Rituals · Moon
A Simple Full Moon Crystal Ritual
A gentle ten-minute full moon ritual to cleanse your crystals, release what you no longer need and set fresh intentions.
The Crystal Store · 29 September 2026
The full moon has long been seen as a time of completion and release, a natural moment to let go of what’s heavy and make space for something new. It is also the most popular time to cleanse and recharge crystals. Here’s a simple ritual you can do at home in about ten minutes.
You will need
- Your crystals
- A candle
- A pen and paper
- Optional: white sage or incense, and a selenite wand or plate
1. Clear your space
Open a window. Light your candle, and your sage or incense if you’re using it, and let the smoke drift through the room. Take three slow breaths.
2. Release
On your paper, write down anything you’re ready to let go of: a worry, a habit or a feeling. Read it quietly to yourself. Many people then safely burn the paper in a heatproof dish, or simply tear it up.
3. Set your intentions
Hold a clear quartz point or the crystal you feel drawn to. Say one to three intentions for the coming month, in the present tense, such as “I am rested” or “I welcome new opportunities”.
4. Charge your crystals
Place your crystals on a windowsill or outdoors where the moonlight can reach them. Leave them overnight. Bring colour-sensitive stones like amethyst and rose quartz in before strong morning sun.
5. Close
Blow out your candle with a moment of thanks. In the morning, collect your crystals and keep your main intention stone somewhere you’ll see it every day.
Upcoming full moons
The ritual works on any full moon, and the nights either side of it. If it’s cloudy, don’t worry. Crystal tradition says the moon’s energy reaches your stones all the same.
