Do you feel like the energy around you is a bit heavy, or maybe you moved to a new place and feel like it would be a good time to cleanse the space? Then read on, today I will share with you some easy how-to steps to cleanse the energy of a space.
One of the most important and foundational aspects of any spiritual practice is cleansing the energy of your space. For example, after giving an energy healing session, I always cleanse the space. But also if you are just about to meditate, it is nice to cleanse the space and make sure you’re surrounded by positive energy.
If you have never heard of cleansing the energy of your space before or you think cleansing is only something you do to your face, then you are in the right place.
I have written a blog post about this topic for you! This is an easy guide on what energy cleansing is, when to cleanse your home’s energy, and 7 easy how-to ways to cleanse your space.
What is energy cleansing?
There are a couple of different names for cleansing – purification, energetic hygiene, and spiritual hygiene to name a few. But they all refer to the practice of clearing out and releasing negative energy. For instance, energy that’s old, stale, or stagnant, or energy that is no longer serving you. Think of it as spring cleaning your energy.
I’m sure you’ve experienced walking into a room and immediately feeling that the energy in the room is off. You might have felt unsettled and on edge. And this is where energetic cleansing comes in.
Cleansing will help you to get rid of the bad vibes in a space and refresh the energy of the room.
This is important for everyone but especially for empaths – people who are very sensitive to the energies and emotions of others. If this is you, I’ve written a whole blog post on protecting your energy as an empath which you can read here.
When should you cleanse your home’s energy?
Cleansing your home’s energy is not just something you do when a negative experience has occurred but rather something that can and should be done regularly.
Spaces and objects can pick up on the energy of the people who move through them. Regular cleansing can keep that energy from lingering long-term.
You might want to do a cleansing ritual after an illness, so you can release the germs and the emotions from your illness enabling you to embrace your renewed health.
After an argument or unpleasant conversation, a cleansing ritual can help you to rid your space of negative emotions and move forward. A cleansing ritual simply after having guests can help to release their energy from your home.
The end of each season or during any major life transition is also a good time for cleansing. It enables you to move into the new season with a fresh start. Energetically, springtime is a time of renewal and creation which makes it a perfect time for spiritual cleansing.
It is also a good idea to cleanse yourself and your space before and after any rituals and spiritual practices especially when you are communicating with spirits and guides.
It is a good habit to think of cleansing as an energetic routine that you do proactively and not only when something bad happens.
This makes it harder for negative energy to enter and linger in your space in the first place.
Now that we know when to cleanse your space, let’s move on to how to cleanse your space.
7 easy ways to cleanse your space from negative energy
Many people don’t know how to cleanse their space. While cleansing your home might sound intimidating at first, there are many different ways you can approach it. Here are 7 easy ways you can cleanse the negative energy from your space.
Set a new intention
One of the easiest ways to cleanse your home is to set a new intention for it. Before you do anything else, set a specific intention for your home. What do you want your space to help you release? How do you want your home to feel?
Here are some examples:
- My intention is to cleanse negative energy from my home so I am focused.
- I intend to release my past partner’s energy from my space so that I can feel at peace again.
- My intention is to clear stuck energy from my home so that I can feel renewed
Speak your intention out loud and with confidence to set the shifts in motion.
Invite your spirit guides and helpers
You can call in your personal guides, angels, deities, and spirit helpers who have meaning to you to help cleanse a space. Ask them for assistance and protection in clearing out the old energies and bringing in new ones.
You can visualize your spirit guides and angels next to you, physically protecting you.
Maybe you want to imagine wings wrapping around and comforting you. This is especially good to do if you are sad or feeling emotionally fragile.
Imagine them physically sweeping the negative energy away. Thank them and release them. Carry this vision with you clearly throughout the day.
Burn sage or palo santo to energetically cleanse your space
Burning sage or palo santo is one of the oldest and purest methods of cleansing and getting rid of unwanted spirits and energies.
Burning sage is a Native American cultural practice. It is very important to buy ethically sourced sage to support and respect the cultures that developed the practice. Purchase sage from native gatherers, crafters, and artists rather than big commercial retailers like Amazon.
Palo Santo is a tree that’s native to South American countries and translates to “holy wood.” The tree is not endangered but it is important to buy palo santo wood that has been ethically and sustainably sourced to prevent deforestation and the loss of local people’s sources of income. Find out all about Palo Santo here.
Before you start burning, remember to open a door or window as the unwanted energy you are trying to clear must have a pathway to get out. Also ensure you have a container to hold the sage in, traditionally an abalone shell is used.
Once you’re ready to light your sage, hold the sage on one end at a 45-degree angle. Light the other end and let it burn for about 20 seconds. Gently blow out the flame so that you see orange embers on one end.
First, set an intention for your space. Then start at the front door of your home, move around your home in a clockwise direction making sure to get into all the closets and corners until you arrive back at your door. Chant your final mantra or prayer.
Visualize the entire home filled with bright white or golden light and speak your intention one last time to close the ceremony.
Use sounds to remove negative energies
Sound is a powerful instrument to help with cleansing your home. You can use sound by itself or you can incorporate it with other practices like burning sage or clearing out clutter.
Some ways to use sound to remove negative energies include:
- Music – Play music that is powerful and has meaning to you fairly loudly with the windows open. The music can be instrumental or it can include words that resonate with your intention for the space.
- Singing bowls – Singing bowls are a powerful tool for clearing energy. Their sound can bring energy back to its center. When purchasing your own singing bowls take the time to notice how your energy responds to it.
- Drumming – The power of drumming has been known since ancient times. It contains a primordial power that can clear and realign energy.
- Clapping – Clapping your hands is a great way to clear stuck or stagnant energy. You can use this technique in places where stuck energy tends to accumulate like the corners or rooms or on top of tall cupboards. Begin clapping close to the floor and then work your way up toward the ceiling.
It is also powerful to include these techniques when you are physically cleaning your home to clear the energy of your home at the same time.
Place crystals for energetic protection
We may not always stay on top of spiritual cleansing or have time to do a regular full-house cleanse. That is why a crystal collection is so important.
Crystals can be used both in a cleansing practice and for energetic protection to prevent negative energies from lingering in your space to begin with.
Some crystals that bring in cleansing energy are labradorite, aventurine, and selenite.
Labradorite, the stone of transformation, is ideal for bringing in new beginnings. It helps to strengthen intuition and connect to the third eye chakra.
Aventurine, the stone of good luck, helps to usher in abundance and prosperity.
Selenite helps to remove negative energy, cleanse chakra blockages, and invites in protective divine energy.
Clear out your clutter & invite beauty
Physical dirt and clutter can not only make a space feel unwelcoming, but it also means that there are lots of places for negative energy to congregate. That’s why keeping a clean and clutter-free home to help the energy flow freely through your house is essential.
Open your windows to allow fresh air in and let negative energy out.
Invite beauty into your home to help keep the energy warm and inviting. This can be through intentional items that mean something to you, fresh flowers, or beautiful art.
Burn incense
Another effective method to clear negative energy and promote positive energy in your space is to burn incense.
To cleanse your space with incense, set a positive intention. Then, move clockwise throughout the space, moving around the edge of the room while waving the incense up and down near the walls and up into the corners of the room.
You can also use incense to cleanse your personal energy. Simply wave your incense from side to side, starting at your feet and moving up towards your head, working from the front of your body to the back.
Personally, I also like to burn incense every time I sit down in meditation or journal. This helps me bring in positive energy and connect to my soul and the divine.
Start cleansing your space
Whether you feel some heavy energy, Have had a nightmare, or simply just want to welcome in good energy, energy cleansing is a beautiful practice to help you clear out and release energy that isn’t serving you.
I invite you to adopt this practice into your weekly routine now that you know how to cleanse your space. Even just burning incense daily, will help you to keep the energy of your space clean and on a high frequency. While every now and then, you might want to do a whole space energy cleanse, start with a practice that feels natural and good to you.
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