Cleansing There are many ways to clear crystals/stones of negative energy. Sometimes after using them for a while they don't feel as energetic as they used to, then it is time to cleanse and recharge them.

Outside Method: Place in sunlight for a day, in the summer it may only take a few hours.
( IMPORTANT!!! see sunlight chart below for crystals that are damaged by the sun)

Moonlight for a night, full moon cleansing takes a few hours.

Water method: Place stones under running water for 5 minutes (or in the rain for many hours). I place stones in a natural container and use distilled water, and a bit of sea salt. It is good to have a water filter on your tap to filter out chemicals, then you can run under the tap. This is quick and easy, do not get Azurite wet.

Stones damaged by sunlight
Amethyst: becomes paler
Apatite: pink variety fades
Aquamarine: becomes paler
Beryl: brown or orange types may change to pale pink
Celestite: fades in direct sunlight
Danubrite: Fades
Fluorite: green and purple types change color
Rose Quartz: becomes paler
Kunzite: becomes pale or loses color
Sapphire: should be cleansed in moonlight

Crystal Cluster method: Place your crystal, stones and Jewelry on a cluster or a large crystal that has sat in the sunlight for a few hours.

The cluster should be dedicated to this purpose with a clear intent. Clean your cluster every month or two in rain or sunlight if possible.

If you can safely place crystals outside for nature to cleanse that is perfect, though you'll need to be able to distinguish which stones cleanse best by moonlight and which stones cleanse best by solar.

Smudge method: Pass stones through the smoke of a scented incense such as sweetgrass, frankincense, sage or Dragon's Blood. Passing them through a candle flame also works.

Homeopathic method: Some homeopathic solutions clean gemstones as well.

Sea salt method: use 1 cup of sea salt to 2 cups natural spring water. Place stones in the salt, and let them soak for the better part of the day. Rinse very well otherwise a white salt residue may remain. If the day is sunny, let them dry in the sunshine for a few hours, or if you have lunar stones, lay in the moonlight on a windowsill through the night. BEWARE: polish may be removed using this method.

Sand method: when all else fails or you are having a hard time cleaning something, bury it in moist sand (or soil). No wrappings. It will get gems clean but be aware that the polish is often removed when this method is used.
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Programming Crystals and Stones

The Passive Method (Suggested)

This method is the easiest method of programming, and we use this method ourselves, in this way the crystal has a more of a natural way of working with you. It is achieved simply by repetitious use of the crystal for a particular purpose, such as meditation or healing. Using the crystal in this way over time will program it for this purpose. Some crystals are naturally pre-programmed see Crystal & Stone properties for these pre-programmed Characteristics.

The Active Method

This method is a little more intrusive on the crystal, but is done by projecting and intending your thoughts into the crystal. Make your intention clear and precise what it is you want the crystal to accomplish and then concentrate, focus and project this thought into the crystal. Your intention must be in harmony with the crystal for it to work properly.

There are other methods of programming

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Meditating with Crystals and Stones