You need to cleanse crystals the first time you use them.
This is because crystals are “sensitive beings”. They have received the energy, good or bad, of all those who have handled them along their journey to you.
Cleansing the crystals helps to restore them to their original clarity so that they can be a clear channel of energy for healing.
There are several ways to cleanse crystals. With whichever method you choose, it is important to remember to have a focused and clear intention during the process of cleansing.
How to Cleanse your Crystals
One way of cleansing your crystals is to run them under water for a minute while blessing them and holding clear intention of cleansing. I say something like this “Thank you ____________(fill in the type of crystal that you are cleansing, for example Rose Quartz) for finding your way to me. I cleanse you of any negative energy you have picked up along the way and restore you to your highest and best healing abilities. You are now cleansed and activated.”
Then place them in the sun to dry. Be careful not to leave them in the sun for very long as this could cause them to fade. (Please note that some crystals are soft and can not handle water well. Please check by asking when you buy them.)
You can also hold each crystal under the smoke of a smudge stick or palo santo or incense. Herbs and essential oils can be used for their purifying qualities.
Another form of cleansing can be through sound. The pure vibration of a tuning fork or bell can help clear the energy.
You can also try burying the crystals in a bowl of sea salt overnight or placing them on a cluster of clear quartz crystals or a selenite slab.
So as you can see, there are several options to choose from to cleanse your crystals. Which way feels right to you?
Now that your crystals are cleansed, you still need to charge them so that they can better serve you. Both the sun and the moon are great sources of energy. You can place your crystals under the sun for about 1/2 hour or under the full moon overnight holding the intention of re-charging your crystals.
Now you are all set to receive the powerful healing benefits of these beautiful beings!
Take good care of your crystals and they will take good care of you.
