Cleanse Your Crystals

 

Seven methods of cleansing Crystals

Crystals can absorb energies from the environment, and you don't need unwanted vibes to come with your new stone, so cleanse them as soon as you get home or as soon as you received them if you placed your order online. Crystals can be cleansed in a variety of different ways depending on their nature, type and color. 

 

1) Moonlight or Sunlight

One  of the oldest methods of cleansing crystals is to use moon or sun energies. When your crystal becomes a bit dull in appearance or effectiveness, the best way to cleanse it is to return it to natural light. Place the crystal directly under sunlight or moonlight for at least four hours. Sunlight bathing works best with warm-colored crystals like yellow, red and orange crystals. Make sure not to expose them to the sun for a longer period of time, as they may become faded.

  • For best results, cleanse your crystals during a full moon light or during a cloudless day.
  • Some crystals respond better to moonlight, but it may be difficult to be certain of this without testing each method and evaluating the results.
  • Continue the moonlight or sunlight cleansing for three days. 
  • Recharge your crystals using this process once a month. 

 

2) Cleansing with Smudging

Smudging is an ancient cleansing method used in many cultures to cleanse items, rooms and other things of negative energy. Alternative health practitioners believe that surrounding crystals with smoke and letting the crystals pass through the smoke helps cleanse them.

  • Use a sage stick, sandalwood, cedar, palo santo or frankincense to create smoke. 
  • Allow the sacred smoke to surround your crystals. 
  • Smoke carries low or negative energies away from the crystal, which helps raise the vibrational energy of the crystal.

 

3) Cleansing with Soil

This cleansing method is based on the theory that crystals can be cleansed by returning them to nature. This method is believed to be particularly helpful when a heavy cleansing is required to remove toxic or otherwise negative energies. 

  • Look for a clean place to bury your crystal.
  • Bury your crystal in the soil just a few inches deep. 
  • Leave your crystal buried for a minimum of 24 hours and for up to three days for best results. 

 

4) Cleansing with Rice 

Some alternative health practitioners believe that cleansing with rice is suitable for all types of crystals. In particular, it is believe to be beneficial for soft and protective crystals. 

  • Bury your crystal in a bowl of brown rice. 
  • Leave it there for approximately 24 hours. 
  • Dispose of the rice after cleansing.

 

5) Cleansing with Quartz or Selenite

Some alternative health practitioners believe that quartz or selenite has a special ability to purify and cleanse other crystals. This method requires the following approach:

  • Place your crystals on clear quartz or a selenite charging plate.
  • You can also place your crystal in a bag with quartz.
  • Leave them there for six hours, or overnight

 

6) Cleanse with Sound

Singing bowls are not only used for cleansing crystals but are also used for healing, meditation and for creating a sacred place. They use sound to balance the aura and the chakras. They are believed to turn unbalanced negative energy into positive balanced energy.

  • Start by spreading a clean piece of cloth on a flat surface or on a table. The area should be clean and clutter-free.
  • Your crystals should be placed on the cloth surrounding the singing bowl.
  • Start playing your singing bowl. You can do this by striking the singing bowl gently with the mallet to let it emit a ringing sound. 
  • Move your mallet outside the rim of the singing bowl in a clockwise direction to cause it to “sing”. This process will help perpetuate the ringing sound. 
  • Continue to rub the mallet around the bowl for 5-10 minutes until you sense that the cleansing process is complete. 

 

7) Visualization or Meditation

Some alternative health practitioners believe that you can use your own thought processes to cleanse your crystal. While this method is often referred to as the ‘visualization’ approach, it is also known as the ‘meditation approach’ given its similarities to meditation. 

  • With a clear mind, hold your crystal in your hands.
  • Visualize a bright, radiant light surrounding your crystal and passing through it.
  • Direct your thoughts to impurities flushing out of the stone. 
  • End this process when you feel your crystal has restored its balance.

 

Program Your Crystals

After cleansing your crystals, you will need to program them. Generally, crystals are neutral and they need direction to properly work for you. If not programmed well, they may amplify the unwanted energies in your life. With effective and clear programming, your crystals can help support your mental and physical health and well-being.

  • To begin with, first cleanse your crystal using one or more of the methods described above.
  • Once your crystal is cleansed, place the crystal in your hand and take deep breaths
  • Express your faith and connect with your highest vibration
  • Tell your crystal to let go of all the unwanted negative energy.
  • Command the crystal to hold on to your positive intentions and energies.
  • End the programming process by saying thank you. 
How often should we cleanse our crystals?

This is very much dependent on what you are using your crystal for.  For example, if you are using your crystal for protection then it’s wise to cleanse daily or as often as you feel is necessary.

The more your use your crystals the more energy they collect. Therefore, many people say in general to cleanse about once a month.  This ties in nicely if you choose to do a full moon or new moon cleanse.

If however, your crystal is sat on a shelf simply looking gorgeous in your home and isn’t being worked with, then once or twice a year is fine.  If your crystals are safely boxed away, again it’s still nice to give them an annual cleanse.

Tips 

  • Amethyst, clear quartz, and carnelian can be used as cleansing agents themselves. Of course, they’ll need to be cleaned later, separately.
  • Kyanite, azeztulite, citrine, and selenite do not require any cleansing.
  • Lepidolite, alabaster, turquoise, opalulexite, calcite, hematite, spectrolite, and carnelian should not be cleansed with salt water.
  • Opal, amethyst, and turquoise should not be cleansed in the sunlight.