#How to cleanse and charge your crystals.

First off clearing or cleansing your crystals is a way to clear old or negative energy from them. It is like an epsom salt bath for us. Clearing your crystals gives them a fresh start, a boost to help them work most efficiently for you. It can be as simple or as fancy as you would like.

There are many ways you can cleanse your helpful crystals, but keep in mind not all crystals can be cleansed the same way. Most crystals can withstand the various ways of clearing and almost all crystals can be charged the same way.
 

Charging your crystals helps them to tune into your vibrations. It is similar to tuning the radio station so it come through at its clearest. If you do not charge your crystal it will still work for you, but I feel the more intention you put into anything the more powerful it will work for you. You charging your crystals with the intention of having them work for the greater good and at it peak performance is always beneficial. The simplest way to charge your crystals is to place them in your hands and from your heart, hold the intention for these crystals to work with you, for your and every ones greater good.

Here is a list with some of the more common ways to clear your crystals....

~Leaving them out to sit in full sun for an afternoon will not only cleanse them but given the suns powerful energy it will also leave them fully charged,

~Place them outside or near a window any clear evening but full moon is especially powerful as the moon at it full, carries great energies and enchanting powers. This also charges your crystals.

~You can smudge your crystals using whatever herbs you regularly use. Burning the smudge and running your crystals through the smoke will clear the old energy from your crystals same as it does for the energy in your room or house. You could charge your crystals after this technique.

~You can place most crystals in salt or salt water for a few hours to clear them. The salt water will absorb the unwanted energy and neutralize it for you. This should NOT be done with raw pieces or such stones as hematite or selenite as it will cause them to erode. Charging them after this method is recommended.

~Using candle light or natural fire is another great way to cleanse them. DO NOT place them directly into the fire but run them over the flames holding the intention to cleanse away unwanted energy. Fire is very energizing so do what feels right when it comes to charging them.

~You can place your collection into a shallow hole you dig in your garden or lawn. Placing them into the dirt for a day or two with have Mother Earth cleansing your crystals like new. Some crystals especially the raw ones will not withstand the dirt so it is a good idea to wrap your crystals in paper towel or cloth before placing them in the dirt. I feel mother earth is also great at charging everything, so your crystals should be good to go but do what feels right to you.

~In a pinch you can simply hold your crystals and ask the universe to clear your crystals. Hold in your heart that you want these crystals working in tip top shape, envision them being cleared and fully charged and remember to always feel and show gratitude to your crystals !!

There are no right or wrong ways to clear or charge your crystals, so just follow your heart and do what feel appropriate to you.

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*Crystals and Gemstones.

Crystals and gemstones are carriers of great energy and depending on the stone are very specific in the qualities they behold. Many crystals are used in multiple practices. These practices are used by those who understand and honor the attributes and energy that crystals carry. When using crystals it is important to keep in mind that crystals and gems stones can be powerful and their effect felt strongly.

Giving your crystals your permission to work with you and appreciating what they have to offer allows them to energize to their highest potential.

There are many different varieties of crystals. Amethyst, jasper, rhodinite, ruby, citrine, prenite, obsidian, lapiz lazuli, bloodstone, gold stone, selinite and quartz are just a few available crystals you can find easily in any spiritual type store for only a few dollars in smaller pocket sizes. Crystals can be purchased in all sizes and shapes and can easily be found online if you don't yet have a spiritual shop in your area. These crystals can provide a multitude of uses, there is a crystal for everything.

Many energy healers use the healing qualities crystals and gemstones by placing them near various parts of your body. They are used to strengthen the connection to spirit in prayer, magic and meditation. They are carried and worn as protection from negative energy. They are wonderful to have in home to help clear a space of unwanted energy or add a calming vibration in a particular area in the home, not to mention how beautiful many crystals are.

When you purchase or are given a crystal or gemstone it is good practice to first cleanse your crystal. You can do this in a number of ways. The method you will hear most about is placing your crystal in salt for couple hours to allow the energy to be cleansed but for a number of gemstones this will cause physical damage to the actual gemstone. Another way to cleans is to smudge your crystal with herbs, burning herbs such as sage, lavender, or rosemary and running your crystal through the smoke will also do the job. Laying your crystals in the sun light, even moon light for a number of hours also works or visualizing purifying white light with your own mind or burying your gems in a cloth bag for a day or two allowing the earth to clear and energize your crystals, are other examples of how you could cleanse your new crystals.

Once your crystal is cleansed you now can energize it through your thoughts and intentions. Hold your crystal in your hands and see your crystal being energized with it's specific qualities. Believe in their power and they will serve you well.

Once you have used your crystal for a specific reason, such as protection from a negative conversation, you could cleanse your crystal again, and of course re energize before it's next use, if you feel inclined. Ornamental pieces or large pieces that offer calmness to a room could periodically be cleansed as well.

But regardless of whether you cleanse and energize your crystals they will always carry the energy within in them that being said I am sure all gemstones would appreciate a little cleansing now and then.

Crystals and gemstones offer many qualities and many are reasonable in price, it is worth your time to do some research on what crystals can help you.

Remember everything is energy and vibrates at specific frequencies, each frequency offers different qualities and attribute, so choose the crystals that serve your intentions or alternatively let the crystal pick you by observing what gems stick out to you or seem to be calling you to pick them, listen to your inner guidance and trust you will choose the perfect stones for you.

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