How to cleanse crystals?
An essential aspect of working with crystals is their regular cleansing and recharging. This practice not only restores the crystals to their natural state, but also helps align them with our personal intentions.
Join me in discovering effective ways to cleanse your crystals and align them with your goals, improving both their energy and your well-being.
Zoey Adrianna's approach to crystal healing
As a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, I, Zoey Adrianna , often turn to the serene world of crystal healing to soothe mind, body and soul. Many, like myself, believe that crystals work on an energetic level and emit natural vibrations that resonate with the world around us.
A cleansed stone typically feels lighter, both energetically and physically. Trust your intuition and sense of touch.
How to clean your crystals
Cleaning with running water
Water is traditionally thought to neutralize negative energy in crystals, creating grounding. Although naturally running water is ideal, using tap water is also effective.
- Procedure : Carefully submerge your stone under running water. Make sure it is completely covered. Make sure your crystal can withstand cleansing with water, as it is not beneficial for all crystals.
- Drying : Gently pat the stone dry after cleaning.
- Duration : Approximately 1 minute per stone.
- Ideal for : Hard stones such as quartz .
- Not suitable for : Fragile or soft stones, including selenite, kyanite and halite.
Cleaning with salt water
Salt has been highly valued throughout the ages for its ability to absorb energy and ward off negativity.
- Preparation of salt water : If you have access to sea water, use it. Alternatively, mix a tablespoon of sea, rock, celtic or himalayan in a bowl of water.
- Immersion : Full immersion of your stone in the salt water. Let it soak for a few hours up to two days.
- Rinsing and drying : Rinse and pat gently - dry afterwards.
Duration: Can be up to 48 hours. - Ideal for : Hard stones such as quartz and amethyst .
- Not suitable for : Soft, porous stones or those with traces of metals, such as malachite , selenite , halite, calcite, lepidolite and angelite.
Cleansing with natural light
- Method : Utilize the combined energy of the moon and the sun. Put your stone out before night falls and bring it back in in the morning.
- Caution : Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to prevent exposure to the weather.
- Placement : If possible, place the stone directly on the ground for optimal cleansing.
- After cleaning : Rinse off any dirt and pat dry.
- Duration : 10 to 12 hours.
- Ideal for : Most pocket stones.
- Not suitable for : Colored stones like amethyst in sunlight; soft stones such as celestite, halite and selenite in violent weather.
Cleaning with sound
- Method : Use chanting, singing bowls or bells. The sound must be loud enough to envelop the stone.
- Advantages : Especially useful for those of you with a large collection of crystals.
- Duration : 5 to 10 minutes.
- Suitable for: All stones.
Using a larger stone
- Method : Place your stone on or inside large clusters of quartz, amethyst or selenite slabs or layer selenite on top.
- Effect : The vibrations of the larger stone are believed to remove disharmonic energies.
- Duration : 24 hours.
- Suitable for : All stones.
Use of smaller stones
- Method : Use cleansing stones such as carnelian, clear quartz, selenite and hematite.
- Setup : Place these in a bowl and place the stone to be cleaned on top.
- Note : You may need several small stones for effectiveness.
- Duration : 24 hours.
- Suitable for : All stones.
Cleaning with running water
Water is traditionally thought to neutralize negative energy in crystals, creating grounding. Although naturally running water is ideal, using tap water is also effective.
- Procedure : Carefully submerge your stone under running water. Make sure it is completely covered. Make sure your crystal can withstand cleansing with water, as it is not beneficial for all crystals.
- Drying : Gently pat the stone dry after cleaning.
- Duration : Approximately 1 minute per stone.
- Ideal for : Hard stones such as quartz .
- Not suitable for : Fragile or soft stones, including selenite, kyanite and halite.
Cleaning with salt water
Salt has been highly valued throughout the ages for its ability to absorb energy and ward off negativity.
- Preparation of salt water : If you have access to sea water, use it. Alternatively, mix a tablespoon of sea, rock, celtic or himalayan in a bowl of water.
- Immersion : Full immersion of your stone in the salt water. Let it soak for a few hours up to two days.
- Rinsing and drying : Rinse and pat gently - dry afterwards.
Duration: Can be up to 48 hours. - Ideal for : Hard stones such as quartz and amethyst .
- Not suitable for : Soft, porous stones or those with traces of metals, such as malachite , selenite , halite, calcite, lepidolite and angelite.
Cleansing with natural light
- Method : Utilize the combined energy of the moon and the sun. Put your stone out before night falls and bring it back in in the morning.
- Caution : Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to prevent exposure to the weather.
- Placement : If possible, place the stone directly on the ground for optimal cleansing.
- After cleaning : Rinse off any dirt and pat dry.
- Duration : 10 to 12 hours.
- Ideal for : Most pocket stones.
- Not suitable for : Colored stones like amethyst in sunlight; soft stones such as celestite, halite and selenite in violent weather.
Cleaning with sound
- Method : Use chanting, singing bowls or bells. The sound must be loud enough to envelop the stone.
- Advantages : Especially useful for those of you with a large collection of crystals.
- Duration : 5 to 10 minutes.
- Suitable for: All stones.
Using a larger stone
- Method : Place your stone on or inside large clusters of quartz, amethyst or selenite slabs or layer selenite on top.
- Effect : The vibrations of the larger stone are believed to remove disharmonic energies.
- Duration : 24 hours.
- Suitable for : All stones.
Use of smaller stones
- Method : Use cleansing stones such as carnelian, clear quartz, selenite and hematite.
- Setup : Place these in a bowl and place the stone to be cleaned on top.
- Note : You may need several small stones for effectiveness.
- Duration : 24 hours.
- Suitable for : All stones.
Cleansing crystals with Selenite
Selenite is known for its unique pure crystal energy, and is among the most valued crystals globally. The unique thing about selenite is that it absorbs neither negative nor positive energies. Its ability to cleanse other crystals without being affected itself makes it indispensable in crystal care.
- How to : To cleanse a crystal, place it in direct physical contact with a selenite stone.
- Time frame : It is optimal to let the crystals rest together overnight.
- Purification process : The selenite will absorb all impurities from the crystal, but itself remains unaffected and pure.
I recommend a Selenite plate , which is often my first choice when cleaning my crystals.
These methods offer a variety of options for crystal lovers to cleanse and recharge their stones, ensuring their continued strength and properties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Clearing
How often should I cleanse my crystals?
Regular cleaning is important. Aim to clean all stones at least once a month. But use your intuition and notice when you think your crystals need a cleanse.
What is the best method to cleanse crystals?
Choose a method that aligns with your energy and practice. Cleansing is a personal journey and what works for one person may be different for another. Experiment with different methods to find what feels most effective for you. It is also important to clean the crystal so that it is in accordance with what crystals tolerate and best react to. If in doubt, use intention, sunlight, moonlight and selenite, as these are gentle methods.
How do I know when a crystal is completely cleansed?
A cleansed stone typically feels lighter, both energetically and physically. Trust your intuition and sense of touch.
What should I do with my crystals after they have been cleansed?
Store your stones in places where they can continue to absorb natural energy, such as near windows or plants.
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