How to Cleanse and Energise Your Crystals

If you’ve been on a spiritual journey with crystals, you know that they are more than just pretty ornaments. They are powerful conduits of energy. But just like any other tool, they require regular maintenance – in this case, cleansing and energising – to function at their peak. Today, we will examine the various methods you can use to rejuvenate your precious crystals.

Why Cleanse Your Crystals?

Over time, your crystals absorb energies from their surroundings. Just as a sponge would soak up water, your crystals imbibe ambient energies, both positive and negative. The process of cleansing helps remove these energies, restoring the crystal to its natural vibrational frequency.

Crystal Cleansing Methods:

Smudging:

• The Basics: This ancient practice involves burning sacred herbs and letting the smoke envelope the crystal.
• Step-by-Step: Firstly, light your sage or palo santo stick. Once it’s smoking, pass your crystal through the smoke or use your hand or a feather to waft smoke onto the crystal.
• Why it Works: The smoke carries away negative energy, purifying your crystal.
• Tips: Make sure your space is well-ventilated. If you're sensitive to smoke, stay near an open window.

Water:

• The Basics: Water cleansing is a simple, effective way to rid your crystals of negative energies by rinsing them under running water.
• Step-by-Step: First, ensure your crystal is water-safe. Hold your crystal under running water, visualising negativity washing away. Pat your crystal dry and then hold your crystal, set your intention to reactivate its healing properties. For enhanced cleansing tryp adding a few drops of essential oil to a bowl of water ( like Lavender). Soak and then ensure you rinse to remove the oil residue.
• Why it Works: Water's flow dislodges and carries away negative energies. Your intention amplifies the cleansing, aligning your energy with the crystal.
• Tips: Whilst salt can enhance cleansing we do not recommend using salt as it may damage certain crystals like Carnelian. We recommend regularly cleansing your crystals to keep them energetically pure.

Moonlight or Sunlight:

• The Basics: The celestial bodies have powerful energies that can be harnessed.
• Step-by-Step: Lay your crystals on a window sill or outdoors to bathe in moonlight or sunlight.
• Why it Works: Both energise just with different energy Solar or Luna. Some crystals are more aligned to the energies of the sun or moon. Sunlight energises, while moonlight balances and charges.
• Tips: Amethyst, citrine, and other coloured crystals can fade under direct sunlight, so it is advisable to charge in partial shade. The gentle rays of the moon are suitable for all crystals.

Sound Cleansing:

• The Basics: Everything has a frequency, including sound.
• Step-by-Step: Play a singing bowl, tuning fork, or bell close to your crystal.
• Why it Works: The vibrations can shake off stagnation and cleanse the crystal.
• Tips: If you’re new to sound healing, start with a clear intention of cleansing to direct the energy.

Breathing New Life: Energising Your Crystals

Once your crystals are cleansed, imagine them as blank slates, ready to be recharged with intention and purpose.

Earth:

• The Basics: Our planet pulses with life and energy.
• Step-by-Step: Bury your crystal in your garden, a pot, or even a park.
• Why it Works: It reconnects the crystal with its origins, rejuvenating its energy.
• Tips: Remember where you buried it! Also, ensure it’s a stone that won’t degrade in the earth.

Water:

• The Basics: Water is a universal cleanser and charger.
• Step-by-Step: Hold your crystal under a natural stream of water.
• Why it Works: Flowing water revitalises the crystal's energy, making it vibrant.
• Tips: Ensure your crystal can be in contact with water without getting damaged.

Visualisation & Affirmations:

• The Basics: Your intention is a potent tool.
• Step-by-Step: Hold your crystal and visualize a bright light surrounding it. Speak to it, stating your intention or desired outcome.
• Why it Works: Crystals resonate with intention; this primes them for your specific needs.
• Tips: Be clear and positive with your affirmations. The universe responds to clarity and positivity.

Caring for your crystals enhances your relationship with them, ensuring that they're always ready to support you in your spiritual journey. As creators of our unique Floating Crystal Healing System, Anandalite Creations advocates for a deep, respectful bond with the crystals that aid you. Keep them pure, keep them energised, and let the harmonious synergy between you flourish.

Remember to always trust your intuition when working with crystals. Each crystal and individual is unique, and what works for one may not work for another.