CLEANING, PURIFICATION AND PROGRAMMING

In our world, there is a popular belief that crystals capture "bad, non-negative" energies. For this reason, it is not advisable for other people to touch your crystals, as they can be "contaminated" by their imperfect vibrations. However, energy is simply energy, it is neither good nor bad.

Constantly worrying about cleansing and protecting your crystals not only makes you focus on the negative, but it also makes you underestimate the power and intelligence of the crystals themselves. You must have faith that they are intelligent beings capable of keeping themselves clean and full of good vibrations!

However, if you are using crystals for body healing, especially if you are treating sadness or illness, thoroughly cleansing and recharging your crystals is a good idea. Your intuition will guide you.

Pamper them with all the attention and care you want, they will love it! Remember that when you clean them, instead of worrying about preventing negative things, you should think positively.

The process of cleansing and recharging your crystals should be as simple or as thorough as you feel it needs to be.

I hope you have fun with the cleansing and recharging rituals below. Find out which ones are best for you and your crystals. It's easy, fast and very effective!

WATER: Water is nature's most powerful cleanser and purifier. You can wet your crystal with running water or in a bowl. If you live near a natural water source or a river, this is a great idea. When you're done, dry them well with a soft, dry cloth. On the other hand, I don't recommend salt water or sea water, since its high salt content can damage certain crystals and leave them dull and lackluster.

Here I show you some crystals that are incompatible with any type of water such as: Selenite, Calcite, Malachite, Pyrite and Hematite.

Pyrite and Hematite are minerals composed of metals, so it is not advisable to use water, because if used continuously they can oxidize.

On the other hand, Selenite and Calcite cannot be wet since they are made of gypsum and are very soft minerals that melt when in contact with water.

Finally, I personally love to clean all my crystals and quartz on rainy days. I have noticed that after "showering the crystals" after the rain, they have a spectacular shine. Take advantage of rainy days and place them on a wooden or ceramic plate and take them out to get wet from the rain that Mother Gaia has given us.

SUNLIGHT: The sun is a powerful activator that purifies altered energies. When you first bring your crystals home, leave them in a sunny place in your house for at least four hours. However, keep in mind that prolonged exposure to sunlight can damage many types of crystals, such as Amethyst becoming dull and lackluster, and Amethyst losing its color. Finally, for a good, long-term recharge, you could leave the crystals in the sun for a maximum of 20 minutes.

MOONLIGHT: Moonlight can be used on all crystals and has a very powerful recharging effect.

This light has a mysterious magic that helps the development of crystals if the rituals are performed with a certain regularity. Leave the crystals in a place near the window where they will receive light.

Recharges done when the moon enters its new or full phase are especially powerful and enriching. Charging your crystals in the light of these special moons will make them feel very happy and shine with health!

SMOKE: The smoke produced by burning herbs mobilizes and purifies energy.

Light a bunch of your favorite herbs on fire. Hold your crystal over the smoke trail and watch the smoke dance around it. Move the smoking wand around your crystal seven times in a circular motion to add an extra touch to the magic. There are other popular options, such as a bunch of sage or palo santo, and incense is also easy to obtain and very effective.

MUSIC: The vibratory waves of music aromatize the energy of everything they touch.

Crystals love music, it brings them to life and gives them a special glow. So ring bells or Tibetan bowls near your crystals.

EARTH: Place your crystal on top of the soil in some of the pots in your house, you can also bury it a few centimeters deep in your garden. Leave it overnight, contact with the earth is very important for crystals that have a more earthly connection, such as (Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz...).

However, contact with the ground is not recommended for metallic minerals, since the water present in it can oxidize them.

SALT: Salt purifies, but it must be used with caution, as it can damage many crystals.

Soaking them in salt water or burying them in salt are traditional methods of cleaning them, but I do not recommend them. Salt can damage them by making them dull and can also weaken the crystalline aggregates.

Once your crystals have been cleansed and recharged, we move on to the programming step with your crystal. Normally, it is about the type of energy you want it to have or the result you want it to give.

Hold your crystal in both hands and imagine that you are surrounded by a brilliant sphere of golden light. State out loud or in your mind the purpose you want the crystal to fulfill. You can do it like this: "I allow myself to program this crystal to (say what you want to help or improve you), for love, light and good."