How to Cleanse your Crystals
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When crystals are used for healing, these stones are said to absorb or redirect the negativity you're working to release. Since crystals can store low-frequency energy, regularly cleansing and recharging your stones can restore your crystal to its natural state.
Generally, you should plan to clean your crystals once per month; however, if you feel that the energy of the crystals is becoming stagnant, you may consider cleaning them more often. And here are five of my favourite and easiest ways to charge/cleanse your crystals.
5 easy ways to cleanse your crystals
Water
Water is said to neutralize any negative energy stored inside the stone and return it back to the earth. The most natural form of water you can source at home is rainwater (but you have to wait for a rainy day). Rainwater Water gives and sustains life, and it carries cleansing and healing energy from nature. On a sunny day, you can also use tap water / running water, they serve as a visual form of purification, also to get the dirt out of the crystals physically. HOWEVER, please note that you cannot soak some crystals in water, such as Celestite Selenite, etc. Whatever your water source, ensure that your stone is completely submerged and pat dry afterwards.
Crystals
Yes, some crystals have powerful cleansing energy. You can easily pop some crystals on them for a few hours or overnight. Large quartz clusters, amethyst geodes, and selenite slabs can be great tools for clearing smaller stones. Place your stone directly inside or on top of any of these stones. It’s thought that the larger stone’s vibrations remove the inharmonious energies found in the resting stone.
Sunlight
I usually like to put my new crystals under the sunlight. The sun will supply a newly harvested gemstone with "Yang" solar energy that balances the stone’s innate "Yin" energy. Again not every stone can be under the sun. Crystals like rose quartz, celestite, amethyst (most of the bright colored stone) the color might fade under strong UV reflection.
Moonlight
Moonlight is a more delicate way to cleanse the energy of your crystals, especially with a full moon. Because the moon is at its brightest and full potential, The full moon is traditionally a powerful way to clear out any old energies and re-set any stones that are ready to be used for a new work, it can increase the vibrations of the crystals. It also is a great way to set the intention for each stone.
Palo Santo
An additional way of cleansing your crystals is through smudging using Palo Santo. Palo Santo, also known as holy wood in Spanish, is a sacred wood that is traditionally used for cleansing negative energy in South America for centuries. Once the wood sticks are burned, the smoke is believed to clear negative energy and restore tranquility and calm emotions. To ward off unwanted energy from the crystals, simply place the stones above the smoke and let it soak into the peaceful energy.