Cleansing and Charging Your Crystals

You can cleanse your crystals in natural running water or tap water. For natural bodies of water, hold your crystals in the running water for a minute or longer. For tap water, hold your crystals under running water for 3 to 5 minutes. Crystals that should avoid water include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Malachite, Hematite, Fluorite, Selenite, and Kyanite. 

The sun is very powerful, offering instant charging benefits. Just wait for a beautiful sunny day and set your stones out to bathe in the sun. Although sunlight is a great charging method, some stones will fade if left in direct sunlight. These stones include Amethyst, Citrine, Aquamarine, Fluorite, and Ametrine. 

Crystals and moonlight go hand and hand. The full moon will bring an energy of release and the new moon will bring an energy of growth. Just place your crystals on your window sill and leave them there over night. Because the lunar energy is less intense and more safe for your crystals, this charging method is great for all stones.

The earth is one of the most grounding elements, and burying crystals in the ground is a great way of grounding them and relieving them of any negative energy. Just bury them in soil a few inches deep and leave them there for a minimum of 24 hours. This method of cleansing is great for any crystal. 

Using sound frequency to wash over your crystals is a safe and effective way to cleanse. This is a fast method that can be used for a collection of crystals that would take forever to cleanse individually. Whether you use chanting, singing bowls, or chimes, you can use this method for any stone and it takes no longer than five minutes. 

Smudging can be used with Sage, Sandalwood, Lavender, Palo Santos, or any other herb of your choice. Bundled Sage sticks are popular for its healing properties and clean result. Light the tip of your Sage stick and wave it around your stone so the smoke can surround it for 30 seconds. This cleansing method can be used for any stone. 

You can cleanse and charge your stones using your own intuitive power. Hold your stone and visualize a white light in your hands, surrounding the gem. Focus on the negative energies flowing out of your stone and being replaced with pure light. This process can take several minutes and should only be used with one stone at a time so you can focus your energy completely. 

Clear Quartz and Selenite are both great for cleansing other crystals. Clear Quartz is known as the master healer and Selenite is well known for its charging abilities. If you have these crystals in slab form, you can simply lay your little gems on top. You can also put them in a bag together or set them on a plate together for 6 hours or overnight. 

Any kind of salt can be used to cleanse your crystals, however it can be harsh for stones that are low on the Mohs hardness scale. Simply place your crystals in a bowl of salt and leave them there overnight. Crystals that could scratch easily and should avoid salt include Amber, Emerald, Opal, Turquoise, and Onyx.