How to Cleanse Crystals

How To Cleanse Your Crystals and How To Use Crystals

Are you new to using crystals? Looking for some inspiration to get the most out of them? It's no secret that ZeeTastic team love Crystal. So we thought we would share our tips on how to use crystals and clear your crystals.

How to choose a crystal

There are a number of ways you can choose a crystal, whether it's your first or the latest to add to your collection.

• Choose a crystal that you draw towards. This is one of our favorite ways because it all comes down to your own insights!
  Whether you're in the room with Crystal or browsing online, make a choice that catches your eye. It may have a message or purpose for you that you don't even know you need right now!

• Choose a crystal based on what you are struggling with. This struggle can be on a physical or high energy level.
  For example, rose quartz is a good stone if you are going through a period of agitation or intense stress, while amethyst is thought to help with headaches and nervous tension.

• Choose the one crystal you want the most. For example, if you want more money, choose a crystal that is about abundance and finances. If this is the love you want, choose a stone that is about to attract love.

How use your crystal

Now that you have one crystal, or two, or 20 (we don't decide) - how do you actually use them?

Much of this comes down to personal preference. Like any spiritual or passionate exercise, crystals are best used that feel supportive and healing to you. But to get you started, let's look at some ways you can use your crystals.

• Stop them when you need a little help or reassurance.

• Use them as part of your meditation and / or yoga practice.

• Pop in your bra to help throughout the day (remember to take it out before throwing it in the wash!)

• Keep it in your purse or wallet - a great option for abundant crystals!

• Bathe with them - you can put them in water (check that the crystal of your choice is first waterproof), or place them on the edge of the bath with just one or two candles.

• Decorate your space with them - place a pair on your table, pile them into a favorite dish with your rings, or even use a large crystal or tower as the centerpiece on the mantle!

• Put a cool crystal or two at the bottom of your pillow.

• Use them as energy cleansers - be it your own energy, or the energy of tools like your Oracle card. If you can't light a smoky stick all the time, they're a great alternative!

• Plant them with your plants - just make sure you don't accidentally water them if they aren't water-safe crystals!

How to Cleanse Crystals

Like use, here are some ways to clean your crystals. Remember that if your crystals are not the type that can be used in water, use one of the other cleaning methods!

• Place them outside on a full moon or at a window to recharge.

• Use rainwater as a way to remove water, or soak them in a bowl of salt water.

• Wash them with Baba's stick or some Palo Santo. If you have no work, use a candle for quick cleaning from fire!

• Bury them 24 hours a day. This allows the earth to absorb any unwanted energy and refresh the crystal.

• Use cleaning crystals. For example, you can place your crystal on a selenite tower, and selenite can purify the energy of other crystals.

When should you clean crystals?

Sometimes it is recommended to clean your crystals.

When you first buy your crystals and bring them home, it's a good idea to clean them with any energy they can pick up. If you are going through an intense or difficult time and you need as much positive energy as possible, you also want to clear them.

Ideally, you want to clean them regularly - once a month is a good guide to get started. That way, they're always ready to go when you need their help.