Selenite
Also known as: Satin Spar, Desert Rose
CleansingPeaceClarity
About Selenite
The stone of light that cleanses energy and connects you to higher realms
Metaphysical properties
Powerfully cleanses energy fields, promotes peace and clarity, connects to angelic realms. Never needs cleansing itself and can cleanse other crystals.
Physical properties
Gypsum crystal with fibrous structure, often transparent or white
Historical use
Named after Selene, Greek goddess of the moon, used for spiritual purification
Quick facts
Hardness2 Mohs
RarityCommon
Primary chakraCrown Chakra
OriginMexico, Morocco, United States
CategoriesSpiritual & Intuitive, Healing & Wellness
Properties and associations
Chakras
CrownThird EyeAll Chakras
Zodiac signs
CancerPiscesTaurus
Planets
MoonNeptune
Elements
💨Air💧Water
Moon phases
New MoonFull MoonAll Moon Phases
Intentions
spiritual connectioncleansingpeacepurificationangelic communicationclarity
Properties
cleansingclaritypeacespiritual connectionpurificationangelic communication
Working with Selenite
🧘
meditation
Place around meditation space or hold to connect with higher guidance
🕯️
spellwork
Use for cleansing rituals, purification spells, and spiritual connection work
💎
healing
Cleanses energy fields and promotes deep peace and relaxation
✨
manifestation
Helps manifest spiritual goals and maintain clarity of intention
Care instructions
Cleansing
- never needs cleansing
Charging
- moonlight
- sunlight
- other selenite
Programming
Hold while visualizing pure white light and stating your spiritual intentions
Crystal combinations
Correspondences
Herbs
White SageLavenderFrankincense
Tarot
The High PriestessThe StarThe Sun
Incense
FrankincenseSandalwoodWhite Sage
Essential oils
FrankincenseLavenderSandalwood
Numbers
27
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What is Selenite?
The stone of light that cleanses energy and connects you to higher realms
Selenite healing properties
Powerfully cleanses energy fields, promotes peace and clarity, connects to angelic realms. Never needs cleansing itself and can cleanse other crystals.
Selenite physical properties
Gypsum crystal with fibrous structure, often transparent or white
Selenite chakra association
Selenite resonates with the Crown, Third Eye and All Chakras chakras.
Selenite zodiac signs
Selenite is particularly beneficial for Cancer, Pisces and Taurus.
Selenite quick facts
Elements: Air, Water · Planets: Moon, Neptune · Mohs hardness: 2 · Rarity: common · Colour: White, Clear, Peach, Green
History of Selenite
Named after Selene, Greek goddess of the moon, used for spiritual purification
How to work with Selenite
Meditation: Place around meditation space or hold to connect with higher guidance Healing: Cleanses energy fields and promotes deep peace and relaxation Manifestation: Helps manifest spiritual goals and maintain clarity of intention Spellwork: Use for cleansing rituals, purification spells, and spiritual connection work
How to cleanse and charge Selenite
Cleanse Selenite using never needs cleansing. Charge it with moonlight, sunlight, other selenite. Hold while visualizing pure white light and stating your spiritual intentions
Selenite crystal combinations
Selenite enhances the energy of All crystals. It complements Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz. Avoid pairing with water (dissolves), rough handling.
Selenite spiritual correspondences
Tarot cards: The High Priestess, The Star, The Sun. Herbs: White Sage, Lavender, Frankincense. Numbers: 2, 7.
Other names for Selenite
Selenite is also known as Satin Spar, Desert Rose.