Crystals - Gemstones - Rocks - By Sacred Essence
What is a healing crystal?
Healing crystals and stones, known as gemstones or crystals that are naturally occurring minerals found in the earth. They are believed to possess various metaphysical properties and energy types that can be used for healing, spiritual and energetic purposes. These crystals and stones have been used for thousands of years in various cultures and belief systems for their healing and transformative healing properties.
A cleansing crystal, also known as a clearing crystal, is a crystal or gemstone used to purify and clear the energy of other crystals. Over time, healing crystals can absorb various energies from their environment or from the people who handle them, which can affect their vibrational properties and effectiveness. Cleansing crystals help reset and restore the energetic state of other crystals, ensuring they are in their optimal condition for healing and spiritual work.
Crystals and Stones used in healing are believed to hold deep energy and energetic frequencies. These are vibrations that crystals interact with energy fields of other types of energy fields of individuals, humans, animals and plants.
Reason behind healing crystals;
The use of these types of healing stones can promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being by balancing and harmonising the body’s energy. They can help to restore ones centre of being helping to balance mind body and soul.
Crystals are associated with individual characteristics and properties. These specific properties and benefits are used by practitioners and individuals alike by selecting a type of crystal based on an intention or a need.
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Example of healing crystals and associated meanings;
1- Amethyst: Purple colour variations is known for it spiritual intuition. It is known as a higher spiritual self crystal. Often used for relaxation, calming, stress relief and its spiritual awareness of higher self.
2- Rose Quartz: The ‘Love stone’ used to attract love, promote love and friendships in an unconditional way. Used for compassion and emotional healing.
3- Clear Quartz: A ‘Master Healer’ crystal stone. An amplifying energy, a clarity stone promoting cleansing and purifying attributes promoting balance.
4- Citrine: The ‘Abundance’ crystal stone. Widely known for it prosperity, abundance and positive energy. Citrine has subtle translucent yellow colours with other types of minerals running through it.
5- Black Tourmaline, Black Onyx, Black Obsidian: These are similar with variations; Known as ‘Protection’ crystal stones. Protection against negative and psychic energies and electromagnetic radiation.
6- Selenite: Angelic and Purifying crystal. Widely used for it’s purifying qualities clearing energy blockages. It is a angelic type stone crystal that is used to clear and cleanses other types of crystals and stones.
Important mention;
Healing crystals and their properties are not scientifically proven, yet their benefit’s have been used for thousands of years. Largely due to to belief’s and personal evidence. They are not substitutes for medicine but are seen for healing rather than curing. The term Healing Vs Curing comes from:-
How to cleanse and clear a healing crystal?
Cleansing & Purifying healing crystals is important to stop energetic build up or known as negative imprints and toxicity in stopping or blocking their healing frequencies. Cleansing crystals and stones helps restore them to their peak energetic properties.
There are several methods to cleanse, clear, and purify healing crystal stones. Here are some common techniques:
Simple but overlooked: Set your intention to clear and cleanse a particular crystal and then follow one of the below steps:
1- Water Cleansing; Water is one of the most commonly used practices to cleanse a crystal. Holding your crystal under running water preferably a spring or naturally occurring river or beck water is ideal. To really energise crystals moon water is perfect, allow the moon to remove any build up whilst charging the crystals vibration. Simply hold a clear intent place or hold the crystal for a few minutes to allow the water to wash over it.
Note: Not all crystals can be cleansed with water as it can damage them.
Crystals and Stones not advised to be cleaned with this method:
Rock Salt, Sulphur’s, Selenite’s, Fibrous types, any type of soft fibrous stones,Desert Rose, Iron rich like; Pyrite’s, Goji and Shaman Moqui Marble stones. These are just a few to help give an idea.
Further note: Some crystal types are said that they do not require cleansing. Examples of these are Amethyst, Citrine, Herkimer diamond. Sometimes only preferring a wipe over to remove any dust or negative charge that may have accumulated.
2- Salt Cleansing; Submerging a crystal stone in a a bowl of Himalayan Sea Salt. Leave in the bowl over night. The salt will absorb any negative energies. This again is not suitable for all crystal types as salt can damage them. Please check a particular type before doing this method.
3- Cleansing and purifying using incense. Using lit incense to smudge the crystal stone with it’s smoke is said to eliminate negative energies. simply set intention to cleanse the stone and pass it through the smoke. Californian White Sages, Desert Sages and Palo Santo are just some of the the key incense used to do this.
Good care practice is required when using incenses; well ventilated area using a heat proof dish being careful when handling the lit incense and passing the crystal stone through it’s smudging smoke.
4- Sunlight Cleansing; Place a crystal in direct light allowing the sun to heat up and clear off any negative energies. Please note some crystals do fade in direct light. Notable Amethyst. Please check.
5- Moonlight is a very popular method in cleansing crystal healing stones. Leaving a crystal on a window cill or outside under the moonlight that is amplified at key points of full and half moon cycles. Remember to remove or cover the crystals before sun up!
6- Sound Cleansing; Widely used sound vibrations clear or dispel the negative energies or negative frequencies on and around a crystal. Simply the vibrations vibrate anything that doesn't belong to another frequency off it. Like a dog shaking water off its fur…
7- Visualisation; Hold a crystal in your hand and visualise it surrounded by bright, white light. Imagine this light as purifying and cleansing removing any negative properties.
8- Crystals themselves are known for cleansing; Amethyst, Selenite, and Clear Quartz are examples of great cleansing crystals that can remove negative energies. Placing a crystal nearby, or on each other for a few hours should be enough time to dispel any unwanted energies.
Cleansing aftercare:
After cleansing a crystal it is a good idea to charge it with positive intentions. Holding the crystal in your hands, placing on a stone altar otherwise envisioning it being filled with positive energy, love and light.
Remember that different crystals may require different cleansing methods.
All this said some crystals are tired and worn out. They perhaps need placing on an altar for a longer period of time or be offered back to the earth!
What Colour is associated with cleansing?
Colour is often associated with cleansing and purification. White is often considered the colour of purity, clarity, and cleansing in many cultures and belief systems. It is often used in various rituals and practices to symbolise the removal of negative energies, impurities, and the renewal of energy.
Additionally, in some spiritual practices, white light visualisation is used as a form of cleansing and protection. Practitioners may visualise a bright, white light surrounding themselves or their crystals, imagining it purifying and clearing away any negative energies or blockages.
Colours also hold different symbolic meanings and associations in various cultures and belief systems, so the significance of white as a colour of cleansing can vary depending on the context. However, in the realm of energy cleansing and purification, white is commonly recognised as a colour of purity and renewal.
How do you know when to cleanse a healing crystal?
Knowing when to cleanse a healing crystal depends on various factors, including your intuition, the crystals usage, and the energy it has been exposed to. Here are some signs that indicate it might be time to cleanse your healing crystal:
1- Feeling Heavy or Drained: If your crystal feels heavier than usual or seems to lack its usual energetic vitality, it could be an indication that it has absorbed negative energies and needs cleansing.
2- Dull Appearance: Crystals that appear dull or cloudy instead of their usual vibrant and clear state might benefit from a cleansing to refresh their energy.
3- Experiencing Negative Emotions: If you find yourself feeling more emotionally burdened or overwhelmed while using the crystal, it could be a sign that it has absorbed negative energies and needs to be cleansed.
4- Using the Crystal for Healing Others: If you use your healing crystal to help others with their emotional or physical issues, it's a good practice to cleanse it regularly since it may pick up the energies of the people it has worked with.
5- After Intense Use: Crystals used for intense energy work, meditation, or healing practices might benefit from more frequent cleansing to ensure their energies remain clear and balanced.
6- After Negative Events: If the crystal has been present during a particularly negative or emotionally charged event, it's a good idea to cleanse it afterwards to clear any residual energies.
7- Intuition and Frequency: Trust your intuition. If you have a strong feeling that the crystal needs cleansing or if you feel a shift in its energy, it's likely a sign that it's time to purify it. It's essential to develop a connection with your healing crystals and observe how they interact with your energy and environment.
Some crystals may require more frequent cleansing due to their properties or their usage, while others might need it less often.
The methods for cleansing crystals mentioned in the previous responses can be applied whenever you feel that the crystal needs purification. Choose a method that resonates with you and the specific crystal you're working with. By regularly purifying your healing crystals, you ensure that they maintain their energetic properties and continue to support your healing and spiritual practices effectively.
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