Crystals absorb and hold energy - which means they benefit from regular cleansing and recharging. Whether you've just brought a new stone home or you've been working with one for months, keeping it energetically clear helps it perform at its best. Here's how to do it.

Why Cleanse Your Crystals?

As crystals interact with your energy and environment, they can accumulate stagnant or heavy vibrations over time. Cleansing clears this residue and returns the stone to its natural state. Think of it like washing your hands - a simple reset that makes everything feel fresh again.

Some stones, like Shungite and Orange Selenite, are particularly associated with cleansing and purifying energy - both for spaces and for other crystals. Our Shungite Worry Stone is a popular choice for those who want a grounding, cleansing stone on hand throughout the day.

How to Cleanse Your Crystals

Moonlight

One of the most popular and gentle methods. Place your crystals on a windowsill or outside overnight during a full moon. The moonlight resets their energy without any risk of damage - safe for all stone types, including water-sensitive ones.

Selenite

Selenite is one of the few crystals believed to cleanse other stones. Simply place your crystals on or next to a piece of Selenite for a few hours. It's a low-effort, always-available method that works beautifully as part of a crystal display. Our Orange Selenite Worry Stone doubles as a pocket-sized cleanser - described as clearing stagnant energy and recharging other crystals wherever you are.

Sound

Sound vibration - from a singing bowl, tuning fork, or even a bell - can clear a crystal's energy quickly and effectively. This method is ideal for large collections, as you can cleanse many stones at once. It's also completely safe for all crystal types.

Smoke

Passing a crystal through the smoke of burning herbs (such as rosemary, lavender, or cedar) is a traditional cleansing method used across many cultures. Hold the stone in the smoke for 20-30 seconds with the intention of clearing its energy. Pair this with our Incense collection for a full ritual experience.

Earth

Burying a crystal in the earth - either in your garden or in a pot of soil - returns it to its natural environment and draws out stagnant energy. Leave it for 24 hours, then rinse gently. Best for grounding stones like Red Jasper, Obsidian, and Aragonite.

Breath & Intention

Hold the crystal in both hands, take a deep breath, and exhale slowly over the stone while setting a clear intention to release any energy it's holding. Simple, immediate, and always available - no tools required.

What to Avoid

Not all cleansing methods suit every crystal. A few things to keep in mind:

• Water: Many crystals are water-sensitive and can dissolve, crack, or lose their lustre when submerged. Avoid soaking Selenite, Lepidolite, Aragonite, Shungite, and any stone with a metallic sheen.
• Direct sunlight: Prolonged sun exposure can fade colour in stones like Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Fluorite. Moonlight is a safer alternative.
• Salt water: While traditional, salt can be abrasive and damaging to softer or porous stones. Dry salt or moonlight achieves the same result without the risk.

How to Charge Your Crystals

Charging is about amplifying a crystal's energy and aligning it with your intentions - not just clearing it. The two often go hand in hand.

Set an Intention

Hold your cleansed crystal, close your eyes, and clearly state (aloud or mentally) what you want the stone to support. This programs the crystal with your specific intention - whether that's calm, protection, focus, or love.

Moonlight & Sunlight

Both the moon and sun charge crystals with natural energy. Full moon nights are especially potent. For sun-safe stones like Black Jasper, Red Jasper, and Obsidian, a few hours of morning sunlight works well.

Crystal Clusters & Geodes

Placing smaller stones inside or on top of a crystal cluster or geode is a beautiful and effective charging method. The larger formation amplifies the energy of the stones resting within it. Browse our Clusters and Geodes to find a charging station that suits your space.

Gridding Points

Crystal points naturally direct and amplify energy. Arranging your stones around a central point - or using Gridding Points - creates a focused energetic field that charges everything within it.

How Often Should You Cleanse?

There's no strict rule - but a good rhythm is once a month (aligned with the full moon), after any emotionally intense experience, or whenever a stone feels heavy or dull. Stones you carry daily, like Worry Stones, benefit from more frequent cleansing given how much energy they absorb.

New to crystals? Start with our Tumble Stones or Worry Stones - easy to hold, carry, and care for. Or explore our New Arrivals to see what's just landed.