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How to charge crystals

How to charge crystals

In crystal traditions, charging means giving a stone a quiet moment to be set again. The three gentle ways are a night on a windowsill under the full moon, a few hours on a selenite plate, or the sound of a bowl or bell. Keep amethyst and rose quartz out of strong sun, and selenite out of water.

Moonlight
one night, full moon
Selenite plate
a few hours
Sound
a minute
Avoid
sun for amethyst, water for selenite

What charging means

Crystal traditions say a stone you carry or wear gathers the days it has been through, and that it likes a pause to be set again. It is a practice, not a measurement: a moment of care for something you keep close, and a reason to look at it again.

Three gentle ways

Moonlight: leave the stones on a windowsill or outside on a dry night, often at the full moon, and bring them in by morning. Selenite: lay them on a selenite plate for a few hours or overnight; selenite is said to need no charging itself. Sound: hold the stones near a singing bowl or a bell and let one long note ring out.

What to keep from each stone

Amethyst, rose quartz, citrine and fluorite fade in strong sunlight, so they belong in the moon, not the sun. Selenite is a soft form of gypsum and slowly dissolves in water, so it is never washed. Soft or porous stones such as malachite and turquoise are best kept dry too.

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Questions people ask

How often should I charge my crystals?

There is no rule. Many people do it once a month at the full moon, or after a stone has been carried every day for a while.

Does selenite need charging?

Tradition says no: selenite is the stone that charges others. Keep it dry and dust it with a soft cloth.

Can I charge crystals in the sun?

Clear quartz and most dark stones are fine for an hour. Amethyst, rose quartz and citrine lose colour in strong sun, so give them moonlight instead.