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By Kimberly Swanson “Purpoz”, PsyM, LAPC, HCT, RM, CAMS, CNA
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Crystals have been used by indigenous people throughout ancient times; these stones produce their own power and energy. The American Aborigines, Africans, Native Americans, and the aborigines of Austalia views crystals as living beings and has a deep connection with the earth (Bourgault, 2017).
In today’s society, many of these gems are used as a power source within modern-day technology. According to crystal expert, scientist, and geologist, Hibiscus Moon, it has been proven that crystals produces their own energy source (Moon, 2020).
Often times, crystals are handled by multiple people prior to receiving it in the mail or in shops. The stones can pick up the energy from others and it can be imprinted in the crystal. It is important to cleanse your stone prior to use in order to better connect with your stone and remove lower/negative energies. Consistently cleansing and recharging your crystal is the best way to restore your gems to their optimum energetic levels.
1. Running Water
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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that “energy cannot be created nor destroyed, it can only change forms” (Crowhurst, 2019, pg. 10). Water neutralizes negative energy within the stone and returns it back to the earth. It is ideal to use natural running water such as streams and creeks, a good alternative is to rinse your stone with tap water.Make sure the stone is completely covered. Pat dry when complete.
Approximate Time: 1 minute per stone
Use this for: hard stones, such as quartz
Don’t use this for: stones that are delicate or soft, such as selenite, kyanite, and halite
2. Brown Rice
Photo by Pierre Bamin @ Unsplash.com This is a safe technique to remove negatives energy and is good cleansing process black tourmaline.
This method requires for you to fill a bowl with dry brown rice with your stone inside. Once the process is complete, get rid of the rice right after the cleansing; the rices draws out the lower energies that you’re trying to remove.
Approximate Time: 24 hours
Use this for: any stone
3. Moonlight
Ganapathpy Kamar @ Unsplash.com Sometimes there are certain rituals for cleansing that are based on a certain lunar cycle.Put your stone out before nightfall and bring it in before sunrise. This will allow your stone to soakto be charged by the moonlight. Long exposure to the sun can damage the stone's surface,make sure to research the care of your stone. Don’t use this for vibrant stones, such as amethyst,- in sunlight; soft stones, such as celestite, halite, and selenite that may be damaged by inclement w
- weather.
- Approximate Time: 10 to 12 hours
- 4. Sage
Photo by Marcos Pablos Prado @ Unsplash.com - According to Wilson & White (2020), sage is a sacred plant with several healing properties. Smudging your stone is removes unbalanced energy restores it back to its natural state.
You will need the following:
- A fire-safe bowl
- A lighter
- Bundled Sage
If you smudge indoors, make sure you do this near an open window. This allows the smoke and negative energies to leave.
When you’re ready, ignite the tip of the sage with the flame. Allow the smoke to cover the stone for about 30-60 seconds.
Approximate Time: about 30 to 60 seconds per stone
Use this for any stone
5. Sound
Sound healing allows certain pitches or tones to wash over a larger area, bringing it into a
Photo by Majic Bowls @ Unsplash.com - balanced vibrational tone. This is done by chanting, singing bowls, or bell; sound must be loud enough to reach and cover the stones.
This technique is good for practitioners who have a large collection or inventory of crystals, not that is difficult to move.
Approximate duration: 5 to 10 minutesUse this for: any stone
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