Clearing & Cleansing
Crystals
So
now you have your crystals! Or perhaps you have been
working with your crystals for a while, and want to clear
and recharge them.How do you do this? Are all crystals
cleared in the same way?
As a general rule, crystals should be cleared/cleansed
before use. Crystals retain energy, from being handled by
people and from their surroundings. Some of this energy
may be negative, and if you don't clear the energy out
you may absorb it yourself. Also, any energy work that
you do with the crystal is not going to be as effective.
There are many ways that crystals can be cleared -
through the use of water, sunlight, moonlight, burying in
the earth, using salt/salt water, smudging and
visualization.
Water
The temperature of the water used should be tepid -
extremes of hot or cold can cause the crystals to crack
and break apart. Any of the *softer* crystals, such as
Selenite and Halite should not be placed in water, as
they can be damaged to the point that they will
disintegrate.
I would place the crystals in the water for 24 to 48
hours. This can be combined with placing them in sunlight
or in moonlight. Or you can hold them under running water
for a short time, visualizing all of the negative
energies leaving the crystal and going into mother earth
to be changed into positive energy. You can do the same
thing in nature at the beach, in a stream or under a
waterfall. Allow the crystal to dry naturally - on a
cloth placed either in sunlight or moonlight.
Sunlight/Moonlight
There are several things that need to be considered
before placing crystals in the sun.
1. Colored crystals, such as Amethyst, Rose
Quartz,Aventurine, Aquamarine, Citrine, pink Apatite some
Fluorites and Kunzite may lose their color in sunlight,
but may be placed in the light of a full moon instead.
2. If you choose to place your crystals outside, rather
than in a window sill, make sure that they are protected
from predators (birds, dogs, cats etc) and are not in a
place where they might be picked up and walked away with
by another person.
3. Remember that clearing a crystal can remove energies/information
that have been programed into it.
Some crystals are best cleared/cleansed in Moonlight.
These include colored crystals, and crystals such as
Moonstone and Mother of Pearl (yes - this is a shell, not
a crystal per se :) ). Crystal spheres and other crystals
that are used for scrying also fall into this category.
Personally, I would use the light of the Full Moon,
although any moon phase may be used. I leave my crystals
out overnight - you may wish to leave yours for a longer
time period. If you choose a longer time period -
remember to take them in before the sun comes up and put
them back out the next night! You may choose to place the
crystals directly on the earth, or on a tree stump, or
you may wish to place them in an open container or on a
piece of cloth. Remember to protect them - to not leave
them where they can be picked up by our winged or furry
friends.
The same information goes for crystals that are being
cleared by Sunlight. They may be placed in a container,
on a cloth or directly on the earth or a tree stump. Take
reasonable precautions that they won't be picked up and
walked away with. I leave my crystals out for just one
day - starting at sunup and ending at sundown. If you
choose to leave yours out longer, you may wish to bring
them in at night and take them out the next morning.
Earth Burial
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Mother earth is a wonderful natural agent for cleansing
crystals. The vibrations of the earth will cleanse your
crystals of negativity and recharge them. Choose a place
in your garden, or somewhere that you find to be both
powerfull and peacefull. (As an aside - you may want to
take precautions that the site will not be dug up by any
neighborhood fur people.) If your crystal has been used
for healing purposes and contains a great deal of
negativity, be sure *not* to place the crystal near a
living plant, or the life of the plant may be affected. I
choose to leave my crystals for three days when using
this method - you may choose to leave them longer. I
would not use a shorter time period - especially with
healing crystals.
Crystal Clusters
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Clear quartz crystal clusters may also be used for
clearing/cleansing purposes. Place the crystal needing
cleansing/clearing on the crystal cluster, which may
itself then be placed in either sunlight or moonlight.
You may choose to leave the crystal on the cluster for a
period of one to three days - or longer, depending on the
amount of clearing needed. (Be kind to the crystal
cluster - allow it to be cleared occasioinally also. )
Salt
Salt may be used dry or in a water solution. It is not
the method of preference, and should be used with caution.
If you choose to use dry salt (rock salt is preferable),
place a cloth between the salt and the crystal. (Placing
rock crystal in a crystal bowl, them placing a cloth with
the crystals to be cleared upon it works well.) Salt
water, especially used in sunlight, can distort the
energy flow between the crystal and the water. The salt
itself may also work its way into small cracks inthe
crystal and cause damage. Alternatives are using ocean
water (leaving the crystals where the waves can wash over
them), or taking a bucket of ocean water home to place
your crystals in. Timing is crucial here. You may want to
leave your crystals anywhere from several hours to
several days. The best way to know when to take them out
is to pick them up and use your intuition as to whether
they are cleared or not.
Smudging
This is my alltime favorite method! Incense may be used,
but I prefer burning herbs -either directly or as a
smudge stick (herbs that have been bound into a bundle
with string). The most commonly used herbs are sage,
sweetgrass and ceder - alone or in combination. The
crystals can be passed throught he smoke, or you may use
a feather to fan the smoke over them. While you are
smudging the crystals, focus your intent on clearing and
recharging them.
Visualization
Crystals are living energies, and will respond to the
intent of the user. To use this method, hold your
crystals, one at a time, in your left hand. Take several
deep breaths to center yourself, and begin focusing on
the crystal. Picture a bright white light surrounding it
with peaceful energy. Feel the negativity leaving the
crystal, flowing through you and into Mother Earth to be
recharged. Listen to the crystal - it will tell you when
it has been completely cleared.
Clearing/cleansing your crystals is honoring and
respecting them as tools that have been given us by Great
Spirit to aid us in our earthwalk. If you are unclear
about how to clear a specific crystal, please take the
time to call/visit your local crystal/metaphysical store
and ask for advice.
Mitakuye Oyasin - For All Of Our
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