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Choosing and Cleansing Your Crystals.

Choosing Crystals

There are many ways to choose crystals but the one most feel is best is by using your intuition. Whether you are looking at the crystals in person or online, take a moment to breathe, clear your mind and let your intuition take you to the crystal(s) that you need, you will be pleasantly surprised that on looking at their attributes they are very often the crystal that will be of most benefit to you.
We fully understand that maybe not everyone is comfortable doing this and if we can help in any way, we are more than happy to help and advise but please see what you are drawn to, you really will be surprised with the results.
Another way is to use a pendulum, if in person you can dowse over the crystal you are drawn to and pay attention to the results of the pendulum. If buying online connect to your pendulum as you would normally and ask the question, ‘is this the crystal that I need most at this time?’
Crystals are connected to chakras, angels, and astrological signs, as well as having individual healing characteristics. If you feel that this maybe a better way of choosing your next crystal, then please visit our Crystal Information page for a varied list of crystals and their connections.

Cleansing Crystals

Crystals can emit and absorb energy, so it is vital that they are cleansed regularly to be sure they are working to their truest vibration, there are many ways to do this, and some crystals are not suitable for all methods so please check before you start your method of choice. You will soon decide which method works best for you and your crystals.

All crystals at Twilight Gems are cleansed regularly but we strongly advise that you cleanse and dedicate any crystal that you buy, below are some methods how to do this.

Water

Hold the stone under or in running water for up to one minute while holding the intention that all unwanted energies are being washed away. This can be done under a household tap or in a running steam etc, sea water is also a powerful cleanser but if you choose this method please rinse the crystals under some clean salt-free water after, the salt content of the water may leave a physical residue.

Pat the crystals dry afterwards with some paper towel or a natural clean dry material.

Please Note: Not all crystals are suitable for this method so it would be wise to do some research first to be on the safe side and maybe opt for a more suitable method of cleansing. Selenite, Appetite and Calcite are all crystals that are not best matched to this method as they may begin to dissolve, generally any crystals that end with ‘ite’ are best avoided when using the water method.

Smudging

Smudging is a time-honoured ritual used for cleansing a space, home, or objects of negative or inactive energy and is an excellent way to cleanse crystals.

Using Sage or Palo Santo wood, light the tip and let it naturally extinguish, this will leave a beautiful smouldering which produces the purifying smoke. Holding the crystal in your dominant hand pass the crystal through the smoke until you intuitively feel that the crystal has been cleansed.

You may find that some crystals take longer than others.

This method is suitable for all crystals and extremely effective for rooms and space.

Sound

Sound is a powerful healer and using the natural vibration of sound, we can cleanse crystals and return them to their most natural state. This is a favourite amongst crystal healers.

There are few methods to use sound, but here are the two most common.

Tibetan Cymbals or Tingsha

Placing the crystal on a flat surface, strike the Cymbals against each other creating a crisp and clear chime, expose the crystal to this sound for however long you feel is needed. As with smudging you will discover some crystals need longer than others but generally three chimes is usually suffice.

Singing Bowls

Singing Bowls have been used in cultures around the world for generations and haled for their ability to heal and cleanse, usually made from a metal the bowl is struck using an instrument to create a vibrational noise that creates peace and calmness. This sound is also cleansing for crystals, auras and space.

Place the crystal(s) you wish to cleanse on a flat surface and hold the intention you wish to cleanse your crystals of all energy that is no longer serving them to their best ability. Strike the bowl to create the wonderful vibrational noise and then roll the instrument around the rim of the bowl to continue the sound. Bathe the crystals in this sound for however long you intuitively feel they need, if you are doing a group of crystals, you may find more than one session is needed.

Moonlight

The night of the Full Moon is a powerful and energetic night, this effect on the planet and its inhabitants have been marvelled for centuries, this wonderful energy is great for cleansing and recharging crystals.

On the night of the Full Moon place the crystals you wish to cleanse outside in full view of the Moons energy, if possible, leave them there until sunrise.

If the weather is not favourable or leaving outside is not an option, try a windowsill which is in view of the Moon and its lunar energy.

This list features the five more common ways to cleanse crystals, but it is a very personal path, try each and research others, find one you feel most connected with and follow your intuition, you may find some of your crystals prefer different methods, just remember to have fun and enjoy your relationship with these wonderful stones.