Are you looking for easy and effective crystal cleansing rituals?  

Discover crystal cleansing rituals ideas to try at home!

I have seen this question come up time and time again, 'How do I cleanse my crystals'? 

This blog post will teach you ways to cleanse your crystals.  Crystal cleansing rituals are an important spiritual step in the practice of crystal healing and energy work.

These are some of the basic practices to get you started!

Sunlight:

Placing crystals in the light of the sun can cleanse them.  The sun brings vitality and energy to crystals.  Leave them in the sun for 6 to 24 hours.  

Be cautious with certain crystals that may fade or lose their colour under prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Moonlight:

When most people think of crystal cleansing, the first thing that comes to mind is moonlight.  The full moon is the most powerful of all lunar phases, and can have a profound spiritual effect if you know how to harness its purifying.  

Full moon is the best time to cleanse crystals and also have the added impact of charging your crystals too.  

Simply put them outside or on a windowsill overnight on a full moon to recharge.  

Regularly cleansing your crystals with the full moon will keep them ready and better able to serve and suppport you when you need it most.

Sage: 

Cleansing crystals with sage is easy and is said to clear objects and the space around you of negative energy.  

All you need to do is use a light a white sage stick and let it burn for a few seconds before you blow it out. The stick will create a smoke.  Then swirl the smoke around the crystal, hold your sage stick in one hand whilst holding a crystal in the other hand for at least 30 seconds.  

Be sure to set your intent whilst cleansing them with this method.  Also do this outdoors or near an open window to release the energy from your space.

Selenite:

Selenite is known for its cleansing properties and can clear the energy of other crystals.  Placing your crystals on a slab of selenite overnight can effectively clear away any negative energy.

Water:

Use rain or hold under running water, or immerse in sea water or in a bowl of salt water to wash away negativity.  The saltwater acts as a purifying agent, drawing out the negative energies stored within the crystal.  

Not all crystals are suitable for this method, be careful that the crystals do not dissolve in water before doing this.

Bury:

Bury your crystals underground for 24 hours.  This allows the Earth to absorb any unwanted energy.  

Many people overlook this method but we recommmend you should give it a shot!  Just remember to clearly mark where you buried them!

Sound:

Certain sound vibrations run through crystals which cleanse any negative energy. Singing bowls are the most common way to get great sound energy.

Why should I cleanse my crystals?

Crystals absorb energy and vibrations from everyone who has handled it and the places it has been.  

Cleansing rituals will aid in the removal of any bad energies that may have collected over time on your precious stones. Some crystals can deflect or push away negativity however that still requires using their energy to form a protective shield.  

The cleaning process is vital to ensure your stones are tailored to you and your intentions.  Cleasing your crystals on a regular basis will keep them ready and better able to serve and support you when you need it most.

When should I cleanse my crystals:

We recommend cleansing them if you are going through a difficult time in your life and are in need of positive energy.

Ideally you want to cleanse them on a regular basis, once a month is a good starting point.

Final words on cleansing your crystals:

These are some of the most popular ways to clean your crystals.  With each cleansing method you should always hold the intention that negativity will be washed away and positivity will be returned to the crystal.  

It's a very personal process and there are no wrong ways to approach it!  Enjoy the experience of working with these powerful tools. Have fun and enjoy the healing journey!

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