SAND:

Dry sand is one of my favorite cleansing methods for small crystals. I keep a cup of sand on my altar. Crystals come from the earth, so returning them to the earth is a lovely way to cleanse them. Sand is a nice choice as it won’ t make your crystal dirty because it can be brushed away easily. For this method, make sure the sand is completely dry. Place your hands over the sand and say something like,“ Thank you to the elementals and the element of earth for cleansing my crystals today.” Then simply bury your crystal. Leave it in the sand for twenty-four hours. When you dig it out, brush off the sand and it’ s cleansed!

Once your crystal is cleansed, it’ s time for you to connect with it. This connection allows an energetic conversation to take place and for

healing to begin. Some crystals come ready to connect while others feel more shy. If you don’ t feel a connection after this step, try it again the next day as sometimes it takes a bit to make the connection. Again, I will give you two different ways to connect and you choose what is best for you.

HEART TO HEART CONNECTION:

For this method, place the crystal to your heart chakra( the middle of your chest) and envision a cord, root or line going from your heart chakra to the crystal and from your crystal to your heart chakra. See the cord as strengthening and maybe even glowing. Take a few deep breaths while envisioning the connection then thank your crystal.

BREATH CONNECTION:

Alternatively, if you have a large piece that you cannot hold or you’ re not visual, you will use your breath. Your breath is your life force and holds life energy. For this practice, take a deep breath and slowly breathe you air out