It is very important to establish a routine for cleansing and recharging your crystals, because this helps make sure that each time you use the crystal it is working to its best ability.
There are two main reasons that your crystal may be infused with energies that are not serving you.
The first is that you’ve just acquired the stone — or traveled far with it — and through those transitions it absorbed energy that is not suited for you.
The stones also need regular cleansing once you do start using them. Think about it. They are tasked with absorbing and redirecting negative energy that you are trying to rid yourself of.
If you cleanse them on a more regular basis, this will help return it to its natural state and keep it clear for you to continue benefiting from its vibrations.
Lepidolite is an incredibly soft crystal, so there are some methods of cleansing that are far too harsh for this type of stone. Make sure that you avoid any exposure to water, salt, or direct sunlight as these will contribute to the stone’s decay.
3 simple methods to cleanse lepidolite
While there are some methods you should avoid when cleansing your lepidolite, there are still many useful methods that you can turn to.
These include sage, visualization, and brown rice. Each of these methods has its own benefits, and you may benefit more from one method over another depending on your specific needs.
Method 1: Cleanse your lepidolite with sage
Smudging with sage is one of the most popular methods of cleansing a lepidolite stone. When you burn the plant, it releases waves of smoke that purify the air and, through that, cleanse the stones.
In order to cleanse the stones with sage, first open a window and light the bundle of sage at one end. You can either gently place the sage in a fireproof bowl to burn, or you can wave it through the air to spread the smoke around.
Then, use your hands to guide the smoke toward the stone. Consider saying a prayer or a chant. Visualize the negative energy clearing as you direct the smoke toward your stones, and repeat this for several minutes.
Method 2: Cleanse your lepidolite with visualization
Visualization is the safest way to cleanse your crystals, though some may find this method a little bit intimidating. Before starting this cleansing ritual, start by taking a few moments to ground yourself and center your intentions.
You want to be strong and clear in the way you are directing your energy, and that means you must not have any distractions.
Once you’re feeling centered, pick up the stone and visualize your hands filling with a bright, white light. Picture the light surrounding the stone and growing brighter to engulf your hands.
As the light fills your hands, imagine all the negative energy and impurities being cleared from the stone. As it is cleared, envision the stone growing brighter and brighter until it is restored to its natural state and purpose.
Method 3: Cleanse your lepidolite using brown rice
You can also cleanse your lepidolite using brown rice, which helps draw out the negativity inside the stone in a more safe and contained way.
Start by filling a bowl with dry brown rice. Bury the stones underneath the rice and let the stones sit inside for 24 hours. It is very important to let your stones remain in the rice for the entirety of the day, so make sure that you will not need them in the meantime.
Once you’ve removed your stone from the brown rice, immediately throw away the rice. The rice has absorbed all of the energy from the stone that you wanted to eradicate, which makes it unsuitable for use again.
How to charge a lepidolite crystal?
After you’ve cleansed your lepidolite, there are a few ways to recharge the stone. The first is to keep it in a selenite bowl for several hours. If you are able to, you could also consider leaving the stone out under the light of the full moon for a night. After either method, your stones will be fully charged again and ready to use.
How often do I need to cleanse lepidolite?
While you can cleanse and charge your lepidolite stones more often, you generally only need to do so once per month. This will keep your stones clear and ready to use at all times.
Conclusion:
Cleansing your lepidolite is an important step in the care process of your stones to ensure that they are always serving you as best as possible.
Remember, lepidolite is a soft stone, which means that you need to avoid any harsh methods of cleansing. If you stick to any of the methods explained above, you will be able to effectively cleanse your crystals while protecting them as well.
Consider these methods the next time you are looking to cleanse your stones.