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Sometimes the crystals you are drawn to may not feel good, or a stone that previously felt good may not now. The crystal may need to be cleared. Cleansing the crystal is necessary before using any of them for healing purposes. The clearer the energy of a healing stone, the more powerful it is.

When you first purchase your crystals or healing gemstones, they should be cleansed as soon as purchased and before healing. After every healing they also need to be cleansed, just like a doctor using surgical tools, they must be kept clean. Once the crystal has been cleansed it will feel positive and bright, tingly and cold to the touch. A crystal that needs clearing may feel hot, heavy or drained. There are a number of ways to effectively clear your crystals or gemstones, choose which ever way suits you best.

Salt Water

An excellent source for cleaning your stones, especially clear quartz. Place your crystals in a bowl of salt water, (preferable made up of a sea salt solution) and rinse under cold water. Do not use hot water as this can fracture or break your crystals. This is one of the simplest and quickest ways.

Smudging

This is also a quick way to cleanse your healing stones. Simply hold the smudge stick using cedar or sage. Pass your stick over the stones a few times. You can buy readymade smudge sticks or make your own.

Moonlight

Simply place outside from the Full to the New Moon. Waning moons are also a good time to clear crystals, to dispel old energies, but any time works. The amount of time used varies with the healer and the amount of material from which the stones need cleansing. If you are using gemstone necklaces, then try hanging them from a tree where the moonlight can cleanse them.

Herbs

You could also bury your crystal in a cupful of dried herbs. Suggested herbs for this method are rose petals, sage, sandalwood are just a few. These are usually low cost and are a gentle way to clear crystals and a pleasant way; however, it does take longer than the salt method.

Fire Method

Ideal if you are born under a fire sign, this method will suit you well. Surround your crystals with night-lights or T lights and leave them in the centre whilst the candles burn. Leave until they have burnt out.

Flower Method

This is a simple method, and quite fun. Gather a few flowers or petals and place them in a clear glass container or jar. Cover your crystals under the flowers or petals and leave them for a minimum of 24 hours. Try and choose flowers with a similar colour to the crystal or stone you are cleansing, for example lavender would be helpful for purple amethyst.

Extract taken from Complete Crystal Healing Diploma Course

Crystal Healing
A crystal is a mineral that is nearly transparent and colourless or has a slight colour. Practitioners of crystal healing believe that crystals, particularly quartz crystals such as amethyst or clear quartz contain energy that enhances healing of both body and mind. It is known that crystals can be `charged’ with this healing energy similar to the charging of a flashlight battery. The charged crystal can then be used to alter the energy patterns in the person receiving treatment. Some crystal healers also say that arrowheads and other stones can be used to diagnose illness.
Origins

Aboriginal, shamanistic cultures throughout the world, including Native Americans and the Inuit of northern Canada, have long believed in the healing properties of semiprecious and precious stones. These views were further developed and widely popularized during the late twentieth century by New Age healers.
Benefits
Crystal healing can be used to enhance healing of a wide range of physical and mental ailments. For example, amethyst is said to be useful against acne, atacamite against venereal diseases, agate against ulcers, and lapis lazuli against stroke symptoms. Crystals may also be used to counter environmental hazards such as electromagnetic radiation, food additives, and polluted air and water. They are thought by some to minimize the detrimental effects of caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol. In addition, some practitioners use crystals before and after surgery to minimize trauma.

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Description
Although its effectiveness is disputed, crystal healing is generally safe and inexpensive. Crystals are used in a wide variety of ways. The best results are said to occur when both the patient and the healer are holding crystals. The healer may hold a stone in one hand while using the other to touch the body part in need of healing. Crystals may also be worn as pendants (this is said to be particularly effective in treating thymus gland problems). Appropriate stones can be selected, healers say, by simply picking up various crystals and determining which ones seem to harmonize with the frequencies of the patient’s body. This may be indicated by a feeling of warmth or tingling. Some healers work solely with crystals while others combine them with aura or chakra work.
Preparations
Numerous techniques are used to prepare crystals before therapeutic use. One such technique is clearing, which involves using an invocation to remove negative emotional energy from the stone. Another method is cleansing, which is said to maintain the crystal’s existing energy level but converts negative energy to positive. This may be accomplished by immersing the stone for a minimum of 24 hours in dry salt or saline solution. Crystals can also be charged, like a battery, by exposing them to running water, magnets, sunlight, moonlight, pyramids, fire, laser light, or living animals, birds, fish, or plants.
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