Cleansing Your Energy, Crystals, and Space for the Holiday Season

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As the holiday season approaches, it’s a perfect time to prepare ourselves and our surroundings for the festivities and positive energy that this time of year brings. One way to enhance your experience and create a harmonious atmosphere is by cleansing your energy, crystals, and space. Cleansing can help rid your surroundings of negative energy, promote positivity, and enhance the effectiveness of your crystals. 

Cleansing Yourself

1. Salt Bath: Start by taking a relaxing bath with Epsom salt or sea salt. The salt helps to cleanse your physical and energetic body. As you soak, visualise the water washing away any stress or negativity, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.
2. Smoke Cleansing: Smoke cleansing is a traditional Native American practice that involves burning herbs to purify your energy. Light your chosen herb and let the smoke envelop your body, focusing on areas where you feel tension or negativity. Allow the smoke to carry away any unwanted energy.
3. Meditation: Regular meditation is an excellent way to cleanse your mind and spirit. Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Imagine a warm, white light surrounding and purifying your entire being. Let go of any worries or negative thoughts, and fill yourself with love and gratitude.

Cleansing Your Crystals

1. Moonlight Bath: Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill during a full moon. The moon’s energy can cleanse and recharge your crystals. Leave them overnight, and they’ll be ready to amplify your intentions and energy during the holiday season.
2. Sunlight Charging: Some crystals benefit from the sun’s energy, but be cautious, as prolonged exposure can fade specific stones. Sunbathe your crystals for a few hours on a sunny day, and they’ll be cleansed and re-energised.
3. Selenite Charging Plate: Selenite is a self-cleansing crystal that can purify other crystals. Place your crystals on a selenite charging plate or near a selenite wand for a few hours or overnight; this will help them shed any negative energy they may have absorbed.

Cleansing Your Space

1. Declutter: Start by decluttering your home. Remove items you no longer need or use. Clutter can trap stagnant energy, so creating space for the new is essential for a positive atmosphere.
2. Smoke Cleansing: As with personal cleansing, smoke cleansing your space with herbs and incense can help clear negative energy. Walk through each room while focusing on your intention to cleanse and purify the area.
3. Sound Cleansing: Use sound to cleanse your space with bells, singing bowls, or chimes. The vibrations from these instruments can break up stagnant energy and create a harmonious environment.
4. Salt Bowl: Place bowls of sea salt or himalayan salt in various rooms to absorb negative energy. Remember to replace the salt periodically.

Preparing yourself, your crystals, and your space for the holiday season is a beautiful way to set the stage for joy and positivity. Cleansing rituals can help you release stress and negativity, allowing you to embrace the festive spirit fully. Whether you choose to soak in a salt bath, smudge your home, or charge your crystals in moonlight, these practices can enhance your well-being and create a warm, inviting atmosphere for celebrations with loved ones. Enjoy the holidays with a refreshed spirit and uplifted energy!

For more information on cleansing and charging your crystals, click here. If you want to know the best healing crystals for stocking fillers, click here. Once winter is over, remember to spring clean your crystals too. If you would also like to learn about spiritual spring cleaning, click here. And please remember to tag us @surrender_to_happiness; we love seeing our readers enjoying their crystals.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Smoke cleansing is closely tied to the spiritual practice of smudging by Native American / Indigenous Nations. White sage, palo santo, sweetgrass, and many other plants used for burning are considered sacred medicine by the Native American / Indigenous Nations. It is, therefore, essential that to avoid cultural appropriation and exploitation you understand the cultural history of these items. As well as the history of suppression forced upon these native populations, where they were forbidden to practice their culture, language, and traditions, including smudging, until 1978 and the passage of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. Even with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Native American / Indigenous Nations still find themselves continually persecuted for various reasons. When purchasing sage and other plants used for burning, it is essential to ensure that they are ethically sourced and that there is no over-harvesting of these sacred medicines. And where possible, always support the Native American and Indigenous Nations.

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