Rose quartz needs to be cleansed and recharged regularly, to ensure the stone keeps it’s wonderful healing qualities. Today we will answer the question of whether it is safe to leave your rose quartz in the sun, as well as other (safe) methods of charging your crystal.
Rose quartz cannot be in the sun. The sunlight causes the stone to fade. Better ways to charge rose quartz are by burying it, moonlight, or using selenite.
Continue reading if you want to know more about why rose quartz is better left out of the sun, as well as the alternative methods of cleansing and recharging. At the bottom of this page you’ll find a quick overview of the rose quartz traits, such as element, chakra, zodiac, and benefits.
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Also Read: The Complete Guide To Wearing Rose Quartz
Can Rose Quartz Be In The Sun? (Explained)
As rose quartz is a crystal, it needs to be charged regularly. Our crystals store the energies of their environment and overtime, the negative energy can build up and positive energy gets depleted. As a result, your crystal may not be as effective as you would like it to be.
There are many crystals that can be charged by leaving them in the sun. Unfortunately, this isn’t recommended for rose quartz. If you leave this crystal out in the sun, the color will fade, leaving you with a pale-pink stone rather than the beautiful rose color that we know.
As rose quartz is a type of quartz, it is sensitive to the UV light from the sun. How fast your rose quartz fades, differs per crystal. Some will be fine when left in the sun for a little bit, whereas others can start changing color after a significantly longer time. Unfortunately, you will only know when it is already too late. Therefore, I personally keep my stone out of the sun altogether.
Luckily, the fading of the stone will not change the vibrations. If you (accidentally) leave your stone in the sun, and the color changes, it will still be just as useful as it was before.
If you still choose to charge your rose quartz using sunlight, leave it behind a window. Glass filters out most of the UV light, decreasing the chances of the stone changing color. For this same reason, your rose quartz will most likely be fine as long as you keep it inside.
When wearing the stone, you might be better off wearing it during cloudier days. If this is not possible, I would at least avoid wearing it whilst sunbathing. This also stops you from having strange tan lines, which is a bonus.
- Also Read: What Chakra Is Rose Quartz?
If you want to keep rose quartz out of the sun, like I do, there are plenty of other methods you can use to charge the crystal without losing the beautiful color. I’ll describe some of them below.
How Long Should I Leave My Rose Quartz In The Sun?
Ideally, you would avoid sun altogether. If you choose to charge your rose quartz in the sun anyway, never leave it for more than 3 hours. This will keep fading to a minimum.
You could also choose to charge your rose quartz in the morning sun, rather than midday. This is a lot gentler, which makes your stone less likely to fade.
Again, there are several other methods of charging your rose quartz that protect its color.
Other Ways To Charge Rose Quartz
Just like any other crystal, rose quartz needs to be charged. Whereas many stones can be charged in sunlight, this is not recommended for rose quartz. Better options are either moonlight, soil, or selenite.
Before charging it, make sure your rose quartz is already cleansed. This makes sure you have removed all the negative vibrations, before charging it with positive energy. If you want to know more about cleansing your stone, you can scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Moonlight
This is my personal favorite way of charging crystals in general, as it is safe for all of them. No need to worry about fading. As the moon’s light is really just a reflection of the rays of the sun, it is a lot softer.
When charging your rose quartz using moonlight it is best to leave it directly on the ground – crystals like to be grounded after all. If this isn’t possible, it is a good idea to leave it on a natural surface like wood.
If you’re worried about someone stealing your crystals you could also leave them inside, on the windowsill. The moon’s energy won’t be as powerful here, but it will still let enough light through to fully charge your crystals.
The moon is at its strongest on the day before, during and after a full moon. You can leave your crystals out during any one of these days to charge them. There is no need to leave it out on all 3 of those days. One night, for about 7 hours is plenty to leave them full of energy!
Please note that some crystals cannot handle water. If you choose to leave them outside, please make sure that they are either covered, or can deal with a bit of rain. We don’t want your crystal to dissolve or otherwise get damaged in potential rain. Luckily, rose quartz (just like any other type of quartz) is safe in water. In fact, it will love the extra cleanse!
- Also Read: The Complete Guide To Wearing Rose Quartz
Return to the earth
This method is especially useful if you have a rose quartz that was previously owned by someone else, or if you haven’t used in a while. It is very likely that the crystal has absorbed so much energy that it simply needs to be returned to the earth for a little while. This is the perfect place to recharge – it is where they come from after all.
To charge your rose quartz this way, simply bury the stone. Before burying it, it is a good idea to set an intention for this crystal: why are you burying it? What would you like to get out of it once you dig it back up again?
You can leave the crystal for a few days, weeks, or even months, depending on what the energy feels like to you. If you feel a lot of heavy energy whilst holding the crystal, it might be a good idea to leave it buried for a while.
It is also a good idea to mark where you buried the crystal, so you actually know where to dig it back up again. It is really easy to forget where exactly you put the crystal after a few weeks. We don’t want you digging holes in your entire yard, trying to find your stone!
Quick reminder that this may not be a suitable solution for all crystals – the ground may get wet in the time that it is buried which can cause problems. If you bury your Selenite for example, you may have nothing to dig up later on, as Selenite dissolves in water. Rose quartz is perfectly fine in water though, so it’s not a problem for this stone.
Selenite
Speaking of Selenite, you can use this crystal to charge your rose quartz also! Selenite is often described as liquid light and has lots of good energy to share with your rose quartz.
Charging your stones with Selenite is probably the easiest way. This is because you don’t need to ‘activate’ your selenite before you want to charge your rose quartz. Selenite is always working for you!
Selenite slabs are ideal for charging your stones. The general rule is that the more contact your rose quartz has with the selenite, the faster and more thoroughly it will recharge it. Leave your crystal on the slab for around 24 hours.
If you don’t have a selenite slab or plate you could also use a stone. In this case, make sure the selenite is of at least the same size, if not bigger, than your rose quartz.
How To Cleanse Rose Quartz
Charging is done to give your crystal new positive energy, but you first need to remove the negative energy. This is where cleansing your rose quartz is helpful.
Whereas I personally charge my crystals once a month during a full moon, I cleanse the stones I regularly use every week.
Apart from the weekly cleanse, it is also a good idea to cleanse your rose quartz after you first get it. This is to remove the energies of all the other people that have handled the crystal before it found you. After all, you don’t want their energy to get mixed with yours.
Running Water
The easiest way of cleansing is by using running water. If you have access to a stream, you can leave it here for an hour. If not, cleansing your rose quartz by holding it under running water for a few minutes works just fine.
The water will wash away the negative energies and leave you with a clean crystal, ready to be recharged. This method works best for polished stones but is not recommended for rough stones or geodes. Additionally, this won’t work for stones that are sensitive to water, like malachite and selenite.
Beware that there are some risks involved when using water on your crystals, especially with rose quartz. If you want to know more about these, I recommend reading this post that I wrote previously: “Can Rose Quartz Go In Water?“
Salt Water
To cleanse your rose quartz extra thoroughly, you could also submerge it in salt water. Ideally, this would be water directly taken from the sea, but if this is not an option for you, regular water with added (sea) salt will work just fine. Simply place your rose quartz in a bowl with the water and leave it overnight. Do not leave it longer, as this will affect the stones surface.
Please note that salt can be very abrasive and has the potential to leave your crystal dull after using it regularly. Therefore, I personally do not use this method. Luckily, this won’t affect their vibrations and you’ll be able to use it just the same.
- Also Read: Can Rose Quartz Go In Salt?
Smoke Cleansing
Smoke cleansing is generally used to cleanse a person’s energy field, rooms or objects (like crystals!). It effectively removes negative energy and leaves you with a nice clean space or crystal.
Just like with any other type of cleansing and recharging setting an intention is essential. Ensure your energy is light by thinking positively and making sure your desires are clear.
For smoke cleansing you need herbs of your choice. Simply light them and blow out the fire. Then, take a deep breath and state your intention out loud. Now you can waft the smoke over the crystals you want to cleanse, or lift the crystals over the smoke for however long you feel like.
I always recommend opening a window so the smoke can leave the room and take all the negative energies with it.
NOTE: Beware that using the term ‘smudging’ and the practice of burning white sage/palo santo is commonly used in the spiritual community. This is a specific type of smoke cleansing used by Native Americans, and which was illegal up until about 40 years ago. We recommend using a form of smoke cleansing that is appropriate for you and your culture.
Rose Quartz Overview
Chakra: Heart
Element: Earth | Water
Zodiac: Libra | Taurus
Benefits: Forgiveness | Love | Compassion |
This is a perfect stone for those looking for a little more love and light in their lives. It is great for when you need some help forgiving someone or having compassion towards a person or situation. The gentle energy is reassuring and calming. Therefore, it is also useful for those experiencing grief.
Rose quartz doesn’t just help you show love to other people, but also to yourself. This is why rose quartz is also the stone of self-love.
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