If you are the proud owner of Shungite, you may be eager to use your new crystal to help you with purification, grounding, protection, and neutralize negative energy you may have stored in your body. It would be best if you gave it a good cleanse before you jump into meditation or try to charge your Shungite with your intentions.
3 Simple methods to cleanse Shungite
Whenever you bring a new crystal into your life, it is good to perform a cleansing ritual to release any unwanted energies that the crystal picked up before it ended up in your possession.
Cleansing crystals may sound daunting or not that important, but I assure you it is very important, and there are simple methods to use to cleanse
- Sage
- Brown rice
- Natural light
These three cleansing methods are so simple. Regardless If you are a beginner or a pro when it comes to crystals keeping a simple cleansing routine will make working with your crystals more enjoyable and create a strong bond.
Let’s explore the three methods to cleanse your Shungite and see for yourself how simple they really are.
Method 1: Cleanse your Shungite with sage
Sage is an excellent method to cleanse your Shungite, and it has been used for thousands of years to cleanse spaces, people, and crystals. Using sage is safe and will remove toxic, negative, and unwanted energy.
All you need is sage in a bundle or loose, a fire-safe bowl to light the loose sage in or ash from the bundle in, and a lighter or match.
Start by opening your windows so the unwanted energies can be dispersed outside, and the smoke from the sage doesn’t set your smoke alarms off.
Gather up your Shungite onto a cloth on the floor or a table. Then light the sage, let it burn for about 30 seconds, and then blow out. The sage will still be smoldering and releasing smoke.
It’s time to set your intentions, and then in your dominant hand, hold your Shungite and move it through the smoke, ensuring to let the smoke touch every inch of it.
Hold the crystal in the smoke for at least 30 seconds or until you feel it is cleansed and the smoke has carried away the unwanted energies.
Method 2: Cleanse your Shungite with brown rice
Using brown rice to cleanse your crystals is a long-used tradition. Brown rice absorbs energies from the crystal that is not balanced and will return the crystal to its base frequency.
Brown rice holds frequency with the earth, and the sun, yin and yang energy, which is perfectly aligned to Shungite’s balancing energies.
The method of brown rice cleansing is easy.
Get a container with a lid for the rice; a glass one is best to let in light. Place your Shungite in the rice while stating your intentions and close the lid.
Put the container somewhere it won’t be in the way or in danger of being knocked over and leave it for 12 hours.
You can leave your Shungrite longer if you feel it requires a longer cleansing period, but generally, 12 hours is enough.
When you are done cleansing your Shungite, throw the rice away, and enjoy your crystal in its natural, pure state.
Method 3: Cleanse your Shungite with natural light
You can use natural light to cleanse your Shungite. Whether it’s moonlight or sunlight, you will rid your Shungite of impurities, negativity, and unwanted energies.
If you choose to use the moon, waiting for the full moon is a good idea. All moon phases hold their own vibration, but the full moon puts out the most robust positive energy of them all.
Find a spot outside or a windowsill that gets a few hours of moonlight, set your intentions, and put your Shungite out for the night. Collect them in the morning, and they will be back to their natural frequency.
You can also use the sun to cleanse your Shungite. The morning sunlight is softer and won’t be so harsh on your crystal. Set your intentions for cleansing, and then find a sunny spot outside or on a windowsill and let your Shungite soak up the sun for at least 4 hours.
How to charge your Shungite crystal?
Charging your Shungite is easy, and you don’t need to buy anything special to charge your crystal.
Hold the Shungite under warm running water for two mins while setting your intentions, and place the Shungite in the sun for three hours, turning it once about halfway through.
How often do I need to cleanse Shungite?
You should set a schedule to cleanse your Shungite once a month. Aligning your cleansing ritual with the full moon will give your Shungite a lot of positive energy to restore itself.
Conclusion
Now that you know three simple methods to cleanse your Shungite, I hope you are able to settle into a routine. Thank you for reading this article, and I hope you find what works for you and your precious crystals.