If you just picked out a stack of stone bracelets and a pile of tumbles, you’ll want to cleanse them before you start using them. Below are some effective methods for cleansing crystals that we recommend here at Wild Ginger Apothecary.  

Sunlight is one of the easiest and most abundant resources we have access to here in Florida. Just keep in mind that quartz pieces should sit in the shade for cleansing to avoid cracks, and amethyst will lose its color if exposed to direct sunlight for too long.  

Moonlight is another most common way to cleanse crystals. This method is entirely safe if it’s not raining or too humid outside. Full moonlight is the most powerful illumination to charge crystals beneath, but they should not be left out overnight if the weather is inclement.  

Selenite is a high-vibrational crystal that will recharge the other crystals around it. If you own a selenite plate, dish, or tray, just place the other crystals on it for about 24 hours. Smoke (such as incense, white sage, or Palo Santo) has also been used for millennia to cleanse and purify. Cleansing sprays are also an option if you can’t burn sage or Palo Santo.  

Most crystals are found underground (or on rocks covered with soil), which means that most crystals can be buried as a form of cleansing. Just be mindful if the soil is wet, as crystals should not be left in water for a lengthy period of time.  

Wild Ginger Apothecary location: 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota. Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-312-5630 or visit https://www.wildgingerapothecary.com/