Last week my wifi conked out, tried everything and bizarrely I could only access a couple of websites. I was at my wits’ end, so I went to my friend’s house for a coffee. Her little dachshund (the velcro kind) kept me company while I poured out all my issues. She suggested we try a line dancing class, and lent me her singing bowl for good measure.
The class was thebest thing ever. Doing something you’ve never done before is a great way to give your mind a break from problems.
I’ve had other people clear a space for me but had never done it myself, so I came up with a ritual for my workspace. OMG, I felt so incredibly calm when it was done. Allow up to 30 minutes, but it’s so worth it. My wifi issues went away in the days that followed.
Would it have resolved anyway? Maybe. But your space is a living thing, and space clearing is like deep meditation for it. Try it. Worst case, you get a tidy desk and a calm half hour.
Time
Allow up to 30 minutes
What You’ll Need:
- Candle or tealight incl. holder + matches
- Cleansing smoke: Incense stick or palo santo/sage, plus a heatproof dish or ash-catcher
- Sound tool: A singing bowl, small bell, or simply your own hands to clap
- Small bowls with salt (table salt or sea salt works fine)
- Supportive crystals: e.g., black tourmaline, clear quartz, or amethyst (or a meaningful grounding object)
- Desk cloth & cleaner (for the physical wipe-down)
- Calming audio: Mantra, ambient soundscape, or 528 Hz / Solfeggio frequencies ready on your phone/speaker
Intention
A clear intention directs the energy for every step that follows.
I clear this room of everything heavy, stuck, and stale.
Whatever has been blocking me: you are not welcome here. Leave now.
I release every doubt, frustration, old story, and dead weight I've been carrying.
I keep the lessons and let go of the rest.
What was blocked is now clear. What was slow is now moving.
This space is clean, bright, and open.
I call in good work, supportive people, and steady momentum
Abundance is welcome in my life. I am safe being visible, powerful, and valued.
I trust my worth. I claim my power in this room.
This space belongs to my thriving future, and it starts right now.
And so it is.
Prepare the Space & Yourself
- Open the window (Creates the exit route)
- Wipe down the desk and remove clutter (Clears the physical baseline)
- Move one object in your line of sight if possible (e.g., move an in-tray box to signal a fresh start to your brain)
- Wash your hands (Resets your personal energy)
- Turn on calming audio (Mantra, ambient soundscape, or 528 Hz / Solfeggio frequencies)
- Light a candle (Brings the transformative element of fire)
- Move your body for 30 seconds (Shakes out any physical stagnation)
- Take 3 deep breaths (Centres your mind)
The Active Clearing
- Speak the intention aloud (See above)
- Clap sharply x3 into each corner of the room (Physically breaks up stuck energy)
- Smoke-cleanse the area and work equipment (Light an uplifting incense like lavender, cedar, or frankincense, palo santo, or sage; safely carry it with a dish over your desk, phone, electronics, doorway, and corners to clear mental static)
- Ring a singing bowl or bell in the centre of the room (High-frequency sound; if you don’t have a bell, use a firm hand clap)
- Put salt in small bowls in the corners of the room (Absorbs the stagnant chi, leave in place for 24 hours)
The Lock & Protect (Post-Clearing)
- Anchor with protective crystals or protective object (e.g., place black tourmaline, clear quartz, or amethyst near your doorway or desk)
- Close the window
- Extinguish the candle and clear the incense ashes once cooled
- Wash your hands a final time (The symbolic "final rinse" to disconnect from whatever you just evicted)
The Next Day
Flush the salt down the toilet, not down a garden drain or natural water source. Keep the crystals in place for at least 24 hours or as long as you like.
Congratulations, your space is successfully cleared.
Looking to balance the energy in your home or workspace?
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