This week there’s a super rare Super Blue Blood Moon combined with a lunar eclipse happening on Wednesday (8:27am is the peak). What better time to charge your stones under the light of a lunar phenomenon that hasn’t happened in over a hundred years?
There are a bunch of ways you can cleanse and charge your stones and crystals but my favorite is using the light of the full moon. I have a very strong connection to the moon and her energies. I’ve been a star gazer my entire life and have always had an obsession with the moon. In fact, my name (Chandra) means shining moon in Sanskrit and is the name of a Hindu moon god. So, naturally, I was born to have an obsession.
Moon charging is one of the easiest ways to cleanse and charge your stones and also the safest method for them because some stones will dissolve in water and others can color bleach in sunlight. Plus, it’s a one stop method to do both at once. Easy peasy!
So, why do you need to cleanse and charge your stones? Because stones and crystals are like most things with energy, like batteries, phones, cars, etc; sometimes, their energy runs out or gets corrupted. Some stones need to be charged more often than others if you carry them with you or wear them on jewelry. Others can go longer between cleansing if they’re not used often. Stones like amethyst, quartz and Black Tourmaline absorb negative energies and cleanse others so it’s a good idea to charge them up.
How do I cleanse my stones? You can cleanse them by passing them through candlelight (not through the flame but through the light above the flame or next to the flame.) or you can just cleanse them as you charge in the moonlight. Moonlight not only recharges your stones but also bathes the energy as well.
How does charging by moonlight work? To charge and cleanse, place your stones in direct moonlight for as long as possible during the full moon. Check the moons path and orbit the day before you put out your stones so you can find the best place to put them (front, side or back of your house). Its best to put them outside but if you don’t have a safe place to put them out or if the weather isn’t great, you can charge them inside on a window sill, though the glass can diffuse the energies so the charge isn’t quite as strong. I usually charge my stones from inside during the winter and it’s worked perfectly fine for me. You can charge your stones the day before the full moon, the day of and the day after but the full moon has the most powerful energy. It’s best to charge your stones over night but 2-5 hours during the peak full moon is good enough if you’re short on time. If your stones are small, you can place them in a clear bowl so they don’t get lost. For jewelry items, you may want to charge them inside on a window sill so mischievous crows, blue jays and other birds and critters don’t see something shiny and take it off your hands
What if it’s cloudy, raining or snowing? The full moon energy is the same even if it’s cloudy or foggy so feel free to set them out anyways. If it’s raining or there’s heavy fog, cover your stones with plastic wrap if you’re unsure wether they can get wet or not. Same if it’s snowing. Some stones are fine getting wet but others will start to dissolve and separate, so if you’re unsure, it’s better to protect them just in case.
When should I bring my stones in? You should bring your stones in as early as possible when the sun comes up. Some stones like amethyst can start to have their color bleached out in the sunlight.
Once your stones are charged, you can place them back on your shelves or alters or wherever you choose to keep them. Repeat as necessary.
How do I know if my stones need to be charged? You can do it every few months or when you feel like they’re not giving you as much positive energy as you need. Sometimes, if you’re an intuitive person, you can hold a stone and feel the difference in energy. If it doesn’t give you peace or positive energy when you hold it, it’s probably time to cleanse and recharge. Jewelry that’s worn often will need to be cleansed and charged more often. I’ll be posting another blog on more ways to cleanse and charge your stones in between full moons.
I hope these tips help everyone that’s new to the stone and crystal world or for those who were interested in learning a new way to take care of your stones. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or on my Instagram and I’ll be happy to help if I can!