Selenite

Stone2 traditions

overview

Selenite is a clear, satiny form of gypsum named for Selene, the Moon. In modern practice selenite wands and plates cleanse other crystals and keep a space calm.

Uses

Cleansing other crystals
Calm and peace
Clarity
Connecting with higher guidance

ritual

Working with it

Rest other crystals on a selenite plate overnight to cleanse them. Sweep a selenite wand around your body to clear your energy.

⚠ Safety note for Selenite

ingredient_profile

Planet: ☽︎ Moon
Element: Water
Works for: Purification Harmony Intuition
Forms: rawwandpalm stone
How to use: Altar or offeringCrystal gridHold in meditation
Hardness: 2 on the Mohs scale

⚠ Safety

Not water-safe. Water can dissolve, rust, or dull it. Cleanse it with smoke, sound, or moonlight instead.
Soft or fragile. Scratches, chips, or cracks easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

ReceptiveMohs 2

found_in

Where the traditions place it

Cancer — Common practice
Moon — Agrippa, Common practice