# Selenite Ritual Knife - Letting go of the past > Selenite Ritual Knife - Letting go of the past is a selenite selenite piece. Priced at £14.36, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. Letting-go rituals belong to the waning moon, when the light shrinks. It suits someone closing a chapter or starting over. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/selenite-ritual-knife-letting-go-of-the-past505 | | Product type | Selenite Ceremonial Knives | | This option | Letting go of the past | | Material | Selenite: a crystalline form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail | | Colour | Pearly white with a silky sheen | | Intention | Letting go | | Hardness | 2 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural gypsum. | | Where it is usually found | Morocco and Mexico | | What's included | One selenite piece | | SKU | selk-03 | | Price | £14.36 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Never wet selenite: it is water-soluble and will dissolve or cloud. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Selenite Ceremonial Knives (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/selenite-ceremonial-knives) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Selenite Ritual Knife - Letting go of the past is made from selenite, a fine, silky-white crystal with a natural fibrous glow. Letting-go rituals belong to the waning moon, when the light shrinks. A 'cord cutting' with a ritual knife is a symbolic gesture: a cord or thread representing a tie is cut to mark a decision to move on. These are symbolic rituals of closure, not a replacement for support from people you trust. The Selenite Ritual Knife range comes in 3 versions. If Letting go of the past isn't quite right, compare Releasing Bonds or Classic. Selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, typically pearly white with a silky sheen. It measures 2 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural gypsum. The Cave of the Crystals in Naica, Mexico, holds selenite beams over 10 metres long. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Selenite takes its name from Selene, Greek goddess of the moon, because of its pearly sheen. Selenite is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. In modern practice selenite plates and bowls are used to 'charge' or cleanse other crystals placed on them. In modern crystal tradition selenite is linked with the crown chakra and with Taurus and Cancer. We share these as cultural traditions and personal beliefs only, never as health claims. ## How to use - For a letting go ritual: these are symbolic rituals of closure, not a replacement for support from people you trust. - Use it as a bright, moonlike accent on an altar or bedside table. - Set other crystals or jewellery on it overnight as a cleansing ritual. - It pairs traditionally with any crystal you want to rest on it. - Dressing-table idea: use it as a landing place for jewellery so pieces aren't scattered. - Altar idea: its pearly white suits a moon altar beside a candle and a small bowl of water (kept well apart). - Gifting idea: selenite is lightweight and inexpensive to post, so it makes an easy gift for a crystal-loving friend. ## Care - It is very soft; handle with care and keep away from damp rooms. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Other versions - [Selenite Ritual Knife - Classic](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/selenite-ritual-knife-classic508): £11.04 - [Selenite Ritual Knife - Releasing Bonds](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/selenite-ritual-knife-releasing-bonds508): £14.36 ## Questions and answers (16) ### What is the Selenite Ritual Knife - Letting go of the past used for? It is made for letting go rituals. Letting-go rituals belong to the waning moon, when the light shrinks. Selenite is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. ### Is the selenite in the Letting go of the past selenite piece real? Natural gypsum. Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo. ### How do I cleanse my selenite selenite piece? Selenite is usually used to cleanse other stones rather than needing cleansing itself; never use water. Avoid water. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### Is the Letting go of the past selenite piece a good gift? Yes, especially for someone closing a chapter or starting over. At £14.36 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How quickly do you deliver in the UK? We deliver to UK addresses in 2–5 working days; £3.95, or free on baskets over £40. ### Can I return the Letting go of the past selenite piece? Yes. You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. ### What's the difference between Letting go of the past and Releasing Bonds? Both are Selenite Ritual Knife pieces. Letting go of the past centres on letting go; Releasing Bonds centres on letting go. They cost the same. ### Which Selenite Ritual Knife options are there? 3 options: Releasing Bonds, Classic, as well as this one. ### When should I light a letting go candle? A 'cord cutting' with a ritual knife is a symbolic gesture: a cord or thread representing a tie is cut to mark a decision to move on. ### What is a letting go ritual? Letting-go rituals belong to the waning moon, when the light shrinks. A 'cord cutting' with a ritual knife is a symbolic gesture: a cord or thread representing a tie is cut to mark a decision to move on. These are symbolic rituals of closure, not a replacement for support from people you trust. These are traditional beliefs. ### How hard is Selenite? 2 on the Mohs scale. That's fairly soft, so store it apart from harder stones. ### Where does Selenite come from? Selenite is usually found in Morocco and Mexico. ### What goes well with Selenite? It is often paired with any crystal you want to rest on it. ### Is the Letting go of the past selenite piece in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### Is checkout secure? Yes. Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Can I order from outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/selenite-ritual-knife-letting-go-of-the-past505