How do I cleanse my Crystals/ Jewelry?

Cleansing your crystal will remove any negative energies that may have come in contact before it arrived in your hands. Cleansing your crystals after a couple of wears is essential. Some crystals dispel the negative energy like citrine but there are some that store the negative energy, in a sense protecting you like a shield. But remember, any energy can transfer leaking into your vibration causing unhealthy imbalances.

 Crystal care is all about what makes YOU feel connected and whole to your new crystal. To many time I hear "am I doing this right?" believe me I've asked myself. The answer is yes you are, there is no wrong way to care for your crystal if it is done with love. Now of course there are multiple ways of cleansing your crystals which I will list some below...

  • Smudging- cleansing the crystals via smoke- can be done with Sage, Palo Santo, Incense sticks such as Sandalwood or Cedarwood. A feather can assist you with fanning the smoke over the crystals. Simple create a flame/ blow it out/ and allow the smoke to make contact with your crystals. ( this can also be done to remove any negative energies from a space!)

  • Salt Water- I suggest this option for loose crystals rather than wrapped crystals, this can be done by letting the crystals soak over night. I would only suggest using natural sea salt and not table salt, this can be done by completely submerging your crystals in a bowl (avoid metal bowls). Anywhere from an hour to as long as you want should do the trick, just be aware that not all crystals should be cleansed this way. Some crystals should avoid being submerged, as for there properties and physical looks may change. Just do some research before choosing this method.

  • Direct Crystal Cleansing- Other crystals such as the Quartz family have the ability to cleanse, clear, and remove any pent up stored energy. Amethyst, Clear Quartz, and Selenite are the three strongest. You can place the one intended for cleansing right on top of a cluster of Amethyst, Clear quartz or Selenite for 1 to 2 days. Increase the power by doing so during a moon phase.

  • Visualization- holding your crystal in your hands (left on bottom/right on top), you can visualize a white light coming up and through the crystal. This white light should surround the crystal and represent the most divine light, and love. You should continue this visualization until you feel that the white light has filled all nooks of your crystal and removed all dark negative energies.

  • Running water- Steams / rivers / and waves are also a great way to cleanse! allow the water to wash away any negative energies.

How do I charge my Crystals/ Jewelry?

Charging your crystals restores it back to its original high vibrational state. Think of all this as self care just like our crystals we must take care of ourselves often for us to remain at our optimal vibration. Like clearing/cleansing there are multiply ways of restoring each crystal back to its original state. I typically like to state out loud or In my head what my exact intent is for charging my crystals during any method. Thanking the Divine for the light, and the ability to use the crystals as a tool (now of course relate this back to whatever you feel is necessary). Below I will go over a few methods.

Moon & sun light- typically the most popular, it is simple but strong allowing the light to purify and restore! I suggest to charge them in the moons light, especially during any moon phases. Making sure your crystal is in direct view/ light of the moon, typically a window sill works best. Allow your crystal to sit over night, or even two ! Allowing it to charge up during the sunrise is ideal for sun methods.  

Direct Crystal Charge- This can be done with certain crystals such as Clear Quartz, using several Quartz points (single point or double terminated) you would place the crystal your looking to charge in the middle and surround it with the Quartz points facing in. Quartz have the ability to transmit energy- they have been used in radios/watches and other technologies as transmittors.

Burial- Best for grounding stones such as Smoky Quartz or Red Jasper. This allows the crystal to take in the earths energy. You can place your crystal in the garden or surround by an abundance of plants. If you do decide to bury your stone I suggest to leave it there for up to a week, just be sure to leave a marker! ( still can't find my Smoky Quartz)

 

How will I know my Crystals need care!?!?

TRUST YOUR INTUITION!!!! Your intuition will never let you down, when you feel it is needed, DO IT! Allow your higher self to select the methods for you, like I previously stated there is no wrong way if it is done with love. Crystals teach you many lessons, one is to be kind to self. Don't think about it to much you are the ruler, their nurturer and provider, who better to take care of them then YOU?! 

For each person the need to cleanse and charge your crystals will change, it typically depends how often you are using your crystals and what exactly your using them for. A safe way of going about it is, cleansing and charging your crystals once every two weeks. You may even be able to go longer, but if you feel the energy has been depleted then surely a good cleanse and charge would be suggested.

Personally I cleanse and charge my crystals often, working with energies daily I have to be remember to stay balanced and centered. Anytime things go a little hay wire one of the first things I do is cleanse and restore my crystals, crystals attract and hold energy of others, so keep that in mind. I tend to do it once a week- my favorite is moon phase rituals! (some day ill go in depth, as for now google can assist haha)

 

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