Crystal Degaussing/Cleansing

Crystals absorb energy from their surroundings, and over time, they may need to be cleansed to restore their natural energy. Cleansing your crystals helps to remove any negative or stagnant energy they’ve accumulated, ensuring they function at their best. Below are several methods to degauss or cleanse your crystals, depending on the type of crystal and your personal preference.


  1. Moonlight Cleansing

This is one of the safest and most effective ways to cleanse any crystal. Simply place your crystals under the moonlight (preferably during a full moon) overnight to allow them to absorb the moon’s energy.


Best For: All crystals

How To: Place the crystal on a windowsill or outside in a safe spot where it can be exposed to the moonlight. Leave it overnight, then retrieve it the next morning.

Tip: Moonlight cleansing is gentle and won’t harm even delicate crystals like selenite or fluorite.


  1. Sunlight Cleansing

Sunlight can charge and cleanse your crystals with vibrant, high-energy frequencies. However, some crystals may fade when exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, so use this method with caution.


Best For: Quartz, amethyst, citrine, and other crystals that won’t fade

How To: Place your crystal in direct sunlight for a few hours in the morning. Be mindful not to leave them too long, as intense heat may damage certain stones.

Tip: Avoid sunlight cleansing for softer stones like amethyst or rose quartz, which can lose their color.


  1. Running Water Cleansing

Natural running water, such as streams, rivers, or even tap water, can help cleanse your crystals by washing away any negative energy. Ensure the crystal is waterproof before using this method.


Best For: Harder crystals like quartz or jasper

How To: Hold the crystal under a stream of running water for 1-2 minutes. Imagine the water washing away any negative energy.

Tip: Avoid using this method for soft or water-sensitive stones like selenite, halite, or pyrite, as water can erode or dissolve them.


  1. Salt Cleansing

Salt is known for its ability to absorb negative energy, making it an excellent choice for cleansing crystals. You can use either dry salt or a saltwater solution.


Best For: Quartz, agate, and other hard crystals

How To: Bury your crystal in a bowl of sea salt for several hours, or dissolve salt in water and place the crystal in the solution for a brief period. Afterward, rinse the crystal with fresh water and pat it dry.

Tip: Avoid this method for delicate or porous stones like malachite, as salt can damage their surface.


  1. Sound Cleansing

Sound vibrations can cleanse crystals by neutralizing any negative energies. You can use singing bowls, tuning forks, or bells for this method.


Best For: All crystals

How To: Strike the singing bowl or tuning fork and hold your crystal near the sound waves for a few minutes. Let the vibrations clear away any stagnant energy.

Tip: This is an excellent method for cleansing multiple crystals at once.


  1. Smudging with Sage or Incense

Smudging involves burning sage, palo santo, or incense to cleanse the energy of the crystals. This is a traditional method used in many cultures to purify objects and spaces.


Best For: All crystals

How To: Light a bundle of sage or a stick of incense, and pass your crystal through the smoke for about 30 seconds to a minute. Ensure the smoke surrounds the crystal completely.

Tip: This method is gentle and works well for delicate stones that can’t be exposed to water or sunlight.


  1. Crystal Cleansing with Selenite

Selenite is a crystal that doesn’t require cleansing and is known to purify other stones. Placing your crystals on or near selenite can clear their energy.


Best For: All crystals, especially those that can’t be exposed to water or sunlight

How To: Lay your crystal on a selenite slab or beside a piece of selenite for several hours or overnight. The selenite will absorb and neutralize any negative energy.

Tip: You can also store your crystals with selenite for continuous cleansing.