How to Cleanse Crystals with Incense

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Crystals are a valuable tool for anyone who works with spiritual energy. It's no surprise then that crystals may start to feel drained or ineffective, especially if you use them a lot. Fortunately, incense is fantastic for cleansing and recharging your well-loved crystals. [1] It's also a relaxing process that can make you feel rested and renewed.
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    Burning sage might be the most popular way to clean crystals with smoke. This is probably because it's thought to remove unhealthy energies that have built up in your crystals. [2]
    • Homegrown sage is fantastic, but you can easily buy high-quality sage smudge sticks. Look for a local grower—bonus points if they use environmentally safe growing and harvesting practices. Sage is easy to find at well-stocked supermarkets, health stores, or apothecaries.
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    If you've been using your crystals to manage a lot of stress or anxiety, sandalwood is a good cleansing choice. The smoke from sandalwood incense releases deep woody and lightly sweet scents that are comforting and soothing.
    • Sandalwood can also help calm and clear your mind.
    • You can usually find sandalwood incense at local herb or crystal shops.
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    Palo Santo is a wild tree that's traditionally been used in smudging ceremonies to get rid of negative energies. It's known as "Holy Wood," and it can help you restore the energy to your crystals. [3]
    • You can buy Palo Santo sticks or incense from traditional medicine stores, metaphysical stores, or online.
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    Myrrh is a resin that comes from trees and it's been used for centuries. As incense, the smoke from myrrh is thought to remove negative emotions. It has a woody, medicinal smell—you might find that you feel resilient when cleaning your crystals with myrrh.
    • You can also use incense sticks that are a blend of myrrh and frankincense to cleanse your crystals. Again, you can find this incense at herb or crystals shops or online.
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    There are no set rules for cleansing your crystals so be open to experimenting! [4] You might find that your energies feel balanced after burning copal, sweetgrass, cedar, or juniper incense, for instance.
    • Remember, you also bring your energy to the crystals so if you choose an incense with the intent to cleanse a crystal, you should be successful.
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    This helps the negative energy leave the room and prevents you from breathing in a lot of smoke. If you prefer, you can definitely cleanse your crystals outside where you'll get plenty of fresh air. [5]
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    You can place it in a standard incense holder, a seashell, or a singing bowl. If you're using a smudge stick, choose a heatproof vessel that's large enough to hold the sage. Then, light your incense and blow it out so it begins to smoke. [6]
    • A Tibetan singing bowl is small and made of metal. It's well-known for its harmonious vibrations which can help you relax and clear your mind.
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    You can use your hands or a feather fan to direct the smoke. As the incense smoke moves throughout the room it also cleanses the room's energy. [7]
    • You can also pick up each crystal and pass it through the smoke so it's totally surrounded by the incense's healing properties.
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    Think or speak your intent so you tune the right energies into your crystals. [8] At the same time, direct the negative energy to leave the crystals. Remember, the smoke from the incense will carry them away. [9]
    • For example, you may think, "I cleanse this crystal to remove negative energy and fill it with strong, protective power." Repeat your intention as often as you like while the smoke coats the crystals.
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    Keep passing the crystals through the smoke or waving the smoke over the crystal so it can permeate the crystal and remove negative energy. [10]
    • It's fine to use your intuition and cleanse the crystal for less time if you feel like energy balance has been restored.
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    As you finish cleansing your crystals, focus all of your intention on positive energy and the joy you feel in the universe. You can say this out loud or simply think it as you put away your incense and crystals. [11]
    • For instance, you might say, "I'm thankful for the joy and positive energy that I'm experiencing at this moment."
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      • Always search out high-quality incense—it should be free from dyes and chemicals. Look for products that were produced fairly and sustainably.
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      • There are no rules about how often to cleanse your crystals—you may want to cleanse them if you're working with new ones, you're no longer feeling a connection to them, or you've been doing spiritual work with negative energy.
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      References

      1. ↑ Emily Christensen. Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja. Expert Interview. 8 July 2020.
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/BC-9Xu6CLXU?t=253
      3. ↑ https://youaremymagic.com/how-to-cleanse-crystal-rocks/
      4. ↑ Emily Christensen. Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja. Expert Interview. 8 July 2020.
      5. ↑ https://youtu.be/m-Q3h-KDte0?t=97
      6. ↑ https://youtu.be/9i6HsHbp7I8?t=362
      7. ↑ Emily Christensen. Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja. Expert Interview. 8 July 2020.
      8. ↑ Emily Christensen. Spiritual Advisor & Founder of Rainbow Raaja. Expert Interview. 8 July 2020.
      9. ↑ https://youaremymagic.com/how-to-cleanse-crystal-rocks/
      1. ↑ https://youtu.be/m-Q3h-KDte0?t=133
      2. ↑ https://youaremymagic.com/how-to-cleanse-crystal-rocks/

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