolved. Place your stones in the solution and soak overnight or if your stones have been used for deep and intense healing, leave for two nights.
Cleaning your crystals periodically is especially important if you are using your crystals for healing, as they need to be cleansed and rested and allowed to recharge, to work effectively for you.