One of the most important things we can do as spiritual beings is keep ourselves — and our personal space — clear of lower-vibrational energy.
So what is lower-vibrational energy? It's the collective residue of our negative thoughts, fear, worry, greed, and old patterns. These heavier energies can cling to us and to our environment, causing havoc, weighing us down, and making it harder to raise our vibration and consciousness.
The good news is that clearing it is simple. Here are ten effective ways to shift and refresh the energy of your space.
1. Burn Sage
The ritual of burning sage has been used across cultures for thousands of years. Sage comes both in bundles and loose in bags — just be sure to have a shell or heat-safe dish on hand to catch the ashes. (Sensitive to smoke? A sage spray is just as effective and works anywhere.)
2. Place a Crystal by the Front Door
A crystal set near your entrance acts as a gatekeeper, absorbing unwanted energy — stress, fear, anxiety — before it enters your space. Suggested crystals: hematite, black tourmaline, tiger's eye, selenite, jet, blue lace agate, and turquoise.
3. Burn a Black and a White Candle Together
Light the black candle to absorb negativity, and the white to draw in the light.
4. Set a Bowl of Water at the Center of Your Home
Fill a bowl with water, add two tea lights and a pinch of sea salt, and place it in the center of your home. Once the tea lights have finished burning, pour the water and salt outside onto the grass — never down the sink or toilet, as the salt can cause plumbing issues over time.
5. Sprinkle Salt Across the Threshold
After clearing the inside of your home or business, sprinkle sea salt or black salt across the threshold as a sealant — it helps keep your space crisp, clean, and clear.
6. Recite the Abbe Male Spiritus Prayer
A sacred prayer for banishing:
In Nomini Patris (In the name of the Father)
Et Fili (and the Son)
Et Spiritus Sancti (and the Holy Spirit)
Abbe Male Spiritus (be gone, evil spirits)
Abbe Male Spiritus
Abbe Male Spiritus
In Nomini Patris
Et Fili
Et Spiritus Sancti
In Nomini Jesu Christi (In the name of Jesus the Christ) Amen. (So be it.)
7. Tuck Herb-Filled Mojo Bags in the Four Corners
Blend three different herbs into each of four small bags and place one in each corner of your home. Suggested herbs: rosemary, sandalwood, angelica, clove, cedar, sage, thyme, peppermint, and sweetgrass. (Keep mojo bags out of reach of children and animals.)
8. Burn Incense
Burning incense clears heavy energy and invites good energy in. A few I love: Blue Nag Champa, Dragon's Blood, Sandalwood, Chandan, Frankincense, Amber, Myrrh, and Copal.
9. Clear the Clutter
Clutter you no longer need or use creates stagnancy in your space. If you struggle to let things go, donate them — someone else will love them. A home that's physically clean supports a home that's energetically clean.
10. Keep a Zero-Drama Tolerance
Keep drama — and drama-filled people and triggers — at arm's length. Drama is an energy; it vibrates and attracts more of the same frequency. You can also ask Spirit to help keep your home and space clear of unwanted energetic influences.
A gentle tip: Stay on top of it. We move through so many experiences each day, and some influences are more challenging than others — so it helps to clear your space on a weekly, and sometimes daily, basis.
The benefits of space clearing are real: healthier relationships, a healthier body, more abundance, more joy, and a steady raising of your consciousness. I can't think of a single reason not to keep your personal environment feeling clean and filled with light.
Everything you need to begin — sage, palo santo, and Reiki-charged clearing sprays — is gathered in our Clear the Way collection.
Blessings and Light,
Laurie Barraco
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