How to energize stones and crystals? Also learn how to clean them!

First of all, it’s important to know how to energize the stones and crystals you’ve bought or won. Because they took other paths to get to you, different energies may have destabilized the properties. Cleaning should be done periodically or when you feel the need.

However, some of them must be cleaned and energized very often and others from time to time. If crystals and stones are in protective and harmonizing environments, procedures should be performed once a month.

It is also important to note that in their natural formation, crystals are geometrically organized and must be stored in such a way that they do not become messy. If possible, keep them in groups organized by color, size, chakra and function. Furthermore, do not mix personal crystals and stones with care ones.

In this article, learn about all the processes that are necessary for the maintenance of your stones!

When it comes to cleaning stones, a simple method that doesn’t have much of a secret is to use water and neutral soap. With that, use a small brush or cotton for those that need to be dry cleaned.

Another good method is the use of smoke. Separate the properly washed crystal and pass the purifying smoke of an incense or herb on it. A good recommendation for this type of cleansing is white sage stick, palo santo or some natural cleansing incense.

Furthermore, having an amethyst druze to hold the crystals and stones on top of it is a good option. Amethyst has a great capacity for transmutation and also acts by cleaning other crystals energetically.

With this, she dispels intentions, forms, thoughts and any energy that has been absorbed. Place your stones on the druze like a bed and leave them there for about two hours. Keep reading the article and learn more!

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One of the most basic ways known and used for cleaning stones is the use of water with rock salt. This technique is basically about leaving the crystals submerged for about two hours and then exposing them to the sun for the same amount of time.

This method is effective, but it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that not all crystals can or should be submerged in water. Its chemical properties, its degree of hardness, porosity and coloring do not allow this.

The method that was mentioned ends up causing them to wear out, and may even melt. Therefore, be careful and research the crystal or stone you are handling.

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Some crystals cannot be cleaned with water, each one has its own particularity, as well as many cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time. It’s important to know about the cleaning methods of each of them before doing this process.

Stones that cannot be cleaned with water are: Apophyllite, Bauxite, Pyrite, Bornite, Hemanite, Tourmaline, Cassiterite, Sulfur, Galena, Selenite, Kyanite, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Calcite, Malachite, Turquoise and Howlite.

Remembering that both cleaning and energizing must be done periodically or when you feel the need. And not only in the act of buying or winning.

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It is important to stress the fact that chemicals cannot be used on crystals and stones. Due to the sensitivity of each one of them, never use these products to clean, whether or not they are compatible with water. Any oversight can damage the stone’s energy potential.

Also remember that if your stone was taken from nature, river, ocean or land it has already been properly cleaned and energized. As it has not been used or manipulated, the only process that should be done (if you wish) is with soap and water, rubbing gently just to remove dirt.

Energetically speaking, one way to recharge stones and crystals is through sun and moon bathing, as well as earth. As much as it is a common method, some crystals cannot stay in contact with the sun for a long time, as is the case with rose quartz and amethyst.

For those who can go through this process, the morning is the most suitable time, from 07:00 to 10:00. Those who cannot, must be left under the light of the full moon for a period of three hours.

There is also the option of leaving the crystals on the ground or in a plant pot, this is one of the most effective. With that, they reorganize themselves, discharge their energies and nourish themselves. To learn more, keep reading the article!

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To clean a stone and eliminate all the gross negative energies found in it, wash it with running water. Below, learn how to use the right ingredients:

– Use 1 liter of filtered or mineral water;
– 3 tablespoons of salt (coarse salt cannot be used in this process);
– Lavender (not essential);
– Place the stone in this solution overnight.

If you still want to ensure that the negative energies are completely removed, an extra step can be taken: place the stone inside a bag with clear quartz crystals or with another energy cleansing stone.

Examples are Selenite, Halite, Black Kyanite or Black Tourmaline. All of these crystals have the power to do energy cleansing. Now just leave it for a few hours and that’s it!

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If it is a specific technique for cleaning stones and crystals, running water with thick salt can be inserted into a transparent glass container. With this, the stones should stay there for up to 24 hours.

According to some people, sea salt is another option. But, they also say that small particles can harm the minerals. Therefore, thick salt is the most recommended.

Immediately after submersion, wash the stone under running water and let it dry in sunlight or moonlight. Some of the crystals that can go through this process are: Quartz, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Aventurine and Onyx.

As for those who cannot, in addition to water: Halite, Selenite, Gypsum, Desert Rose, Chrysocolla, Chrysopaz, Aura Quartz Water (treated), Amber, Red Coral, Azurite, Selenite, Topaz, Moonstone and Opal.

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For crystals that cannot be in contact with water, cleaning with thick dry salt is ideal. Take a container, make a layer of thick salt and place the stones on top. Leave it there for two hours or as long as you feel is necessary. This method can be used to clean any stone.

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Another way to do energy cleaning is with Drusa or Selenita. Drusa consists of grouping stones that can be Amethyst, for example. Just put the crystal and leave it for two hours.

Like salt, Selenite is a stone that also cleans. The point is to leave the crystals on top of the Selenite for 5 to 10 minutes. If you only have one point stone, place them all on the smooth surface and point the point at them.

Drusas can also be used to clean and energize smaller crystals, just leave them on for about 24 hours. The most suitable ones are Colorless Quartz or Amethyst.

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Doing the smoke through incense, the stones can also be cleaned. To follow this process, it is necessary to choose a cleaning incense (there are energizing ones) and let the smoke pass and take over the entire crystal. Rosemary, arruda, lavender, palo santo, white sage are some of them.

Now if you prefer to do with elements of nature, the leaves and roots are also a great indication and can be used to clean stones and crystals. Like the other option, the procedure is simple. Just light it and give it a “bath” with the smoke.

Energizing stones and crystals is a way to recharge their respective powers. With that, there are several ways that can have the expected effect: the sun, fire, sea, laying on of hands, pyramids, prayers, moon, earth, incense, rain and waterfall.

But you need to be careful! Each crystal has a specific time to energize. So research the exact time your stone needs to be exposed to the sun to energize.

Amethyst and Citrine are sensitive and cannot receive aggressive solar radiation. Estimated time is 30 minutes. However, other stones need many hours to fully recharge. Check it out below!

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Not all methods are indicated, but being the most common, solar energy can be done in the morning light, because it is not very strong and does not run the risk of causing damage to your stones. For crystals that withstand the sun, it is necessary to leave for a few hours.

The crystals that cannot are: Citrine, Turquoise, Amethyst, Fluorite, Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Rose or Green Quartz and Aquamarine.

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Moonlight is different from the sun, obviously. But the way to energize your stones in a more delicate, sensitive and feminine way is to leave them on all night during periods when the moon is full or waxing. This process is recommended for stones that cannot be exposed to the sun.

There are also specific crystals for each phase of the moon. With that, for the New Moon, White Quartz and Blue Lace Agate are the most suitable because they amplify good energies. As for the Crescent Moon, Pyrite and Green Quartz are great options, as they are associated with prosperity and balance.

When it comes to the Full Moon, Garnet and Rose Quartz are basically stones that work strength and promote self love. And finally, the Waning Moon, which can count on Amethyst and Black Tourmaline to transform good energies around it.

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If you want to place your stones on the ground or buried for at least a whole day, this is a good option. But, it is important to point out that this process must be done with a surrounding vegetation. After that, it’s just a matter of cleaning to remove the dirt.

As crystals come from the earth, the best way to energize them is in contact with it. If you don’t want to bury them, you can just place them on the ground for a few hours and the process will work too. If you don’t have a lot of sunlight and moonlight in your home, this is ideal.