If you really want to work with the power of crystals, you can't just put them in a corner and leave. It is believed that these mother nature’s gifts vibrate at frequencies that we can do, meaning they can collect and store energy with them. You must protect your crystals to access their potential. And a big part of that is charging and cleaning them. Crystals have something that is similar to feelings. They absorb the energy of everything around them - the people they work with, the environments they walk in etc.
Sometimes the energies they are given are in direct conflict with the characteristics of the crystals and what we want the crystals to bring into our lives. The resulting forces can block the processes and their functions and prevent them from working properly. Charging removes all the negative aspects and returns the crystal to its natural, clean state.
Here are the best ways to charge your crystals
1. Charging with visualisation
This is a very appropriate and personal way of charging your crystals with your dreams and aspirations. Envision a universal, healing light enveloping your crystal until all the old energy is completely dissolved. Watch as the light grows, enveloping and charging the stone and filling your hands. Along with this visualisation, you can use your affirmations to charge your crystals.
2. Using Earth burial
Depending on the type of crystal, you can bury it in soil, sand, or snow to connect them with their natural properties and after they are in sync with their respective frequencies, they will be as good as new.
3. Place them under the sun
Find a sunny spot to lay out your crystal where it can soak up all that glorious sunlight. If you're taking it outside, make sure it is in a cozy nook that’s shielded from the unwanted elements. Let it bask for at least an hour to recharge; if you’re planning to leave it out all day, keep an eye on it to avoid any sunburn or heat damage.
4. Place them under the moon
Most of the moon phases are totally fabulous for charging your crystals. The full moon is like the VIP party for crystal recharging since it’s when the sun’s rays are at their most intense, bouncing off the moon and sending that energy straight to Earth.
5. Using moon water
Place a container of your choosing under the full moon after filling it with water. You can say a prayer or an affirmation that aligns with your aim for the upcoming month's cycle if you feel prompted to do so. Pour some moon water into a basin to start using it for cleansing and charging. After that, immerse your crystal in moon water and let it charge its healing properties.
6. Saging
You can use incense sticks or some herbs to create smoke to charge your crystals. Just take a small bundle of sticks so that it can burn for 5-10 minutes at most. While the smoke rises, keep your crystals in an open container or just hold them in the smoke.
7. Salting
Even salt can be used to charge your crystals. It is believed in many cultures that salt has purifying properties. You can use sea salt to charge your crystals. Simply place your stone in salt and keep it there for a while.
Additional tips and caution for charging your crystals:
- Determine if your crystals can withstand salt or water. Several types of crystals that are compatible with water include various forms of quartz, amethyst, agate, moonstone, and citrine. If you're unsure, choose an alternative clearing method.
- Understand the element that the crystal corresponds to. Grounding stones are usually connected with Earth, hence burying them is the best way to charge those crystals
- Since crystals may have been handled by many people before reaching you, it's wise to cleanse them as soon as you bring them home from the store. You can never anticipate the type of energy they might possess.
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