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Cleansing your Crystals
Crystals can be cleansed in many different ways and doing so has many benefits for both the owner and the crystals.
Crystals provide energy but they also can store and collect energy although not proven by science this is a popular belief amongst the crystal community. Working with crystals is a popular method despite there being no evidence to support it, many people believe in the different properties of crystals such as healing and protection amongst others.
Running Water
Believed to neutralise any stored negative energy within your crystal, water is believed to return this energy back to the Earth.
Although water that is naturally running such as a stream, is said to be best many people opt to use their household water supply to cleanse.
Caution should be taken when using water as your preferred method of cleansing. Many crystals can become damaged and weakened by water, this is due to the materials that form crystals and their individual properties.
There are many crystals that are water safe and the common practice is to submerge them completely for optimal results.
The easiest way to ensure your crystals are water safe is to refer to the MOHS scale. It is suggested that any crystal scoring less than 6 on this scale should not be cleansed using water or exposed to water.
Once your cleanse is complete pat dry your crystals!
Salt Water
Saltwater cleansing is another method believed to be beneficial in the crystal community.
Believed to banish negativity and absorb undesirable energy salt has been used throughout history in many metaphysical ways.
collecting fresh salt water from the sea is a highly recommended approach, if possible.
Making your own salt water is also said to be beneficial this can be done by combining regular water with sea salt or even rock salt.
The same cautions apply here as they do with running water cleansing regarding water safe materials.
Salt cleansing is said to work best when your crystals are left submerged for a period of time similar to the running water method.
After completing your saltwater cleanse ensuring you rinse and pat dry your crystals is essential!
Natural Light
Both Sunlight and Moonlight can be used to cleanse crystals.
Also referred to as ritual cleansing many people follow the lunar or solar cycles to perform this method, this is not essential however and is down to personal preference.
Crystals can be set out at any time to cleanse or charge in natural light.
Many people set their crystals out at night time and aim to bring them in before the sun is at its strongest the next day usually around 10-11 am.
This method allows crystals to bathe in both Moonlight and Sunlight.
Caution is also advised when using this cleansing.
Certain crystals can become damaged by prolonged exposure to the sun, this can create crystals colouration fading, weakening of the crystal and more.
Many people say that placing your crystals directly onto the earth whilst using this method can provide further cleansing for your crystals, but be wary of the public and wildlife in the surrounding area.
After this method of cleansing if placed on the earth ensure you give your crystals a brief rinse to remove any unwanted debris - always remember to pat dry after rinsing.
Sage
Sage is believed to be a plant which possesses a wide range of healing properties, due to this Sage is considered sacred.
When using Sage for cleansing it is believed to restore natural energy to the crystals, as well as expelling inharmonious vibrations.
Sage cleansing should be done with a bowl, loose or bundled sage and a form of ignition such as matches or a lights
Sage cleansing, also known an smudging should be done outdoors where possible or in a well ventialted room with an open window.
The smudging involves lighting the sage and moving your crystals in your hand with a firm grip through the smoke produced. The smoke should be allowed to engulf the crystal for around 30-60 seconds.
This method of cleansing is safe for all crystals.