Crystals not only offer us amazing energy, they also pick up energy from the time they are unearthed until they find their way into your hands. This can include negativity, which makes it important to cleanse and charge them when you add them to your collection and to continue to do so every once in a while.
It's time to freshen them up! Allow them to release anything that may bog them down and prevent them from working to their full potential.
There are a multitude of ways that you can accomplish this. I will outline a few that I recommend because they have worked well for me personally.
CARNELIAN
Enjoying crystal energy on the go means that you have to cleanse and charge your "portable" pieces a bit more frequently than those you keep on display at home. Add a piece of tumbled carnelian to your jewelry box or use a carved carnelian bowl to keep your rings, bracelets, pendants, and tumbled pieces cleansed, charged, and ready to enjoy.
SALT
Place items near a lamp, sphere, or resting on a brick of Himalayan salt. You can also fill a bowl with Himalayan salt and place items on top, or bury them in the salt. Again, use your intuition to guide you. I don't recommend leaving your silver jewelry in direct contact with salt for extended periods of time, as this can cause it to tarnish. Instead, simply place them nearby.
SELENITE
I hang my pendant from a selenite lamp every night. You can also use a small tower or log, pyramid, twist, or sphere. Rest the items on top or simply place them nearby. Adding some tumbled or raw pieces of selenite to a bowl with your other crystals will also work.
How long does it take?
I encourage you to use your intuition when cleansing and charging items. For some, just a few minutes will do. Others may need a full cycle of the moon (approx. 30 days).
Speaking of the moon, I have also used the moon's energy to cleanse and charge crystals with tremendous success. The first step is to determine the date of the full moon. Place the items either outdoors (if it is safe), on a table, or in a window where the moonlight will be able to reach them. If this is possible, then the intention is what matters. You can simply use one of the methods outlined above for however long is needed.
The process begins the day prior to the full moon and ends the day after. This allows three full days of both sunlight and moonlight to work their magic. Or, if you feel drawn to do so, set them out the night of the full moon and leave them to charge until the next full moon. I find this method to work well for crystals that I have used in a grid or carried with me for a period of time.
The relationship you have with your crystals is deeply personal, so allow your intuition to guide you. When you feel that gentle nudge and are guided to cleanse and charge them, use whatever method you feel works best for that crystal in particular.
Silver Cove carries a lovely selection of carnelian, selenite, and Himalayan salt, all of which can help you keep your crystals cleansed and charged. Here's a link to our Himalayan Salt to get you started.
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