Moonlight Cleansing
Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill during a full moon. The moon's energy gently cleanses and recharges your stones overnight.
Education
Crystal Care
Learn how to properly cleanse, charge, and care for your crystals to maintain their energy and beauty for years to come.
Why Cleanse Your Crystals?
Crystals absorb energy from their surroundings, including negative or stagnant energies. Regular cleansing restores their natural vibration and effectiveness.
Restore Energy
Remove accumulated negative or stagnant energies.
Recharge Power
Renew the crystal's natural healing properties.
Clear Programming
Reset intentions and prepare for new purposes.
"A cleansed crystal is a powerful crystal."
Cleansing Methods
Choose the method that works best for your crystals and your practice. Each technique offers unique benefits.
Sunlight Charging
Brief exposure to morning sunlight can energize your crystals. However, be cautious as some stones may fade with prolonged sun exposure.
Water Cleansing
Running water can cleanse crystals, but only use this method for water-safe stones. Never submerge porous or toxic crystals.
Smudging
Pass your crystals through the smoke of sage, palo santo, or incense. This ancient practice clears negative energy effectively.
Selenite Charging
Place crystals on or near a Selenite slab or wand. Selenite naturally cleanses and charges other stones without needing cleansing itself.
Sound Cleansing
Use singing bowls, bells, or tuning forks to cleanse crystals with sound vibrations. The frequency breaks up stagnant energy.
General Care Tips
Follow these best practices to keep your crystals in optimal condition and maintain their energetic properties.
Storage
Store crystals separately to prevent scratching. Use soft pouches, boxes with compartments, or display them on stands.
Handling
Handle crystals with clean hands. Some stones are delicate and can chip or break if dropped.
Programming
Set intentions by holding your crystal, focusing on your goal, and stating your intention clearly.
Regular Cleansing
Cleanse crystals after heavy use, when they feel heavy, or at least once a month.
Toxic Crystals — Handle with Care
These crystals contain elements that can be harmful if ingested or exposed to water. Never make elixirs with these stones.
MalachiteContains copper, toxic when wet or ingested
CinnabarContains mercury, highly toxic
GalenaContains lead
PyriteCan produce sulfuric acid when exposed to water
SeleniteWater-soluble, will dissolve
Lapis LazuliContains pyrite inclusions
Water-Unsafe Crystals
These crystals should never be cleansed with water as they may dissolve, rust, or become damaged.
SeleniteMalachiteAzuriteKyaniteLepidoliteOpalPearlTurquoisePyriteHematite
Quick Reference Chart
A simple guide to which cleansing methods work best for popular crystals.
| Crystal | Moonlight | Sunlight | Water | Smudge | Selenite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Quartz | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amethyst | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rose Quartz | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Citrine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Black Tourmaline | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Selenite | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | — |
| Malachite | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lapis Lazuli | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = Safe to use | ✗ = Avoid | — = Not applicable
Ready to Care for Your Crystals?
Browse our collection of cleansing tools including Selenite slabs, sage bundles, and singing bowls.