There are many ways you can cleanse your crystals, my favorite ways are by using sound bath, cleaning with moon water, or using incense. How often do I clean them? When do I need to clean them? Can I just dump them in the sink? Your mind is probably buzzing, but don’t worry cleaning your crystals is a simple process that doesn’t need to take more than 5 minutes… depending on how many crystals you have.
There is no set time when your crystals need to be cleaned, but if you want a time frame I clean mine every month or month and a half. I clean my crystals when I feel a little disconnected from them or when they have absorbed too much energy. When crystals have absorbed too much energy their power weakens in a way. Some crystals may break when they absorb too much negative energy which is why it is important to cleanse them. Protection crystals may need to be cleansed more often to ensure their protectiveness is in top shape at all times.
I like to separate my crystals into groups depending on what intention I will set with them. You do not have to cleanse every crystal by itself, I actually like to clean them in groups. For instance I have 7 crystals next to me right now that I cleansed the other day with the sole intention of helping me to write and beat writer’s block
Cleansing using a Sound Bath
What you’ll need:
– Crystal Singing Bowl or a Tibetan Singing Bowl
When using this method I like to place my crystals inside the singing bowl and lightly tap the side and then I begin to lightly drag the mallet around the rim of the bowl. As the vibration builds I set my intention for the stone by simply repeating it in my head or saying it aloud.
Cleansing using Moon Water
Not sure what moon water is, you can read about it here. You can simply place your crystals in the container of moon water or spray them through a bag. Again, I like to say my intention aloud even if it is as simple as “I cleanse this crystal with the intention that it will bring _____ for me.”
Cleansing with Incense
This is by far my favorite method. You can use any type of incense sticks, I personally use the ones from my local metaphysical shop that smell amazing. Incense is my favorite way to cleanse my home and the space around me so it makes perfect sense to use it for my crystals use. I hold the crystal(s) with my left hand and use my right to make circles with the incense. By turning the incense in a clockwise manner you are inviting positivity into your life while making counterclockwise circles is used for banishment. I like to let the smoke actually encapsulate the crystal, but it is not entirely necessary. Once again, I set my intention by saying it aloud or in my head.
The key to all of these methods is making sure you set your intentions by saying them aloud or even writing them down repeatedly in a notebook.
