Is cleansing a crystal the same as charging it?
Just like you might feel drained from time to time, crystals need to recharge and replenish their energy, too. Cleansing crystals washes away negativity, and charging them refills the force that makes these stones so grounding and powerful.
Should you cleanse crystals before charging them?
At the same time, crystals act like sponges to the energy around them. So while they can attract positive energy, they can also retain negative energy. To care for them and have them function at their best, it’s good practice to cleanse them of unwanted negative energies and charge them with light and new intentions
How do I know when a stone is cleansed?
After your cleansing session, your stone should feel lighter in the hand and less weighed down. Again, intuition is always your best guide when dealing with the divine.
Crystals do the heavy lifting when it comes to energy and as a result, they can get clogged up or energy heavy. Giving them a cleanse and recharge helps them to dump all that collected energy and clears space so they can keep up the good work.