Are you cleansing your crystals the right way? This question should always be considered because one cleansing method can’t be used for all crystals, especially when we talk about salt water cleansing. You have to be extra careful because you have to soak your crystals in it for a few hours to multiple days. It can be truly damaging in the long run.
The salt water cleansing method is very popular.
It is used by millions of crystal lovers because it is simple. It doesn’t cost much money, and doesn’t take much effort to prepare and execute. The salt water cleansing method can also be utilized in multiple ways; however, the most famous method is simply dipping the crystals in the bowl of salt water.
Here is the step-by-step method to cleanse your crystals in salt water.
- Put your crystals in the salt water bowl.
- Leave the bowl outside in fresh air, undisturbed for three days.
- If it is possible, put the bowl under the direct moonlight.
- After removing your crystals from the salt water, rinse them with freshwater or keep them under running tap water for five minutes minimum.
- If nothing is available, use filtered bottle water to rinse and remove the harmful chemicals.
- You can also put the bowl under the sunlight for cleansing.
Is the Salt Water Cleansing Method Safe?
Using the salt water cleansing method once or twice a year is safe. However, if you use this method on a consistent basis, it can damage the quality of your crystals. It doesn’t matter which crystal or stone type you are cleansing; all of them can be affected with constant use of salt cleansing.
This is because the salt material penetrates the microscopic fissures in the healing-stones/crystals and eventually weakens them in the long run.
The same thing happens with the polished crystals, but it takes a tad more time.
Since the salt water takes the shine off of the crystals first and penetrates their fissures next. Your polished crystals start looking a little washed out and dull.
Why is Sunlight and Moonlight Important?
Many people think the sunlight also damages the look of the crystals and they avoid charging their crystals through sunlight.
But, this is not the full truth.
While there are a few crystals that fade (just like fabric) under direct sunlight, if you submerge them under the salt water, the sunlight won’t affect them at all.
The continued exposure to direct sunlight is the main way that crystals can get faded and even destroyed.
Besides, there are some crystals like Clear Quartz that heat up under direct sunlight. In fact, the direct sunlight can put them on fire as well if they are on the wood or some other combustible material.
If you take care of these small things, and use direct sunlight only for a few minutes for charging or cleansing, your crystals will be cleansed well.
The moonlight or starlight on the other hand isn’t nearly as dangerous as sunlight.
This is why most people opt for moonlight cleansing. They believe the moonlight or starlight at night brings new life to the crystals as the night has the energy of the whole universe. Your crystals receive direct energy from the galaxies, constellations, stars, etc. In addition, it happens while you sleep and don’t need your crystals as much as you might through a busy day.
It doesn’t matter whether you are using sunlight or moonlight, if your crystal is submerged in salt water, it won’t be able to recharge and reap the benefits.. In reality, both sunlight and moonlight will charge and cleanse your crystals in a much more efficient manner and let their energies infuse inside them.
Crystals That Shouldn’t Be Cleansed In Salt Water
Several common crystals shouldn’t be cleaned in salt water, such as Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Malachite, Angelite, Azurite, Calcite, Turquoise, Tourmaline, etc.
Bear in mind some of these crystals are available in different forms, like Calcite.
Calcite is available in Blue, Green, and Orange form. All these forms are not suitable for salt water cleansing. They resonate very highly with salt water soaks.
If it is tough for you to understand whether your crystal is good for salt water to cleanse or not, check out its hardness level. If it is fragile and can be cracked with a small stone, it is not for salt water cleansing. Because putting it inside salt water will decline its quality more.
For other crystals, you have to use other methods.
- Submerge them in clean, freshwater or keep them under running fresh water for as long as your intuition dictates. Freshwater doesn’t harm them in any way. Bathing them in freshwater indeed increases their power more and makes them work efficiently.
- Putting these crystals under a rain shower is also best for cleansing and recharging.
- The smoke or incense method is also brilliant for anti-salt crystals. You let the smoke rub on all the faces of your crystals for as long as you think necessary.
- Ultrasonic cleansing is another option that some people use. It’s especially good for the crystals that cannot be cleaned by traditional methods.
Can We Use Himalayan Salt For Cleansing?
This is another question that healing stones experts face the most.
Because some people want to cleanse their crystals with Himalayan salt instead of ocean salt, as they believe Himalayan salt water doesn’t damage the crystals’ quality or their shine.
The energy of Himalayan salt is without a doubt different and better than sea salt.
Though it doesn’t mean it won’t affect weak crystals. It will still damage their quality. Therefore, make sure you avoid using Himalayan salt for fragile crystals.
Conclusion
When you first obtain some crystals, you need to know which cleansing method you are opting for as well. This is the best way to use them in the long run. Since you are already mentally prepared or take those steps that assist you in cleansing or recharging the crystals over and over again. It becomes easy for you to transfer your intentions and energies in them as well.
We understand saltwater cleansing isn’t good for all crystals, especially weak, porous crystals. However, it is still considered by many to be the best form of cleansing.
You can’t underestimate its power just because it has an adverse effect.
After cleansing your crystals, you can never re-use the saltwater. You have to throw it away, as it will be filled with negative energies and those energies can envelop your crystals again.