The Goddess Psyche

If you’re new to crystals you may not know that they need to be cleansed and charged to enhance their intended healing powers. In this post, discover what cleaning and charging is along with 3 simple techniques to do it!

Importance of cleansing and charging

To start, when I say cleanse and charge I am referring to energy cleansing and charging; crystals need regular energy cleansing and charging to perform at their best. It is crucial to do so as crystals absorb negativity so you must cleanse them to prevent that type of energy from bouncing back to you and your space. By removing unfavorable energies you will bring the crystal back to its original energetic healing state. When you cleanse a crystal you are at the same time charging it which rejuvenates its powerful healing energy once again.

How To Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals

There are multiple ways to cleanse and charge crystals but here are the top 3 easiest techniques.

Smudging

The term smudging refers to burning herbs and plants. The idea is that the smoke from the herbs and plants attaches itself to negative energy. As the smoke clears it takes the negative energy with it, releasing it into another space where it will be regenerated into positive energy. Sage is most commonly used for this.

Begin by calming yourself and setting the intention of removing negativity from your crystals. Then light a bundle of sage and let the smoke surround them. Feel free to use a smudging feather to guide the smoke in the right direction.

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Selenite and Quarts

Selenite and Clear Quarts are powerful cleansers that can obliterate the surrounding negative energy. Simply, keep selenite and/or clear quartz with your crystal collection for around-the-clock clearing. Even though these are naturally cleansing, I recommend doing a smudging every now and then to remove stubborn negativity.

Moon Bath

The moon, especially the full moon, radiates a tremendous amount of energy that is perfect for crystal cleansing and enhanced energy!

As the moon rises, expose your crystals to the moonlight and allow the moon to do its thing till the night is done. In the morning, your crystals will be cleared, charged, and ready to heal!

How often do I cleanse my crystals?

A good rule of thumb is to cleanse them at least once a month. Although, if you feel the energy of the crystal is not as strong then it is time to cleanse. Listen and trust your intuition.