HOW TO USE THE FULL MOON TO CLEANSE YOUR CRYSTALS
Because crystals are used for healing purposes, they can absorb and hold onto negative energies. So it’s super important to cleanse and recharge them often, and I believe harnessing the power of the full moon is the perfect way to bring them back to their natural state.
Below is a very basic how-to, when it comes to cleansing & charging your crystals with the Full Moon;
1. Collect your crystals together, take them outside in the moonlight and lay them out. You want them to be placed on a natural surface - in grass or soil being optimum, but any natural surface like wood is fine too. Crystals like to be earthed or grounded, just like our bodies do.
Don’t stress if it’s a cloudy night, it's more about the crystals being in alignment with the Moon's energy as it passes by.
2. Now that your crystals are all grounded and ready to bask in that moonlight you should set your intentions with them. What would you like your crystals to support you in? As always, try to focus on a need vs a want when you set your intentions. Different crystals hold different healing properties, so it’s always beneficial to get an understanding of these and lay intentions that align with these properties.
3. The final step is to make sure that you give thanks. It's important to express your gratitude to your crystals, the Universal Energy, God, or whatever your higher power may be. Take some time to focus on the things that you are grateful for. Taking the time to cleanse & charge your crystals is a beautiful monthly ritual and an opportunity to really connect with your inner self, connect with the natural world and to vibrate higher.
If possible its best to leave out your crystals overnight, you could even leave them in the sunlight for a few extra hours afterwards to give it that extra little boost or ‘recharge’.
Don’t forget that the full moon is also a powerful time to release or acknowledge anything that no longer serves you. So while it's important to set intentions with the crystals you have been cleansing, you may like to also include a ritual during this potent time to make the most of the full moon's energy. You could light a candle, write down some things you are letting go of or wanting to move on from, and then burn the paper you write it on and return the ashes to the earth. This practice is powerful, in that it can help to clear away the old, to make room for the new that you are manifesting by setting intentions with your crystals. As always, trust in your own intuition and what feels right for you.
Happy full moon, lovers xx