So if my last post didn’t make you want to go out and buy some crystals, then I’m so sad! But maybe this post will! Today I wanna chat a little about how to look after your crystals, the do’s and don’ts if you will. Now of course, every crystal is different, so it is important to make sure that you do your research on the individual crystal that you have!
Firstly, upon getting a new crystal you may want to cleanse it. That is, to banish away any previous energies that the previous owner may have given it, and to give it a clean slate, ready for you to work with. There are many methods of cleansing crystals so here are a few of my suggestions:
1. Use sage. Burning sage not only helps make your room smell great, but it is also great for removing any unwanted energies. To do this, set a sage smudge safely alight and allow the smoke to tumble over the crystal. Either out-loud or in your mind say ‘With the element of fire, I cleanse this crystal from all that was previously possessing it’. If the crystal is too large or heavy to pick up, then simply use your hands to waft the smoke over it.
2. Light. Using either sunlight or moonlight to cleanse your crystals can also be very effective. However, it is important to look at the properties of your crystal, as some of the colours can be damaged by sunlight, therefore moonlight may be a better option. Leave your crystals in the light with the intent of cleansing them, and when you feel they are ready, you can return to them.
3. Soil/Water. Many believe that returning crystals to the Earth restores them to their original self, and some may even bury their crystal for ~24 hours. It is also known to use stream water or moon water to cleanse the crystals by washing them, however some salt based crystals may dissolve when soaked, so again, DO YOUR RESEARCH!
4. Other crystals. Selenite and clear quartz have the ability to cleanse other crystals without damaging their own properties. Do to so either place your crystals on or around the cleaning crystals and when you feel their are cleansed, use them. I personally have a selenite wand, which I like to point at a crystal that I feel needs cleansing.
IMPORTANT: Once your crystal is cleansed, you must charge it with positive energies, or your own vibrations. Never leave a crystal blank as it is highly likely that another energy will be absorbed into it. Again, there are a few ways to charge your crystals, and here are some of the popular methods:
1. Moonlight. This seems relevant, considering we have just had influence from a full moon and a blood moon! Charging your crystals with the energy of the moon is extremely effective and helps with positive outlooks, and new beginnings.
2. Meditation. The easiest way to connect with a crystal. Simply hold the crystal in your hands whilst meditating, take a few deep breaths. Clear your mind of what is going on around you, and simply concentrate on yourself, who you are, your faith, your belief and transfer these vibrations into the stone. It is important to give your intent to the crystal, either in your minds eye or aloud say ‘I call upon the vibrations of the God and the Goddess, to fill this crystal with the intent of…’, give thanks, give three deep breaths and relax, coming back to terms with your surroundings.
So thats generally how you would prepare your crystals, just to finish, here are just some of the crystals you shouldn’t use water or sunlight on:
– Damaged by sunlight: Aventurine, Amethyst, Citrine, Calcite, Sapphire, Rose Quartz.
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