In the first we can utilise water to flush away any negativity from the stones, and return it back to it's original state. It is highly recommend if you have access to close proximity to a natural running water such as a stream to use that as it is more connected with the earth. However if not then you can still use running water from inside the household.
Completely submerge the stone for the specified time and completed dry when finished.
Duration: Aprox 1 minute per stone.
Type of Stone: Hard Stones such as Quartz, Amethyst, turquoise, etc.
Do not use: Please do not use soft, brittle or porous stones, such as pyrite, hematite, etc.
Salt has been through history in order to cleanse and absord unwated energy. Using Salt Water you will need to soak your stones overnight. This can be done using store bought sea salt by adding a tablespoon to a container of water or if you live close to the sea then you can use the sea water.
Please make sure to rinse off the stones with clean water once complete to remove any salt residue.
Duration: Upto 24 hours.
Type of Stone: Hard Stones such as Quartz, Amethyst, turquoise, etc.
Do not use: Please do not use soft, brittle or porous stones, such as pyrite, hematite, etc.
Sunlight and Moonlight can both cleanse and charge your stone.
It is recommended to place the stone in the sunlight just before nightfall and leave overnight so that the stone can receive both sun and moon light.
It is also best to charge the stones on on a Full Moon which is more powerful, leaving outside in direct moonlight is also best, but on a windowsill will also work. If you are cleansing multiple stones please remember to seperate them and not pile.
Duration: Overnight / 10-12 hours.
Type of Stone: Moonlight is soft and most stones can be used.
Do not use: Do not use Vibrant stones such as Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Amber, etc as they can discolour in strong sunlight.
Smudging or the burning of of bundled dry herbs such as Sage, or Palo Santo in order to cleanse and burn away any negative energy. You can also use certain incense which has been known to also remove negativity, such as Sandalwood or Cedar.
In order to cleanse the Stones we need to light the smudge stick and wave the stone over the smoke source for around 30 seconds to cleanse it. At the same time the smoke can be used to cleanse the home of negativity.
Duration: 30 Seconds per stone.
Type of Stone: All Stones.
Do not use: Should be okay to use on all stones.
Both Quartz and Amethyst Clusters / Geodes have the ability to absorb Negativty Energy and also recharge other stones.
To cleanse the stones, place them either inside the Geode or ontop of the cluster for at least 6 hours or longer, obviously the longer being better. This will then absord and neutralise negative energy from your stone and then recharge and amplify the energy.
Duration: Minimum of 6 hours, longer the better.
Type of Stone: All Stones.
Do not use: Should be okay to use on all stones.
After cleansing the stone or stones, it is recommended to set the intentions of specific stones for how to plan to purpose them. If you are leaving the stones open to just flow energy then this is not required. However setting an intention gives a stone a purpose, which is more effective when the stone has been cleansed and also when the intention is specific and clearly projected.
Programming of the stone or crystal is done by holding a cleansed crystal in your hands, or holding it against the most corresponding Chakra. With closed eyes, and deep breaths, going into a trance like meditation, focus and project your intentions into the Crystal either verbally or silent. Making sure that the intentions and thoughts are positive, and some people visualise and surround the crystal is white positive light and energy before projecting the intention.
