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It’s okay… it happens to the best of us. It is not the end of the world if you break a crystal. Depending on the break, you can even still use the stone, and we’ve got some ideas for how below.
Energetic Meaning Of Breaking A Crystal
Don’t worry, you’re not cursed! Energetically, we have two schools of thought on what it means when you break a crystal, and they are by no means mutually exclusive.
The first is that if a stone breaks or you lose it, you simply do not need the energy of that stone prevalent in your life anymore. It’s a sign that you have worked through a phase of your life’s journey. The stone, which has represented that aspect of your journey is following the natural cycle of life ~ birth, life, death ~ and eventually rebirth.
The second way we like to look at the symbolism of a broken stone is to seek a deeper message and meaning. Is it possible you overcharged your crystal? Revisit how you’ve used it and what power you have given it in your life. Is the intention you set for the stone authentic and in alignment with your highest good?
Don’t fret over it too much, but if you do break a stone, sit with it for a moment energetically and see what comes up for you.
What To Do With A Broken Crystal
If it’s a clean break or a large crystal, you may have some chunks that are still totally “useable”. In this case, cleanse the useable pieces right away of any negative energy absorbed in the break by burning Palo santo or another air purifying herb. Meditate with the stone in its new form and decide if it holds the same meaning for you or something different now.
The good news is you had one crystal and now you have two or more! You can give a piece away as a gift if the piece is still displayable on its own, or give pieces back to the earth by burying them in a garden or use it as decor in a potted plant. Gypsum stones (selenite, for example) is even a natural fertilizer!
Whatever you decide, infuse the broken crystal situation with ceremonial energy. Thank it for its presence in your life, and allow closure so as to not carry the broken energy forward.
Check out our post on caring for crystals, and please leave a comment if you have any other ideas for how to utilize broken stones!
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This happened to me with a set of 5 tigers eye crystal’s I have! Was not sure what to do so I had to research and stumbled upon this mini article, which was a sign! I am going to cleanse with Palo Santo and meditate on it, then place in my little mini garden! Thank you so much for this informative piece of “gem” of an article! 😉🔮🙏💎
I broke my clear crystal I am very sad it was the first that I bought what should I do
This totally happened to me today. Sat my stones and crystals out for the new moon energy. My fiancé’s nieces picked them up and played with them. Lost one and broke 3 of them, 2 are just little chips in them, but I was so sad. But I recleansed them during the overcast and misty rain and feel better.
Thank you for this article 💕💕