How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals Before Winter

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As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to give your beloved crystals extra care and attention. Cleansing and charging your crystals is a vital practice that ensures they maintain their energy and effectiveness. Below, we will explore how to cleanse and charge your crystals, preparing them for the winter season.

Why do I need to cleanse and charge my crystals?

Crystals are like sponges for energy. They can absorb both positive and negative energies from their surroundings, and over time, this can affect their vibration and efficacy. Periodically cleansing and charging your crystals is essential for several reasons, including:

Energy refresh: Cleansing removes any stagnant or negative energy your crystals may have absorbed, allowing them to vibrate at their highest potential.
Reconnection: Charging your crystals under the right conditions reconnects them with the earth’s natural energy and rejuvenates their vitality.
Amplified properties: Cleansed and charged crystals are more receptive to your intentions and can amplify the energy you infuse them with.
Alignment: Regular cleansing and charging help align your crystals with their natural frequencies, enhancing their beneficial properties.

How do I cleanse my crystals?

There are various methods to cleanse your crystals, and you can choose the one that resonates with you or suits your crystals’ composition. Here are a few popular ways:

Water Cleansing

Suitable for: Most crystals, but avoid water-soluble or porous crystals like selenite, gypsum, and halite.

Steps:

Hold your crystal under running water (natural spring water is best), or immerse it in a bowl of water.
Visualise the water washing away any impurities or negative energies.
Dry your crystal thoroughly with a clean cloth, or let it air dry in natural sunlight.

Salt Cleansing

Suitable for: Most crystals, but avoid soft or porous stones that can be damaged by salt, like halite or selenite.

Steps:

Place your crystals on a bed of salt (rock salt or sea salt) in a bowl or dish.
Leave them for several hours or overnight.
Remove the crystals, brush off salt residue, and rinse them under running water.
Dry them with a clean cloth or let them air dry.

Smoke Cleansing

Suitable for: Most crystals, especially quartz and amethyst.

Steps:

Allow the smoke of sacred herbs like sage, palo santo, or cedarwood to envelop your crystals.
As you do this, visualise the smoke purifying and cleansing the crystals.
Ensure the smoke covers each crystal.
Alternatively, you can smoke cleanse the entire space where your crystals are stored.
For a more detailed explanation take a look at our blog on smoke cleansing, here.

Sound Cleansing

Suitable for: Most crystals.

Steps:

Use a singing bowl, tuning fork, or bells to create soothing, resonant sounds.
Hold your crystals in your hands and place them near the sound source.
Visualise the sound energy purifying your crystals as the vibrations fill the space.

Visualisation and Intention

Suitable for: All crystals.

Steps:

Hold your crystal in your hand.
Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and visualise a bright white or golden light surrounding the crystal.
Intend for this light to cleanse and purify the crystal, removing negative energy.

How do I charge my crystals?

Once your crystals are cleansed, it’s time to charge them with fresh energy. Here are some methods to charge your crystals:

Sunlight Charging

Suitable for: Most crystals, except those that fade in direct sunlight (e.g., amethyst, citrine).

Steps:

Place your cleansed crystals in direct sunlight for a few hours, ideally in the morning or late afternoon.
Visualise the sun’s energy, infusing your crystals with vitality and positivity.
Be cautious not to leave certain crystals in the sun too long, as it can cause them to fade or change colour.

Moonlight Charging

Suitable for: All crystals.

Steps:

Place your cleansed crystals under the light of the full moon, either outdoors or on a windowsill.
Leave them overnight, allowing the moon’s energy to recharge and revitalise your crystals.

Earth Charging

Suitable for: All crystals.

Steps:

Bury your cleansed crystals in the earth, preferably in a garden or pot filled with soil.
Leave them for at least a day, allowing the earth’s grounding energy to replenish your crystals.

Selenite Charging Plate

Suitable for: Most crystals.

Steps:

Place your crystals on a selenite charging plate or slab.
Selenite has the unique property of being able to cleanse and charge other crystals while also maintaining its own purity.

Crystal Grid Charging

Suitable for: All crystals.

Steps:

Create a crystal grid by adding specific crystals known for their charging properties (e.g. clear quartz, amethyst) to your other crystals.
Place your cleansed crystals within the grid, and set your intention for their energy.
For a beautiful selection of crystal grids, click here.

Maintaining the Winter Vibes

Now that your crystals are cleansed and charged, they are ready to infuse your space with positive energy and help you navigate the winter season with balance and harmony. Remember to periodically cleanse and charge your crystals throughout the winter to ensure they stay in tip-top shape and continue to enhance your well-being and surroundings. As you embrace the cosiness of the season, let your crystals be your allies in creating a harmonious and peaceful winter haven.

If you want to know the best healing crystals for stocking fillers, click here. Plus, for more information on smoke cleansing for a fresh start in the new year, click here. Once winter is over, remember to spring clean your crystals too. And please remember to tag us @surrender_to_happiness; we love seeing our readers enjoying their crystals.

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