How to Cleanse Crystals for First Use

Crystals absorb and transmit energy, collecting vibrations from the environment and the people they come into contact with. For this reason, it is essential to purify them upon first use, eliminating any unwanted energies and re-establishing their natural balance.

Below, you will find the most effective methods for cleansing and recharging your crystals, ensuring they are ready to connect with your personal energy.

When and why to cleanse crystals

Cleansing crystals allows you to remove any traces of energy accumulated during their journey.

• On first use, to eliminate previous energies
• After intense use, such as during meditation or periods of stress
• If the stone appears less vibrant or energetically weak
• If you have been in contact with particularly charged people or environments

Purification methods

Each crystal has its own unique properties, and not all cleansing methods are suitable for every stone. Likewise, those who use them also have different needs and preferences. It is important to choose the method that best suits both the type of crystal and your sensitivity.

Coarse salt

Salt is known for its absorbent power and has been used for purification for centuries.

• How to: Fill a bowl with coarse salt, place the crystals wrapped in natural cloth on top and cover with more salt.
• Duration: 9 days for a deep purification.
• Caution: Never place crystals in direct contact with salt, as it may damage porous or delicate stones.

Running water

Water is a natural element that helps purify the energy accumulated in crystals.

• How to: Run the stone under running water for a few minutes, visualizing the negative energy dissolving.
• Caution: Do not use this method with delicate stones such as selenite, angelite, malachite and pyrite, which may deteriorate.

Genesa Crystal or Pentasphere

These sacred geometric structures work to balance and purify the energy of the crystals.

• How to: Place the crystals inside the Genesa Crystal or a Pentasphere and leave them for at least 24 hours.
  

Burying crystals in the ground

Earth is the element that crystals come from and is perfect for rebalancing their vibration.

• How to: Bury the crystal in a vase or directly in the ground for at least 24 hours.

 

Once cleaned with one of these methods, the stone must be charged with the desired intention.

After cleansing: how to recharge crystals

Once cleansed, crystals must be recharged to enhance their energy.

• Sun : Great for stones like citrine, tiger eye, and pyrite. Avoid exposing delicate stones like amethyst and rose quartz to direct light, as they may discolor.
• Moon : Perfect for stones related to intuition such as rose quartz, moonstone and selenite. The full moon is the ideal time to recharge your energy.
• Intention : Hold the crystal in your hands and imagine a luminous energy enveloping it, filling it with new vitality.

 

How to do a quick cleanse, after use

When we notice that the stone is discharged or has absorbed too much energy, we can use some quick cleaning methods:

Selenite: the purifying stone

Selenite has the ability to purify itself and other crystals.

• How to: Place the stones on or near a selenite slab for at least 6 hours.

Palo Santo and natural incense

The smoke of some sacred plants is used to purify objects and environments.

• How to: Light a stick of Palo Santo or natural incense and envelop the crystal in its smoke.

Reiki

Reiki energy is an effective method of cleansing crystals through the flow of universal energy.

 

Cleansing crystals when first used, and clearing them of energies when we feel the need, are essential steps to ensure that they work best with your energy. Each stone is unique and can resonate with different methods, so it is important to choose the one that best suits your needs.