Energy cleansing of the house: essential rituals for living better every day
Insomnia, stress, conflicts in the couple or family can often be soothed by the energetic cleaning of the house . A true receptacle of our emotions, our home sometimes fuels tensions, because it is the mirror of our past or present energies. Like a living being, our home therefore requires all our attention to create a beneficial synergy with its occupants. Promoting the circulation of energies and purifying your home thus helps to find a healthy, peaceful and fruitful lifestyle.
HOZHO, the leading brand of home care, explains how to cleanse your home of bad vibes and increase the positive energies in your living spaces.
What is energy cleansing?
The circulation and balance of energy flows are at the heart of many ancient disciplines. Feng shui, Ayurveda, Reiki, and Native American fire ceremonies are among a few examples. Despite conceptual differences, these beliefs are based on the theory of energy frequencies to understand the interaction between humans and their ecosystems. The latter is considered a micro-representation of a whole, visible and invisible, but also past, present, and future.
To ground and interact in harmony with the elements, beings and their living spaces must achieve a balance with the forces of Nature. Discomfort, internal or relational tensions, can be the symptom of an energetic imbalance that needs to be repaired.
Therefore, it is recommended to regularly carry out an energetic cleansing of people and places . Some disciplines will intervene by laying on of hands, by fumigation, or by the use of colors and energy-correcting plants . The elements of nature such as wood, water, fire and plants thus play a predominant role in the purification of the home .
When should you perform an energy cleansing of your home?
Purifying your interior is essential at every stage of life, on a daily basis or during important events. A healthy energy routine will increase your vibrational frequency , promote creativity, rest and benevolent thoughts.
When moving in
Purifying your apartment or house when moving in is essential to freeing the space from the energies of its former occupants. An energy cleansing is essential to help you adapt to your new living space and quickly find your bearings.
In times of stress or sleep disturbances
Exams, career changes, or event planning can sometimes lead to periods of mental rumination or insomnia. Performing an energy cleansing of your bedroom and rest areas can soothe your mind and body to better cope with stressful periods.
To calm conflicts
Relationship conflicts are common occurrences that should raise alarm bells when they occur repeatedly and in multiple ways. Poor flow of energy can cause excessive tension, lead to communication problems, distort perceptions, and heighten sensitivities. If disagreements within the home are excessive, irrational, or ongoing, cleansing your home of negative energy can help you find peace.
During an important life event
A move, a marriage, a birth, or a death are important life milestones that require recreating a new vibrational harmony. Clearing the energies of your home will help you regain energetic balance within your home.
To maintain a healthy interior on a daily basis
Taking care of yourself also means taking care of your home! Regulating the energies of your home is essential for your metabolic and social well-being. The quality of our sleep, our appetite, our ability to communicate and create also depend on the energies that govern us. Seasonal changes, such as the solstices and equinoxes, are particularly pivotal periods that mark a renewal of energies .
How to purify your home?
Despite differences in tradition, energy cleansing rituals share commonalities across many cultures. House layout, air renewal, fumigation with energy plants , and the introduction of natural elements form a common thread.
The key role of plants in the energetic cleansing of your home
The smoke released by certain plants when burned has been known for its purifying and flow-regulating properties for centuries. This is the case of Palo Santo and white sage, which are ceremonial plants with magical, protective and rebalancing properties for Native American peoples. Incenses of sandalwood, myrrh, patchouli, benzoin, cedar, Ladan, storax or amber, still used in churches today, have also been sacred plants for thousands of years. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used them in particular to connect with the other world, calm the mind and purify places . A true link between the visible and invisible world, smoke unifies living beings with their spaces and harmonizes flows thanks to the active ingredients of plants.
In the tradition of feng shui, plants also play a decisive role in attracting positive energies . This is the case of the orchid which brings joy and fertility, bamboo, bearer of luck and catalyst of energy, the peace lily to purify the air or even aloe vera for good fortune.
At HOZHO, we have drawn on the best of Nature and ancestral wisdom to create a range of energetic fragrances for the body and home. Non-harmful and non-polluting, our unique creations offer a true olfactory journey that envelops your senses, purifies, harmonizes and protects your home . The plants that make up our collections come from organic farming, they are selected by an energy healer and macerated to create multiple synergies.
Made in France, our energy candles, spagyric elixirs and home fragrances with energetic active ingredients are based on a fine knowledge of plants, their spiritual and vibrational benefits . You will find candles, sprays, diffusers and home fragrances with active properties designed to chase away bad vibes from your home and attract positive energies . The different combinations will help you find calm and serenity, uplift your spirit and get rid of stress. Palo Santo, cedar, patchouli, oak, white sage, bamboo and rose are among the exceptional components that we have selected to make up our ranges.
Salt, vinegar and stones to clean your home of bad vibes
Salt is an ingredient used in many home purification rituals . It can be placed in a bowl or mixed with water and vinegar before being left for several hours in a room of the house. The absorbent power of unrefined coarse salt is particularly recommended for bedrooms. It is said to inhibit negative energies and protect against bad vibes .
Lithotherapy also plays a major role in space cleansing . Malachite, amethyst, rock crystal, celestite, jade, tourmaline, agate and tiger's eye are among the minerals used to repel harmful waves . Their protective, amplifying, purifying or regulating role is sought to bring prosperity into the home.
Facilitate the circulation of energies thanks to feng shui
Feng shui, a theory of well-being and harmony, is based on the principle of yin and yang. The layout of your home, the materials and colors used, must be carefully chosen according to the spaces in order to establish harmony in your interior.
Natural materials such as wood, linen, cotton, wool, wickerwork, and silk should be favored to balance energies. Soft, earthy colors and pastel tones are recommended in spaces dedicated to rest, to calm the fire. Conversely, kitchens or workspaces can be energized with warm colors that awaken the mind or facilitate communication.
To promote the flow of flow, feng shui recommends selecting unobtrusive furniture, avoiding the visible accumulation of objects and airing rooms. Plants also play a major role in calming the mind and cleaning the air . Screens and electronic devices, as well as documents related to work or administrative obligations, should be kept away from bedrooms. This holds a prominent place in feng shui theory, because a Zen bedroom allows for restorative and beneficial rest. The bed should be far from the front door and not placed near a window. Natural light is preferred during the day and subdued lighting in the evening to help the mind rest.
As aromatherapy and olfactotherapy emphasize, the sense of smell is essential for generating a feeling of tranquility and comfort. Favor natural home fragrances with woody or floral notes. Our ranges, designed for this purpose, are designed to make your home a regenerating and protective cocoon. They will accompany your moments of sharing or introspection by instilling a feeling of infinite well-being.
Sources:
Staub, P., Geck, M., Weckerle, C. (2011). Incense and ritual plant use in Southwest China: A case study among the Bai in Shaxi. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine , 7, 43 - 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-7-43 .
