Cleansing Crystals

Cleansing Crystals and Stones

Crystals and stones are said to hold energetic charge and vibration - they are used by many as a form of healing the mind, body and soul or attracting/deflecting certain things towards/away from us.

Stones and Crystals not only give out their own energy but are also said to also absorb any energy around them – hence why we need to cleanse them!

By cleansing your stones, you are clearing them of any stuck energy they have absorbed and bringing them back to their natural vibration and full power. Looking after your stones and crystals helps you connect with them and their energy.

You can actually feel the difference between a cleansed stone and one that’s not, Its powerful stuff!

You will notice that after cleansing your stones they feel lighter, have more shine, their energy will radiate.

Individuals are attracted to certain stones through colour, texture and the energy they give off- looking after your stones and finding ways to cleanse them that work best for you will amplify your connection with them and their ability to help you as an individual.

As with choosing your stones- try to pick a method of cleansing that feels right for you. It’s also important to keep in mind that certain stones aren’t always compatible with all of the methods of cleansing. For example some stones will fade if often exposed to direct sunlight others can become damaged by salt water.   

It is usually advised that you cleanse your stones at least once a month- however the more you use your stones the more energy they absorb so you may need to cleanse them more regularly and after every treatment if you are using them to heal.  I have Chakra stones in my treatment room, so I regularly cleanse them so their energy is pure for each client that comes in.

This is also true of the stones I use for hot stone treatments- If you do hot stone massage see and feel the difference it makes to the massage you give after connecting, cleansing and spending time respecting the stones you use. You will benefit greatly from this connection as will your clients.

Get in tune and connect with your stones, the more you do this the more you will notice when they need to be cleansed.

Use your own Powerful Energy!

Sitting comfortably in a quiet place take a moment to ground yourself. Hold your stone in your hand. Visualise the stone being surrounded by white light, growing brighter, envision any impurities the stone has being drawn out and turning from negative into positive energy. If you are new to visualisation, energy work or crystals this method may take a bit of practice but once you are in tune with your energy and connected with your crystals energy you will be able to feel naturally when your crystal has been fully cleansed.

Smudging

If you’ve never heard of the term ‘smudging’ you’ve probably seen it being done in films, rituals etc.

Where a person wafts a bundle of herb around a room/ person?

It’s an ancient cleansing method thought to remove stuck energy from places, people and things by burning sacred herbs.

Obviously it involves flame and needs to be done safely so not to cause any harm or damage!

I use Sage however there are other herbs that are also suitable for cleansing stones.

Allow the smoke from your Sage (or chosen herb) to surrond the stone for at least 30 seconds.  

Running water, The Sea, Salt Water

I love to take my crystals and stones to the sea, river or stream the process of holding them in the water helps me deeply connect with them-  I find it extremely grounding and cleansing for me and the stones!

Obviously this isn’t always possible so homemade salt water in a bowl or running natural tap water also does the job!

Submerge your stone or crystal in the water for up to 24 hours (obviously only a couple of minutes if using the flow of tap water!). If using salt water ensure you rinse your stone under fresh running water after.

You can also pop your stones out when it’s raining for them to be cleansed by the natural water- even better put them out in a storm and let the powerful energies cleanse them!

It’s not always a good idea to use this method though - keep in mind some crystals may be damaged by salt water or flowing water so don’t use it on soft, brittle or delicate crystals and stones.

Moonlight

This is also another of my personal favourites and particularly effective on a full moon where the moon is at its fullest and brightest.

Place the stone outside (on the earth where possible) or on a window ledge if you do not have a safe spot outside to leave it- don’t worry if it is not directly in the moonlight, the moon energy will still be present. The moons gentle yet powerful energy will cleanse your stone overnight.

Sunlight

Sunlight energy can also cleanse stones wonderfully - however some stones will become faded or discoloured with intense exposure to sunlight so its best to check first that this method is ok or just pop them out in the morning sun for no longer than an hour.

Earth

The Earth gives of natural vibrations. To cleanse your stone with it- bury and cover your stone or crystal in the earth for up to 24 hours- rinse with running natural water after.

I have been known to forget where I buried them in the past so be sure to remember where they are!

Brown Rice

Yep it’s a thing! Rice is not just handy to draw out water from your phones after you dropped them in the pool (or worse down the loo!) it actually cleanses your stones and crystals too!

Fill a bowl with dry brown rice and pop your stone in – cover it up and leave for up to 24 hours.

 Discard the rice once you have used it as it is said to absorb the negative energy you have removed from the stone – eating it could mean you absorb that energy and we don’t want that!

Sound

This is a great way to cleanse a larger quantity of stones or crystals at one given time. Sound and crystals both work on vibrations. The sound vibrations allow the stone to release unwanted energy and reset to its natural vibration.

Vocal toning (also very beneficial to you and quite fun!), Chanting, using a bell, drums, gongs or singing bongs all work well as long as they are loud enough for their vibrations to reach and absorb the stones. A couple of minutes of sound vibrations should be enough to cleanse your stones and crystals.

Other stones and Crystals

There are stones and Crystals that can help cleanse other stones and crystals such as quartz, amethyst, selenite lay your stones on them for up to 24 hours for them to recharge.

Be inventive, treat it as a ritual not a chore, feel and tune into the energy of your stones and crystals x