Cleansing, Programming & Cleaning Your Crystals
You may also wish to program your gemstones with specific healing intentions, once they have been cleansed.
Following are a few suggested cleansing and programming methods, along with some instructions for cleaning.
please follow one of these recommendations.
Following are a few suggested cleansing and programming methods, along with some instructions for cleaning.
please follow one of these recommendations.
Cleansing Crystals & Gemstones
Reiki
The Moon
The sun
Mother Earth
Mother Earth
Gemstones & Crystals come from the earth, so placing them directly into the earth
will naturally cleanse all negative energies and re-energize them.
It is suggested that you leave them for approximately 24 hours. If the stones are set, or strung into jewellery, it is best to gently cover them with a cloth first, so that small bits
of dirt don't get into the fastenings etc.
Gemstones & Crystals come from the earth, so placing them directly into the earth
will naturally cleanse all negative energies and re-energize them.
It is suggested that you leave them for approximately 24 hours. If the stones are set, or strung into jewellery, it is best to gently cover them with a cloth first, so that small bits
of dirt don't get into the fastenings etc.
Water
Water
Holding your gemstones under clear, purified water will cleanse and recharge them.
Do not use ordinary tap water.
Some stones should not be immersed in water, so if you are unsure about your stones, use a different cleansing method.
Sea Salt Sea salt has long been known to have purification properties. For this reason, many people like
to place their gemstones directly into a bowl of natural sea salt, however I find this to sometimes be too
harsh on the softer stones. Instead, I use two glass bowls - one larger than the other.
Fill the large bowl with sea salt and place the smaller bowl into this. Put your stones into the small bowl
and leave overnight for approximately 24 hours.
The sea salt will absorb all negative energies from the stones, leaving them cleansed and re-energised.
Make sure you dispose of the salt so it is not used again. Only use glass bowls when cleansing and
charging gemstones with salt. Salt Water Again, as with the sea salt method, I find this to be harsh on
some of the softer stones. Only use this method on harder stones. Place some natural sea salt into a
glass bowl, add purified water and your gemstones. Leave for approximately 24 hours and then gently
pat dry, or leave to air dry.
Holding your gemstones under clear, purified water will cleanse and recharge them.
Do not use ordinary tap water.
Some stones should not be immersed in water, so if you are unsure about your stones, use a different cleansing method.
Sea Salt Sea salt has long been known to have purification properties. For this reason, many people like
to place their gemstones directly into a bowl of natural sea salt, however I find this to sometimes be too
harsh on the softer stones. Instead, I use two glass bowls - one larger than the other.
Fill the large bowl with sea salt and place the smaller bowl into this. Put your stones into the small bowl
and leave overnight for approximately 24 hours.
The sea salt will absorb all negative energies from the stones, leaving them cleansed and re-energised.
Make sure you dispose of the salt so it is not used again. Only use glass bowls when cleansing and
charging gemstones with salt. Salt Water Again, as with the sea salt method, I find this to be harsh on
some of the softer stones. Only use this method on harder stones. Place some natural sea salt into a
glass bowl, add purified water and your gemstones. Leave for approximately 24 hours and then gently
pat dry, or leave to air dry.
Rice
Smudging your Crystals
Smudging your Crystals
You can use sage (white sage is popular), sweet grass, sandalwood or even incense to smudge your crystals. Simply burn the smudge stick or incense and pass your stones through the smoke.
This will clear the stones of all negative energy. Singing Bowl If the stones are small you may put them into the singing bowl.
Place bigger stones close to the bowl, then set your intentions and play the bowl for a few minutes.
Using Your Intention Focus your mental energies on your crystals and ask the Universe, or your Angels,
to cleanse the stones of all negative energies and to re-energise them for their maximum potential.
Always thank the Universe, and/or your Angels, after doing this.
Programming Crystals & Gemstones
While it is not essential to programme your gemstones to gain benefit from their healing properties,
you can do so if you wish to focus the stones' energy on something specific. To do this, I suggest
following these steps.
Step 1 Think about what you want from your stone and carefully formulate your intention.
Step 2 Choose a stone that resonates with the intention you desire. For example; choose a calming
stone for letting go of stress; or an energizing stone to promote action.
You can use the gemstone healing properties listed on this website for guidance, or your own
intuition as to which stone would best serve the purpose you have in mind.
Step 3 Cleanse your chosen stone (or stones) with whichever method you prefer. It is also suggest that
you clear the stone of any previous programming while you cleanse it.
Step 4 Sit quietly, hold your crystal and clear your mind of unrelated thoughts. Start to focus on your
intention. You may state your intention out loud, or visualize the words of your intention - whatever you
feel more comfortable doing. Repeat your intention several times until you feel the vibrations have been
absorbed fully into your stone. When you intuitively feel that the process is complete, it is.
Everyday Use and Care of Gemstone Jewellery
Most gemstone jewellery is fairly durable, but some care does need to be taken.
Copper is likely to develop a distinctive patina. Patina is not a "defect", it is a natural by-product. If you do not like the patina effect, you can clean copper goods using standard copper polish.
TAKE CARE using polishes and tarnish removers around your gemstones, as these can cause your gemstones to become dull and fade.
A soft cloth can be used to wipe over all your gemstones. As some gemstones are more sensitive to getting wet than others, it is always better to keep them dry as much as possible.
Most gemstone jewellery is fairly durable, but some care does need to be taken.
- Remove jewellery before doing any housework -
- Household cleaners are corrosive and may permanently damage your gems;
- Remove jewellery before swimming or showering - chlorine, some soaps and just immersing in water,may cause damage to your gemstones or their settings;
- Only put on your jewellery after perfume and/or hair care products have dried - these may cause breakdown of the stones;
- Store in a dark place, out of direct sunlight, in a pouch or ziplock bag -sunlight may cause fading of stones and the humidity in the air can cause tarnishing to silver.
Copper is likely to develop a distinctive patina. Patina is not a "defect", it is a natural by-product. If you do not like the patina effect, you can clean copper goods using standard copper polish.
TAKE CARE using polishes and tarnish removers around your gemstones, as these can cause your gemstones to become dull and fade.
A soft cloth can be used to wipe over all your gemstones. As some gemstones are more sensitive to getting wet than others, it is always better to keep them dry as much as possible.