How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals: A Simple Guide
Crystals carry energy. They can help calm your mind, support healing, boost focus, and even act as tools in manifestation rituals. But just like anything energetic, crystals need regular care to keep working their best.
Many people use the terms "cleansing" and "charging" interchangeably, but they aren’t the same.
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Cleansing is about clearing a crystal of built-up or stagnant energy - like resetting it to neutral.
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Charging is about adding fresh, purposeful energy back in.
Think of your crystals like a battery. They emit subtle frequencies that interact with your energy field. Over time, they absorb what’s around them - stress, intention, emotion - and become heavy or dull. That’s your cue: time for a reset.
3 Simple Ways to Cleanse Your Crystals
You don’t need a complicated ritual. Choose one of the following methods that suits your lifestyle or environment:
1. Smudging (30–60 seconds)
Pass your crystal through the smoke of ethically sourced sage, palo santo, or incense. Hold your intention in mind as you do it - think of it as a gentle energetic refresh.
2. Moonlight (Overnight)
Place your crystal on a windowsill or outside during a full moon. Let the moon’s natural energy clear and recharge your stone while you sleep.
3. Brown Rice (24 hours)
Bury your crystal in a bowl of dry brown rice for about 24 hours. This method gently pulls out stagnant energy. Discard the rice after use - it’s absorbed unwanted energy.
Tip: One method is enough. You don’t need to do all three.
What About Charging?
If you feel your crystal is low on energy, you can recharge it:
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Sunlight: 30 minutes of direct morning sun works wonders - just avoid it for light-sensitive stones like amethyst or rose quartz (they may fade).
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Selenite or Clear Quartz: These crystals naturally recharge others. Place your piece on top for a few hours.
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Intentional Use: Wearing your crystals regularly with purpose helps keep them aligned with your energy.
What to Avoid
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Salt water: Often too harsh for many crystals - it can damage softer stones.
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Running water: Only safe for hard stones like quartz. Avoid with selenite, malachite, or lapis.
While Crystals have the ability to hold a lot of energy. It is important to be mindful that there are some crystals that cannot go in water as they are too sensitive or soft. The general rule is to check the Mohs hardness scale. Makes sure your crystals are 6 or higher and these will be water safe.
Also, avoid any crystals such as pyrite that contain iron or copper, as they will rust.
Crystal Maintenance
Keeping your crystals clean and charged is an important part of their health and longevity. In addition to protecting their physical condition, it also keeps them in the highest possible vibratory state they can be.
Cleanse and charge your crystals at least once a month. A good point of reference is to maintain this ritual every full moon.
If you have any questions about crystal maintenance or cleansing/charging rituals, don't hesitate to ask us! We'd love to help!
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