Cleansing and Charging your Crystals:
All crystals will need to be cleaned regularly when used. Clean them before using them in rituals and other (spiritual) activities. This is important for the integrity of the crystal, it is necessary to clear the stone of negative energies. Charging is not necessary once they have been cleaned. This is because cleansing brings them back into resonance with themselves.
If you would still like to do this, a number of methods are described here.
For any crystals you can use the following methods to cleanse, charge and program the stone:
· Sound: for example by singing, using singing bowls or a tuning fork. It does not matter what key the sound is in, as long as the sound emitted is loud enough so that the vibration completely encompasses the stone. This method is ideal for collectors who have a large collection of gemstones and minerals that cannot be easily inventoried or moved. 5 to 10 minutes is sufficient.
· Selenite: you can cleanse and charge the stones on a Selenite plate or place them against a Selenite object to cleanse and recharge. 6 hours is sufficient
· The sun and the moon: cleanse and recharge the stone with the power of the moon and the sun. Place the stone on the windowsill, or most desirable, outside before night arrives. Remove the stone from the sunlight again around 11 o'clock in the morning, and you and the stone will benefit from the renewed energy. Important: do not leave your stones in full sunlight for too long to prevent discoloration.
· Cleaning with smoke: use, for example, Palo Santo, incense or sage. These plants have a multitude of healing properties. Smudging your stone is said to remove inharmonic vibrations and restore natural energy. Make sure that your room is open to traffic and that you have a window open. 30 to 60 seconds per stone is sufficient.
· Water: hold under running water. 1 minute per stone is sufficient.
· Salt and salt water: Salt has been used throughout history to absorb unwanted energy and banish negativity. If you're near the ocean, consider grabbing a bowl of fresh salt water. Otherwise, mix a tablespoon of sea, rock, or table salt in a bowl. You can add water, but this is not necessary. Make sure your stone is completely submerged and let it soak for a few hours to a few days. Rinse and pat dry when you're done. About 48 hours is sufficient.
· Meditation: you can meditate with the stone and thus determine your intentions. You can also lie back and rest the stone on the corresponding chakra or body part you want to work with.
· Setting intentions: Hold the crystal in your hand, concentrate on your crystal and think of the energy and intention with which you would like to program your crystal. Make sure the intention you set is in line with the healing properties of that specific crystal.
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