How To Cleanse And Charge Your Crystals

If you use crystals in your spiritual practice, it is important to periodically cleanse and charge them.

For example, when you first purchase or receive a crystal as a gift, clearing it can ensure that you are working with a ‘clean slate,’ and are able to both fully connect with that crystal and set more powerful intentions for its use.

Beyond this, charging a crystal ensures that we are able to use it most effectively for our purpose.

So, how can you go about charging and cleansing your beloved crystals?

The good news is that this process is quite simple and easy, and you can use the same method to both charge and clear a crystal:

Moonlight

Place your crystal in a place where it can bathe in the light of the moon overnight. Full moon is, of course, the best time to do this, and one night is enough to both cleanse and charge your crystal.

That said, if I am using a crystal for manifestation, I will sometimes leave my crystal for the full waxing period of a moon cycle, from new moon to full moon.

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