Just like your electronic devices can run out of charge, itís not realistic to expect your crystals to continuously operate at their maximum energy output without a recharge. Crystals possess immense power and resilience. They aid in cleansing and filling the voids within our soul, opening up our chakras, and helping us to live in harmony with our bodies. It’s beneficial for both you and your crystals to recharge them, considering the hefty responsibility they bear.
Due to their high vibrational frequencies, crystals expend their energies based on their surroundings. Their power isnít limitless. Hence, reactivating them with our planet’s natural elements, increasing their awareness, and recharging them can help gather their strength back. We’ve shared methods on how you can recharge your crystals just for you.
How Can We Recharge Our Crystals?
Crystals have a critical job; they harbor spiritual forces, emotional baggage, and much more. By recharging your crystal, you help it gather its strength once again. Letís dive into the ways to recharge crystals together.
- Full Moon
- Palo Santo and Sage
- Tibetan Singing Bowl
- Sunlight
- Running Water
- Reiki
- Fire
Full Moon
Regarded as the most potent phase, the full moon can stir emotions and lead to complicated behaviors. The energy released during this intense cycle can recharge your crystals. The bright light from the full moon can energize your crystal, cleansing it from any negative energies and refreshing it. As long as the sky is clear and your crystal can catch the moonlight, you can place it on a windowsill or anywhere under the moonlight for the night. Moon water is highly favored in alternative medicine, especially during a full moon. You can create your own moon water by positioning a glass of water where it can reflect the moonlight, then covering it to preserve its energy. Submerge your crystals in it for 3 minutes to cleanse and recharge them.
Palo Santo and Sage
Palo Santo incense comes from a tree native to South America. “Palo” meaning “standing stick” and “Santo” meaning “divine power,” itís widely used by shamans around the world in rituals. It contains elements used in antidepressants, creating a significant uplifting effect not only on people but also on the environment and crystals. The combination of the scent, smoke, and your intention can result in a powerful energy that purifies and recharges your crystal.
- Light the end of your Palo Santo stick for 20 seconds with a lighter or match. After extinguishing the flame, blow the smoke around your crystal until it weakens (about 3 minutes), ensuring it surrounds the crystal completely.
- You can also place your crystals in a bowl or container and perform this method.
Sage incense: Sage, referred to as the ìholy plantî by the Romans, has accompanied many rituals since ancient times and has antimicrobial properties.
- Light the end of your sage stick for 20 seconds with a lighter, match, or any burning tool.
- Blow the resulting smoke over your crystal.
- Combine your intention with the smoke from the sage to allow for the cleansing of negative energy and the recharging of your crystal.
Tibetan Singing Bowl
The Tibetan Singing Bowl, made from metals like mercury, iron, gold, copper, lead, and silver, emits sounds when struck by hand or with a mallet. It’s known to induce relaxation and possesses strong healing properties. It balances our body’s energy system and is very effective in recharging crystals. While not frequently used for purifying or recharging crystals, the vibrations from your meditation bowl are an excellent charging technique. Some crystals that favor this method include Rose Quartz and Pink Tourmaline…
Sunlight
Just like everyone eagerly awaiting summer can confirm, the sun brings renewal and energy. Some crystals naturally charge and evolve when exposed to sunlight. However, this method is not suitable for all crystals as it can cause some to fade. When using sunlight to recharge your crystals;
- Place your crystals where they can receive sunlight, such as on a windowsill or in the garden.
- Allow them to bask in the brightness of the sun for 2-3 hours.
- Some stones well-suited for sunlight include dark orange and red stones like Carnelian, Sunstone, Tourmaline, Labradorite, Jade, ObsidianÖ
Running Water
One of the best and fastest methods to recharge your crystal is to hold it under running water. Running water not only takes away all the dirt but also neutralizes any negative energies. Itís essential for the water to come from a natural source to effectively charge your crystal. Due to some crystals dissolving in water, itís important to check the properties of your crystals before using this method.
- You can hold your crystals under running water for 2-3 minutes.
Reiki
Originating from Japan, Reiki is the universal life energy that unites all of creation. It balances negative aspects whether they are mental, physical, or spiritual. This energy is entirely natural. Imagine a child who hurts their arm and feels pain. Going to them and placing your hand on the sore spot can make the pain disappear. Before practicing Reiki, make sure to cleanse your crystals to ensure they are ready to receive the energy youíre about to channel. You can recharge your crystals with the Reiki energy flowing through you.
Fire
While fire is often thought of as destructive, it actually has the power to bring new life and possesses a great deal of energy. Fire can recharge your crystals and neutralize their negative energies.
- Pass your crystal over the smoke of a fire to recharge it.
- Some stones that benefit from this include Agate, Flint, Tiger’s Eye, JasperÖ
How to Program Your Crystals?
If your mind, feelings, and thoughts are open and guiding this process, you can begin to program your crystal. Lean back, quiet your mind, hold your crystal with both hands, and imagine its energy combining with yours. Talk to your crystal, ask for its assistance, and donít forget to thank it.