1. Lay them out in the sun
One of the most simple yet potent crystal charging techniques involves harnessing the energy of our solar system’s shining star: the sun! Every 1.5 millionths of a second, the sun releases more energy than we could ever consume in a single year (!!!). This energetic power is why using sunlight for charging crystals is so effective.
Repeated exposure to sunlight, however, can fade the colors of transparent and semi-transparent crystals. Amethyst, aventurine, aquamarine, quartz, opal, and citrine are just a handful of the crystals that shouldn’t be left in the sun due to potential color loss. And because sun exposure can be very drying, brittle crystals like apophylite, calcite, celestite, beryl, and chrysoprase shouldn’t be placed under direct sunlight in order to prevent breakage.
How to charge crystals in the sun:
- Find a clear place to lay the crystal out so it will be completely covered by sunlight.
- If placing it outside, choose a location that is protected from the elements.
- Leave it out for at least an hour to charge; if leaving it out all day, make sure to check on the crystal regularly for signs of sun or heat damage.
NOTE: You can similarly use the sun to cleanse crystals as well, says Finley. Just use the same techniques outlined above for charging and practice caution when placing softer, more susceptible crystals in direct sunlight.
2. Lay them out under the moon
Technically speaking, moonlight doesn’t originate from the moon itself but rather is light emitted from the sun that bounces off the moon’s surface. So bathing your crystals in moonlight can recharge them with the lunar energy that stems from the sun.
Most moon phases are perfectly well-suited for crystal charging. You might get the most potent charge during a full moon, since the sun’s rays completely illuminate the moon, sending intense solar energy back toward Earth. But you don’t have to wait for the next full moon, says Mercree. Any waxing or waning phase will do, so long as the crystal is able to be exposed to moonlight.
According to Finley, some crystal healers warn against charging them during a lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth is situated directly between the sun and moon, causing the moon to darken and appear red. This can result in chaotic, unpredictable energy—not exactly the vibe you’d want if you’re using your crystals for personal healing.
Another reason to use moonlight to charge crystals? “Some crystals, such as amethysts, may change color when exposed to the sun,” says Mercree. “In these cases, cleansing them in moonlight is a great alternative.”
How to charge crystals in moonlight:
- Look up the next full moon date and plan ahead to charge it during this time, if possible; if not, any evening when the moon is visible will do.
- Find a clear place to lay the crystal out so that it will be completely covered by moonlight.
- Leave it out overnight.
3. Use running water or salt water
Water, the ingredient necessary for life, can be used for both cleansing and charging crystals.
A vital element of every single living thing on Earth, water has healing properties. This makes it a preferred cleansing element for crystal buffs. “Holding crystals under running water, for me, is what resonates; it's the only clearing practice I do with any regularity, really,” says Finley.
Water can be used to charge your crystals, too. Because non-purified water is conductive, energy can move through it easily. “You can get an electric shock if electricity comes into contact with water while you’re standing in it,” says Finley. Soaking crystals in saltwater or moon water (that is, water in a receptacle that has been left out under the moonlight) can be an incredibly effective crystal charging technique.
If you want to cleanse your crystal in water, locate a source of moving, non-stagnant water, “ideally a natural spring, river, stream, lake, or ocean,” says Mercree. (Running tap water can also work in a pinch.)
An important caution: Crystals that score low on the Mohs Hardness Scale are more susceptible to water damage. “This method should not be used for crystals that do not do well in water, like opals and sapphires,” warns Mercree, or any other crystal lower than 5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
Crystals that contain iron or copper, like pyrite and magnetite, are prone to rust, so it’s best to use a different method to cleanse and energize them, too. On the other hand, harder crystals like amethyst, rose quartz, agate, moonstone, jasper, and Tiger’s Eye are well-suited for water cleansing and charging.
How to cleanse crystals with water:
- Find a natural source of running water; if you can’t locate one, use running water from your faucet.
- Place the crystal under the running water, covering it completely.
- Reflect on your intention of cleansing the crystal from discordant energy.
- Set the cleansed crystal out in the open air so that it can dry naturally.
How to charge crystals with water:
- Gather salt (preferably plain, untreated sea salt) and a bowl or bin large enough for the crystal to be fully covered by water.
- Sprinkle a spoonful of salt into the bowl.
- Fill the bowl with warm water to help dissolve the salt (which will support charging).
- Submerge the crystal in the salt water.
- Leave the crystal submerged for a period of time—an hour, all day, or overnight—depending on where your intuition leads you.
- Remove the crystal from the salt water and gently rinse it with clean water.
- Place it out in the open air to fully dry before use.
4. Bury them in salt, sand, or earth
Burying a crystal in salt, sand, or earth has a dual purpose of both cleansing and charging crystals, says Mercree.
Salt has been used for centuries for spiritual cleansing, and is purported to draw out negative energy from crystals, says Mercree. Burying crystals is the Earth is known to be restorative and cleansing for crystals, healing them of any lingering negative energy. Because sand is made up of rocks, placing crystals into it can be similarly restorative.
NOTE: Use caution when burying softer crystals that are below a Mohs Hardness Scale rating of 5. These crystals scratch easily, so avoid burying these in coarse salt, sand, or dirt.
How to charge crystals with salt or sand:
- If using salt (preferably untreated salt) or sand, find a bowl or bin large enough for the crystal to be fully submerged.
- Pour the salt or sand into the bowl.
- Bury the crystal in the salt or sand.
- Leave it overnight.
- When removing, dust off any remaining salt or sand residue.
5. Use sound
Crystals operate on vibrational frequencies. As such, any form of energy with vibrational frequency—sound included—can be used to cleanse them.
“The frequency of sound is so effective on crystals,” says Finley. Charging crystals with vocal tone, however, can be incredibly difficult, which is why Finley recommends against using your voice to charge crystals (unless you’re a trained singer, perhaps).
Instead, try using a sound healing instrument of some kind—like cymbals or a tuning fork—to impart the tool’s frequency into your crystal, allowing the sound waves to pass through them.
How to charge crystals with sound:
- Place the stone in front of you on a stable surface.
- Play a singular tone with your instrument, allowing the sound to travel fully before playing it again.
- Repeat for several minutes.
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