How to Activate Healing Crystals

Healing crystals are excellent, but how do you know if they’re actually working? Activating your stones and programming them with an intention will ensure that you’re reaping all of their benefits. We’ve got you covered on all things crystal cleaning, energy cleansing, and activation. 

What Healing Crystals Do

Aside from flooding everyone’s Pinterest and Instagram feeds, what is the actual purpose of healing crystals? For thousands of years, people have called upon their raw qualities to connect with the Earth. Crystals and other natural materials, like shark teeth, harnessed inner power and aligned the mind, body, and spirit. They were even used as ancient forms of medicine to cure illnesses and ailments.

People are still moved by the powerful energy of crystal jewels today, as our ancestors have paved the way and taught us how to heal with them. While you can’t count on them to fix a broken bone or fabricate a dream husband or wife, you can use them to enhance the good energy within your life. Bring a healing crystal to your next job interview, first date, or big presentation; we guarantee you’ll see their unique benefits. 

The Importance of Activating Your Healing Crystal

Even if your home is starting to look like the local crystal shop, your stones won’t be effective unless you activate them. Contrary to what you might read in a metaphysical blog or hear in a witchy Tik Tok, there’s no “right” way to do it. The only important factor is your faith and intention with your crystal jewels.

When you leave your healing crystals to collect dust in the corner as soon you get them, you’re not allowing their energy to thrive fully. You need to actually incorporate the crystal into your life to reap the benefits. Activation doesn’t require a special ritual or a fancy bundle of sage; all you need are positive vibes and an open mind.

The remarkable thing about healing crystals is you can use them in whatever aspect of your life you desire. While certain gems can be helpful for specific things, like amethyst for sleep or rose quartz for love, your application makes all the difference.

Cleaning Crystal Jewels

Some people believe that your crystal jewels need to be cleaned regularly to keep their energy fresh. Over time, crystals can collect dust and dirt and become dull. With a simple cleaning, they’ll be back to their original state of shine.

The easiest way to clean a stone is by letting it soak in water for a few minutes, then drying it off with a soft cloth.

Some stones, however, can’t be placed in water, like:

• selenite
• fluorite
• opal

For the more fragile crystal jewels, you should only dust or wipe them gently.

Enhance your crystal cleaning routine by using charged water with an intention. Collecting rainwater or letting it bask in the moonlight before cleaning connects your stones with the Earth’s energy.

You can set an intention by writing it down and letting the universe work its magic. For example, you can write, “my crystal jewels are cleansed and renewed” or “my stones are healing every aspect of my life.” Fully feel the intention when you write it down and embody the emotion you want it to convey.

Please keep in mind that you don’t have to clean your crystals. A dull or scratched stone is still just as powerful as the shiniest one in the store. All that matters is how the crystal jewel makes you feel and if you’re drawn to its vibrations.

Cleansing the Energy of Your Healing Crystals

Even crystals that are sparkling and shining can get overwhelmed by pent-up energy. They might get a little burned out from absorbing all the negativity from your space. Before filling you in on all the most popular ways to cleanse crystal jewels’ energy, you need to know that this is not a vital step along the journey of crystal ownership.

If you do choose to give your crystals a little energetic cleansing, the best ways to do it are:

• burn sage or incense
• place them in the sun or moonlight
• selenite 

Clearing Old Energy with Sage and Incense

Fire is one of the most powerful elements for releasing and letting go. Sage and incense have been used for energetic cleansing for many years, as the smoke is believed to clear out stale and unwanted vibrations. A bonus to this crystal jewel cleansing method is that your whole house will smell amazing afterward. 

The Cleansing Vibrations of the Sun and Moon

Any element of nature can be incredible for connecting and recentering healing crystals. During specific points in the lunar cycle, many people like to create cleansing rituals to let go of unwanted energy and manifest a new path. You can simply place your stones on the windowsill at night, but be sure to put them away when you wake up.

While sunlight is an incredible energy boost for some healing crystals, it can dull the color of others. Research your gem collection and identify how to keep them safe before proceeding with this cleansing method.

All-Cleansing Selenite

Since it represents the embodiment of purity and light, selenite serves as an all-cleansing crystal jewel. It’s so powerful that its energy can never be tainted or dulled, and it can even strengthen the vibrations of the stones around it. Place a selenite heart at the center of your crystal collection, and we guarantee you’ll notice the energy shift.

How to Program and Activate Your Crystals

As previously mentioned, the only thing that matters when it comes to activating crystal jewels is your beliefs and intentions. If you program your stones for a specific purpose or manifestation, they’ll send that energy out into the universe and put you in motion towards your desires.

The best way to program and activate your healing crystals is by writing out your intentions. Be specific, and don’t leave out any details.

Perhaps you’re manifesting a new job. When you’re programming your rose quartz to help spring the job search into action, describe every detail of the job you want. Focus on the emotions surrounding this goal: How will this new job make you feel? Why would you be grateful for it?

Keep in mind that when you’re writing out manifestations, it helps to write in the present tense. Instead of saying, “I want this crystal to bring me self-love,” write, “this healing crystal provides me with the love, compassion, and patience I need for myself.” The sooner you can embody the vibration you want to attract, the quicker it will be your reality.

While these tips should give you a good head start on your healing crystal journey, don’t let it deter you or challenge your intuition. Only you know what’s best for yourself, so let your instincts guide you when it comes time to activate your crystal jewels.