3 Ways to Space Clear with Feng Shui
Space Clearing is the art of clearing stagnant, low vibrational energy from our homes, offices or buildings in order to revitalize the chi flow. Everything is energy and all people, objects and spaces absorb the energy they come in contact with. Each time we enter a space, we leave behind trace elements of our energy. Think about that dinner guest that you had to invite to keep the peace, but all they did was bring down the vibe. Yep, they left trace elements of their energy behind and you are living in it.
My point is, space clearing should happen more than just once a year. While smudging is the most well known method to space clear, the smoke that comes with it can deter some from completing a clearing more frequently. I’ve got you covered. Here are 3 great ways to space clear and 2 are smoke-free!
3 Space Clearing Tools
1. Sound Vibration– that’s right, sound is a powerful way to clear your space’s energy. Sudden, sharp, metallic sounds vibrate far beyond what our ears detect. This frequency compels energy out of the objects and atmosphere it comes in contact with and resonates them back into harmony to neutralize the space. You can use metal singing bowls, Tibetan bells or any metal bell that gives off a solid ringtone.
2. Orange Essential Oil Spray – orange scent carries vibrant positive life energy to clear and revitalize your home. To complete you will need a 4 oz glass spray bottle, 27 drops of orange/citrus essential oil, 2 oz of pure vodka or 1 oz of witch hazel and fill the remainder with distilled water. Shake and you are ready to bring in that uplifting prosperous energy. Plus, who doesn’t love the smell of bright citrus?
3. Smudging – bringing in the big dogs and their names are Palo Santo and White Sage. While smudging is good for regular space clearing it’s essential when you are dealing with very heavy stagnant, negative energy in a space. Palo Santo literally means “holy wood” and is used for its energizing and healing properties. Burning White Sage is one of the oldest and purest methods to clear a space of negative energy while inviting in wisdom, clarity and increased spiritual awareness.
All of these options will clear your energetic slate, so pick the one that resonates the most with you. Follow the simple steps below to complete your space clearing.
Step by Step Guide to Space Clearing
- Choose your method- Sound, Citrus Spray or Smudging and have it ready to go. The most yang time of day is from 11am-1pm and is ideal for giving your space a big push of negative energy out and positive energy in.
- Open all Windows & Doors- starting at the front door and working clockwise open all the windows and doors in the house. Ensure they are open for at least 9 minutes.
- Start in the center of the home, ring the bell/spray into the air/light the smudge stick, move toward the front door and then work clockwise through the home
- Close each window and door as you move through the perimeter of the rooms ringing, spraying or smudging along the way. Make sure to get all the corners as they tend to hold the most stagnant energy. Continue clockwise until all rooms are complete.
- Hold an intention to release what no longer serves you and gratitude for the new fresh supportive energy coming in.
