Crystals are energetic tools - sacred gifts from the Earth that absorb, store, and amplify energy. Just like us, they benefit from regular cleansing and recharging to maintain their highest vibration. Whether you've just bought a new crystal home or you've been working with one for a while, cleansing and charging are essential spiritual practices to keep their energy pure, powerful and aligned.
CLEANSING YOUR CRYSTALS
Cleansing removes any stagnant or absorbed energy your crystal may have collected from handling, surroundings, or emotional work. Here are some beautiful and effective ways to cleanse your crystals:
Smoke Cleansing
Pass your crystal through the sacred smoke of White Sage, Palo Santo, Incense, or herbs like lavender or Rosemary. As the smoke touches the stone, set the intention that all heavy or unwanted energy be released and returned to light.
Moonlight Bath
Place your crystals under the light of the full moon to gently cleanse and recharge them with the subtle magic of lunar energy. This method is especially powerful for crystals with feminine, intuitive, and healing properties.
Sound Vibration
Use a singing bowl, chimes, tuning fork or Shamanic drums to clear your crystals energy with sacred sound. Sound cuts through energetic debris and restores harmony in an instant.
Selenite or Clear Quartz
Lay your crystals on or near a large piece of Selenite or Clear Quartz. These master cleansing stones will naturally clear and recharge the energy of your crystals.
Salt or Earth
Bury your crystal in a bowl of sea salt or in the earth overnight to draw out impurities and help reset its vibration. Note: Be cautious as some crystals are too soft or porous for salt.
Water
Placing your crystals in fresh, distilled water, holding them under fresh (not tap) running water, washing them in the ocean or river, or placing them outside in a rainstorm are all amazing ways to cleanse a crystal. Remember not all crystals are water safe - the general rule is that any crystal ending in 'ite' should not go in water. Water cleansing only requires a few minutes so please don't leave them in water too long.
CHARGING YOUR CRYSTALS
Once your crystal is cleansed, it is then ready to be charged and programmed with purpose. This restores its energetic strength and helps it to align with your intentions.
Sunlight
Let your crystal bask in the gentle morning sun for a few hours. The solar energy revitalizes and activates, especially for crystals connected to confidence, clarity and manifestation. Be mindful, crystals such as Rose Quartz and Amethyst may fade in time with overexposure to sunlight. Quick Note - Sunlight can be used to both cleanse and charge your crystals.
Intention Setting
Hold your crystal in both hands, close your eyes and speak or silently project your intentions into it. Crystals are conscious companions - they respond deeply to your energy, thoughts and words.
Crystal Grids and Altars
Place your crystals in the centre of a crystal grid or on your altar to soak in the collective energy of your space, spiritual tools and sacred possessions.
Reiki or Energy Work
Channel healing energy directly into your crystal using Reiki or light energy practices. This method supercharges your stone with clarity, purpose and love.
When it comes to cleansing and charging your crystals, whatever method you choose is entirely up to you and your crystal. By regularly cleansing and charging your crystals, you honour their spirit and deepen your connection to their energy. You turn a simple object into a scared, powerful Talisman - ready to support your healing, amplify your intentions and enhance your life in the best possible way. Treat them with love and they will serve you with powerful devotion.
Vicki🩷