Purifying and Focusing Crystals

             Crystals hold the energetic charge of everyone who comes in contact with them and they absorb emanations from their surroundings.  This makes regular purification a necessity especially when being used for healing. A few crystals such as Quartz and Carnelian, are self- cleansing, but still it is wise to purify and re-charge a crystal every time it is used.  Purification methods vary among types of crystals. For instance, soft, friable crystals or thos attached to a base can be damaged by water and are best purified by a dry process such as brown rice or sunlight.  Many and most crystals, however, benefit most from being placed under running water, preferrably a running stream or creek, but water from a tap will do just fine as well.

              Crystals work best when their energy is harnessed and focused with intent toward the task at hand.  By taking the time to attune a crystal to your own unique frequency, you enhance its vibratory effect and amplify its healing power.

Methods for purifying your crystals-

Running Water-
               Hold crystals in a running stream or creek, or in a lake or ocean. Of course not everyone has access to natural bodies of water so a running tap, or pouring bottled water over them is also acceptable. You can also immerse appropriate crystals in a bowl of water from a natural source. For this method, adding sea or rock salt is recommended.  After they have been cleansed thoroughly, carefully dry the crystals and place in the direct sunlight to re-energize.

Rice or Salt-
                Place your crystal in a bowl of salt or brown rice and leave overnight for the negative energies to be absorbed. Brush salt off carefully and thoroughly. Be sure to take care in examining niches and cracks in the crystal.  Left over salt left in these places can absorb water and cause cracks and splintering to occur. It is best to avoid saly when working with layered  or friable crystals.  After leaving crystal in the salt or brown rice overnight, place in direct sun light to re-energize.

Smudging-
                Sage, sweetgrass, or joss sticks are excellent for smudging.  They quickly and efficiently remove negative energies.  Light the smudge stick and pass it over the crystal if it is large.  If the crystal is smaller in size, hold it in your hand letting the smoke surround it.  It is traditional to fan the smoke gently with a feather, but not essential.

Visualizing Light-
                 Hold your crystal in your hand and visualize a pillar of bright, white light coming down and covering the crystal.  Picture it absorbing anything negative the crystal may have picked up and restoring it with the pure energy it was intended to hold.  If you find visualization difficult, youmay use the light of a white candle.

Crystal Clearing Remedies-
                  A number of crystal clearing remedies are available from flower essence suppliers, crystal shops and of course, the internet.  You can either drop the remedy directly onto the crystal and gently rub it all over the crystal with your finger.  Or, you can put a few drops into clean spring water in an atomiser or a spray bottle and mist the crystal.

Re-Energizing Your Crystals-
                  Crystals can be placed on Quartz or Carnelian to re-energize but the best source of energy is direct sunlight. Red and yellow crystals particularly enjoy being placed in sunlight. White and pale colored crystals respond well to moon light. All crystals can benefit, however, from a day of sunlight and/or a night under the moonlight. Be careful when placing crystals on a window sill or wooden surface while in the sunlight.  Sunlight focused through a crystal can be a fire hazard and a delicate crystal can lose its color.  Some brown or darker colored crystals respond well to being placed on or in the earth for a short time.  This helps them maintain grounding. If you bury a crystal though, be sure to mark its position clearly.

Focusing Your Crystals-
                  Once your crystal has been purified and re-energized, sit quietly holding the crystal in your hands for a few minutes and meditate until you feel in tune with it.  Picture it surrounded by light and love.  State clearly that the crystal is dedicated to the highest good of all who use it.  Then state very clearly your intention for the crystal, that it will heal and protect you. If it is intended for a specific purpose such as healing a particular symptom, make sure that purpose is also stated clearly.  Repeat the intention several times to anchor it into the crystal.

Storing Your Crystals
                  A few crystals, such as Obsidian or Agate, can take rough handling, especially if they have been tumbled, but even these stones can be scrath=ched or chipped. Crystals respond best to gentle handling. While one or two tiny scratches or chips may not affect the energy of a crystal point, this particular shape focuses energy into a beam and a chip can distort that if the tip is damaged.
                Wrapping your crystals ensures that they will not pick up negative energy from the atmosphere or bad vibes from other people. Most crystals are best wrapped individually in tissue or a soft cloth and placed in a box for safe keeping.  Tumbled stones can be kept together in a bag when not in use.



Information obtained from books by Judy Hall

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