Cleansing & Charging Your Crystals

Cleansing and charging are believed to help maintain their effectiveness. e.g Cleansing is removing unwanted or stagnant energy. It’s always best to do this with every new crystal you purchase (or find), and charging restores a crystal’s energy Cleansing Methods- * Water Cleansing - Rinse crystals under running water. Best for hard, non-porous stones. Avoid this method for soft or water-sensitive crystals (e.g., selenite) *Smoke Cleansing - Pass crystals through smoke (e.g., incense/sage) Suitable for most crystals * Sound Cleansing - Use bells, singing bowls, or chimes. Vibrations are believed to clear energy * Salt Cleansing - Place crystals in dry salt or saltwater. Salt can damage certain stones; use with caution *Earth Cleansing- Bury crystals in soil for several hours or days. Symbolizes grounding and renewal *Charging Methods- * Sunlight Charging. Placing crystals in sunlight for a few hours. (Some crystals may fade in direct sunlight e.g Amethyst) *Moonlight Charging. Leave crystals under moonlight (especially full moon). My favourite method. * Place smaller crystals on a larger crystal (e.g., quartz cluster)* Visualization - Hold the crystal and visualise it being filled with light or intention* * Avoid water or salt for delicate stones