Around this time of year I naturally begin to clean and purge clearing my home of the stale hibernation type energy of winter to make space for the lively fresh air of spring. I take spring cleaning to another level than just cleaning, purging and dusting my physical space. I like to transform the energy of it! So this month I am sharing a few tips to help you transform the energy of your space.
Cleaning - Yes, I am going to start with the basics here however, I want to explain the importance of the energy exchange while you are doing this simple activity. If you only have time for one thing, cleaning is your tool. By picking up and putting things away, dusting and washing the essentials offers a freeing and calming effect on a space. It allows you to take a deep breath and relax.
Purging - The act of removing items that no longer serve you not only creates more a breathable space for you, but it also creates space to receive new energy or things that can better serve you. This is a fantastic way to set up the stage of manifestation. It allows the energy to move easier, therefore able to offer you what you want at a greater speed.
Smudging - This is a scared practice of purifying and cleansing the energy or soul of a person or space. Burning and using the smoke of sacred herbs, such as white sage or a stick of palo santo, removes stale, stagnant, foreign, negative or unwanted energy and invites positive energy in return.
When smudging your home make sure your windows or doors are open (or at least one at the highest level of your home where you will be ending) to release the old energy. Start at the lowest level of your home basking smoke into every corner of every room, into closets and void spaces (crawl spaces, attics, etc - you do not need to go in just let a little smoke into those spaces). Say a smudging prayer of your choice as you go from room to room.
If you are brand new to smudging feel free to do your own research and do what feels best for you or start with the video linked
here.
Crystals - Another great way to increase the positive, cleansing and protective energy in your space is to place crystals around your home. Keeping crystals like black tourmaline or smokey quartz by your front door keeps the negative energy from entering while amethyst provides calm and purifying energy while soothing emotional states. For more ideas try these links
here and
here or try using the
Feng Shui Bagua Crystal Map. These are just suggestions to get you started. As always I suggest doing your own research to find what feels right for you!
Intention - While you are cleaning, smudging or anything else in-between the most powerful tool you can use to create a peaceful, clean, and energized space is your own intentions. Start an activity with a positive thought and purpose. Example: “I clean my home to provide calm and relaxation for myself and family to enjoy” or “I place these crystals to offer ____ (protection, joy, positive energy, etc.)".
Have fun changing and cleansing the energy around you. May you create a perfect and peaceful space that aligns with your highest and best good.
