Post by Laurasia on Apr 2, 2005 14:27:57 GMT -5
"CLEARING GEMSTONES AND CRYSTALS"
Sometimes a stone or crystal you are strongly drawn to doesn't feel
good, or a stone that felt good previously doesn't feel good now. The
stone or crystal may need to be cleared. Clearing is necessary before
using any stone for healing. The clearer the energy of a healing
stone, the more powerful it is. Crystals and healing gemstones need to
be cleared as soon as they are purchased as well as clearing after
every healing. A cleared, ready crystal feels positive and bright,
tingly and cold to the touch. A crystal that needs clearing may feel
hot, heavy or drained. There are a number of ways to effectively clear
crystals and gemstones.
1. SMUDGING- A quick way to cleanse your healing stones is to smudge
them with burning cedar or sage. Smudging is an excellent way to make
sure your stones are purified. Simply hold the burning sage or cedar
stick while passing your stone through the smoke. I usually do this a
couple times to ensure cleansing. I also like to cleanse my stones by
smudging after every healing.
2. MOONLIGHT- Moonlight is another way of clearing your gemstones.
Simply place outside from the Full to the New Moon. Waning Moons are
good times to clear crystals, to dispel old energies, but any time
works. The amount of time used varies with the sensitivity of the
healer and the amount of material from which the stone needs
cleansing. Try hanging your gemstone necklaces in a tree where the
moonlight can cleanse them.
(I personally do not recommend ever placing your crystals and
gemstones in the sunlight, many stones tend to fade their colors in
the sun. Also internal fractures may cause your stone to crack or
break if placed in the sun.)
3. OTHER METHODS THAT WORK WELL- Burying your crystal in a cupful of
dried herbs will also clear it. Suggested herbs for this are rose
petals, sage, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. You can usually
find these at low cost at many co-ops or herb stores. This is a
gentle way to clear crystals, and a pleasant way, but it does take
longer than sea salt.
Crystals may also be buried into the Earth. This is especially
helpful when you feel deep cleansing is needed. Outdoors, simply dig
a hole the size of your crystal into the Earth, place your crystal
again point down, and cover with soil. The amount of time needed is
personal choice. Be sure to place a Popsicle stick or some other
marker to insure you fine your stone again!!! For apartment dwellers,
use a flower pot to bury your stone in.
The Sacred Breath- Some like to use this method of 'blowing away' any
negativity from the stone, simply hold the stone in your hand and blow
on it, while blowing ask your higher self to cleanse
Sincerely,
Laurasia
Sometimes a stone or crystal you are strongly drawn to doesn't feel
good, or a stone that felt good previously doesn't feel good now. The
stone or crystal may need to be cleared. Clearing is necessary before
using any stone for healing. The clearer the energy of a healing
stone, the more powerful it is. Crystals and healing gemstones need to
be cleared as soon as they are purchased as well as clearing after
every healing. A cleared, ready crystal feels positive and bright,
tingly and cold to the touch. A crystal that needs clearing may feel
hot, heavy or drained. There are a number of ways to effectively clear
crystals and gemstones.
1. SMUDGING- A quick way to cleanse your healing stones is to smudge
them with burning cedar or sage. Smudging is an excellent way to make
sure your stones are purified. Simply hold the burning sage or cedar
stick while passing your stone through the smoke. I usually do this a
couple times to ensure cleansing. I also like to cleanse my stones by
smudging after every healing.
2. MOONLIGHT- Moonlight is another way of clearing your gemstones.
Simply place outside from the Full to the New Moon. Waning Moons are
good times to clear crystals, to dispel old energies, but any time
works. The amount of time used varies with the sensitivity of the
healer and the amount of material from which the stone needs
cleansing. Try hanging your gemstone necklaces in a tree where the
moonlight can cleanse them.
(I personally do not recommend ever placing your crystals and
gemstones in the sunlight, many stones tend to fade their colors in
the sun. Also internal fractures may cause your stone to crack or
break if placed in the sun.)
3. OTHER METHODS THAT WORK WELL- Burying your crystal in a cupful of
dried herbs will also clear it. Suggested herbs for this are rose
petals, sage, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. You can usually
find these at low cost at many co-ops or herb stores. This is a
gentle way to clear crystals, and a pleasant way, but it does take
longer than sea salt.
Crystals may also be buried into the Earth. This is especially
helpful when you feel deep cleansing is needed. Outdoors, simply dig
a hole the size of your crystal into the Earth, place your crystal
again point down, and cover with soil. The amount of time needed is
personal choice. Be sure to place a Popsicle stick or some other
marker to insure you fine your stone again!!! For apartment dwellers,
use a flower pot to bury your stone in.
The Sacred Breath- Some like to use this method of 'blowing away' any
negativity from the stone, simply hold the stone in your hand and blow
on it, while blowing ask your higher self to cleanse
Sincerely,
Laurasia
