Full moons happen once a month when the sun’s rays fully illuminate and reflect off the moon. The brightness we see during this time is from sunlight bouncing back to us, giving people more energy as it reflects upon them.
However, despite all its glory in light-filled moments, the moon only lasts for about three days before and after each complete lunar cycle. A full moon occurs on either side at any given moment since they are always opposite one another across an entire sky (or zodiac wheel).
Discover The Powers Of Moonlight!
There’s an ancient superstition that a person is either born under the light of a full moon or not. So when you’re born during this special lunar moment, it means your future will be bright and magical.
The moon has a significant impact on life; as it waxes and wanes, our energy changes too. The waxing phase is excellent for building momentum, while the waning stage provides an opportunity to reflect before moving forward again with new projects or goals in mind.
For centuries, humans have been living by lunar cycles. This connection can give us a sense of grounding and synergy with the earth & cosmos in our modern world.
While the new moon is mostly about setting intentions for your future or launching new projects- it’s also time to reflect on how you’re doing so far!
Starting at nightfall when there are barely any stars out, light from passing planets will make its way across Earth’s surface until two weeks later we see that full bright orb shining down upon us once again: The Full Moon.
When we experience our happiest moments (like at weddings, at nightfall, for example) many people believe there are always certain factors in play—weather conditions, planetary alignments, even phases of the moon! The idea behind these beliefs stems from old folk traditions passed down to us by our ancestors, who experimented with nature to find out about its powers.
Benefits Of Cleansing Crystals Under The Full Moon
Cleansing your crystals under the full moon can be as easy as putting them on a tray. Let them bathe in the pale light and preferably say a silent prayer or meditation to ask that they may purify themselves of any negative energy within this sacred space you have created for yourself!
Getting rid of negative energy should be a simple process that makes you feel comfortable. You don’t want to feel like you’re stressing yourself out over it.
Some people prefer to use a mirror instead of a tray. They feel a mirror could help reflect some amount of moonlight onto the crystals. Depending on your practice, you may wish to say a mantra or meditate to ask that your crystals will be purged of anything that they’ve picked up over your time working with them.
The Best Way To Clear Negative Energy From Stones
At times, some spiritual seekers have come up with dedicated crystal cleaning rituals. You may want to follow the rubrics for one of these, especially if you’ve never tried cleaning your crystals under natural light before.
Depending on the type of negative energy, you might also want to consider running your crystals through smoke from a smudge stick or a piece of blessed incense. Gently wiping the crystal with a soft, dry cloth in a way that doesn’t damage the integrity of the crystalline matrix could help to keep it physically clean, though this is independent of spiritual cleansing.
You may want to use a small amount of saltwater to clean your crystal before or after exposing it to raw moonlight. Though there’s naturally a wide variation of practices, combining these two methods might help dispel hostile powers and concerns.
Those who practice spiritual disciplines like Qigong, Kundalini, and Reiki may wish to send distant energy to their crystals while they’re out under the moonlight. Experienced practitioners may also want to lay their hands down on their crystals and meditate on a particular symbol over them.
Perhaps one of the most effective ways to combine techniques with moonlight cleansing is to pair your crystals with either clear quartz or selenite. These both have the unique ability to recharge and purify the spiritual energy of other crystals.
Most agree that their abilities are in no way diminished in the process. On the contrary, as the name suggests, selenite is sometimes associated with lunar concepts, making it particularly appropriate for this task.
Developing Your Spiritual Rituals
Never be afraid to experiment as long as said experiments don’t make you personally uncomfortable. For example, spiritual cleansing shouldn’t be about criticism, and focusing too much on doing the right things during your ritual could impart negative energy to a crystal. Instead, simply take a deep breath and smile before letting it out and do what feels natural.
At Crystals & Stones, we’ve seen many different paths that all brought comfort and solace to those who walked them.
Your intention to purge anything that your crystals have picked up may well be the most powerful aspect of your cleansing rituals. When you’re ready to learn more about the healing power of crystals, make sure to use our online contact page.
