Essential Oils for Cleansing & Charging crystals

What do milk and cookies, Laverne and Shirley, sun and surf, and crystals and essential oils have in common? Not only do they delight the senses and renew our spirits they are also some of the best pairings of all time! Borne of the oldest medicine known to humankind, essential oils are derived from herbs, plants, and flowers. They soothe and heal us, mind, body, and soul through aroma and herbal therapy. Essential oils pair perfectly with healing crystals because they promote an energetic balance that optimizes functioning on all levels. This means that using essential oils for cleansing and charging crystals is perfect!

Ultimately, crystals and oil bring out the very best in us, helping us each find our own unique energetic equilibrium. Paired together, using essential oils for cleansing crystals clear and protect against that which is misaligned with our greatest good while uplifting and amplifying all that serves our highest purpose! 

How to Pair Essential Oils and Healing Crystals

"A Little Dab Will Do"- With the crystal in hand, set an intention to cleanse negativity or charge the stone with your healing intentions. Next, add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil, massaging for a few moments as you meditate on your cleansing or charging goals. What's great about this technique is that you can carry your crystals and their beautiful scent with you throughout the day. 

Spread the Goodness – If you have a diffuser, you can add a few drops of essential oils as you usually would. As the steam is released, you can hold your crystal above it setting your intention out loud or within to cleanse or charge your crystal. The best part about this technique is you will fill your space with the same purifying or healing vibrations you are infusing your crystal with. 

Like a Breath of Fresh Air – Begin by adding a few drops of essential oil to warm water in a small spray bottle, give it a little shake and spray your crystals with a light mist. The best part of this practice is the essential oil spray can also serve as a perfume oil or room spray. This technique should be reserved for crystals that are water safe but typically won't cause damage to water-soluble crystals. Just be mindful of small children, pets, and allergic reactions. 

Essential Oils for Cleansing & Charging Crystals 

Bergamot

Slightly sweet and floral, bergamot helps relieve stress, improve digestion, and boosts energy. Spiritually, it purifies as it fosters loving, harmonious energies that encourage love, compassion, and kindness for the self and others. 

Ideal Pairings: Aquamarine, Amazonite, Rose Quartz, Unakite

Citrus

Scents like sweet orange, palmarosa, lime, and grapefruit are known to diffuse stress and frustration while uplifting mood, revitalizing energy, and supporting immune function. Spiritually, citrus scents channel the sun, clarifying, boosting confidence, attracting prosperity, and inspiring optimism. 

Ideal Pairings: Golden Healer Quartz, Citrine, Carnelian

Cypress

Naturally deodorizing and supporting respiratory health, cypress clears the air and crystal frequencies. Spiritually, cypress is protective and soothing. It is also known to attract success and prosperity and promote longevity.

Ideal Pairings: Rainbow Moonstone, Turquoise, Green Aventurine

Frankincense 

A lifesaver for those with allergies and asthma, frankincense aids lung function and improves blood flow. Spiritually, it has been used for centuries to purify and consecrate, promoting meditation and spiritual practices. A profoundly grounding energy, frankincense fosters strength, empowerment, and emotional balance. 

Ideal Pairings: Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Snowflake Obsidian

Lavender

A tried and true comfort and support, lavender eases pain, soothes anxiety, and promotes deep and restorative sleep. Spiritually, it cleanses and protects while protecting. Lavender is also known to attract and amplify peace, happiness, and love.

Ideal Pairings: Chevron Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Malachite

Palo Santo 

As a natural anti-microbial, Palo Santo clears environmentally and energetically. Easing anxiety and uplifting mood, the herb fosters optimism, creativity, and spirituality. Palo Santo is also known to manifest success and good fortune.

Ideal Pairings: Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Sunstone, Pyrite

Peppermint

Like a breath of fresh air, peppermint is clarifying and stimulating. It is often used for killing germs and easing pain. Spiritually, peppermint promotes release, happiness, motivation, and manifestation. It can also attract passion and financial prosperity while amplifying psychic gifts and feelings of love.

Ideal Pairings: Golden Quartz, Chevron Amethyst, Celestite

Sage 

Working wonders for the mind, sage improves cognitive function on all levels. It has been used to physically and spiritually cleanse for centuries. Spiritually, it is an herb of wish fulfillment, blessings, wisdom, and peace. 

Ideal Pairings: Clear Quartz, Selenite, Golden Healer Quartz