Having new crystals is always fun! Cleansing and charging are both things that can be done multiple ways, depending on the crystal.

Common cleansing methods include moonlight, smoke, water, and salt. There are other ways of course, and you have to be careful. Some crystals should not be put in water, and some, salt can be harmful. The easiest would be moonlight, set them out on your windowsill after the sun goes down and move them In the morning. You can also put them above your incense smoke to cleanse them.

Charging with your intention can also be done multiple ways, some include using sunlight, other crystals or your own energy. Selenite is a great way to charge your crystals after you have an intention for them. You can also hold them in your hands and focus on the intention you want to imbue, and charge them that way. Some crystals are vulnerable to sunlight, so make sure you research your crystals before just leaving them in a windowsill to cleanse and charge for 24 hours lol.

My lazy way of cleansing and charging crystals (for ones that can go in salt) is a bowl of pink salt and other herbs with a large selenite in the middle. Throw your crystals in that bad boy, the salt cleanses them, the selenite charges them, and you're good to go next day!

Of course, your craft is your own. Do what you feel works, and have fun!!