MAGICAL & METAPHYSICAL  |  CRYSTAL CARE

Crystals absorb just as much energy as they send out. Caring and charging them are very important and is not something to neglect. If you carry crystals on you everyday then you should definitely take the time out each night before bed to clear them out as well as before and after each meditation session, ritual, energy cleansing, and anything else you may use them for. 

You see it everyday, people have beautiful crystals up on display in their home and little do they know, leaving them alone with stagnate energy built up over the years can effect anyone coming in and out of the room where the crystals are present. Just as much as they can retain and emit positive energy - they can also do the same with negative energy. For example: Moonstone will mirror your emotions, so if you are a pessimist or have a depressive attitude then imagine that amplifying - enabling you to experience those negative emotions on a higher level. 

Some crystals are delicate and will not do so well just hanging out in your pocket from day to day. Small cracks, scratches, and other impurities can alter the frequencies they emit. You want to always handle them with care and be sure to store them in a safe place where they won't receive any damage or at least if they do then it would be minimal. 

With proper care you can ensure that your crystals will help you on your spiritual journey and will heighten all the of the positive aspects you are looking to awaken and pull out of yourself. 
Purchasing crystals or selecting the ones you wish to use should also be done with extreme care. You don't want to use a crystal that won't benefit you in what you need and you don't want to incorporate ones that will counteract with others that you are using. Again, having the knowledge in what you are doing is very important. Before you use any crystals you want to know what you are working with. For example: If you are looking to explore meditative dreams then using crystals that are grounding and for clear mental focus should be avoided as it will be hard to channel through your sub conscious when your intellect is being heightened. 

Also keep in mind that LOTS of times crystals will find you. It never fails - the majority of the ones I own were given as gifts or just happened to literally come to me out of nowhere and they always fit right into my life with what they offer.

T I P S

  • Before you purchase a crystal hold it in your palm for a few minutes and feel it's vibrations, you'll know if that stone is right or wrong for you just be feeling it. 
  • Know who you are buying your crystals from and be sure that their prices are fair - most tumbled stones are only a few dollars a piece.
  • Don't make it a habit or a hobby to have millions of crystals. Sure you want to have them but you don't need to take something that someone else can benefit from and just have it sitting in your home for "show". Only purchase what you need - either way the more you have, the more you need to cleanse.
For the crystals you use on a daily basis you want to be sure that you keep them in a safe place where they are kept clean and out of harms way. Just as you would keep your prescription medication put up out of harms way, you want to do the same with your metaphysical medicine. 

Allowing other people to touch and hold onto your crystals is not always a good thing to do as some will absorb their energy and then send it back to you - it's okay if they're in a happy balanced state but not so good if they're full of mixed and negative energy. 

I recommend placing your crystals in a small pouch and making sure not to mix sharp rigid ones with crystals that has soft surfaces as this can be damaging plus the frequencies they emit could bring an imbalance if they are placed with crystals that are very different from the metaphysical characteristics they posses. 
There are many ways to cleanse your crystals. The key is finding what works for you and making it your own. You don't have to go by the book that someone else has written for you - you want to do whatever makes YOU feel good about it. 

The most important aspect of cleansing your crystals is your intent. What you visualize and project plays the most vital part. While you are preforming the cleansing you want to focus on expelling any unwanted energy by imagining the crystal re-balanced and ready to work on whatever you are trying to achieve with it. 

E A R T H

Earth heals and balances. It is the mother - the nurturer and has all the tools we need for growth. If you are a Taurus, Virgo, or a Capricorn then this may be your first option of choice. 
  • Bury your crystals in the ground in an outdoor area where you feel good energy or a place you enjoy to visit. You can even use a potted plant in your home if that works best for you. The Earth's vibrational energy will naturally pull out any impurities and will restore them to a balanced state.
  • Trees and plants not only cleanse our air but can also do a number of amazing things for our spirit and for clearing out crystals. You can place your crystals around a tree or in a field of flowers - the plants absorb the divine flow of energy just as we do through our chakras so they will project those vibrations into your crystals. 

A I R 

Air is my personal favorite method to use for cleansing my crystals. I am a fire sign but I find this works best for me and it is gentle for any crystal as other elemental methods can be damaging to some. If you are an Aquarius, Gemini, or a Libra then you will probably find this most effective. 
  • Smudging your crystals with herbs like sage, cedar, lavender, sweetgrass, myrrh, and frankincense is a very powerful method to clear them out. Be sure that there is an open window nearby so the smoke may escape bringing the unwanted energies with it. Light your herb and wait for the flame to die down to where there is a strong smoke in its place and hold your crystal in the smoke. You want to have your intent on the smoke washing it as if it were water washing away dirt. 

F I R E 

Fire by nature is to transform. Some crystals cannot withstand heat so this isn't to be used for all but can be very effective for some. If you are a Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius then this may be a good method for you. Cleansing your crystals by fire can be dangerous so make sure you prepare accordingly and do everything with a safety first mentality. 
    • Light a white candle and place your crystals around it's base with a focus of the flame transforming the energy within the crystals to a clean and balanced state. Don't leave your candle unattended and let it burn all the way down to the wick. 
    • Same method with lighting a candle but with each crystal hold it in front of the flame and have the same focus. This works best for clear crystals as you want to watch the flame dance within the crystal's core. 

W A T E R

Water is the shape shifter and the cleanser. Just as it purifies our bodies it does the same for ritualistic cleansing. There are many different aliments you can use but be very careful on which ones you chose as not all crystals can withstand being in water for long periods of time. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces would find using the element of water to be a prime choice. 
  • Stream water, either in a bowl at home or out in nature is a wonderful way to cleanse. You can hold your crystal in your hand and let the stream water rush through it or you can place the crystals in a bowl of stream water and let them soak for a bit. 
  • Sea Salt, not home-made salt water, is another great way as sea salt comes from the Ocean which is our main source of cleansing and purifying water. I first thought home-made salt water was fine but after further research and experience I found that it was actually very damaging to some of my crystals as the salt can be rough, scratching the crystals surface and leaving residue in small cracks. 
  • Rain water, especially during a storm, is a wonderful and beautiful way to cleanse and charge your crystals. The vibrations from the Earth and the atmosphere are through the roof during a storm and rain water is the purest form of water you can find. 

T HE  M O O N

The Moon is dubbed as the Planet of Nurturing and rules the zodiac sign Cancer which is associated with the element of Water. When the Moon makes it's orbit around the Earth it affects us on a very deep level bringing out our true emotions and calling us for self-reflection. It makes us to delve within ourselves and to nurture our spirituality. Any sign can use the Moon for a final step in their cleansing process and every New and Full Moon should be used for cleansing.
  • You can place your crystals outside or even on your windowsill and have the Moon's energy emit down into them, cleansing and balancing them with the power of the cosmos. 
  • Use any of the above cleansing rituals and do them outside under the light of the full Moon and soak in the soothing vibes all at the same time.

S O U N D  &  V I B R A T I O N

Sound is vibration at different frequencies and each one effects us within as well as in cleansing rituals. Most Chakra based meditational music is a mix of binary beats and vibrational noises. From my personal experience it is actually my favorite music of choice for Chakra Balancing but I personally haven't used it for crystal cleansing other than incorporating them with my meditation. 
  • Play a Sounding Bowl or use a Tuning Fork directed towards the crystal you are cleansing and keep your intent and focus clear on re-balancing and clearing your crystal. 
Just as with cleansing, charging your crystals really determines on your intent. Meditation and cleansing yourself beforehand is very beneficial as it enables you to be more grounded and focused. 

Being aware of what you are doing makes a World of difference in achieving what you want. Having knowledge on the crystals you're working with and understanding what they do is very vital, you don't want to create an imbalance on focusing your energy into one main aspect as balance is the objective. 

You can also do the below to a Clear Quartz Wand and use the pointed end to channel energy into your other crystals to charge them as well. This method I find works great as Clear Quartz can be programmed to do just about anything and it amplifies the qualities of other crystals.

After cleansing and selecting the stones you wish to use, you want to do this to each individual crystal: 
  • Hold your crystal in the palm of your left hand and clear your mind of anything, feel it's vibrations pulse and it's energy mingle with yours. Take a few deep breaths.
  • Place the crystal in front of your Third Eye Chakra, a few inches away so it is not touching your face but at level with your Third Eye, and focus your intent on what you wish to do with the crystal. Feel the vibrations emit into your Third Eye, taking a few deep breaths.
  • Bring the Crystal to your Heart Chakra and have the same focus only this time visualize the divine energy from the cosmos flowing down into your Crown through the rest of your Chakras and back down into the Earth, then focus on that energy coming back up and out through your Heart and into the Crystal. Take a few breaths and do the same to the next crystal.