The Complete Guide to Crystal Cleansing
Crystals absorb energy from their environment and from you. Regular cleansing is essential to maintain their healing properties and effectiveness.
Why Cleanse Your Crystals?
Crystals work by absorbing, storing, and transmitting energy. Over time, they can become energetically "full" or clouded with negative energies, reducing their effectiveness.
Top Cleansing Methods
Moonlight (Best for All Crystals)
Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill during the full moon. The moon's energy naturally cleanses and recharges crystals.
Duration: Overnight
Safe for: All crystals
Sunlight (Use with Caution)
Sunlight provides powerful cleansing energy but can fade some crystals.
Duration: 1-3 hours
Avoid: Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Fluorite
Selenite (The Crystal Cleanser)
Selenite has self-cleansing properties and can cleanse other crystals placed near it.
How to: Place crystals on or near a selenite plate or wand
Duration: 6+ hours
Sound Cleansing
Use singing bowls, bells, or chimes to break up stagnant energy.
How to: Ring the bell or play the bowl near your crystals
Duration: 5-10 minutes
Salt Water (Use Carefully)
Salt water is a powerful cleanser but can damage soft or porous stones.
How to: Dissolve sea salt in water and submerge crystals
Duration: 24 hours
Avoid: Selenite, Malachite, Calcite, Halite, Pyrite
Charging Your Crystals
After cleansing, charge your crystals with intention:
1. Set Your Intention: Hold the crystal and clearly state your purpose
2. Visualize: Imagine white light filling the crystal with your intention
3. Earth Connection: Bury crystals in soil overnight for deep Earth charging
4. Crystal Clusters: Place smaller stones on large quartz or amethyst clusters
How Often to Cleanse
- Daily use crystals: Weekly
- Occasional use: Monthly
- After intense energy work: Immediately
- New crystals: Before first use
Signs Your Crystal Needs Cleansing
Trust your intuition - you'll know when your crystals need attention.