Best done with music or background ambiance that energizes you

Set the Intent:

• Before you begin, stand in the heart of your home. Take a deep breath and say aloud:
• "With the turn of season, I cleanse this space,

  Winter's weight, I now erase.

  May light return and energy flow,

  As above, so below."
• Visualize a white light spreading through the walls and floors, loosening any stagnant or negative energy that has settled.

Mix Your Magical Cleaning Solution:

• Combine your vinegar or natural cleanser with 3 drops of essential oil in a spray bottle. Shake well. As you prepare this, say:
• "With every drop, let peace and clarity shine,

  This home is sacred, this space is mine."
• Use this solution to wipe down surfaces, windows, doors, and thresholds.

Sweep with Purpose:

• As you sweep or vacuum, don’t just focus on the physical debris—visualize dust as the manifestation of stale or negative energy. Sweep toward the doorways to symbolically move the energy out of your space.

Smudge the Space:

• Light your sage or palo santo and begin walking through each room in a clockwise direction. As the smoke flows, say:
• "Smoke of earth and sacred tree,

  Cleanse this space and set it free."
• Pay close attention to corners, mirrors, doorways, and spaces behind furniture—areas where energy tends to collect.

Place the Salt Bowls:

• Set small bowls of salt in any room that feels energetically “heavy” or places that have experienced stress (home office, bedrooms, entryways). The salt will absorb remaining negativity. Leave these bowls out for 24 hours, then discard the salt outside, away from your home.

Finish with Fresh Air:

• Open the windows wide. Let in light and air, and say a final blessing:
• "Winter fades and spring takes hold,

  This home is clear, bright, and bold.

  Bless this space with life anew,

  With joy, abundance, and energy true."