Sophie
Thanks everyone - these are thoughtful and useful answers. Elven - thanks for taking the time to walk me through your cleansing habits and philosophy. I have been in the habit of cleansing my stones in sunlight (more as a boost), and in moonlight, in a water bowl if the stones can take water. Sometimes I add salt. I have this dream of being able to bury my stones for a few days - but I don't live near the ground, and burying them in pots seems a bit pointless. The idea would be to get them close to Mother Earth!
But I still can't decide if it's not all in the mind. I have an active imagination - and that, of course, is how I charge stones for a purpose. I've had umpteen examples of them working (only last night I calmed an allergic cough by placing an adventurine heart on the part of the chest where the bronchials are located. I had to ask Des where the bronchials were - and it worked. I had a peaceful sleep, whereas I had been coughing most of the evening.) But for the life of me, I can't see why my imagination can't just uncharge them. If all that's needed is intent and application of power - why use moonlight and water? I do, because they touch my imagination...
But I still can't decide if it's not all in the mind. I have an active imagination - and that, of course, is how I charge stones for a purpose. I've had umpteen examples of them working (only last night I calmed an allergic cough by placing an adventurine heart on the part of the chest where the bronchials are located. I had to ask Des where the bronchials were - and it worked. I had a peaceful sleep, whereas I had been coughing most of the evening.) But for the life of me, I can't see why my imagination can't just uncharge them. If all that's needed is intent and application of power - why use moonlight and water? I do, because they touch my imagination...
Have you ever not cleansed them - either deliberately or by accident or ommission? If so - did you notice any difference to their workings?Sherringham said:Yes I do cleanse my crystals, if they have been used for a Healing spell, then they must be cleansed as they have been charged for a specific person or animal, and the crystal's energy is focussed on that being.
Once they have recovered their health then I cleanse, if they have died, which sometimes happens, then the crystals are bathed in moonlight, sunlight and my quartz cluster to discharge any negative vibes, then stored in darkness for sometime until recharged.