Cleansing and Harmonizing your Gemstones with your Intentions

What is cleansing and why should you do it?

Cleansing is a term commonly referred to when it comes to gemstones. The practice is related to a form of ritualization in regards to the use of gemstones as talismans, amulets, or spiritual tools, which help or support us and our intentions as we evolve through life. These objects take on a sacred dimension, intimately connected to our evolution. These stones have traditionally been associated with specific properties, which may be aligned with what you want to work on. Cleansing and harmonizing your gemstones with our energy connects us to our intention more powerfully – whether it is a sense of protection, a call for guidance or intuition, a sense of inner peace or groundedness. Any intention holds a vibration which you can focus on to embody more in your day to day life.

how do you cleanse gemstones?

Cleansing your gemstones can be done in numerous ways. All are ‘valid’ ways of going about it, but some may be more practical than others depending on your situation. It is important to remember that what is truly important in the entire process is your intention, the power of your desire to connect with the world, and yourself. Taking a moment to reflect on what this gemstone symbolizes to you, what type of reminder it is supposed to hold for you, is the first, imperative step. You may then choose the cleansing method of your choice.

The most common cleansing methods are:

• Sunrays or Moonrays (charging them under the full moon, or with the sunshine on a windowsill, for example)
• Under running water (holding the stone in your hands, focusing on your intention to clear and align the stone’s properties with your energy)
• On top of charging stones, such as selenite (laying them on a selenite stick or in a selenite bowl)
• In salt (laying them in a little dish of salt)
• Smudging the stones with sage, palo santo or other holy herbs
• Lavender petals (laying them in a little dish with lavender petals)
• Using Sound (using the harmonizing vibrations of chant, mantras, or instruments)

Cleansing your gemstone bracelets

Your gemstones are cleansed before being sent to you. However, it is recommended to cleanse them yourself and properly align yourself and your gems with your intentions. You may use any method to cleanse your gemstone, however, please avoid contact with salt or saltwater, as it might damage the cord on which the beads are pearled.

How frequently should I cleanse and charge my gemstones?

It is recommended to cleanse and charge your gemstones when you first receive them or want to use/work with them. Afterwards, you may follow your intuition. If you are going through intense situations in your life, you may sense recharging them more frequently might be welcomed. You may leave them every evening in a sacred space of your making, with different gemstones. You may adopt your own, personal ritualization process. There are no fixed rules.

What is crystal programming?

Programming a crystal or gemstone is another way of referring to the process of connecting your talisman to a specific intention of your choosing. You may change or specify your intentions as you evolve. You may want to call forth a specific blessing for someone, or a specific protective action in a certain situation. Programming your crystal is done by cleansing it, and harmonizing it to your intentions. You may reflect on what you want to benefit from, and imagine how this makes you feel, whether it is a sense of safety, harmony, courage or another type of intention. By going through this process, with the gemstone in your hands for example, you are programming this crystal with a specific intent. This is the basis of crystal programming