Chapter Three
PREPARATION FOR SPACE CLEARING
Getting in Tune
Perhaps the most important element in the Space Clearing process is to get very clear on what your focus or goal for the clearing will be. Every situation is unique. Take some time to get in touch with your higher or inner self and clearly decide what you would most like to accomplish in your life at this time.
It is so important that you clearly understand that the power of the space clearing ritual arises from your clear and strong desire to enact change in your life. Your intention creates a field of energy that acts as a magnetic force for drawing your desires to you. What you focus on is what you will create. Space clearing is an exercise in getting clear about your intentions.
It is vital that you create a statement, or affirmation, that clearly expresses your intention. For example, you might choose to affirm," Our home is filled with tolerance and love. All conflict is released, now". For a business you might say, " We attract positive, prosperous relationships, and our business thrives, from this time forward." A general affirmation might be," All is well in this space and goodness comes from everything that happens here."
Take some time in the days prior to your planned space clearing to create a phrase or several phrases that best express your sincere and heartfelt aspirations.
Design an affirmation that puts you simply and clearly in touch with what you want to create. Centering your mind on this statement and occasionally repeating it aloud as you perform your ritual will help you to stay focused on the energy that you intend to manifest.
Preparng Your Space
It is vital that you do as thorough a cleaning as possible prior to a space clearing.
Do not be discouraged because you feel that there is so much sorting and eliminating that still needs to be done. Take comfort in what the actions you have previously taken have accomplished. Reading this information and assembling your tools, taking an honest look at your life, and making a plan and beginning to act upon it, have already set into motion a powerful wave of loving, supportive energy in the universe.
Take strength from this knowledge and give your space some unhurried, loving attention. As you clean and polish, hold in your mind the idea that as you change your space, you are changing your life! What you are doing is profound. There is great power in simple things.
Preparing Your Body
It is important that you are physically healthy and energetic when you do your space clearing ritual. Choose a time when you are not menstruating, since this is a time when your vital energy is at its lowest and you may very likely find the process exhausting. If you are pregnant, it is advisable to have your partner or a trusted friend assist you.
To prepare yourself emotionally, it is helpful to take a purifying bath with aromatic herbs or sea salt. On the day of your space clearing, eat a light, healthy meal and be sure to drink plenty of water.
Plan a special outfit of comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. It is also ideal to perform space clearing in bare feet, or, if you desire, in cotton socks. Be sure to remove all metal jewelry, watches, belt buckles and metal framed glasses, if you can function without them.
The idea is to clear your energy field as much as possible so that you can sense the energies in your space.
Choosing a Time
Choose a time, preferably during daylight hours, when you can be focused and not be rushed. It is also best that the house be empty during the space clearing, so arrange to have the kids spend the day somewhere else. Do everything that you can to avoid being disturbed, since focus is of utmost importance.
If you feel that you must have a helper, or your partner wants to be involved, be sure that this person understands the importance of being in a clear and respectful frame of mind. They must understand and be fully united with your desire to change your space in a profound way.
Space Clearing Tools
The following is a list of the basic items required for a complete space clearing:
1.) A cloth that you have specially chosen to use for your space clearing ritual. It should be beautiful (to you), and should be used for this purpose only. Have it be large enough to drape over a table or tray that you will use as the location for your alter.
2.) A number of small candles, ideally, one for each main room in your space
3.) A number of small dishes, one for each of your candles
5.) Matches
6.) Ground rock salt or sea salt in a sealed package or container
Choose a central location in the vicinity of the main entrance of your space to assemble your alter. This is where all of your supplies will be located. If your house has multiple stories, it is advisable to create your alter on a small table or tray so that it can be relocated as needed. Drape the cloth of your choice over the chosen area, tray or table, and thoughtfully arrange the items that you have gathered for your space clearing. Make your alter beautiful and orderly.
Please note that if your home has multiple levels you should perform each phase of the procedure on each level before moving on to the next step.
