Selenite is believed to have powerful healing properties in many ancient traditions. Some consider selenite to be one of the most important crystals in the toolkit of an energy worker.
Selenite is thought to carry potent energy that can provide protection and improve well-being, as well as cleanse unwanted energies from your surroundings.
Selenite is a crystallized form of gypsum that’s mostly commonly found in the form of a translucent, multifaceted stone.
Many people believe that selenite is a powerful healer with numerous benefits, but there is no scientific evidence to back this up.
Even though, there is evidence that selenium, the trace element form of selenite, has numerous health benefits. A trace element is a chemical element that is found in trace amounts in living things.
Some of the main purported healing benefits of a selenite crystal are as follows:
- promotes peace and calm
- provides clarity
- clears blocked energy
- elevates the spirit
- helps you access your intuition
- is an effective space cleanser
- vibrates at a very high frequency
- promotes connection and camaraderie
- enhances powers of manifestation
Promotes peace and calm
“Selenite is a crystal that vibrates at a very fine vibration level,” says crystal healer Samantha Jayne. Because of this high frequency, “it’s one of the most powerful crystals in the universe.”
Jayne says that selenite carries an energy of peace and calm. This makes it an ideal crystal for any situation where peace needs to be restored.
Increases positive energy
It’s also believed that selenite can increase positive energy.
“Selenite can be used to recharge you, your space, and your crystals,” Grace says.
It’s important to note that these reported benefits of selenite are based on anecdotal evidence only.
Selenite is connected to Greek mythology, with a history that dates back centuries. Its name comes from the Greek word for “moonstone,” and it’s associated with Selene, the Greek Goddess of the Moon.
That said, selenite isn’t related to the crystal known as moonstone.
Selenite “carries the imprint of all that has happened in this world,” Jayne explains. “It’s also believed to have been used to keep evil spirits out of sickrooms… priests would crush it into a paste to paint onto the doors of a house if someone was ill.”
Selenite is known by a number of other names including:
- satin spar
- desert rose
- gypsum flower
- butterfly selenite or golden phantom (a yellow-hued variety)
- disodium selenite
Selenite can be found in many variations and colors. And each one is believed to have subtle differences in its properties and uses.
Shapes
- Hourglass: used for grounding and raising awareness, and helps release negative patterns
- Wand: used to cleanse the aura, move stagnant energy, and encourage flow
- Tower: creates a protective shield, amplifies energy, dispels negative energy
Grace keeps a selenite wand by the front door to cleanse energy as she walks in. She also suggests using selenite to amplify the energy of other crystals.
“Selenite towers amplify energy, so if you put a selenite tower near other crystals, expect a huge increase,” she says.
Colors
White is the most common color of selenite, but it can be found in gold, peach, and rose hues. Some are designated with unique names.
- White: used for clearing, cleansing, and communication with higher realms
- Golden: lifts awareness and connects to outside energies
- Peach: connects to the sacral chakra, helps balance emotions, and expresses high vibration sexuality
- Rose: changes mental and emotional programming and connects to the third eye chakra, intuition, and manifestation
Cleansing is an important step when working with crystal energy. Grace notes that all crystals soak up negative energy.
Some believe selenite doesn’t need to be cleansed, but Grace disagrees. Cleansing is necessary even for selenite, despite its high vibration, she says.
To cleanse your selenite:
- Use a smudge stick and pass the crystal through the smoke.
- Place your crystal in a bowl of dry salt.
- Use sound vibrations from a singing bowl or bell.
- Place your crystal in sunlight for a maximum of 30 minutes.
- Place it in moonlight overnight.
After cleansing, it’s time to recharge your crystal. You can use a crystal charging plate or place your crystal under the sun or moonlight to soak up additional energy.
“Once your crystal is cleansed, charging your crystals will give them energy to perform at their best,” Grace explains.