Gray Agate is a popular grounding stone. It is also known that this gray crystal gives off a strong healing energy.
Because of this, Gray Agate needs to be cleansed to stay in great shape.
Should You Cleanse Gray Agate?
Cleansing crystals is an important part of using them for healing. It helps to get rid of any bad or unwanted energies in the crystals and gives you a fresh start.
Gray Agate is known to have strong energy and is valued for its ability to ground and balance.
Gray Agate is thought to help you feel calm and balanced on the inside. The first reason to cleanse Gray Agate is that if you haven't done it in a while, you won't be able to use it to its full potential.
Also, your Gray Agate crystal's power may start to fade over time. Its original energy can be brought back with a good cleanse.
Some also believe that without cleansing, it can lead to negative effects such as: Losing your Gray Agate stone, and even your Gray Agate breaking or shattering.
Lastly, cleansing your Gray Agate will help cleanse your own energy, especially if you keep the stone near you or wear it as jewelry.
Now that you know how important it is to cleanse Gray Agate, let's look at the different ways you can do it.
How To Cleanse Gray Agate
You can cleanse your Gray Agate in a number of ways, and we'll talk about the most common ones below:
- in water
- in salt
- with sage or incense
- in sunlight
- in moonlight
Cleansing With Water
One of the simplest methods for cleansing your Gray Agate is with water. Simply hold the crystal under running water for 15 to 30 seconds and think about the energies of balance flowing back into the stone.
Cleansing With Salt
Mix equal parts of salt and warm water in a bowl. Then place your Gray Agate in the bowl and allow it to soak for as long as you need. Typically, 5 to 15 minutes is more than enough.
Afterward, remove your Gray Agate and make sure to rinse it off with clean water.
Cleansing With Sage Or Incense
To use sage to cleanse your Gray Agate, just hold it in one hand and waft the smoke from sage over it with the other.
As you do this, think about getting rid of any bad energy the stone might be holding. This will help get rid of energy you don't want.
You could also use incense to cleanse the Gray Agate. Start by lighting the end of your incense stick until it starts to smoke. Then, blow the smoke over your crystal for a few moments to get rid of any bad energy. It's important to have good ventilation while you do this, so open a window to let the negative energy flow out and the fresh air flow in.
Cleansing With Sunlight
Most stones, including Gray Agate , benefit greatly from sunshine cleansing. Place your stone in direct sunshine for a few hours to cleanse it. Make sure you don't keep it out for too long, however, because it may fade your stone.
Cleansing With Moonlight
Another common and effective way to clean is by using the moonlight. Leave your Gray Agate outside or near a window sill for the night. Let the moon cleanse your crystal and bring its grounding energy back.
Cleansing Gray Agate Jewelry
When cleansing jewelry made from Gray Agate crystals, it's best to be gentle.
It's easy and fun to cleanse your Gray Agate jewelry. Here's what we recommend:
How To Cleanse A Gray Agate Bracelet
If you have a bracelet, you shouldn't burn sage or incense near it because the smoke could be too strong and damage the wire.
Also, if your Gray Agate bracelet gets wet, the wire can rust and break.
We suggest that you gently cleanse your Gray Agate bracelets with either the sun or the moonlight. You can just put your bracelet in the sun or moonlight for a few hours.
How To Cleanse A Gray Agate Necklace
To cleanse a Gray Agate necklace, follow the same steps as you would to cleanse a bracelet. You can soak in the sun or moon, or you can use salt or rice.
Make sure not to put your necklace in water or burn sage too close to the wires that hold it together.
Conclusion
Cleansing your Gray Agate jewelry and crystals is a great way to keep them open to grounding and balancing energies.
Now that you know how to cleanse your Gray Agate, you can keep it in good shape so it can keep doing its magic for you.