cleansing: to remove any energy it has absorbed and return it to a clean, pure energy state.

charging: replenishing its energy.

* a crystal must be cleansed before it is charged.

there are many different options when it comes to the "right way" to cleanse and charge your crystals. the best thing you can do, is trust your instincts and research. do what feels like the best fit for you. let your intuition be your guide, and remember, however you may choose to work with your crystals, you can't get it wrong!

when do you cleanse your crystals?

- when you first get your crystals. they've been absorbing energy from others, and you want to release that energy.

- new moon

- full moon

- whenever your intuition guides you to

why cleanse?

crystals pick up the energy of the environment. they hold negative frequencies.

make sure to always cleanse your crystals before you charge them.

the safest way to cleanse & charge ALL crystals can be done under any phase of the moon but most effective under a full moon, when the light is the brightest. this method is safe and effective for all crystals.

you can place your crystals in an outside environment, or on a windowsill. remember to collect them in the morning so dew does not get them wet if you are cleansing crystals that are not water safe.

sunlight is a powerful cleanser and charger.

to be safe, do not place the crystals in sunlight for more than a few minutes.

* please do research on what crystals can and cannot be exposed to sunlight, you can find information on my website here for more information on this.

salt water is an instant healer that soaks up all unwanted energy.

water works best with polished stones, never rough or natural forms.

you can use any form of water: you can use running water from your home, a natural creek, river, lake, or ocean.

* please do research on what crystals can and cannot go into water. you can find information on my website here for more information on this.

- wave the smoke counter-clockwise to remove negative energy

- wave the smoke clockwise to set intentions

*please do your research on the closed practices with white sage, smudging, and palo santo.

alternatives to white sage: bay laurel, lavender, rosemary, long pine, cedar, and more!

how can I respectfully dispose of my white sage? return it to the land by burying it.

sound is a natural energy shifter.

we suggest:

- singing bowls

- tuning forks

- sounding bells

- gongs

allow the sound to wash over the crystals. visualize them releasing energies on the sound waves.

you can be as creative as you want with sound cleansing!

the most powerful charging crystals are selenite and clear quartz. they can be a cleansing platform for other crystals.

clear quartz is a high-vibrating stone. clear quartz cannot cleanse itself.

selenite is a powerful energetic cleanser and charger. it can purify any field it touches and restore energetic balance. you can use a selenite, wand, plate, bowl, or more. selenite enhances powers of manifestations. selenite does not need to be cleansed, it self-purifies.

other methods for charging your crystals:

- moonlight bath

- sunlight bath

- burying your crystal in dirt

setting intentions & programming crystals

- you can program your crystals with an intention to help you with a specific purpose.

- first cleanse your crystal, then hold it while repeating a focused intention. make sure this intention is very clear, focused, and precise.

visualization

visualization helps strengthen any focused intentions and enhances the self-healing and manifestation process.

when visualizing and/or meditating, center and ground your energy. make sure your surroundings are quiet and peaceful.

it's recommended to only use one crystal at a time to fully focus your energy during this process.

hold the crystal in your hands, and visualize your hands filling with a radiant, bright white light. please the crystal in your dominant hand and feel it's vibrations reflect onto you.

imagine the crystal releasing all the impurities, and being replaced with a bright, white light.

the energy you give, comes back to you.