Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Rutile Quartz, Citrine, and Smoky Quartz are some of the stones and crystals that can benefit from this charging method. Be careful when using this cleaning and filling method, as salt is abrasive and can damage stones and crystals with softer properties.

Citrine can be charged by cleaning it in water, placing it on a flat surface, and then exposing it to natural light. Sunlight works best, but moonlight is also useful. Citrine can be placed alongside other stones, such as selenite, for an amplifying effect.

Avoid using these methods to charge the gem unless you are absolutely sure of the gem’s type and whether it should be exposed to water or salt.

You can use most methods on most crystals, but since some crystals are water sensitive, you need to be careful which methods you use on them. In addition, the indirect method allows for more flexibility and creativity as you can choose from a much larger selection of stones. However, the indirect method can still be effective if you give enough attention and energy to the intention.

Making Preparations or Charging Citrine Crystals

Again, if you want to use a crystal and aren’t sure if it’s safe to drink, you can use the indirect refill method by placing it around a water bottle instead of dropping it directly into the water. If your crystal is not sensitive to light and has been cleaned in some other way, you can put it in the sun to recharge.

After these steps, you can recharge or energize your crystals by placing them outside or on a windowsill on a clear night.

Clear all crystals before starting, then place a citrine in each corner of the room. Each corner requires a citrine crystal and a selenite rod or clear (pointed) quartz crystal to activate the grid.

To complement your gemstones with other gemstones, you can place them on top of clusters of amethyst or citrine. If you have a large number of crystals (especially quartz, selenite, or amethyst), you can charge them and then place smaller crystals (like falling rocks or jewels) on them to absorb the energy of the cluster and charge it.

Some Background on Restoring Crystals

Most crystals absorb energy, so cleansing will restore their abilities, and then you can charge them with intent and the work you would like them to do for you (plan this). Charging gives the crystal extra energy, allowing your crystal to work with more agility and for a longer time before it needs to be cleared again.

Using this method of clearing and recharging can bring powerful healing energies to you and your crystal work. In order to effectively improve various areas of your life with crystals, you will need to recharge your crystals to give you the positive and healing energy you need.

Each phase of the moon brings different energies to cleanse and charge your crystals, so if you will be working with lunar energies it is important to know the respective energies that each of the different phases bring. The energies of each phase can then be used to amplify (or charge) the intent you have put into your crystal.

Remember to Visualize the Crystals in Your Mind’s Eye

Visualize the crystals and stones being purified by the vibrations of cosmic energy and then immediately filled with pure and powerful energy. Place them throughout the fabric and focus on connecting with the powerful and positive energies of the universe.

If you don’t have enough time, a quick way to clean crystals is to hold them in your hand, neutralize your energy, and place them under running water. Make sure you are in a state of calm and balance to support clearing your crystals.

You can use smoke or fire to purify the crystals and charge the stones. You can learn how to charge water with crystals yourself if you use stones that are safe in water, do not dissolve, corrode, and do not contain minerals unsuitable for human consumption.

You can pour a few drops of charged water from a bottle into the bath and mix it with the bath water, or you can put the stones in the bath with you. You will get a more powerful “elixir” or crystal-infused water if you place the stone directly in the water and let it charge for several hours.

Moonlight May Be Used Instead of Sunlight

You can always use moonlight instead of sunlight to charge water and rocks, especially during a new or full moon. Exposing your crystals for 24 hours to experience the sun and moonlight is ideal and produces more energy. Full moons are the best source of energy for crystals as they herald a new beginning, so keep the full moon dates in mind in order to recharge your crystals.

How to clean and charge your crystals and stones with solar power, make sure they are only exposed… After doing this exercise I recommend wearing citrine jewelry or keeping it in your pocket to maintain your energy levels throughout the day.

Clearing and replenishing crystals and stones with earth energy will work on tiger eye, petrified wood, mahogany, obsidian, jasper, citrine, carnelian, calcite, bozie, and agate.

Alternative Methods for Charging Citrine Crystals

This cleaning and filling method works well with crystals and stones such as clear crystals, rutile quartz, rose quartz, amethyst, smoky quartz, ametrine, and citrine. Some of the crystals and stones that can benefit from this cleaning and filling method include smoky quartz, citrine, rutile quartz, amethyst, and clear quartz.

After acquiring a new crystal, it is necessary to give it an energy cleansing: a simple immersion in salt water is the easiest method for black tourmaline, rose quartz and shungite.

Cleaning is necessary to rid the stones of the remaining energy, and charging is necessary to optimize the vibration of the stones so that they can work to their full potential. Cleansing eliminates negative vibrations, and recharging restores the strength and natural properties of crystals.

Recharging Crystals When They’ve Exhausted Themselves

This natural recharge technique allows your crystals to reconnect with the earth to bring back powerful healing energies.

Whatever you do with your crystals, they will eventually (a) accumulate negative vibrations (and need to be cleared) and (b) run out of energy (and need to be recharged) like a battery. If your crystals have become dull or heavy, they probably need a break.

Charging crystals with selenite is pretty easy, all you need to do is just place selenite on top of the crystal (or vice versa, depending on which gem is bigger) and leave it for four or six hours.

In addition to stones or crystals, you will need a colorless cleanser, baby oil (unscented), a small spray bottle, essential oil, and a 100 ml bottle to recharge. If there is no full moon, you can soak them overnight and rinse them completely with fresh water.