Cleansing and Charging Your Crystals

Cleaning and energizing your crystals is vital to your interaction with them. There are multiple approaches to accomplish this. Consistently recharging your crystals is essential to optimize their benefits.

Why Charge Your Crystals?

Crystals can store the energy they come across, which may not always be positive. When a crystal is employed for protection, it takes in the energy it safeguards you from. Hence, it is crucial to clear any negative energy that your crystal might have absorbed. Just as we require rest to replenish our energy, crystals require recharging. Crystal charging includes clearing its energy field. Afterwards, the attention turns to recharging the crystal, typically using grounding energy obtained from natural elements such as the moon, soil, and water.

Selecting the Optimal Charging Technique

With various crystal charging methods available, how do you determine the right one for a specific crystal?

My answer to that is intuition and what works for you. Just like you have a connection with certain crystals, you often find the same for charging methods. You may also feel different stones feel better when charged with a different method than others... go with your gut!

There isn't a superior charging method. Be mindful of your crystal's characteristics, especially its tolerance to water or salt, as some may not react well to these elements.

Ten Top Ways To Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals:

Moon Cleansing

During the full moon, a crucial phase in the lunar cycle, your cherished crystals can greatly benefit from cleansing and recharging.

Placing your crystal outside overnight during the full moon will help absorb lunar energy. If outdoor placement isn't possible, a windowsill that catches moonlight will serve the same purpose effectively.

Selenite

Using Selenite is a simple and effective way to cleanse and energize your crystals, try placing them on a piece of selenite or in a selenite bowl or plate. Leave them for 24 hours or at the least overnight to ensure they are fully charged. This method also provides a lovely way to display your crystals.

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Water

Cleansing your crystals with water is a fantastic way to purify and rejuvenate them. However, it's essential to understand that certain crystals, like Selenite, Desert Rose, and Fluorite, are not water-friendly. If you're unsure, I'm here to offer guidance.

Moon water is known for its powerful energy, perfect for cleansing and reenergizing crystals. Place water outside to absorb the moonlight's energy. With the Moon's influence on tides, there's a natural connection between water and the Moon. Submerge your crystals in this celestial water for an hour or pour it over them. Additionally, you can use saltwater (preferably sea salt), rainwater, or spring water for cleansing. Tap or filtered water is also suitable for this purpose.

Sunlight

Sunlight is an effective method for cleansing crystals, but not all types can withstand it. To clean them, place them in sunlight on a windowsill for about 30 minutes, even on a cloudy day. However, certain crystals like Ametrine, Aventurine, Apatite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Calcite, Celestite, Chrysoprase, Kunzite, Sapphire, Fluorite, Rose Quartz, and Smoky Quartz may lose their colour with prolonged exposure. If you have any uncertainties, feel free to ask for guidance.

Please be cautious with Clear Quartz as it can absorb heat and magnify the sun's rays, potentially causing a fire if placed on flammable materials. Excessive exposure to sunlight can result in a "crystal sunburn," similar to how the skin reacts to overexposure.

Smoke

Many use smudging with smoke from Sage, Palo Santo, herbs, or incense. Smudging can be done regardless of the weather or time of day, emitting a delightful aroma while creating a sacred atmosphere with the fire ritual. Planning and practice are essential for smudging, so consider it a thoughtful ritual when you have a moment to spare. To purify your stones using this method use a smudging technique over them for about two to three minutes. Always remember to practice caution when using this method.

To elevate this moment, consider reciting a mantra like:

"May the sacred smoke purify and cleanse any negativity, malevolent presence, harm, or painful memories from this individual, crystal, and environment. May this Sacred Smoke ascend to the heavens carrying my wishes for healing, compassion, love, well-being, forgiveness, prosperity, righteous living, and all the blessings life offers. Let it be so!"

Keep an eye out for smudge sticks and accessories coming soon!

Visualisation

This technique may feel unfamiliar, but with practice, it will become more intuitive. Visualise a universal, calming light filling your crystal until all previous energy fades away. See the light expanding to surround the stone and your hands. Concentrate on eliminating any negativity from the stone and dissolving it. Once you feel the stone is cleared, you can finish the visualisation.

This kind of visualisation is also excellent for creating a protective light bubble around yourself and loved ones (with their consent) daily. It's beneficial during meditation when connecting with other energies like spirit guides.

Nature

Just like you enjoy a trip to nature, your crystals do too. Crystals thrive in natural settings like the woods, near water bodies, or simply in a fresh outdoor environment, always shielding them from excessive sunlight, dampness, or any potential damage. Take your crystals with you on your nature walks, days out, or in your garden. If the air quality is poor due to smoke or other pollutants, wait for cleaner air before exposing your crystals outside.

Some people like to cleanse their crystals by burying them in the Earth. Dig a small hole, and place your crystal in an earthenware pot or glass jar, along with the soil from the hole. Bury it, and mark the spot. Leave the crystal buried for at least a week to infuse it with the Earth's energies.

Crystals like Rainforest Jasper, Moss Agate, Bloodstone, or Petrified Wood, known for their grounding properties, are ideal companions for nature excursions.

Sound

Sound is a potent tool for altering frequencies, making it ideal for energizing and purifying your crystals, creating a beautiful experience. You can use a tuning fork, singing bowl, bell, chime, tingsha, or even your voice singing or chanting a mantra. Allow the sound to envelop the crystals, imagining them releasing old energies on the waves of sound. If you play an instrument, you can use that as well. There is ample room for creativity in this process, turning it into an enjoyable ritual.

Salt

Many people love the power of salt to purify crystals. To cleanse your crystals, place them in a bowl of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt for approximately an hour. The salt works to absorb any negative energy present in the crystals. Remember to discard the salt after cleansing, as it retains the absorbed negative energy. It's important to be cautious as salt can be abrasive to crystals; this method should be avoided with softer stones such as turquoise, opal, and calcite, as they are prone to scratching.

Breath Work

Breathwork involves a healing technique that combines conscious breathing and visualisation to purify your crystals. Find a quiet space where you can sit comfortably. Focus your attention on the task at hand. Hold your crystal, close your eyes, and clear your mind of distractions. Breathe deeply, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Envision your breath flowing through the crystal, aiming to cleanse and revitalize it. Imagine a beam of purifying light sweeping over the crystal, washing away negative energy. Repeat this process until you sense your crystal has been rejuvenated and re-energized.

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All these methods can easily be performed at home. A couple of other methods to note are using Reiki, or connecting with your spirit guides. If you are attuned to Reiki, you can utilize this technique to cleanse and energize your crystals. Another method involves connecting with your spirit guides; through prayer or meditation, you can request their assistance in infusing your crystals with your intentions.

Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:

• Identify if your crystals are compatible with salt or water. Some crystals like various quartz types, amethyst, agate, moonstone, and citrine can withstand water. When uncertain, choose an alternative cleansing method.

• Determine the elemental association of each crystal. Research the properties of each crystal to understand its essence. For instance, malachite is linked to the Earth element, so burying it in the ground for charging aligns with its nature.

• Since crystals may have passed through many hands before reaching you, it's advisable to cleanse them immediately when you bring them home. This precaution ensures you clear any unwanted energies they might carry.