Crystals absorb energy from their environment - including emotions, intentions, and electromagnetic fields. Over time, they become saturated and need clearing to maintain their effectiveness. Think of it like cleaning a filter.
Quick Cleansing Methods (Daily/Weekly)
1. Running Water
Hold your crystal under cool running water for 1-2 minutes. Visualize the water carrying away accumulated energy. Best for: Quartz, amethyst, citrine, and other hard stones.
Avoid for: Selenite, malachite, lapis lazuli, and other soft or porous stones.
2. Sound Clearing
Use a singing bowl, tuning fork, or bells near your crystals for 2-3 minutes. Sound waves break up stagnant energy patterns. Works for all crystals - no water damage risk.
Recommended frequency: 432 Hz or 528 Hz
3. Smoke Cleansing
Pass crystals through sage, palo santo, or cedar smoke. The smoke carries away negative energy. Traditional method used for thousands of years.
Best for: All crystals, especially before ritual or meditation use.
Deep Cleansing Methods (Monthly)
4. Moonlight Bath
Place crystals outside or on a windowsill during the full moon. Leave overnight. The moon's energy neutralizes and recharges simultaneously.
Especially powerful for: Moonstone, selenite, labradorite, clear quartz.
5. Salt Water Soak
Dissolve sea salt in water and soak crystals for 4-24 hours. Salt draws out absorbed energy. Rinse thoroughly afterward.
Best for: Quartz family, jasper, agate.
Never use for: Selenite, malachite, pyrite, lapis lazuli, opal, or any metallic/soft stones.
6. Earth Burial
Bury crystals in soil for 24 hours to 7 days. The earth absorbs accumulated energy and returns the crystal to its natural state. Mark the location!
Best for: Smoky quartz, black tourmaline, and grounding stones.
Advanced Cleansing
7. Selenite Charging Plates
Place crystals on a selenite slab or bowl. Selenite is self-cleansing and clears other stones through contact. Leave for 4+ hours.
Selenite never needs cleansing itself - it transmutes energy automatically.
8. Sunlight (Use Carefully)
Brief morning sunlight (30 min - 1 hour) energizes crystals. However, many crystals fade in direct sun.
Safe for sun: Clear quartz, black stones, sunstone.
Avoid sun for: Amethyst, rose quartz, citrine, fluorite, aquamarine - these will fade.
Crystal Cleansing Chart
| Crystal | Water Safe | Salt Safe | Sun Safe | Best Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Quartz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any method |
| Amethyst | Yes | Yes | No (fades) | Moonlight, sound |
| Rose Quartz | Yes | Yes | No (fades) | Moonlight, sound |
| Selenite | No (dissolves) | No | Brief only | Sound, smoke |
| Lapis Lazuli | Brief only | No | No (fades) | Smoke, sound, selenite |
| Malachite | No (toxic) | No | No | Smoke, sound, selenite |
| Pyrite | No (rusts) | No | Yes | Smoke, sunlight |
| Tiger Eye | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any method |
| Labradorite | Yes | Brief | No | Moonlight |
| Black Tourmaline | Yes | Yes | Yes | Earth burial |
How Often to Cleanse
- Daily wearers: Weekly cleansing
- Meditation crystals: After each session
- Display crystals: Monthly
- New crystals: Immediately upon receiving
- After heavy emotional work: Immediately
- After others handle them: Before your next use
Signs Your Crystal Needs Cleansing
- Feels heavier or denser than usual
- Looks duller or less vibrant
- Doesn't feel as "active" during meditation
- You feel resistance or reluctance to use it
- It's been sitting unused for weeks
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