As well as being appreciated for their beauty, crystals are efficient absorbers and transmitters of energy. Their powers have been recognised throughout the ages, with indigenous cultures and shamans using crystals as tools for healing and protection.
Each type of crystal has its own specific properties. The colour and shape of the crystal will also determine its healing abilities. Crystals can be carried in your pocket, set in jewellery, or placed under your pillow at night. You can put them directly on areas of the body that you wish to heal, or place them around your home in order for their vibrations to be felt.
However you use your crystals (or our chakra balancing kit) make sure you cleanse them regularly. Crystals should be cleansed every month to remove negative energy or they will become saturated and unable to perform their healing function. During a full moon is the best time for one of the following cleansing methods:
Sea Salt:
Place your crystal in a glass of filtered water and add a sprinkle of salt. Or use a bowl of sea-water if you have access to this. Leave the glass on a windowsill for a few hours or overnight in the full moon. Remove the crystal, rinse it under running water and pat dry before reusing. Some crystals don’t like salt or water, such as opals, hematite or lapis lazuli so please check first before submerging your crystals. If you have crystals that can’t be in water or salt then you can use:
Visualisation:
Imagine a white light surrounding your crystals. Set your intention that the crystal be cleansed of all its negative energy and that this energy is released from the crystal and transformed into love and returned to source.
Keep your crystals clean and clear and enjoy them to their full potential.