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Ways to remove negative energy from your home

The best spaces are the ones with the most positive, peaceful, free-flowing energy. When that energy is blocked, we also feel blocked. If you're feeling uninspired, sluggish, chaotic, or otherwise "absent," a space-cleaning ritual may be just what you need to feel recharged. It can help you remove stagnation or unwanted negative energy from the air around you. Here are some ways to remove negative energy from your home.

1. Let a breeze blow

The first step to removing negative air from your home has to do with nature. Open all your windows, or at least the ones that allow air to enter optimally. Fresh air helps to move and “blow out” negative energy.

2. Remove clutter as soon as possible

Yes, there is a reason why you feel so good after cleaning your house. Energy stays in objects, especially older objects. And depending on the energy type, they can block our path physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. When you hold onto unwanted “things,” there is no room for new opportunities to come into your life. So try to make sure that everything you own brings you joy. If not...give it away.

3. Carefully burn some incense

This fragrant smoke has long been a spiritual and meditation practice used to restore life to a dull space. Bonus, it smells great too. Frankincense helps increase energy as its properties create a calm and serene atmosphere.

4. Clean antiques with negative energy

Antiques can be beautiful – but they have their own energetic history. In order not to inherit the heavy energy of the previous owner of an antique, each item must be individually cleared of negative energy. Wash items well, care for them carefully and give them a new life – so you can enjoy their beauty.

5. Remove or repair things that are broken

Keeping broken items in your home is bad feng shui and sets the tone for what you will accept and endure in your own life. Broken objects retain negative energy. If an object is irreparable then it makes no sense, but it exhales that it is in a “stuck” or negative state. Instead, clean and maintain household items – clothes, plants, furniture – and see the difference it makes to your mood.

6. Spray orange essential oil around your home

This fresh citrus scent will revitalize your home and your senses, clear your negative energy and lift your mood. Just add a few drops to water or use it as an essential essential oil spray. A quick spray will help inhale previously heavy areas in your home.

7. Rearrange furniture

Change can be difficult – but it doesn't have to be too intimidating! A good way to freshen up your space is to simply play with the layout of your furniture. This can be as simple as repositioning the sofa, or you can redo an entire room. Either way, experimenting with rearranging furniture every month will help bring life to your home – and it won't cost you a dime.