Why should you bother crystal cleansing?

So you want to create a new grid, grab some pocket stones, or you just scored some sweet crystal jewelry and you want to put it to use to help transform your mood, your outlook, and your life. Once you buy it, it's yours right - so you just go on your way. It's not like you're eating it. What is crystal cleansing and is it even a real thing?

First, crystal cleansing is real, and it's really important too. Here's why. Crystals work through their resonance. That means that they exist with a certain energy, a certain vibration, a certain resonance. Each crystal produces a specific signature vibration based on its unique crystalline structure that resonates throughout its environment. It's like each crystal has its own radio station. Some crystals, like Aquamarine or Howlite, might produce slow, soothing jazz that calms you when you hear it. Or Carnelian is a fun pop station that gets you dancing. These frequency signatures affect their environment and through resonance balancing, can lift or adjust your personal vibration (and your mood) accordingly. If you are under stress, your energy can be discordant and all over the place. Crystals can help you get back into a positive rhythm.

The resonance balancing process is mutual. As the crystal's energy impacts you, your energy impacts the crystal. It's important to clean the crystal's energy and reset it so it can be free of interference and resonate properly.

When you buy new crystals or use some that have been on the shelf for awhile, they need to be cleaned of any residual energy from the environment and from other people who might have handled them. You have no way of knowing who else came in contact with your crystals or what type of energy they have been around. It is a simple process to cleanse them and clear them so they are ready to work with you.

There are a number of ways to clear your crystals depending on your mood and your timeline. Depending on the crystal, you can bathe them in the moonlight over night, sit them in the sun for a few hours, soak in salt water, or clear them with Reiki. There are more options too, if you wanted to check them out. Most all of those take time - time you might not want to take if you want to start using your crystals right away.

Another option is to use a crystal cleansing spray. These are quick and easy ways to clear your crystals of any residual negative energy. The Crystal Lotus Crystal Cleansing Spray can easily fit in a purse or a backpack if you want to take it with you, or it can be tucked away at home.

We blend Selenite-infused water that has been bathing in moonlight for more than an entire lunar cycle (over 30 days!) and a proprietary blend of cleansing and purifying essential oils with Reiki energy to create a powerful (yet gentle) cleansing spray that will work for any crystal. Simply set your intention clearly in your mind to clear residual energy from your crytals, spray them, and wipe them clean.

You shouldn't let the spray sit on the crystals for an extended period of time. Water can damage softer crystals. Once they are cleansed, you are ready to work with them and raise your personal vibration.

How often should you clean them? Definitely clean your crystals before the first use. You can cleanse them once you close a grid, if they have gathered dust, or if you aren't feeling the energy as strongly. Some people like to clear their crystals monthly out of habit. It really is up to you how often to do it, but the most critical point is to clear their energy before you start to work with them so you know you are working with a clean slate.

May you walk in love and light!