How to cleanse your crystals
CLEANSE YOUR CRYSTALS, FULL MOON IN ARIES, GEMSTONE HEALING
Have you ever wondered if the good vibes I channel into your healing pieces have an expiration date? Good news: they don’t.
However, most of your gems need extra clearing occasionally to keep them humming.
So, if you ever stowed away your gemstone jewelry pieces because the energy feels meh, I created this post just for you.
To empower you to know how to care for your gems so you can continue to rock your favorite Gemma Rose healing pieces.
The current full moon in Aries is called the Harvest Moon and offers an excellent opportunity to concentrate on your desired manifestations for the upcoming lunar cycle.
Communicate with your precious stones and let out a howl under the moonlight! If, like me, you believe that the moon and stars impact us, ask the moon to shed its light and infuse your gems with your intentions.
Water cleanse: A quick way to cleanse your gemstone piece is to simply place it under cool running water for about 30 seconds. Important side-note: The following gems should not get wet:
Turquoise - due to its dry nature, this stone will absorb liquids and chemical products (water, soap, cream, ...), and the color will be altered.
Pyrite: This stone will rust when in contact with water due to its iron oxide content.
Selenite: This is a soft stone that will eventually disintegrate in water. Actually, it’s safe to say that any gemstone ending in “ite” is not to get wet.
*On the subject of Selenite, did you know that you can cleanse your crystals with this magical stone? I have a few slabs of selenite in my jewelry studio that act as displays and clearing and recharging stations for my collections.
*You can place your pieces on or by Selenite overnight, and it will absorb any negative energy and recharge it with positive energy. However, it’s not suggested to place your Selenite outside under the full moon as it will be exposed to outside elements such as dew, etc. Good news: you never need to cleanse Selenite.
Sage and Palo Santo: Have you ever ordered one of my Gemstone Medicine Bags? If so, you will already have a Palo Santo stick for cleansing your gems. If not, don’t worry; it’s widely available online. Burning Palo Santo is excellent if you feel emotionally drained or charged while wearing your pieces. Or if you have been around others who are draining and or emotional.
Using a lighter, burn the tip of your Palo Santo stick and wave it around your gemstones in a counterclockwise direction. With either Palo Santo or Sage, it’s a good idea to open a window and wave the bad vibes bye-bye.
Burning sage is my favorite way to cleanse my gemstone pieces. Be sure to have something like an abalone shell or plate underneath so that you don’t get ashes all over the place.
Like Palo Santo, light the sage and guide it over your gems in a counterclockwise direction. With sage, I also watch the smoke absorb the stone and wait until it looks like it’s done its job.
Sea Salt: You might prefer to place your crystals in a bowl of sea salt overnight. I would only suggest your quartz pieces for this method: Rose Quartz, Clear Quartz, Amethyst, and Citrine.
*On the subject of Quartz, this family of gems is the most susceptible to absorbing negative energies; therefore, they need the most clearing.
*I omitted Smokey Quartz from this category as it doesn’t need a lot of clearing. I call it Sage in a Stone for its miraculous way to cleanse our energy field and act as an energetic shield of protection. Side note: Labradorite is also excellent for this. Have you seen our new Labradorite collection? Dreamy!
Happy Cleansing!
