Your smoky quartz crystal probably came to you with very little in the way of instructions on how to care for it, and that’s why you’re here reading this right now! Quartz crystals are easy to care for, but there are some steps you can take that will ensure your crystal delivers your wishes into reality. If you want to charge your quartz crystal, you must first cleanse it as described in step 1 below; then follow these four simple steps to charge your smoky quartz crystal
Choose your method
Smoky quartz crystals are a powerful grounding stone that can help you focus on what is important in life. Placing this stone in direct sunlight for an hour or two can energize and rejuvenate them, so they will be ready to work their magic.
1) Find a place outside that gets direct sunlight. You want it to be about an hour before sunset, or just after sunrise when the sun is highest in the sky. 2) Gather up some smoky quartz crystals from around your home or bring them with you if you're going out specifically for this purpose. 3) Situate yourself so that you are sitting next to the stones and facing them towards the sun.
Place your crystal in direct sunlight
-
Place your smoky quartz in direct sunlight. Make sure that there are no obstructions that would filter the light, and make sure it's not near any other crystals or objects with magnetic fields (such as computers). Turn off any lights in the room where you're placing it.
- Allow it to sit in direct sunlight (with no interruptions) for at least a couple hours, preferably all day if possible. The sun is powerful and can charge almost anything, so make use of this resource! If you're having trouble telling whether or not the crystal is absorbing light after a couple hours, try turning off any lights that are on in the room and see if you notice a difference when looking at it from different angles.
Leave your crystal in the moonlight
A charged and energized crystal is a powerful tool that can help you reach your goals. To charge a smoky quartz crystal, it must be left in moonlight. The moonlight must be bright enough so that the stone can absorb its light and store it within. Leave it outside under the full moon or near a window with a full view of the moon. If you have access to an outdoor space, place it on top of a pile of rocks or earth, where it will get more direct exposure. Be mindful not to let any other light source disrupt this process, as too much exposure will weaken the stone's power.
Cleanse your crystal with water
A crystal needs to be cleansed of any negative energy from its previous owners, auras, or other energies. To do this, simply hold the crystal under a running faucet with cold water and allow it to fill up with water. If you want you can allow the water to wash over your hands as well. When you're done just set it down on a towel and let it air dry. You can also wipe it off with alcohol if you'd like but this isn't necessary if you've just washed it in cold water.
Bury your crystal in the earth
One of the easiest ways to charge your smoky quartz is by burying it in a box of sand, soil, or dirt. Make sure you do this during an earth oriented planetary period such as during a new moon, full moon, or when Jupiter is in Scorpio. When you bury it in the ground, ask Mother Earth to cleanse and reenergize your stone. You might also want to put some sage on top of it and light it up as an offering.
Hold your crystal in your hand
Holding your stone in your hand is a great way to charge it. The heat from your skin will activate its healing properties and infuse it with life force energy. To do this, simply hold the crystal in one hand and put the other hand on top of it. Visualize what you want from the stone - if you're using it for grounding, imagine roots coming out of it into the ground; if you need clarity, picture a beam of light shining through it - while holding onto both hands. Repeat this process seven times before letting go.