MOONLIGHT
Moonlight is another way of clearing your gemstones. Simply place outside from the
Full to the New Moon. Waning Moons are good times to clear crystals, to dispel old
energies, but any time works. The amount of time used varies with the sensitivity of the
healer and the amount of material from which the stone needs cleansing. Try hanging
your gemstone necklaces in a tree where the moonlight can cleanse them. (I personally
do not recommend ever placing your crystals and gemstones in the sunlight, many stones
tend to fade their colors in the sun. Also internal fractures may cause your stone to crack
or break if placed in the sun.) OTHER METHODS THAT WORK WELL
Burying your crystal in a cupful of dried herbs will also clear it. Suggested herbs for this
are rose petals, sage, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. You can usually find these at
low cost at many co-ops or herb stores. This is a gentle way to clear crystals, and a
pleasant way, but it does take longer than sea salt. Crystals may also be buried into the Earth. This is especially helpful when you feel deep cleansing is needed. Outdoors, simply dig a hole the size of your crystal into the Earth, place your crystal again point down, and cover with soil. The amount of time needed is personal choice. Be sure to place a Popsicle stick or some other marker to insure you fine your stone again!!! For apartment dwellers, use a flower pot to bury your stone in. A quick way to cleanse your healing stones is to smudge them with burning cedar or
sage. Smudging is an excellent way to make sure your stones are purified. Simply hold
the burning sage or cedar stick while passing your stone through the smoke. I usually do
this a couple times to ensure cleansing. I also like to cleanse my stones by smudging
after every healing. Finally, if you are in a hurry and feel that your crystal needs to be cleared, you can easily run them under cool tap water. Make sure the points are facing down the drain to run the negative energy right down the sink!!! NEVER USE WARM OR HOT WATER, THIS
WILL FRACTURE OR BREAK YOUR CRYSTALS. Visualize the crystal as sparkly,
tingly, cold, and belonging to the healer.
From - The Body Mirror System of Healing