How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals

How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals

Crystals are living energy. Just like us, they absorb, hold, and share energy or 'vibes' from their environment. Over time, their energy can become murky or heavy—especially when used for specific purposes such as healing, protection, or deep emotional work.

Cleansing and charging your crystals is a sacred and loving act. It’s where we reconnect, take care, and renew their connection with their origin. When your crystals are clear and recharged, they operate at their highest frequency—radiating a pure energetic vibration that supports you with pure, potent energy.

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​Here are some simple, soul-aligned ways that you can cleanse and charge your crystals with love, care and intention:

1. Smoke Cleansing with Sage, Palo Santo or Incense
Using sacred smoke is one of the most traditional and effective ways to clear crystal energy. Gently pass your crystal through the smoke of burning white sage, palo santo, or a favorite incense. As the smoke curls around the stone, visualize old energy dissolving and new light entering.

​Affirmation: “I release all stagnant energy and welcome light and healing.”

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Use ethical sourced feathers during smudging practices for maximum impact.

2. Moonlight Bathing
Place your crystals or gems outside or on a windowsill during the full moon. The moon’s soft, feminine energy naturally clears and charges at the same time. Leave them overnight. In the morning, they’ll feel lighter, brighter, more electric and deeply renewed. Place them outside in an area where birds and other native wildlife wont be tempted to eat, collect or 'borrow' them.
Best for: All crystals, especially Amethyst, Moonstone, and Selenite.

Crystals love the essence of gentle moonlight.

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3. Earth Burial 
Crystals come from the Earth—so returning them to the soil for 24–72 hours can restore their natural energy. Wrap them in a cloth (or not) or natural container and gently bury them in the ground or in a potted plant.  This method is particularly useful for crystals used in intense healing work. Caution though, sometimes the Earth will reclaim them! Be mindful where you put them.

When crystals break or experience damage - Return them to the Earth for deep healing.

Tip: Not all crystals are compatible with Earth Burials. Avoid this method for water-soluble or delicate crystals like Selenite.

4. Sound Healing
Sound has been used from ancient times to break up stagnant energy and encourage positive vibrations. Singing bowls, tuning forks, or even a soft chime can harmonize your crystals’ frequency. Place them near the sound source and allow the music to permeate them, washing any unclear or murky frequencies out with these frequencies.

Tibetan Singing Bowls can also be used for Sound Healing and Crystal Cleansing

Tip: Try playing a crystal singing bowl, meditation or reiki music over a group of stones during meditation.

5. Sunlight Charging
Sunlight brings a vibrant, masculine energy that awakens and activates crystals. A few hours in morning sunlight can re-energize stones that need a boost. Be mindful—some crystals like Amethyst or Fluorite may fade in direct sunlight, so limit exposure if needed.
Tip: Citrine, Carnelian, Clear Quartz, Tiger's Eye love Sun Bathing. 

Sun bathing

6. Salt & Water or Sea & Oceanic Water (with Care!)
A bowl of sea salt or a quick rinse in clean, natural water (like a stream or spring) can deeply cleanse certain crystals. This method is powerful but not safe for all stones—avoid using it on soft, porous, or water-sensitive crystals. After this method allow your stones to rest for a time to restabilise, especially if you are using them for healing work.

Avoid Salt Water Baths with crystals such as Selenite, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli

Caution: Not all crystals can use this method due to their porous and fragile  nature. Use only with: Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Agate. *Avoid with: Selenite, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli.

7. Crystal Clusters & Selenite Charging Plates
Some crystals can cleanse and charge others. Place your smaller stones on a large Quartz cluster, Amethyst geode, or Selenite plate for a gentle overnight recharge. These master stones naturally clear and amplify energy.

Place your crystals with pieces of White Selenite to assist in clearing energy.

Tip: Keep a Selenite charging station in your sacred space for regular resets.

A Cleansing Ritual of Reverence
Every time you choose to cleanse your crystals, you clear and cleanse part of yourself. Crystal clearing rituals don’t need to be elaborate in nature—all they need is intention. Take a breath and thank your crystals for assisting you on your current path and healing journey. Thank them for their service. Once you have utilised a crystal or gem and you would to store it, consider passing it along to another after clearing or return it back to the earth.

May the next full moon charge your energy as much as your crystals.
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Anna xx
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