Space Clearing 101 - The Feng Shui Way
Space Clearing is an ancient metaphysical practice used to help heal the spirit of your home and self. This also creates healthy boundaries between Earth and Spiritual realms, while harmonizing the energy inside your home.
It's important to remember that we share this world with more than what our eyes can see. Bon Buddhist Feng Shui refers to this as ‘predecessor energy.’ These are the energetic imprints or actual spiritual inhabitants from previous humans who once walked this plane of existence. It's strongly suggested in the practice of Feng Shui that we create healthy boundaries between these two realms.
Tools utilized during a Space Clearing could vary from white sage, sound healing (chimes, bells, singing bowls, drums, clapping, reiki, essential oils, chanting and saying a prayer from your personal practice of faith. Below is an easy method for conducting an Interior House Space Clearing.
Steps for a quick Space Clearing with White Sage:
If you need White Sage, you could order it online through Amazon.com or visit your local alternative store.
1. Before you begin: It’s recommended to conduct a space clearing between 9 am - 2 pm (completed by 2 pm) because this is seen as the best time to clear out old stagnant energy and welcome in renewed energy (the sun rises higher into the sky).
You’ll also want to choose a day when you are not rushed for time and if you’d like, choose a day that is most supportive for conducting a space clearing (Date Selection).
2 Before you conduct the actual Space Clearing, it’s suggested to do a brief meditation to help center yourself and clear your aura so you have a clear channel of energy flowing through you.
3. Set an intention(s) for why you are Space Clearing. i.e., What are you choosing to release and welcome in?
4. Traditionally, it’s suggested to smudge (burning of the White Sage) between 9 am -2 pm at the latest.
5.. Be sure you have a fireproof container of some sort to catch the ashes of the White Sage as it slowly burns.
6. As you walk through your home, start the Space Clearing at your front door, move from room to room, and even allow the smoke of the sage to waft into the corners of each room and closets.
7. Open up some windows (just a crack) to allow the smoke of the sage to exit your home. This also helps to remove the unbeneficial energy and welcome in fresh ch’i (energy).
8. Once you have completed the walk-through of your home (all levels included) give thanks. i.e.: “Thank you for clearing and blessing my home, with much love and gratitude, Amen."
Lyric Theater in New York City after a Space Clearing
Photo of Lyric Theater after Spiderman Show shut down after the space clearing