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Simple Space Clearing Technique

Space Clearing changes the energy pattern in living and working spaces so that any negative vibrations are removed.

It is common to use tools (sound, scent, light, or movement) in Space Clearing. These tools help focus the energy and intent as the space clearing process takes place.

There are many different types of Space Clearing ceremonies that can be done. This following example is a simple method that can be used by anyone to clear the energies in their own home.

Step One

A Space Clearing ceremony begins with cleaning – the more thoroughly you clean, the better the results of space clearing. Cleaning also prepares you energetically and emotionally, and assists in sensing energy.

• A day or so in advance, surface clean your home – vacuum, dust, sweep, tidy up, wipe down surfaces, remove clutter.

• On the day of the Space Clearing, cleanse your energy field by taking a purifying bath with salt, or use a few drops of lavender essential oil on a cloth in the shower.

Step Two

Set your intention: where intention goes, energy flows. Take time to get clear and focused on what you want to accomplish in your Space Clearing ceremony. One method of focusing your energy is to create a blessing altar as a physical representation of your intention. The blessing altar also holds the energy for the Space Clearing. Items to put on the altar include:

• Symbols of your hopes and dreams for the project you are doing, energy seed maps you have created for a project, healthy green plants and/or flowers, candles, essential oils, crystals, personal objects such as photographs.

 Step Three

Begin Space Clearing

• Spend a few moments of reflection by your blessing altar. Take a few deep breaths and drink some water. You might wish to ask for guidance, say a prayer or meditate.

• Beginning at the doorway (if doing the entire home, begin at the front entrance to your home) walk around the room clockwise clapping your hands. Pay particular attention to corners and any areas that feel heavy, sticky, stagnant or thick. The sound your hands make is often more muffled where the energy is stagnant.

• Continue until the sound is crisp and clear and you have completed the room and are back in your original starting place.

• Move your hand in the infinity symbol (figure-eight turned on its side) to seal the room.

• Continue on to the next room and repeat this procedure until you have done the entire house.

Finish your Space Clearing ceremony by returning to the blessing altar. Give thanks for the guidance you have received during the Space Clearing. Take the time here to envision the type of energy you wish to fill your home. Whatever energy you invite will be the energy that infuses your home.

Renew this intent from time to time. Some physical representation of the intentions you invoked during your ceremony help preserve the energy. You might keep a permanent home altar, hang or frame a vision seed map, or write words on stones that convey the feeling you wish to achieve in your life. What are other ideas you can think of to preserve the energy?

(c) Deborah Redfern, 2008. All rights reserved.

Deborah Redfern offers feng shui training and personal life coaching. She is a Master Teacher and Educator of Interior Alignment™, a Certified Soul Coach, Author and motivational speaker.

Author of "Odyssey of the Heart: Paths to Wholeness through Feng Shui" Deborah specializes in feng shui for physical, emotional and spiritual well being. She offers a FREE monthly ezine (Hope is a Thing with Feathers) which has articles, tips, special offers and more.