HOW TO CLEANSE YOUR CRYSTALS?
Just like uses, there are a few ways to cleanse your crystals.
1. USE SEA SALT
Sea salt/ Himalayan salt and water can help rid your stone of unwanted energy.
It should not be used for soft stones, minerals, porous stones, or any stones which contain trace metals within them.
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2. USE RUNNING WATER
You can cleanse a crystal by holding it in moving water for at least minute. You can say a mantra such as “please remove and release any negative energy”. Water's cleansing properties will rinse away negative energy and purify your crystal.
One general rule is that for crystals ending in -ite like Pyrite, Hematite, Angelite, Calcite, etc, we recommend not using this method. These are water unsafe crystals or if they must be cleaned by water, at least to minimize the contact with water to only a few seconds before having it dry off.
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3. CLEANSE CRYSTALS WITH SELENITE
Place your crystal on a piece of selenite and allow it to rest there for at least 6 hours. That's it! Selenite is a soft but powerful mineral. It can cleanse other stones by absorbing their bad energy.
4. PLACE THEM UNDERNEATH A FULL MOON
Place your crystal outside or on a window sill at night for 8 to 10 hours. The cleansing power of the moon will remove any negative energy. A full moon or an eclipse can be especially effective, but any phase of the moon will work.
5. SMOKE CLEANSE
Smoke Cleansing is one of the most popular and effective methods of crystal cleansing. You use either Sage Smudge sticks or Palo Santo wood sticks. Hold pointing downward and light the wood or incense. Allow the flame to burn for a few moments before blowing out. Move your crystals through the smoke to energetically cleanse them.
6. SOUND CLEANSING
Using Singing bowls and bells is a great way to remove impurities. Simply surround the area with your crystals and let the sound release its powerful cleansing vibration.
7. BURY THEM
Bury your crystal outside in the soil or in a household planter for at least 6 hours. The purifying energy of the earth will cleanse your crystal by absorbing any unwanted energy.
8. SUNLIGHT CLEANSING
Set your crystal outside or on a window sill for 8-10 hours during daylight. The powerful rays of the sun will cleanse your crystal’s energy. Even if it is cloudy, the sun’s energy is still doing its work behind the scenes.
The sun can cause some crystals’ natural colors to fade. Please see our list of crystals that will fade in sunlight.
▶When should you cleanse your crystals?
In addition to clearing your crystals when you first receive them, crystals will pick up and hold onto energy over time. After intense work, a bad encounter, or prolonged reliance you should clear your crystals. consider cleansing your gemstones any time somebody else has been touching them to clear their energetic fingerprint. To me, the energy will become stale, heavy, or even muddy feeling. A crystal in its pristine frequency should feel fresh and crisp, anytime it feels foggy, you know a cleaning might be necessary.
Ideally, you want to cleanse them on a regular basis - once a month is a good guide to start with. That way, they’re always ready to go when you need their gentle support.