Relationships April 29, 2020
What's the deal with crystal and healing stones right now?
Image via Unsplash/@kadhHealing stones and crystals have become a new trend. Their aid is personal, ranging from anxiety and stress to spiritual well-being. You can now find bath bombs and water bottles with crystals and stones in them. So, what exactly are these rocks and what do they claim to do? Don’t worry, here is the rundown on their usage and how to cleanse crystals and healing stones.
First things first, let’s understand the history of these crystals and healing stones.
Going all the way back to ancient times, crystals were very popular in Egyptian culture. Pharaohs, queens, oracles, priests, and many others in Egypt all practiced healing via stones and crystals, according to Dr. Athena Perrakis, the CEO of Sage Goddess, a California-based “metaphysical tool” shop.
“Gemstones are timekeepers and record holders of ancient wisdom helping you lead a more meaningful, powerful, prosperous, and intentional life,” Perrakis said.
The practice of using crystals and healing stones has become less popular over time, almost to the point of being forgotten about. Experts like Perrakis claim that these crystals can still be utilized today with the same intention as the ancient Egyptians.
Activating your crystals can be an important aspect of beginning self-healing and meditation.
Gaia explains how you can activate your crystal to meet specific needs:
Lastly, if you’re using your crystals and stones a lot, they will need cleansing and recharging. Since each stone holds a different energy, the two tasks can go hand-in-hand.
For instance, using water can cleanse and simultaneously recharge your crystal, depending on its purpose. Be careful, however, for stones made of azurite or selenite can dissolve in water. Make sure to do your research to see if your crystal is water-safe.
LearnReligious cautions against this method of cleansing in general. They advise other methods of cleansing such as:
Brown rice: Submerging the stone in uncooked brown rice purifies it. After purification, move the stone into direct sunlight for one hour and use the leftover rice as compost.
White light: Light beams can cleanse your crystal.
Thunderstorms: While the rain cleanses the stone, the thunderstorm will energize it as well.
Selenite wands: Possessing cleansing properties, selenite can rid stones of unwanted energies.
Aside from cleaning, LearnReligious also lists several ways to recharge or reactivate your crystal:
Purple plates: These “are colored anodized aluminum plates,” said energy medicine practitioner Phylameana lila Desy, “Through this process of restructuring atoms and electrons, these ‘magical’ plates are not charged with life energy, but rather, they are altered to vibrate with the universal life energy.” Essentially, placing a crystal on these plates can recharge the stone or calm down the stone if it has picked up bad energy.
Smudging: Use herbs or incense and smudge it onto the crystal.
Breath: Exhaling with intention onto your stone can change its purpose.
While this belief and practice may not be for everyone, it should be noted that these practices do not replace professional treatment, diagnosis, or advice from certified legal professionals.
Crystals and healing stones are a method of self-help and intuition. They are not a cure-all for diseases. They are formulated around you and what you want from them.
While some people depend on them daily, others may only use them only for an extremely stressful point in their lives. The crystals and stones may be more therapeutic than healing for some people.
Exploring your spirituality can be beneficial to self-development and mental health. Figuring out what is best for you can lead to so much development and self-love.
