Because being “into crystals” doesn’t mean you’re doing the work.
Let’s be honest: crystals have become a vibe. Rose quartz for self-love. Amethyst for anxiety. Black tourmaline by the door. And somewhere along the way, collecting crystals became a stand-in for having a personality. Or worse.. a substitute for doing actual energetic work.
Don’t get me wrong. I love crystals. I work with them every day. But here’s the thing no one tells you: You can have a full moon altar and still be energetically messy AF.
Let’s Define This Clearly: What Is Energetic Hygiene?
Energetic hygiene isn’t about saging your room or bathing your crystals under the moonlight. It’s about being aware of what you’re carrying and what you’re dumping onto others.
It’s:
✔️Noticing when you’re projecting instead of processing
✔️Knowing when you’re absorbing energy that isn’t yours
✔️Cleaning up your internal state, not just your space
If you’re constantly dysregulated, resentful, or emotionally reactive… no crystal is going to patch that up for you. Not even if it’s “charged” under a supermoon eclipse.
The Performance Trap: Looking ‘Spiritual’ Isn’t the Same as Being Clear
We live in a time where having crystals on your shelf is an identity marker. But here’s the reality: your aura isn’t high-vibe just because your apartment is pretty.
You can meditate, journal, cleanse, and still:
✔️Be toxic in relationships
✔️Be unaccountable for your own energy
✔️Spiritually bypass every hard truth you need to face
Energetic hygiene is invisible. It’s how you show up when no one’s looking.
Real Energetic Work Is Quiet, Intentional, and Sometimes Uncomfortable
It’s asking yourself:
✔️What am I avoiding right now?
✔️Am I numbing out with tools I think are helping?
✔️What am I unconsciously leaking into this space, this relationship, this body?
It’s doing the hard thing instead of the ritual you’re used to. Sometimes it’s taking a break from your altar and going to therapy instead. Sometimes it’s putting down the sage and sitting with the shame.
Crystals Are Support, Not Substitutes
Don’t confuse tools with transformation. Crystals amplify what’s already there. If you’re clear, they’ll support that. If you’re a storm, they’ll amplify that too.
So before you post your next “crystal haul”… Ask yourself: am I working with them, or hiding behind them?
Final Thoughts..
Crystals aren’t a personality trait. They’re not your identity, your healing, or your soul path.
You are. Your presence. Your integrity. Your choices.
Energetic hygiene starts with ownership; not aesthetics. And the most powerful crystal work happens when you’re honest with yourself first.