Cleansing crystals with Selenite couldn't be easier

You may have heard that Selenite is the king of crystal chargers, that it magnifies energy, or even that it cleanses itself! Well, all of these are true. What's more, you don't need to learn how to activate Selenite before you use it to cleanse and recharge your crystals. Its energy is permanently at work, and that's what makes it such a marvellous crystal.

Which type of Selenite, should I use to clear negative energy?

Selenite charging plates and bowls are ideal for this task. The general rule is that the more contact a crystal has with the Selenite, the faster and more thoroughly it will be cleansed. For this reason, it's a good idea to avoid using something small as it's hard to get a good surface-to-surface touch. A Selenite charging plate or bowls on the other hand is a flat platform that you can rest your other crystals on.

For optimum purification, leave the crystals for 24 hours

Smaller tumbled stones will likely take less time but it's better to be on the safe side. If you're trying to charge a large crystal, use Selenite that is of an equal size, if not bigger. You can also use crystal points for Selenite charging.

Pick an area that you don't mind covering in crystals for the next day and place your Selenite wand or points in the centre. After you've found a suitable position, place the stones you wish to cleanse and recharge in a circle around the Selenite wand and points. If they can touch the Selenite, that's even better.

Some people prefer to use one Selenite stone for cleansing and another one for their own personal use. This is a great idea if you'd like to have something on your person but not have it mingle with the unwanted energy of your other stones. A Selenite Bracelet is a good choice for you to get its purifying effects, unaltered.

Do you need to charge Selenite healing crystals?

The only caveat with using your Selenite for multiple purposes is that you may need to occasionally recharge it. While Selenite is self-cleansing by its very nature, it can be difficult for it to keep up with the demands of running several jobs simultaneously.

Cleansing crystals with Selenite is just one of the ways you can recharge your gems, and when Selenite itself needs to be cleansed, you can use one of the other methods.

How do you charge, your Selenite stone?

If you need to cleanse your overworked Selenite, then try one of the methods below instead. These are quality ways of absorbing negative energy from your crystals, without needing other stones:

Full Moon
Sun
Sound

White Sage

Can you charge Selenite in the sun?

Sunlight appears to be the easiest option on the list, with the possible addition of moonlight. All you have to do is leave your crystal outside for 4 hours. However, not all crystals can be charged using light from the sun.

Some vibrant crystals, such as amethyst, should not be cleansed in natural light as it may cause the colour to fade. Selenite is usually fine to cleanse outdoors or on your window ledge but avoid leaving it (or any other crystal) out in the sun for too long. Any more than 4 hours and you start to run the risk of fading.

Other techniques may be more practical to you, especially if you want to cleanse your stones indoors.

Other ways to cleanse your crystals

Crystals work best when they are cleansed because, over time, crystals absorb and accumulate energy from the environment around them. To ensure that your crystal piece is clean and ready to use, here are four simple ways to cleanse your crystal. The Sun burns off old energy and refills your crystal with vibrancy and light. The Full Moon is when the moon is at its brightest and bathing your crystals under it restores them to their brightest form.

Sound breaks up any stuck or stored energy and restores harmony. The smoke created when burning Sage carries away any low vibrational energy stored in the crystal.

Sun: Place your crystal outside in the light of the Sun for 4 hours.

Full Moon: Place your crystal outside under the light of the Full Moon for 4 hours.

Sound: Download and play the music of Tibetan singing bowls, the OM mantra, or Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.

Sage: Immerse your crystal in the smoke of burning Sage for at least 30 seconds.

Which crystals cannot be cleansed in water?

Selenite for one, cannot be cleansed in water as it will begin to dissolve. Other crystals that are brittle, or stones that contain minerals that can rust, should also avoid direct contact with water. Most common stones—clear quartz, rose quartz and amethyst—are all safe for short periods of time in water.

Most crystals that end in "ite" are soluble and should not be used in water. This applies to salt water as well. Malachite, fluorite, sodalite and others with similar names should always be double-checked beforehand.

How long do you leave my crystals resting on a Selenite charging plate or bowl?

If you do opt to use Selenite to charge and cleanse your crystals, the optimal length of time is around 24 hours. Simply set your Selenite plate or bowl down and leave the crystals you wish to charge on top, or inside the bowl.