Cleansing Crystals

I just got finished with a complete cleansing all of my crystals and I thought I'd share the methods that I use. So I wrote this article, enjoy!
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Crystals are used for a variety of meta-physical and New Age purposes such as healing, magnification and channeling of energy. Crystals are also placed in rooms in arrangements designed to improve the flow of energy in the room.

Despite the nature of these uses of crystals many people who own crystals concern themselves only with the physical cleaning required to keep crystals looking shiny and pleasing to the eye. Others, however, feel that crystals' innate ability to soak up and channel energy also puts the crystals at risk from contamination by stagnant and negative energy. Thus, they take additional measures designed to spiritually cleanse the stones to clear away the negative energy that can diminish the crystals' power.

A complete cleansing of crystals can be a lengthy process so cleansing all of your crystals at once will save you time.

The first step taken is also the simplest. Begin by using a soft cloth to remove any dust from the crystals surfaces. Next take a small handful of crystals and hold them in cupped hands under cool, running water. This helps strengthen the flow of energy through the crystals and washes away some of the dark energy that could have accumulated in them. Keep the stones under the running water for about one minute. As the water flows over the stones imagine that any negativity that may have built up in the crystals is also flowing out, over and then away from them.

Once you finish rinsing all of the crystals do not dry them, instead place them on a flat tray or sheet pan. Make sure that tray is large enough for you to spread all of the crystals out. If possible place the tray outside in a sunny spot. If you are unable to do this you can also place the tray indoors near a window the allows a lot of light to come in.

If it is winter or just overcast you can substitute sunlight with a lamp that has a full spectrum light bulb in it. Once you place the tray in the light look at the water drops on the crystals surfaces and visualize that the drops are trapped negativity emerging from the crystal only to be dissipated b the sun's light and heat. Do this for a few minutes and then leave the tray in its location until nightfall.

As with the sun cleansing try to do the next step outside, if at all possible. If you cannot leave the tray outside unattended you can just stand outside with the tray. This is beneficial even if you only do it for a few minutes. You will need to do this on an evening that you can clearly see the Moon and in a space that has excellent moonlight.

After you have found the right area face the moon while holding the tray up in the moonlight. As you do so imagine the moonlight flowing into the crystals infusing them with luminescence before flowing out taking the last of the crystals stagnant energy with it. You may then go inside and place the tray on a windowsill where moonlight shines in. Leave the tray there until morning so the stones can be empowered by the moonlight.

How often you will need to cleanse the stones varies based on how often and what you use the crystals for. Rarely used or stored stones will only require cleansing every few months. Stones used to direct energy flow in rooms require more cleansing. Cleansing them once a month should keep them in top shape.

Stones used for massage and healing require the most cleansing because they are used in such close proximity to tension, pain and illness. For best results partially cleanse the stones with flowing water and smudge with incense smoke immediately after use. If you use them for this purpose often perform an additional, complete cleansing every two weeks.

When storing you stones sprinkle a small amount of powdered or finely cut rose petals in your storage containers to help keep negative energies out. Properly cleansed crystals are more effective at their purpose of channeling and magnifying energy.

By,
A. Kairi