Lithotherapy: How to clean and recharge your stones?

In lithotherapy, for your stones to continue to vibrate and offer their benefits, it is essential to purify and recharge them regularly to conserve and regain the energy of the stones. This comprehensive guide walks you through the different methods of cleaning and recharging your precious and semi-precious stones.

Purification of stones

Why purify a stone?

Stones absorb the energies of their environment and those who handle them. With each manipulation, they capture the vibrations of the people who touch them, as well as the energies of the environment. Over time, they can accumulate negative energies or simply become "saturated", which can reduce their effectiveness. Purifying a stone allows you to rid it of these unwanted energies, cleanse it of energetic residues and restore all its original purity and power.

Stone purification frequency

How often you should purify your stones depends on their use and the environment they are in. In general, it is recommended to purify them:

- Upon receipt of the stone, to eliminate the energies that it may have absorbed before arriving in your hands.
- After each therapeutic use or handling.
- Once a week if worn daily.
- After exposure to negative or stressful environments .
- Monthly purification is a minimum to maintain their effectiveness.

Water, your ally for stone cleaning

Water is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to purify your stones. Here are some effective methods:

Running water :

Hold the stone under running water for a few minutes. Make sure the stone is compatible with water (some stones, like selenite, can dissolve in contact with water).

Salted water :

Immerse the stone in a bowl of salt water for a few hours. Then rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly. This method is particularly effective in eliminating negative energies.

Spring water:

If possible, use natural spring water to purify your stones. Place them in a bowl of spring water overnight. If the water in your area is hard, choose mineral water.

Regeneration of stones

How to recharge a stone: the different methods

After purifying your stones, it is crucial to recharge them so that they can once again offer you their full benefits. Here are the main recharge methods so that your stones and crystals regain their energy.

Recharging by waves

Using specific waves, like sound vibrations, can be a powerful method for recharging your stones. You can use :

Tibetan singing bowls:

Place the stone inside the bowl and resonate the singing bowl around it.

The tuning forks:

Vibrate a specific tuning fork near the stone.

The scallop:

Place your stones in a scallop shell overnight. The shape and chemical composition of the shell allows you to recharge your stones by eliminating negative waves.

Recharging by sunlight or moonlight:

Natural light is a powerful source for recharging your stones. However, each stone has different affinities with solar or lunar light.

The tree of life for recharging stones or recharging plate: simply place your jewel or stone on the plate and let it act. Depending on the stones, recharging can be done in an hour up to a few hours.

Recharging by firelight

Fire symbolizes purification and pure energy. To recharge your stones using fire: Place your stones near a flame (candle or campfire) for a few minutes. Be careful not to place them too close to avoid damage. This method is ideal for certain stones such as Fire Opal or Obsidian.

The sun and the moon, your allies to recharge your natural stones

Solar

Sunlight is energizing and revitalizing for many stones. Stones associated with the lower chakras, such as citrine or tiger's eye, particularly benefit from the sun's rays. Place your stones in the sun for a few hours, preferably in the morning or at the end of the day to avoid the overly powerful midday rays which could damage certain delicate stones.

Lunar

The light of the moon, soft and soothing, is ideal for recharging sensitive or feminine energy stones. Intuition stones and those linked to the higher chakras, such as amethyst or rose quartz, prefer lunar rays. The full moon is the most powerful time for this type of recharge. Leave your stones in the moonlight overnight for complete regeneration. However, avoid leaving them outside if it rains or snows.

Recharge frequency

Recharging your stones after each purification is a good practice. If you use your stones daily, weekly recharging may be beneficial. For some stones, a daily recharge is ideal. Listen to your intuition and observe the specific needs of each stone.

By following these tips, your stones will always remain at their full power, ready to offer you their energetic and spiritual benefits. Lithotherapy is a journey of connection with nature and its energies. By taking care of your stones, you are also taking care of your holistic well-being.