How to Cleanse & Charge Your Crystal Gemstones with the Moon

Crystals absorb just as much energy as they send out. Cleansing and charging them are very important and is not something to neglect. If you carry crystals on you everyday then you should definitely take the time out each night before bed to clear them out as well as before and after each meditation session, ritual, energy cleansing, and anything else you may use them for.

You see it everyday, people have beautiful crystals up on display in their home and little do they know, leaving them alone with stagnate energy built up over the years can affect anyone coming in and out of the room where the crystals are present. Just as much as they can retain and emit positive energy - they can also do the same with negative energy. For example: Moonstone will mirror your emotions, so if you are a pessimist or have a depressive attitude then imagine that amplifying - enabling you to experience those negative emotions on a higher level. Although, Moonstone's gift is for you to become conscious of these so you can address them, cleansing is still needed as the Moonstone to ensure your journey of self isn't influenced by stagnate energy emitting out through the gemstone.

There are many ways to cleanse your crystals. The key is finding what works for you and making it your own. You don't have to go by the book that someone else has written for you - you want to do whatever makes YOU feel good about it.

The most important aspect of cleansing your crystals is your intent. What you visualize and project plays the most vital part. While you are preforming the cleansing, you want to focus on expelling any unwanted energy by imagining the crystal re-balanced and ready to work on whatever you are trying to achieve with it.

The Power of the Moon

The Moon is dubbed as the Planet of Nurturing and rules the zodiac sign Cancer which is associated with the element of Water. Any zodiac sun sign can use the Moon for a final step, or as a means to amplify the potency in their cleansing process. Every New and Full Moon should be used for cleansing.

When the Moon makes its orbit around the Earth it affects us on a very deep level bringing out our true emotions and calling us for self-reflection. It makes us to delve within ourselves and to nurture our spirituality.

You can place your crystals outside or even on your windowsill and have the Moon's energy emit down into them, cleansing and balancing them with the power of the cosmos.

Below is a few cleansing rituals you can incorporate under the light of the full Moon.

Earth

Earth heals and balances. It is the mother - the nurturer and has all the tools we need for growth. If you are a Taurus, Virgo, or a Capricorn then this may be your first option of choice.

• Bury your crystals in the ground in an outdoor area where you feel good energy or a place you enjoy visiting. You can even use a potted plant in your home if that works best for you. The Earth's vibrational energy will naturally pull out any impurities and will restore them to a balanced state.
  
  
• Trees and plants not only cleanse our air but can also do a number of amazing things for our spirit and for clearing out crystals. You can place your crystals around a tree or in a field of flowers - the plants absorb the divine flow of energy just as we do through our chakras so they will project those vibrations into your crystals.
  

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Air

Air is my personal favorite method to use for cleansing my crystals. I am a fire sign but I find this works best for me and it is gentle for any crystal as other elemental methods can be damaging to some. If you are an Aquarius, Gemini, or a Libra then you will probably find this most effective.

• Smudging your crystals with herbs like sage, cedar, lavender, sweetgrass, myrrh, and frankincense is a very powerful method to clear them out. Be sure that there is an open window nearby so the smoke may escape bringing the unwanted energies with it. Light your herb and wait for the flame to die down to where there is a strong smoke in its place and hold your crystal in the smoke. You want to have your intent on the smoke washing it as if it were water washing away dirt.
  

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Fire

Fire by nature is to transform. Some crystals cannot withstand heat so this isn't to be used for all but can be very effective for some. If you are an Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius then this may be a good method for you.

• Light a white candle and place your crystals around its base with a focus of the flame transforming the energy within the crystals to a clean and balanced state. Don't leave your candle unattended and let it burn all the way down to the wick.
  
  
• Same method with lighting a candle but with each crystal hold it in front of the flame and have the same focus. This works best for clear crystals as you want to watch the flame dance within the crystal's core.
  

Cleansing your crystals by fire can be dangerous so make sure you prepare accordingly and do everything with a safety-first mentality.

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Water

Water is the shape shifter and the cleanser. Just as it purifies our bodies it does the same for ritualistic cleansing. There are many different aliments you can use but be very careful on which ones you chose as not all crystals can withstand being in water for long periods of time. Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces would find using the element of water to be a prime choice.

• Stream water, either in a bowl at home or out in nature is a wonderful way to cleanse. You can hold your crystal in your hand and let the stream water rush through it or you can place the crystals in a bowl of stream water and let them soak for a bit.
  

• Sea Salt, not home-made salt water, is another great way as sea salt comes from the Ocean which is our main source of cleansing and purifying water. I first thought home-made salt water was fine but after further research and experience I found that it was actually very damaging to some of my crystals as the salt can be rough, scratching the crystals surface and leaving residue in small cracks.
  
  
• Rain water, especially during a storm, is a wonderful and beautiful way to cleanse and charge your crystals. The vibrations from the Earth and the atmosphere are through the roof during a storm and rain water is the purest form of water you can find.

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Sound and Vibration

Sound is vibration at different frequencies and each one affects us within, as well as in cleansing rituals. Most Chakra based meditational music is a mix of binary beats and vibrational noises. From my personal experience, it is actually my favorite music of choice for Chakra Balancing but I personally haven't used it for crystal cleansing other than incorporating them with my meditation.

• Play a Sounding Bowl or use a Tuning Fork directed towards the crystal you are cleansing and keep your intent and focus clear on re-balancing and clearing your crystal.

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With proper care, you can ensure that your crystals will help you on your spiritual journey and will heighten all the of the positive aspects you are looking to awaken and pull out of yourself.

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