Spiritual Housekeeping

Have you ever experienced a time where everything seems to be going wrong and, you feel stuck and being blocked from moving forward? Well, it could be that you and your house need a spiritual cleanse. Would you like to know how to cleanse your house and body of bad vibes? There are many different tools and methods you can use, but here are a few ways that are sure to make your space sparkle. If you want to live life at the highest vibrations, learn how to remove negative energy from your home and body, and get ready to experience the ultimate in domestic bliss and tranquility. Taking a cue from the ancient traditions of indigenous cultures from around the world, it is time to trade in synthetic fragrances and petroleum based cleaners for our favorite space cleansing essentials, Sage, Frankincense, Copal, and of course, healing crystals.

But that is only scratching the surface. There are also powerful healing salts, the sacred Palo Santo Wood and much more. When you make energy cleansing a part of your daily wellness routine, the extra effort will be worth it, especially when you are radiating with light and love. Clearing and purifying your space also helps boost the healing energy of crystals, which act as energy amplifiers.

You do not have to be a Zen master to notice if the energy feels stagnant and stuck in your home. Simply take a moment to notice if you or your environment feels heavy. In the hectic pace of the modern world, it is not uncommon to come home from a long day at work feeling overwhelmed. Also, any time you or someone in your home has an argument, the bad energy often accumulates in different pockets of a room. The same goes for the healing process. If you or a loved one are fighting an illness, it is time for a quick space cleansing ritual.

We know what you are probably thinking. Here is yet another chore to add to your list of to-dos. But all it takes is 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a week to truly transform your life. A pure and cleansed environment is also vital for enhancing the healing energy of crystals. Before you bring crystals into your home, purify your space first so that it amplifies the energy that is already there.

Negative energy seeps into our space constantly so it is important to keep a positive flow throughout your environment with Sage house cleansing rituals. When your home is purified, it restores balance and harmony to your life, which is essential for giving you and your family a happy and healthy place for deep healing and rejuvenating the spirit. When you make energy cleansing a part of your everyday routine, it is the perfect remedy for easing the stress and anxiety that comes from the demands of modern living.

Cleansing Your House and Office

It all begins with your mindset. Imagine a white light around you and the rest of your space. Pure white is associated with protection and purity, and, is thought to be the true colour of the soul. Start by imagining this internal white light as coming from the centre of your body and radiating around your home, filling each room with pure white light. 

Use Incense. Burning sage is one of the easiest and quickest ways for getting rid of negative energy. Native Americans have considered Sage a sacred plant for thousands of years. This multi purpose plant was used for energy cleansing, ritual ceremonies, and healing. Today, medicine people continue to use Sage to help restore vitality and health to sick tribal members. It works by neutralising your energy field, a subtle yet powerful process that sharpens and enhances intuition.

Sage is powerful on its own, but adding Frankincense into the mix is excellent for chasing away bad frequencies. The earthy, woody smell of dried sage is not for everyone, which is why Frankincense makes a wonderful alternative. Nicknamed the “transformer,” its powerful, detoxifying and purifying energy gives off a sweet, honey like aroma that helps to shift negative energy. Also known as “liquid gold,” Frankincense is known to provide protection, elevate spiritual awareness, and ease feelings of stress and anxiety.

By incorporating these cleansing practices into your life once or twice a week you will be amazed at the results. With any cleansing ritual, it is important to be mindful of the present moment so that you can purify your space with a clear intention. 

First, open the doors and windows so that negative energy can have a place to escape. Pull up blinds and let in as much light as possible. In fact, it is ideal to carry out this cleansing ritual during the day, particularly when the sun is shining.

Sweep the entrances to your home and do a light dusting around the house. It might seem obvious, but when your home sparkles, your spirit is sure to follow.

Starting at the front door, light a Sage Stick and gently blow on it until a large amount of smoke billows up. Keep a heat resistant container handy to catch any fallen embers.

Walk clockwise around your home, making sure to smudge all corners, including closets. Use a feather to waft smoke all the way up to the ceilings. Do not worry about your house getting too smoky because it can easily escape out of the open doors and windows, taking the bad energy with it. Do not forget to sage the bathroom. As you smudge each room, say a special cleansing prayer or intention out loud, which will help amplify its cleansing powers.

Add Fresh Flowers, Flowers are a must have for any room in the house, because it shows that your home is a beautiful and special space, a sacred temple of love and happiness. After cleansing your environment, take a glass bowl, fill it up with water, and add your favourite flowers. Place it at the front door, on an altar, or on your kitchen table.

Sound.  A quiet environment is like a haunted house. It can quickly fill up with negative vibes, which is why sound can replace that energy with warm, feel good vibes. Stagnant energy often accumulates in corners, so we recommend that you go to each corner and clap your hands up and down or gently ring a bell. Another popular tradition is the singing bowl, which creates gentle healing vibrations that can be felt on a physical and spiritual level. Combining sounds with sage smoke is a powerful combo for breaking up stuck energy.

Salt the Corners of Each Room. Sea salt works like a vacuum by sucking up bad energy and expelling it with a powerful force. Sprinkle salt into the four corners of each room and let it sit for 48 hours. To boost the cleansing effects even more, grind up saffron and mix it into the salt. After 48 hours, sweep or vacuum the salt and flush it down the toilet.

Use Candles to Remove Negative Energy. White candles have been used for centuries to remove toxic vibes from a space. Using a cleansing candle containing the therapeutic oils of rosemary mixed with yellow and green wax makes its cleansing effects even more powerful. Whenever you feel stuck or overwhelmed by an abundance of negative energy, let its light, clean scent and gentle ambiance give you a renewed sense of inspiration and creativity. Try buying unscented tea lights and adding droplets of essential oils (that you mix, make or buy) to create a calming personalised aroma.

Shake out the house with the pots and pans. Some people think of this as a New Year's traditions. It supposedly chases away the ghosts of the previous year. But this practice is not just reserved for January the 1st. Banging the post and pans around the house shakes out the bad energy and moves it out 

Cleansing with Crystals. Now that your space is thoroughly cleansed, it is time for the fun part, healing crystals!

Amethyst. Ranging in color from dark purple to pale lilac, Amethyst brings an abundance of warm and buttery vibes into your home, which makes it an excellent addition to any room. It works as a natural filtration system that absorbs negativity and transforms it into vibrations of pure love and harmony.

Selenite. The crystal version of Sage, Selenite Healing Wands help to clear and purify your space, especially when you place it on windowsills. It works by blocking bad vibes that can seep into your house through the doors and windows. A must have for every spiritual warrior, Selenite fills your environment with radiance and purity.

Healing crystals are always absorbing and transmuting negative energy, so it is vital that you cleanse your crystals on a weekly basis. Smudge the stones with Sage smoke and say your intention for each crystal out loud. This practice will help to program your stones so that they are amplifying positive vibes and working at their highest potential. Another popular cleansing method involves putting them under the sunlight or moonlight for 12-24 hours, which works by recharging their energy with the dazzling light that comes from our miraculous universe.

Removing Negative Energy From Your Body 

When it comes to ridding the body of toxic energy, healthy eating is a good place to start but sometimes it takes more than organic salads and vitamins to tackle your inner demons. If you are feeling particularly heavy in the energy department, try these cleansing techniques and free yourself of bad thoughts that are holding you back from your true potential.

Forest Bathing. If you have got a case of the blues, it is time to get back to nature with forest bathing. Instead of walking the path in order to get from Point A to Point B, take your time to breathe in the incredible healing energy of the forest and its abundance of oxygen permeating the air. Bring along your favourite crystals, we recommend  Tree Agate, Agate and Aventurine and wander along the trail at your own pace, taking the time to notice the incredible miracle of life that surrounds you.

Conscious Breathing.  If you feel stressed or anxious, deep breathing is a simple and easy way to restore your mind, body, spirit to a place of peace and tranquility. Inhale positivity and exhale negativity. It is that easy.

Music. When it hits you, you feel no pain. That is the magic of music. Even after cleansing rituals, bad thoughts can still persist, so put them to rest with a collection of your favourite songs. Playing an instrument is also an excellent way to stay in the present moment because when you are concentrating on notes and chords, you do not have time for any negative thoughts to get in the way.

Dance in Your Living Room. Even if you have two left feet, play the dance music you love, turn up the volume, and dance like no one is watching. You will be amazed at how easy it is to shake off a case of the blues. Plus, it is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun!

Purifying Bath. Water is incredibly healing on its own, so when you add the powerful cleansing and rejuvenating powers of Himalayan sea salt, it makes your bath even more restorative. Add 2-4 pieces of Himalayan salt rocks to your bath, a few drops of your favourite essential oils, and healing crystals like Amethyst, Aventurine, and Rose Quartz.

Stress Reducing Facial Grid. We might not realise it, but many of us hold tension in our faces. Release everyday stress and calm the mind with Fluorite, Amethyst, and Celestite, a crystal powerhouse of peaceful energies that work to relax the mind,body and spirit. Place the crystals on places where you feel tension, such as your forehead, and feel your face being renewed and rejuvenated. 

Now that you know how to cleanse your house with sage, healing crystals, and other sacred cleansing tools, it is time for all the dream crushers, energy vampires, and your own inner critic to get the heck out of your life because your spiritual transformation is just getting started.

With thanks to Daily Musings https://www.energymuse.com/blog/how-to-remove-negative-energy-from-your-home/

With thanks to Amber C Snider https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/new-york/articles/how-to-clear-your-home-of-bad-energy/