Crystal Care
A beginner’s guide to powering your stones with nature’s abundant energy
Why do I need to cleanse my crystals and jewelry?
Cleaning your crystals is vital for awakening their special powers, purifying your healing crystals lightens their energy, and ensures that they are vibrating their healing properties at the highest potential. When you learn how to recharge crystals it can enhance their healing properties and strengthen their ability to support your intention.
The reason that crystals are so effective in energy work, is the same reason that cleansing them is essential—crystals pick up energy. Cleansing your crystal jewlery resets their energy, so that every time you work with them, you are starting from an energetically clean slate. If you never clean your crystals, they will continue to store energy until they are no longer useful conduits. For a crystal to purify your energy, you have to first return the gesture, and cleanse its energy.Cleaning and clearing any crystal jewelry is very important since they have been touched by other energies before reaching you. In fact, consider cleansing your gemstones any time somebody else has been touching them to clear their energetic fingerprint.
How do I clean my crystals, bracelets, rings and necklaces?
Sunlight spa
Who’s spirit isn’t uplifted by a little rest and relaxation in nature? Let your crystal jewelry bathe outside in light of the sun for 4 hours.Some gemstones fade after prolonged exposure to sunlight, so don't leave them out for longer.Moonlight spa
On the next full moon, place the crystal jewelry you'd like to cleanse on your windowsill to soak up some of the lunation's refreshing energy.
Return to nature
We could all use the energetic reset that comes with a return to nature. To give your crystal that revitalizing pleasure, hang your crystal jewelry on the branches of a healthy houseplant for 24 hours.
Sound cleanse
Download and play the music of Tibetan singing bowls or the Om mantra, these are high vibrational sounds that cleanses both your crystal jewelry and also your mind.
Smoke it out
Not only will burning Sage make your home smell great, but it will have your crystals feeling great too. Immerse your crystal with the sacred smoke until your piece becomes energetically still. When lighting sage, you can hold it under an Abalone Shell, which will catch the ashes and also serve as a bowl for all your cleansing tools. The shell also has a row of small holes, which are perfect for holding a wafting feather or incense sticks.
Selenite or Quartz
Act as a crystal matchmaker and pair your crystal jewelry with either a selenite or quartz crystal. Both of these crystals have the rare ability to charge and purify other crystals, without ever losing any of their own energy. Lay your crystal jewelry on a piece of quartz or selenite for six hours. After a date with these eligible stones, your crystal will be in high-vibe heaven.
Visualize cleansing
Visualization is the powerful practice of imagining that which you desire. The next time your crystal jewelry is in need of a refresh, hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and visualize a ray of cleansing light washing over it.
So now that I’ve cleansed my crystal jewelry, how do I charge them?
If you’re wondering how to charge crystals, there are many ways to connect with their energy. Because crystal healing is a personal journey, we recommend choosing a method that resonates with you at this particular moment in time. Crystals have a steady rhythm that falls in line with the healing energy of the earth, which is why they make the perfect companions for any spiritual journey
In the same way that you need a sense of direction in order to be most productive, so does your crystal. Giving your crystal a job allows you to set your intention for the work you’ll do together. Get specific! For the crystal to help you manifest your intentions into realities, you have to be clear when charging your crystal what your exact intention is. Sit quietly, holding the stones in both of your hands. Breathe in the highest white light and then visualize your intention for the jewelry. The stones are listening. After charging the crystals with your intention, your crystal is now charged and activated. For the best results of activating crystal jewelry, wear them for 10-21 days straight after setting your intention (but take them off at night and when taking showers.)
How long should I work with my crystals?
When you first get your crystal, you have to solidify your bond. Like with any relationship, it takes time for your energies to sync. You want to make sure that you are reaffirming your own devotion to your intentions by continuing to reestablish them with your crystal. This strengthens your connection with your crystal, so that you are both vibrating your resolutions at the highest frequency.
I’ve had my crystal for 3 days. Why isn’t it working?
Just like a diet or a fitness program doesn't work in 3 days, like any new program, it takes time and consistency to get results. Working with crystals is no different. The magic is not the crystal; it is you. It’s not doing the work; you’re doing the work. It’s an ally on your journey. A tool to help you get to where you want to go.
The key to harnessing the full potential of crystal healing is having the courage and faith to believe in the effectiveness of gemstones when used in combination with various types of meditation. Thoughts can be very powerful, especially when working with crystal energy, which amplifies everything around it.
The important thing is to be patient with your crystal healing practice. Every day, you can go a little deeper with your crystals, and the many small achievements day after day will eventually lead to reaching your personal goals and making real changes you can notice. Remember to recharge and cleanse your crystals on a regular basis, which will magnify your intentions and enhance their healing properties even more.
How do I safely store my crystal jewelry?
Crystals can be fragile, so handling them with tender love and care is essential. So when you're not using your crystals, keep them inside your Purnama & the Stones jewelry pouch, separate from other jewelry and stones.