Cleansing is traditionally believed to clear accumulated energy and refresh a crystal before continued use. For a gentle option, place your crystals under moonlight overnight or use sound, smoke, or a selenite charging plate.
1. Cleanse Your Crystals
Cleansing is traditionally believed to clear accumulated energy and refresh a crystal before continued use. For a gentle option, place your crystals under moonlight overnight or use sound, smoke, or a selenite charging plate.
Important: Not every crystal should be exposed to water. Selenite, pyrite, hematite, malachite, and several softer or porous stones can be damaged by moisture.
2. Charge Your Crystals
After cleansing, many crystal practitioners like to recharge their stones. Moonlight is one of the gentlest options and is suitable for a wide range of crystals. A selenite plate is another convenient choice for crystals and jewellery.
Be cautious with direct sunlight, as prolonged UV exposure can fade stones such as amethyst, rose quartz, fluorite, and some other light-sensitive crystals.
3. Handle Them With Care
4. Set Your Intention
Once your crystal has been cleansed, take a quiet moment to hold it and reflect on your intention—whether that’s abundance, calmness, confidence, protection, or simply mindfulness. Crystal cleansing and charging are spiritual traditions rather than scientifically established treatments, but they can serve as meaningful personal rituals.
A Simple Routine
- Cleanse
- Charge
- Set Your Intention
- Use Mindfully