When you want to charge your crystals for healing or balance reasons, then your best bet is often to rely on the same natural forces that produced these items. Try exposing your crystals to the moon or sunlight. In most cases, the light will penetrate your crystal and fill it with positive energy.
This should prove true even if you’re used to working with opaque crystals that aren’t normally easy to see through. You may want to set your crystals on a small tray or mirror on an open windowsill that faces the moon or sun. Some people prefer to charge crystals under the sun when they need active forces and under the moon when they need more passive reflective ones.
In either case, though, you should find that your crystals get purified in the process.
Purifying a Crystal to Purge Out Negative Energy
Crystals that might seem to have absorbed an unhealthy amount of negative energy can be placed in an area that receives adequate light for a day or two. In some cases, you might need to leave them in place for a few days or nights to ensure that they’re completely clean of any unfortunate forces.
Do note that the actual color of the crystal doesn’t matter when charging it under the light. Healing obsidian might be rather dark, but it charges and purifies under even the gentlest moonlight. While you won’t want to leave your crystals to bake under the hot sun if you live in a warmer climate, placing them on a tray to catch a few morning rays should also do quite nicely.
Water and salt might be a good pick for those who need to clear out external forces that have attached themselves to a crystal. Some people have opined that this because salt is a metaphysical tool that very literally represents the salt of the earth. Others prefer to use singing bowls and place their crystals inside of them for a sonic cleansing. This might be a great pick for those who are already incorporating such practices into their spiritual lives. Keep in mind that some crystals may have a certain texture and exposing them to anything besides air and light may change that texture slightly. That being said, some users might value these changes as they help to call to mind the impermanence of all existance.
Keeping Your Crystals Clean
At times, earthly soil and even the oils from your hands might get onto your crystals. Don’t lose heart, because these are all elements of nature and they shouldn’t at all interfere with the ability of your crystals to absorb and convert energy. Simply use a gentle cloth to clean them and then purify them with light or salt. Gentle cool running water might help to purify them while eliminating these earthly concerns. It might even prove to be a meditative practice for you.
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