How to Care for Your Crystals: Storage, Cleaning, and Maintenance

Clears Energy: Removes absorbed negativity or stagnant vibes. 

Preserves Beauty: Prevents physical damage like scratches or fading. 

Deepens Connection: Strengthens your bond with your crystals through mindful maintenance. 

Why: Cleansing clears absorbed energies, restoring a crystal’s natural vibration. 

Methods: 

Moonlight: Place crystals under a full moon overnight for a gentle cleanse. 

Selenite: Rest crystals on a Selenite wand or plate for 4–6 hours to purify. 

Water: Rinse hard stones (e.g., Quartz, Amethyst; Mohs 7) in cool water. Avoid water for soft or porous stones (e.g., Selenite, Malachite). 

Smudging: Pass crystals through sage or palo santo smoke for 30 seconds. 

Beginner Tip: Use moonlight for a safe, universal cleanse suitable for all crystals. 

Advanced Tip: Combine smudging with an intention, like “I clear all negativity,” for a deeper reset. 

Why: Charging re-energizes crystals, amplifying their properties after cleansing. 

Methods: 

Sunlight: Place crystals like Citrine or Clear Quartz in morning sunlight for 1–2 hours (avoid prolonged exposure for Amethyst to prevent fading). 

Earth: Bury crystals in soil for 24 hours to reconnect with grounding energy. 

Sound: Use a singing bowl or bell near crystals to infuse them with vibrational energy. 

Beginner Tip: Charge under moonlight if unsure, as it’s safe for all stones. 

Advanced Tip: Charge during a new moon for manifestation intentions, aligning with fresh beginnings. 

Why: Proper storage prevents physical damage and maintains energetic clarity. 

Tips: 

Separate Soft Stones: Store Selenite (Mohs 2) away from harder stones like Quartz (Mohs 7) to avoid scratches. 

Use Pouches or Boxes: Keep crystals in soft cloth bags or compartmentalized boxes to protect them. 

Display Mindfully: Place crystals like Amethyst on a shelf away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. 

Beginner Tip: Wrap each crystal in a soft cloth to start your collection safely. 

Advanced Tip: Store crystals in a sacred space with a Clear Quartz cluster to amplify their energy. 

Why: Ongoing maintenance keeps crystals physically and energetically vibrant. 

Tips: 

Inspect for Damage: Check for chips or cracks, especially after heavy use. 

Dust Gently: Use a soft brush or cloth to clean dust from raw stones like Black Tourmaline. 

Re-Cleanse After Use: Cleanse crystals after intense rituals (e.g., protection grids) to reset their energy. 

Beginner Tip: Dust your display crystals weekly to keep them sparkling. 

Advanced Tip: Create a maintenance schedule, cleansing and charging crystals monthly to align with lunar cycles. 

Avoid Water for Soft Stones: Selenite, Malachite, and Celestite can dissolve or corrode. 

Limit Sun Exposure: Amethyst and Rose Quartz may fade in prolonged sunlight. 

Handle with Care: Raw crystals like Black Tourmaline can be brittle; avoid dropping. 

Research Toxicity: Don’t use potentially toxic stones (e.g., Malachite) in elixirs without expert guidance.