6 ways to Clean Crystals and Gemstones
September 14th 2006 05:58
Category: Reiki
Those having faith in Reiki, Crystal and Gem Therapy, often use stones/crystals to heal physical and emotional problems. These Crystals and stones are believed to be a store of both positive and negative energy and also their emitters. Due to this, Reiki practitioners charge them with Reiki energy such that these energies can continue to be provided to the patients even when the practitioner is not on the side of the patient.
Since Crystals are such a great absorber and transmitter of energies they absorb negative energies also. Specially when you buy a crystal which is already used by someone his negative energies have potential to get transferred to you. Even a crystal which have been with you can acquire negative energy when you come in contact with different people. A crystal charged with stored negative energy is of no use to the practitioner and the patient.
Hence it is mandatory to clean the crystal after you have brought it. You can use any of the following methods to clean crystals and gemstones depending on your preference and convenience.
There are many ways to clear crystals of negative energy. Here are some suggestions:
Outside method: Place in sunlight, moonlight or rain for up to a day. Placing the stone on or near a plant often quickens the process. However, please be cautious as certain stones lose their lustre (become paler) when placed in sunlight. For example, Amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz and smokey quartz become paler, citrine and aventurine may lose color. Sapphires should be cleansed in Moonlight and not in sunlight.
Crystal method: If the stone is small small, place it on a quartz or amethyst cluster. The cluster should be dedicated to this purpose with a clear intent. Clean your cluster every month or two in rain or sunlight if possible. This is a great way to clean necklaces!
Smudge method: Pass stones through the smoke of a scented incense. Passing them through a candle flame also works.
Water method: Place stones under alternating hot and cold running water for 5 minutes (or in the rain for many hours). It is good to have a water filter on your tap to filter out chemicals. This is quick and easy but has drawbacks: some stones loose their coatings when they get wet. Stones clean the best in rains as they like nature.
Sea salt method: use 1 cup of sea salt to 2 cups natural spring water. Place stones in the salt, and let them soak for the better part of the day. If the day is sunny, let them dry in the sunshine for a few hours, or if you have lunar stones, lay in the moonlight on a windowsill through the night.
Sand method: when all else fails or you are having a hard time cleaning something, bury it in moist sand (or soil). Do not wrap the stone when burying it.. It will get gems clean but be aware that the polish is often removed when this method is used.
If you can safely place crystals outside for nature to cleanse that is perfect, though you'll need to be able to distinguish which stones cleanse best by moonlight and which stones cleanse best by solar. I have also found the Sea Salt method to be extremely effective.
God Bless !!
Disclaimer: This is free knowledge and based on my personal experience and realization. No guarantee is made towards validity. Use this information at your own risk.
Since Crystals are such a great absorber and transmitter of energies they absorb negative energies also. Specially when you buy a crystal which is already used by someone his negative energies have potential to get transferred to you. Even a crystal which have been with you can acquire negative energy when you come in contact with different people. A crystal charged with stored negative energy is of no use to the practitioner and the patient.
Hence it is mandatory to clean the crystal after you have brought it. You can use any of the following methods to clean crystals and gemstones depending on your preference and convenience.
There are many ways to clear crystals of negative energy. Here are some suggestions:
Outside method: Place in sunlight, moonlight or rain for up to a day. Placing the stone on or near a plant often quickens the process. However, please be cautious as certain stones lose their lustre (become paler) when placed in sunlight. For example, Amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz and smokey quartz become paler, citrine and aventurine may lose color. Sapphires should be cleansed in Moonlight and not in sunlight.
Crystal method: If the stone is small small, place it on a quartz or amethyst cluster. The cluster should be dedicated to this purpose with a clear intent. Clean your cluster every month or two in rain or sunlight if possible. This is a great way to clean necklaces!
Smudge method: Pass stones through the smoke of a scented incense. Passing them through a candle flame also works.
Water method: Place stones under alternating hot and cold running water for 5 minutes (or in the rain for many hours). It is good to have a water filter on your tap to filter out chemicals. This is quick and easy but has drawbacks: some stones loose their coatings when they get wet. Stones clean the best in rains as they like nature.
Sea salt method: use 1 cup of sea salt to 2 cups natural spring water. Place stones in the salt, and let them soak for the better part of the day. If the day is sunny, let them dry in the sunshine for a few hours, or if you have lunar stones, lay in the moonlight on a windowsill through the night.
Sand method: when all else fails or you are having a hard time cleaning something, bury it in moist sand (or soil). Do not wrap the stone when burying it.. It will get gems clean but be aware that the polish is often removed when this method is used.
If you can safely place crystals outside for nature to cleanse that is perfect, though you'll need to be able to distinguish which stones cleanse best by moonlight and which stones cleanse best by solar. I have also found the Sea Salt method to be extremely effective.
God Bless !!
Disclaimer: This is free knowledge and based on my personal experience and realization. No guarantee is made towards validity. Use this information at your own risk.
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