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I thought it was nice to draw them both, Redson as a child is too cute.

many of the methods used to cleanse items can also be used to charge them depending on your intentions.

cleansing & charging ideas:

visualization - imagine a ball of energy forming around the item to either cleanse it or give it power (the color of the ball could correspond to your intent, i.e. white or blue for cleansing, red for power, etc.)

earth - bury the object in soil or sand - a potted plant will also work

water - submerge the item in running water 

salt water - anoint or submerge the item in a salt water solution 

gem water - anoint or submerge the item in a corresponding crystal elixir 

herbal & floral water - anoint or submerge the item in a solution of corresponding herbs or flowers 

sea salt - sprinkle sea salt over/around the item or submerge it in a container of sea salt 

essential & infused oils - anoint item with corresponding oil 

smoke - pass the item through incense smoke 

fire - pass the item through an open flame or burn it (you could see the act of burning as either cleansing or charging)

storms -leave item outside during a thunderstorm; anoint with storm water

wind -leave item outside when it’s windy; make use of windchimes

crystals/crystal grid - surround the item with crystals of corresponding intent (can be arranged in a pattern to form a crystal grid and enhance energy)

dried/fresh herbs & flowers - sprinkle mixture over/around item or submerge the item in a mixture of herbs and/or flower petals 

sound - use a bell, whistle, or something similar to clear the space and associated items of negativity

sigils - craft and use sigils that correspond with your intent (you can set the item on top of the sigil, draw the sigil on the item, etc.) 

moonlight & starlight - leave item in the path of these natural lights, either outside or in a windowsill overnight 

sunlight - leave item in the path of sunlight for a few hours during the day (before sunset, of course), either outside or in a windowsill 

divination - pair the item with a rune or tarot/oracle card that matches your intent in a small container 

incantations - create an incantation that states your intent and speak it aloud while holding the item

physical energy - engage in physical activity of some sort (exercise, dancing, etc.) and direct that energy into the item

actual cleaning - physically and literally clean any items with an appropriate solution (soap, alcohol, etc.); the energy put into cleaning can also be used to charge the item

caution: some items, especially crystals, are not suitable for exposure to sunlight, water, or salt. 

How to cleanse:

Find the target of cleansing

Pick a method of cleansing: smoke, salt, elements, etc.

Hold intention while cleansing, stay focused and grounded

Follow up by filling the cleansed space with positive energy

When to cleanse:

Getting a new tool

When something feels off

When in contact with negative energy

Intuition

How to Charge:

Pick a target

Choose an appropriate method: sun/moonlight, elements, crystals, etc.

Hold intention and stay focused

Listen to intuition

When to Charge:

After cleansing a tool/item

When energy doesn't feel as potent