What is Space Clearing? Space Clearing refers to the energetic shift and transformation of subtle energies in an environment resulting in increased harmony and balance. This can be in a car, a single room, a home or an office. It can encompass an entire building or parcel of land. A variety of tools are used, primarily based on the four elements, in order to release stuck energy and invoke your desired intention. These elements are Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, as well as Sound. The Earth category includes salt, crystals, plants and copper. Herbs and feathers used for smudging; incense, aromatherapy, sacred breath; and machines which cleanse the air fall under Air. Water is comprised of charged water, misting, flower remedies, fountains, aquariums, pools, and bowls of water. Candles, oil lamps, fire ceremonies and cut crystals are some of the tools used in Fire. In the Sound category bells, drums, chimes, gongs, tuning forks, singing bowls, rattles, clapping, toning, and chanting can be employed. It is a good idea to clean and clear your home or office at least once a year, and do a moderate cleansing around the time of the full moon each month. Other times to do a Space Clearing are when you need a change in your life; after illness or injury, death, difficult guests, negative incidents, or a robbery; when you are selling your house or when you are feeling tired and drained. There are four steps to Space Clearing. Preparation involves becoming clear about your intention. Where intention goes, energy flows. This includes your overall intention for your home or office as well as any specific results you desire. The clearer your intention, the greater the effect. I do exercises and meditation to tune in to your space and your needs for your Space Clearing. The next step in the process is Purification. Since energy moves through a space like water moves in a stream, this is like clearing debris from the stream. Stagnant energy is cleansed so that new energy fields can be instilled. You know that the energy has been cleared when colors look brighter, you can breathe more deeply, sounds are crisper and clearer, you feel lighter and freer, and corners look sharper. After the purification stage, an Invocation or Blessing is offered. The tools used for this can be the same as or different from those used for Purification. Prayers are made to call in your specific intentions, filling the space with radiant light and crystal-clear energy. The last stage of Space Clearing is Preservation. This is designed to maintain the clarity of the ceremony. Energizers and protectors help preserve, protect, and enhance the energy field that has been created. Happy photos and special objects are examples of energizers. Protectors include angels, animal spirit allies, guardian spirits and prayer. Dedicating crystals and creating an altar are two specific ways to preserve the energy in your space. Here are ten ways you can immediately increase and enhance the energy of a space: 1. Do a thorough surface cleaning 2. Toss salt in all the corners of every room 3. Briefly open all the doors and windows 4. Take down any negative photos and paintings 5. Get rid of dead or dying plants 6. Put out fresh flowers 7. Light a candle 8. Burn incense, herbs or essential oils 9. Put on inspiring music 10. Say a prayer and ask that Divine Light fill the space