Beautiful and potent, crystals have been utilized for generations to improve people's mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It is believed that their natural frequencies can protect, manifest, and realign the chakras. Crystals are powerful tools, but they require regular upkeep like any other instrument. These are some suggestions for purifying your crystals:
1. Crystals can be purified by exposing them to sunlight for a couple of hours. This is a simple and all-natural method. Crystals are cleansed and revitalized by the sun, and any negative energy held within them is dissipated by the sun's heat. Some crystals can be damaged or faded if exposed to direct sunlight for lengthy periods of time, so put them where they won't get too much of it.
2. Water is another common choice for rinsing crystals clean. You can run your crystals under cool water for a few minutes or put them in a basin of cool water for a few hours. Some crystals (such selenite and kyanite) are water-soluble and can dissolve or become damaged if left in water for too long, so take care while using this approach.
3. Smoke from burned herbs (such as sage, cedar, or sweetgrass) is used to cleanse and purify people, places, and things. Crystals can be purified using this approach by being held in the smoke for a short period of time. For clearing out stale energy and stuck emotions, this technique is unparalleled.
4. Vibrations of specific sounds, it is thought by some, can purify and energize crystals. Crystals can be purified with the sound of singing bowls, bells, or even your own voice. All you have to do is make the noise near the crystal while holding it in your palm.
5. Selenite is a crystal that is said to have strong cleansing and charging powers. Crystals can be charged by resting them on a piece of selenite for a few hours.
What works for one person may not work for another, and there is no universally accepted method for cleansing crystals. Try out a few different approaches and settle on the one that you and your crystals find most effective. As a side note, cleansing your crystals on a regular basis (once a week or so) will help maintain their energy pure and balanced.
