Sometimes a stone or crystal you are strongly drawn to doesn't feel good, or a stone that felt good previously doesn't¹t feel good now. The stone or crystal may need to be

cleared. Clearing is necessary before using any stone for healing. The clearer the energy of a healing stone, the more powerful it is. Crystals and healing gemstones need to be

cleared as soon as they are purchased as well as clearing after every healing. A cleared, ready crystal feels 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 crystals and gemstones.
SEA SALT Sea salt is the most traditional purifying agent in psychic work and healing. It dispels

any sort of dis-ease and negativity, and is a physical and psychic disinfectant. I feel it is

the most accepted and probably the most powerful method of clearing crystals and stones.

I highly recommend it for the initial cleansing of a new healing stone and for any time a

stone is overloaded with negative energy. Salt can be mixed with water or used dry. To

use salt water, mix a tablespoon of sea salt in a glass or ceramic cup of cold water. Do

not use plastic or metal containers. Place the stones in the solution and allow to soak

overnight. To use dry salt, place the sea salt in a glass or non-plastic container and bury

the crystals with the points facing downward into the salt. Again, leave overnight.

Sometimes a stone may take longer to clear, especially if it has been used in a deep,

intense healing. If this is the case, leave another day or two in the sea salt. When

clearing gemstone necklaces it is best to use the dry sea salt method. Be sure to use sea

salt only, table salt contains aluminum and other chemicals. For those who live by the

ocean, salt water can be brought from the beach in a jar, or gently wash them directly in

the ocean.

From - The Body Mirror System of Healing