Clear stagnant energy by calling on the four elements. Each step can be used alone or in harmony with the others to prepare your sacred space.
Sprinkle salt, soil, or grounding stones around your space large enough for you to be inside it.
Visualize Earth absorbing any stagnant or negative energy and grounding your space.
"Earth, I call upon your strength and stability. Ground and absorb any negativity in this space, bringing balance and harmony."
Use incense, a feather, or a bell/chime.
Walk around the space with incense or feather, letting the smoke stir or the air shift. Ring a bell if sound is preferred to break up stagnant energy.
"Air, I call upon your clarity and breath. Sweep through this space, carrying away anything that no longer belongs."
Use a candle or a small bowl with a lit piece of palo santo or sage.
Hold the flame in each corner, imagining the fire burning away any lingering negativity and filling the space with warmth and renewal.
"Fire, I call upon your power of transformation. Burn away all that is unwanted and fill this space with renewed energy and light."
Dip your fingers in the water and sprinkle it in each corner or around the edges of the space. Visualize the water washing away residual energy and refreshing the room.
"Water, I call upon your cleansing flow. Wash away any remaining energy, leaving this space purified and open."
Take a moment to feel the balanced, cleansed energy around you.
"I cleanse this space with Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. May it be balanced, protected, and aligned with my highest intentions. So it is."