Caring for Your Crystals: A Simple Guide

To keep your crystals energetically vibrant and physically beautiful, regular care is essential.

Here are some simple steps to help you maintain and recharge your crystals:

Smudging Using Palo Santo or Sage is a powerful method to cleanse your crystals

1. Cleansing Your Crystals

Crystals absorb energy from their surroundings, so it's important to cleanse them regularly to clear away any stagnant or negative energy. There are several ways to cleanse your crystals:

• Water: Rinse your crystals under running water for a few minutes. Natural sources like rivers or rainwater are ideal, but tap water works too. (Note: Avoid using water for softer stones like Selenite or Calcite, as they can dissolve.)

• Salt: Bury your crystals in a bowl of sea salt or Himalayan salt for 24 hours to absorb negative energies. Be sure to discard the salt afterward.

• Smudging: Pass your crystals through the smoke of sage, palo santo, or incense to purify them.

• Sound: Use sound vibrations from a singing bowl, bell, or tuning fork to clear their energy field.

Charging under the full moon is one of my favourite methods

2. Charging Your Crystals

After cleansing, you can charge your crystals to restore their energy. Here’s how:

• Sunlight: Place your crystals in direct sunlight for a few hours. Be mindful that some stones (like Amethyst and Rose Quartz) can fade with prolonged exposure.

• Moonlight: Charging your crystals under the full moon is a gentle and powerful way to restore their energy. Leave them outside or on a windowsill overnight. This can be done 2 days either side of the full moon while the energy is still strong.

• Earth: Bury your crystals in the earth for 24 hours to ground them and replenish their natural energy.

  
  

3. Storing Your Crystals

When not in use, store your crystals in a safe, energetically neutral place. You can keep them in a fabric pouch, on a shelf, or in a dedicated space like an altar. Grouping crystals by type or intention can help maintain their energy flow.

4. Handling Your Crystals

• Intention: Each time you use your crystal, set a clear intention for how you want to work with its energy. This strengthens your connection with the stone.

• Respect: Treat your crystals with care, and avoid dropping or exposing them to harsh chemicals. This ensures their physical and energetic longevity.

By regularly cleansing, charging, and handling your crystals with care, you'll ensure that they continue to support you energetically, helping you stay balanced and aligned.

Love Laura x