How to Cleanse Your Crystals – A Beginner's Guide

When you bring a new crystal home, or after you've been working with one intensively, it's important to cleanse it. Crystals absorb energy, both positive and negative and regular cleansing helps reset them back to their natural state so they can work at their best for you.

Here are the most popular and effective ways to cleanse your crystals.

Moonlight One of the most beautiful and gentle ways to cleanse your crystals is to leave them out under the light of the full moon overnight. Simply place them on a windowsill or outside in a safe spot and let the moon do its work. This method is safe for all crystals and has the added bonus of charging them at the same time.

Smoke Cleansing Using the smoke from dried herbs such as sage, palo santo, or rosemary is a traditional and powerful cleansing method. Hold your crystal in the smoke for 30–60 seconds while setting the intention that any stagnant or negative energy is being released. Make sure you're in a well-ventilated space.

Running Water Holding your crystal under running water, ideally natural spring water or a stream is a quick and effective cleanse. The water washes away any absorbed energy and leaves your crystal feeling fresh and clear. Important note: not all crystals are water-safe. Avoid this method for soft or porous stones like selenite, malachite, or pyrite.

Sound Sound cleansing using a singing bowl, bell, or even a tuning fork is a wonderful method, especially if you have a large collection. The vibrations from the sound penetrate the crystal and dislodge any stagnant energy. This method is safe for all crystals.

Selenite Placing your crystals on or next to a piece of selenite overnight is one of the easiest cleansing methods. Selenite is a self-cleansing crystal that also cleanses anything placed near it, no effort required!

How Often Should You Cleanse Your Crystals? As a general rule, cleanse new crystals when you first bring them home, and then regularly, especially after periods of heavy use, emotional events, or if they just feel a little "off" to you. Trust your intuition.

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