Why Cleanse Your Crystals?
Over time, crystals can absorb negative energies from their surroundings or from the people who handle them. Cleansing removes these unwanted energies, restoring the crystal’s natural vibration and potency. Regular cleansing can also enhance the crystal’s healing properties and keep it energetically vibrant.
Methods of Cleansing
Water Cleansing:
• Running Water: Hold your crystal under a stream of running water for a few minutes. This method works best for hard stones like quartz. Avoid using this method for soft or brittle stones like selenite or malachite, which can be damaged by water.
• Salt Water: Immerse your crystal in a bowl of salt water for a few hours. Use sea salt or Himalayan salt. Rinse thoroughly afterward. Not all crystals are suitable for salt water, so check the specific properties of your stone before using this method.
Smudging:
• Use the smoke from sage, palo santo, or incense to cleanse your crystals. Hold the crystal in the smoke for 30 seconds to a minute. This method is gentle and safe for all types of crystals.
Moonlight:
• Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill during a full moon. Leave them overnight to absorb the moon’s cleansing energy. This method is especially effective for crystals that are used for intuitive or emotional healing.
Sunlight:
• Sunlight can cleanse and energize your crystals. Place your stones in direct sunlight for a few hours. Be cautious with crystals that can fade in the sun, such as amethyst or rose quartz.
Earth Burial:
• Bury your crystals in the earth for 24 hours. This allows them to reconnect with the grounding energy of the earth. Ensure the location is safe and mark the spot so you can retrieve them easily.
Sound Cleansing:
• Use a tuning fork, singing bowl, or chimes to produce sound vibrations that cleanse your crystals. Hold the crystal in the sound waves for a few minutes.
Other Crystals:
• Some crystals, like selenite and clear quartz, have natural cleansing properties. Place your crystals on a selenite plate or cluster overnight to cleanse them.
Visualization:
• After spending a few minutes centering and grounding your energy, pick up your stone and picture radiant, white light filling your hands. Feel the stone in your hands getting brighter as you see this light surrounding it. Imagine the impurities washing out of the stone, making it shine more brightly and with a fresh purpose. Keep doing this visualization until you perceive a change in the energy of the stone.
How Often to Cleanse Your Crystals
The frequency of cleansing depends on how often you use your crystals and the type of work they’re doing. For crystals used in healing sessions or those that absorb a lot of energy, cleanse them after each use. For crystals worn as jewelry or kept in your environment, a monthly cleanse is usually sufficient.
After Cleansing
Once your crystals are cleansed, they are ready to be programmed with your intentions. Hold the crystal in your hand, close your eyes, and visualize your goal. This process helps align the crystal’s energy with your purpose.
Cleansing Products
Explore our selection of cleansing tools to keep your crystals at their best:
• Sage Bundles
• Palo Santo Sticks
• Selenite Plates
Keep Your Crystals Energized and Ready to Work for You
At Sacred Gleam, we offer everything you need to care for your precious stones. Browse our cleansing products today and ensure your crystals always remain powerful allies on your journey.