How to recharge your rocks (and yourself)

Be honest. When was the last time you checked in on your crystals?

Because while you’ve been running around, manifesting your best life or spiralling through your worst (condolences), your crystals have been doing the energetic heavy lifting.

But even crystals have a limit. And sometimes? They’re just… tired.

So, let’s talk about how to tell when your crystal is energetically fried – and exactly how to bring it back to life. You might just learn how to recharge yourself, in the process.

Crystals get burnt out too (yes, really)

Crystals are energy conductors. They absorb, emit and redirect vibrations constantly – whether they’re sitting on your nightstand, hiding in your bra or living in your handbag.

So, what happens when they’ve taken in too much stagnant, stressful or straight-up bad energy?

They stop working. Or worse, they start giving off ‘weird’ vibes.

You might notice:

• Your crystal feels heavier or duller than usual (energetically, or even literally)
• You feel flat, drained or disconnected when you use it
• It’s not ‘clicking’ with you like it used to
• Manifestation feels more like screaming into the void

If that’s ringing a bell, it’s time to cleanse and recharge your rocks. Let’s get into how.

Moonlight magic: The lazy reset

Never underestimate the power of a full moon and a clear night. Moonlight cleansing is low-effort and high impact – and will make your crystal glow with gratitude.

How to do it:

• Place your crystals on a natural surface (windowsill, balcony, patch of grass)
• Leave them out overnight during a full moon (or even the night before/after)
• Bring them in before direct sunlight hits, especially if they’re sensitive babies like Amethyst or Fluorite

It might sound a bit Practical Magic, but think about it. The moon’s gravitational pull affects tides, emotions and energy fields. So, by placing your crystals directly underneath it, you’re basically soaking it in all that lunar goodness.

Bonus tip: While your crystal’s soaking up that moonbeam magic, you can do a quick energetic reset, too. Try a magnesium salt bath, journal purge or even just a moment of stillness. You’ll be cosmically multitasking.

Salt, soil and other earthy remedies: The homecoming

Crystals come from the earth. And, sometimes, they just wanna go home for a bit.

But keep in mind: not all crystals love this method. So, for anything soft, porous or soluble, we’d recommend giving it a miss.

How to do it:

1. Salt cleanse
• Bury your crystal in a bowl of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt overnight
• Throw the salt away after – it’s done its job
2. Earth cleanse
• Bury your crystal in the actual ground (garden, potted plant, random patch of dirt – go wild)
• Leave it there for a full day, or even a full moon cycle

Bonus tip: This method works for humans, too. Obviously, you don’t need to be fully submerged in a bowl of salt or buried underground. But put your phone down. Feet on the grass. Breathe. You’d be amazed at how great you’ll feel after just 5 minutes.

Fire and pyrotechnics: The smokeshow

If your crystal needs a spiritual exorcism – like it’s been around some energy that was simply yuck – fire and smoke are your friends.

How to do it:

1. Incense: Sandalwood, Frankincense or Nag Champa will get the job done
2. Herb bundles: We’re talking any ethically sourced sage, rosemary or mugwort
3. Candle flame: Just hold the crystal near the flame (not in it – don’t get carried away)

This is the cleanse to do after an intense event (a breakup, argument, psychic reading, stubbing your toe). It’s dramatic, theatrical and energetically spicy – which we love.

Just remember to open your windows and doors to give all the bad energy (and smoke) an exit point. And if you have any pets, it’s best to leave them outside until the smoke clears.

Bonus tip: Try to stay as present as you can as you do this cleanse. Reflect on the situation that may have drained your crystal. Watch as the flame or smoke carries it away. Then take a breath, and let it go.

Sound bathing: The full shabang

Some crystals are dramatic. They need more than a little nap under the moon – they want a full spa day. Enter: sound cleansing.

Using sound to clear energy works because the vibrations shake off stagnant frequencies. Think of it as clearing out the cobwebs.

How to do it:

• If you have a singing bowl or tuning fork, gather your crystals and go to town
• If you don’t have those instruments, play a sound bath track on Spotify or YouTube and place your crystals near the speaker
• Chant, hum or clap (yes, your voice counts – don’t be shy)

Sound cleansing is especially great for clusters or stones that you can’t bury or get wet.

Bonus tip: Have a bit of fun with it! Don’t hold back. Because who cares? Your crystal is tired, may as well scream about it.

The bottom line: When you recharge, they recharge

If you’re running on empty, chances are your crystal is too.

You’re an energetic being. So if you’re constantly anxious, depleted or doom scrolling while holding a manifestation crystal in your hand… that poor stone is out of its depth. And probably crying in the crystal world.

So, while you’re recharging your rocks – don’t forget to recharge you.

After all, a well-rested human and a cleansed crystal? Unstoppable. Unbothered. Unclogged.

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