Most of us are familiar with spring cleaning, the idea of decluttering and wiping down the entire house. But have you heard of clearing negative energy from your space through spiritual cleansing?
Our homes and other spaces can collect energy like dust. These energies can come from the outside, the people who enter our house, old stagnant powers, or even our own force can affect us if we can not heal the aura of our homes.
Spiritual cleansing is not a one-size-fits-all ritual. You can try different methods depending on the vibe you’d like or the practice that feels the most clearing. Many of these cleansing techniques are based on ancient traditions, used by our ancestors to maintain vibrant energy in your home, in order to remove negativity from your life, because our homes are an extension of ourselves and can influence our lifestyle, creativity, and emotions.
Signs of negative energy in your home
You can judge the energy in your house based on how you feel when you’re inside.
A house filled with good energy feels fresh and vibrant — it’s full of life and you feel good being there. Some may say it has good qi or feng shui. On the other end of the spectrum, a home drowning in bad energy will make you feel like you’re being stifled, smothered, or even crushed. You can feel the tension in the air, and there are a thousand places you’d rather be
Clearing bad energy from your home
Some effects of stagnant negative energies in our homes are insomnia, headaches, anxiety, stress, criticism, and even paranoia.
If you feel physically and emotionally exhausted, it might be the right time to start a house cleansing ritual, and repeat it every month, in order to have more energy and vitality in your home.
Spiritual Cleansing Basics
Start by getting rid of unnecessary things
Because every object from your home is filled with energy, you may find decluttering or cleaning to be a helpful place to start.
Think of what kind of items are no longer useful to you, and throw them out. Older items can affect your overall health, as they are filled with energy, and they can spiritually block your path, without even realizing it.
Everything from your home needs to bring you joy; create some space for new things to enter your life and clear your space from anything that no longer serves you. Be aware also of any broken item, fix it, and if it is irreparable, throw it away.
Let nature take its course
Let nature’s energy enter your home. Try opening up all your windows every morning; fresh air will clean the air and also the negative energies.
You could also try to let more light enter your space by choosing to draw the curtains. Many people believe that the sun’s rays carry divine energy that can radiate joy and growth.
After you finish this process, you will feel more calm and secure, as we do not need a lot of items in our homes, just what brings us happiness and stillness; the divine light and energy from the Sun will help us have more energy and vitality through the day.
Consider furniture placement
In many traditions, the bedroom is the most sacred place in the house. In Feng Shui traditions, mirrors can affect our sleep, causing problems in our emotional body, like stress and anxiety, making us feel lonely and even depressed.
For example, a mirror can double the energy from the space where it is placed. Because a mirror can amplify emotions and energies, you may want to remove them from line or sight from your bed.
Try tools or rituals to move energy
Burning plants, harnessing incense or essential oils, or placing crystals in your window sils are all acts of energetic or spiritual cleansing.
Common energetic cleansing products and practices
Spiritual cleansings through smudging
Smudging is an ancient ceremonial practice and has a history of use among Native Americans. This tradition burns certain herbs to cleanse and protect a space, and when they start to smoke, it blows away any negative energy.
It is your choice what kind of smudging you choose to use. Smudge every corner of the house, also at doors, windows, and mirrors after you clean your home from old items.
Try setting an intention, repeating a mantra, or inviting a prayer when you start doing this, such as:
- I clear my space from any negativity
- May my hands, heart, and mind be cleansed
- I banish all evil influence that invades my sacred space
- Drive away all harm and fear, only good may enter here
- May this space be surrounded by light and love
Remember, this is an Indigenous Nations’ traditional practices are passed down through generations. Be sure to fully understand the history and significance of this practice before incorporating it into your routine.
Palo Santo
Palo Santo is a tree from Peru and Ecuador, and it means “holy wood“. For thousands of years, this plant was used by indigenous people to remove pain, stress, and negativity from their life.
This plant can help you repel insects, reduce pain (like headache, throat ache, and even arthritis), having anti-inflammatory properties. Palo Santo will help you release stress, as the aroma is relaxing, purifying, and cleansing the body, mind, and spirit.
White Sage
For smudging your home, White Sage can also be used. It has an antimicrobial effect, purifying the air and releasing negative energies. White sage can remove bacteria from the air and improve your intuition. This plant can also purify your home and objects, reduce stress and anxiety.
Dried Sage can be also used as a supplement. Sage has an antioxidant effect on the body, relieving headache, inflammations, supporting digestion, reducing depression, and increasing your mood.
Some studies show that this amazing plant can improve mental health and memory, making you feel more energetic and content. Sage has a rich history, being used in ancient Rome and China for his healing properties.
Please note: If you have asthma or other respiratory conditions, avoid Sage, and use Palo Santo.
Realign energy with incense
Incense sticks originate from China, introduced by Buddhist Monks in the 200CE period. They are made from a combination of aromatic elements, plants, and spices. Some religious documents are showing us that incense herbs and leaves are gifts from the gods, having divine powers.
Depending on what aroma you purchase, it can help stimulate psychic power, promote spirituality, attract good luck, and bring protection, harmony, and stability to your homes.
Improve energy using crystals
Crystals are one of the most powerful tools to increase energy in our homes and lives. They help to break up any negativity and heal our chakras. Crystals also protect us from electromagnetic frequencies and bring vitality into our whole being.
Every crystal is holding different energy. People attract the crystals they need. You can place them into your home as decorations, use them as jewelry, or carry them in your pocket.
You can use crystal-like jade for self-expression, lapis lazuli for communication and place them in your living room. Rose quartz for romance, black obsidian for stability, fuchsite for relaxation, moonstone to help you sleep well, and place them in the bedroom.
For creativity, you could use citrine, yellow jasper for happiness, carnelian for luck, and place them where you work, to enhance your creativity. Black tourmaline is one of the strongest stones, protecting you from negativity and electromagnetic frequencies. Place this crystal at the entrance of the house to defend against any negative energy that might come into your home.
Choose the crystals that are best for you, place them around your home, wear them, and do not forget to cleanse and charge them from time to time, as they gather energy from us and our environment.
The best way to cleanse your crystals is to place them on salt for a few hours, after that, throw the salt away, and place them into the sunlight, or even to the Moonlight to charge. Do this every 2 weeks, or when you feel, or even see that they change the color and energy.
Crystal energy interacts with the human energy field in order to heal and help us become the best version of ourselves. Use crystals while you meditate; selenite, labradorite, and amethyst are proven to deepen the state of meditation and calmness, helping us heal our aura and connect with our soul deeper.
Spiritual cleansing can clear your space through sound
Using various noises can soothe your nerves and balance energy. Consider regularly incorporating sound to reset your home’s vibes.
Ring a bell
Another powerful tool to help us release negativity and cleanse our space is to ring a bell. Sounds a bit funny, but if you ring a bell at every corner of your house, you can get rid of any stagnant energies and attract abundance.
Bells have a very strong spiritual healing effect. Bells can stop “visitors” from entering our homes, and protecting us from bad energies. Ringing bells can lift your spirit, heal your aura, and attract positivity.
Bells have a sacred significance in many cultures. Japanese are using bells for ceremonies, helping them to communicate with their ancestors.
Enjoy nature’s sounds
Nature sounds, like ocean waves, rain, wind, or birds singing, which you can find on Youtube, Spotify, or Soundcloud, will help attract positivity and abundance into your home.
Balance with singing bowls
Tibetan Singing Bowls have a powerful effect to regenerate your cells, cleanse your aura and any negativity from your home, body, and soul. They have been used in mindfulness practices, yoga, Shamanic and Buddhist rituals for many centuries. Singing bowls create a resonant sound that can help us heal our inner self and cleanse our homes and objects.
If you cannot purchase a Tibetan Singing Bowl, you can find a lot of videos online and in meditation apps. The sound, virtual or live, can help you get rid of negativity and attract more health and healing into your home and spirit.
Heal yourself to cleanse your home
Try to avoid negativity in your home. I know this is easier said than done, but do your best to leave any stress from your workplace at the door. Enter your home with a clear mind.
Practice mindfulness and yoga asanas. Cleanse your space periodically. Channel the power of the Sun in your home every day. Use the tools for smudging that I mentioned above. Spend time in nature to recharge, and avoid people that can make you feel exhausted. Sometimes we do not even realize how other people can drain our energies, or bring negativity into our homes and lives.
How often should you cleanse your home?
Most people who practice clearing spaces recommend smudging when you first move into a new home or any time there have been intense energetic shifts in the room—like conflict between partners, new people or furniture, or sickness.
Others regularly cleanse, e.g. following the lunar cycle, to keep the energetic composition balanced.
Negative energy can seep into your house over time. Therefore, it’s okay to clear it whenever you feel like doing so. In short, cleanse whenever it feels like you should.
Conclusion: cleansing your home can be powerful
If you’re feeling exhausted, try starting a house cleansing ritual—and repeat it every month to shift energy and welcome vitality in your home.
Spiritual cleansing is not a one-size-fits-all practice. You can try different methods depending on the vibe you’d like or the ritual that feels the most cathartic. Try smudging, decluttering, adding clearing sounds, and using crystals to rebalance your space.
Please remember to be conscious of where you purchase your ceremonial materials like sage, palo santo, and crystals. While larger online sellers are convenient, consider using shops that harness prayer and tradition like Wandering Bull and Whispering Winds Shop if you are not purchasing locally.
As with all spiritual practices, do what feels right. There is no “right” way to cleanse your space. Try any combination of the ideas above to reset the energy in your home. Let me know you reset your space. xoxo Mo
