Revitalize Your Space: Spring Cleaning with Crystals

As the vibrant colors of spring begin to emerge and the sun's warmth returns, there's a natural urge to refresh and renew our surroundings. Beyond the physical act of cleaning, spring offers an opportunity to cleanse our homes energetically, clearing out the residual heaviness of winter and welcoming in the revitalizing energy of the new season. One powerful way to enhance this process is by incorporating crystals into your spring cleaning routine.

1. Clearing Out Stagnant Energy: Just as we declutter our physical spaces, it's important to clear out any stagnant energy that may have accumulated over the winter months. Begin by opening windows to let in fresh air and natural light. Then, use crystals like selenite or clear quartz to purify the energy in each room. Simply place these crystals in the corners of your home or use them to trace the perimeter, visualizing any negativity being absorbed and transformed into positive energy.

2. Setting Intentions for Renewal: Spring is a time of growth and renewal, making it the perfect opportunity to set new intentions for the season ahead. Sit quietly with crystals such as citrine or green aventurine, which are associated with abundance and growth, and meditate on your goals for the coming months. Write down these intentions on a piece of paper and place it under your chosen crystal to amplify its energy and manifestation power.

3. Creating Sacred Spaces: Designate a special area in your home as a sacred space for meditation, reflection, and rejuvenation. Arrange crystals like amethyst or rose quartz on a small altar or shelf, along with candles, plants, and other meaningful objects. Spend time in this space each day, allowing its serene energy to uplift and inspire you.

4. Smoke Cleansing: As spring brings new beginnings, tap into your ancestral wisdom with culturally relevant smoke cleansing rituals. Explore traditional herbs, resins, and woods that hold significance in your heritage, such as sweetgrass, cedar, or frankincense. Create intentional blends as you purify your space, honoring the spirits of your lineage. Focus your intention on clearing negativity and inviting positive energy, visualizing the smoke carrying away stagnation. Embrace the renewal of spring while deepening your connection to your roots and ancestral traditions through mindful smoke cleansing.

5. Alternatives to Smoke Cleansing (Kitchen Witchery Style): Soups, broths and sauces that simmer for a long time can also be used to energetically cleanse the house. I believe they are even more potent when they are connected to your ancestral lineage. For example I make a large pot of "Bolognese sauce", I use fresh local ingredients and the sauce does need to simmer for around 6-8 hours. The smell of the sauce fills my home essentially cleansing out the negative energy. So if you are not a fan of smoke, sauce or broth, or even a simmer pot do the same thing. 

Bella's Favorite Simmer Pot Blend:

I like simmer pots to be intuitive, but this is a blend I reach for all the time when wanting to clear out stale energy. 

1) Lemon Sliced
1) Cinnamon Stick
1) Star Anise
1) Apple Sliced

Lemons: Purification, Clarity, Optimism
Cinnamon Stick: Protection, Abundance
Star Anise: Purification, Protection,Tranquility 
Apple: Energetic Healing, Love Abundance

Simmer on Low while you are Home for an hour and enjoy!