How to Cleanse Crystals: Simple Methods to Clear & Recharge Energy

Crystals are more than just beautiful, they’re here to support us energetically, emotionally, and spiritually. And just like anything that holds energy, they need regular care to stay clear, aligned, and working in harmony with you.

Why Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals?

Crystals are energetic tools. They absorb, hold, and shift energy—both from us and from their environment. Over time, they can become energetically “full,” making it harder for them to support you in the way you need.

Cleansing helps release any heavy or stagnant energy they’ve picked up. Charging brings them back to life—restoring their natural frequency and aligning them with your intentions.

How to Cleanse Your Crystals

• Running Water: Hold the crystal under cool, running water for a few minutes. Don’t use this method with softer crystals like selenite, malachite, or celestite.

• Salt: You can place your crystal in a bowl of sea salt overnight. Skip this for porous or fragile stones like pyrite or fluorite.

• Smoke: Burning sage or palo santo gently clears energy without harming delicate crystals.
  

• Moonlight or Sunlight: Let your crystals rest under the full moon or morning sun. Some stones (like amethyst or rose quartz) can fade in direct sunlight, so use care.

Whatever method you choose, hold intention at the center. 

How to Charge Your Crystals

Once cleared, your crystals are ready to be recharged with fresh energy:

• Moonlight: Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill during a full moon. Moonlight imparts a soft, balancing energy that recharges without overwhelming.

• Sunlight: A few hours of gentle sunlight infuses stones with energizing light. Monitor stones for any signs of fading or brittleness.
  

• Earth: Burying crystals in soil reconnects them to grounding forces and the earth’s regenerative energy. Keep crystals buried for several hours or overnight for a deep recharge.
  

• With Intention: Holding your crystal with focused awareness, visualize it filling with pure, vibrant light. Speak or mentally affirm your desired intention, sending this energy into the stone. This method personalizes the charge uniquely to your energetic needs.
  

• Selenite Bowls & Plates: Selenite is a powerful cleansing and charging crystal that does not require cleansing itself. Placing smaller crystals on a selenite charging plate or bowl offers daily maintenance, keeping them clear and energetically vibrant.
  

Caring for your crystals is a way of caring for your energy. The more intentional you are with them, the more supported you’ll feel in return.