When we talk about healing ourselves, the process actually begins inside. You may be consuming green juice every day and working out at the gym five days a week, but if your energy field is dense and negative, it will slow you down. The condition of our aura determines the frequency we vibrate at. When it is clear and unblocked energetically, we operate naturally at a higher vibration, we think in more positive ways, and we feel high-vibrational emotions such as love, gratitude, and joy.
On the other hand, when our aura becomes distorted, it draws us into lower energy levels. Emotions such as anger, fear, jealousy, and hatred take center stage—and of course, this impacts how we present in life. That’s why it’s so important to tend to our energetic body so that we can live life to the fullest and feel good.
How Can You Cleanse Your Spirit and Raise Your Frequency?
Here are six strong spiritual cleansing rituals that you can try.
What Is Spiritual Cleansing?
Spiritual cleansing is all about getting rid of negative energy from your own energy field—or even from a physical location such as your house. These rituals not only cleanse you of low vibrations but can also introduce positive energy, shield your aura, and make you feel spiritually more connected.
We take in negative energy from so many sources—other people, places, what we eat, even the media we watch. Cumulatively, this can drag our aura down and influence the way we think and feel. You may begin to feel more stressed, anxious, sad, or angry. That’s where spiritual cleansing is helpful. It assists in removing the energetic garbage, so you feel lighter, more balanced, and more in touch with feelings like peace and joy.
6 Spiritual Cleansing Rituals to Try
These rituals can be helpful for anyone, regardless of where you are at on your spiritual journey. Try them all and see which resonate the most with you.
1. Take a Spiritual Cleansing Bath
Water has been utilized for purification rituals for centuries, and it’s still one of the most effective methods to cleanse your energy. A spiritual bath is more than simply lighting candles and relaxing in bubbles—it’s a deliberate ritual that incorporates ingredients such as salts, essential oils, flowers, and crystals.
Here’s how to create one:
- Salt – Use Epsom salt, Himalayan pink salt, or sea salt. Throw two handfuls into your bath. This lays the groundwork for energetic cleansing.
- Essential Oils – Place a few drops of essential oil that resonates with your intention. Lavender promotes relaxation and emotional equilibrium, while frankincense enhances positivity and protection.
- Herbs or Flowers – Add rose petals, sunflower petals, or chamomile to increase the bath’s vibration. No flowers on hand? Dry herbs such as rosemary or sage—or loose-leaf tea—are alternatives. A dry flower kit can provide you with options and flexibility.
- Crystals – Put crystals in or around the bath to amplify the effect. Rose quartz is excellent for emotional healing, while amethyst aids in recovery and immune function.
2. Smudge Away Negative Energy
Smudging is an old practice that cleanses an individual or area with smoke from sacred plants. It’s used often in yoga studios, at home, or prior to spiritual practices to remove negative vibes and bring in positive energy.
- Sage (particularly white or garden sage) is perhaps the most prevalent and potent smudging herb. Simply light one end and wave it about your space or your body slowly.
- Palo Santo does not clear out negativity such as sage but introduces clarity, grounding, and positive energy.
- Cedar is an excellent choice if you’re initiating something new or wish to boost your mood when you’re feeling sad—it attracts positive energy.
3. Cleanse Your Energy Field with Crystals
Crystals are excellent cleansers and balancers of the aura. You can use them in meditation, have them as jewelry, or put them in your home to shield your environment.
Here are some great options:
- Clear Quartz – Enhances clarity, emotional stability, and your spiritual awareness. Ideal for your workspace.
- Black Tourmaline – The best protection stone. Repels negativity and makes you feel grounded—especially beneficial following significant life changes.
- Selenite – Opens higher chakras and lifts your vibration. It also charges other crystals, so it’s a wonderful one to have on hand.
- Pyrite – Famous for protecting against the radiation from electronic devices. If you work at home, this one is a necessity.
4. Spray Away Negativity with Aura Cleansing Mists
Aura sprays are similar to smudge sticks, but liquid. Composed of essential oils and other high-vibe substances, they can be sprayed around your body directly or into a room to cleanse energy.
These vanilla-infused sprays by BaliPura are perfect to begin with. Every mist addresses a different purpose:
- Grounding – Has vanilla and ginger to keep you grounded and self-assured.
- Let Go – Employs cinnamon and grapefruit to let go of emotional baggage and fear.
- Pure Love – Combines jasmine, ylang-ylang, and Cempaka to boost love and harmony.
- Protection – With lavender and lemongrass, this one protects your energy from negativity.
They’re handcrafted using organic ingredients, charged under a full moon, and even blessed by a Balinese priestess to supercharge their healing power.
5. Tap the Full Moon’s Energy
The full moon is a very powerful time to let go of old energy and recharge spiritually. Because it’s a high point in lunar energy, it’s ideal for deep cleansing.
Here’s what you can do:
- Clear out your home or cleanse your space.
- Charge your crystals under the moonlight.
- Make a list of what you want to release (such as limiting beliefs, hurt, or negative habits), and either burn the list or put it in a glass of water and put it outside overnight.
This exercise assists you in symbolically and energetically letting go of what no longer benefits you.
6. Attempt a Visualization Meditation
Visualization is an easy yet effective method of clearing your energy with just your imagination.
Here’s a brief one you can do at any time:
- Sit comfortably with your back straight.
- Close your eyes and breathe a few times deeply.
- Bring your attention to your third eye (between your eyebrows).
- Imagine a white healing light from above, entering the crown of your head.
- Imagine the light flowing down your body, dissolving tension and negativity as it moves.
- Let it flow down through your legs and out through your feet, carrying all toxins into the earth.
- Stay for a moment, feeling any sensations. Then slowly bring your awareness back and open your eyes when ready.
Why Spiritual Cleansing Matters
Similar to washing your home or showering, washing your energy field makes you feel new and revitalized.
Some of the advantages you may experience:
- Clearer mind and improved concentration
- Greater creativity
- Feeling calm and peaceful
- Greater joy, love, and compassion
- Less stress and anxiety
- Improved emotional equilibrium
When Should You Do a Spiritual Cleanse?
You can clean your energy field whenever you feel stuck, low, or energetically off. But incorporating it as a regular habit—weekly or even daily—can maintain your vibe high all the time.
Some situations that require a deeper cleanse are:
- After falling ill, break-up, or losing a job
- When moving into a new house
- Beginning a new job or relationship
- After any emotionally dense experience
Individuals who are highly sensitive or empaths might require more regular cleanses because they tend to pick up more energy naturally from the environment.
How Food Impacts Your Energy
What you consume affects not only your body but your spirit, as well. Processed and junk foods lower your vibration, whereas fresh, organic foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains increase it.
Staying hydrated is equally necessary. Drink lots of water and herbal teas such as those containing lavender or chamomile to assist with spiritual balance.
This food approach works for physical health and spiritual well-being, and it’s easier to remain centered and energized.
Let Nature Heal You
Nature has a gentle, yet strong method of purifying us. Being in nature has the ability to ground your energy and soothe your mind.
Some simple ideas:
- Earthing – Walk barefoot on the lawn to ground your energy and soak up healing earth energy.
- Go to water sources – Oceans, rivers, and lakes contain cleansing energy. The noise and movement of the water naturally tend to wash away stress and negativity.
Even brief visits can change your energy and make you feel more peaceful and grounded.
Last Thoughts on Spiritual Cleansing
With so much energy always circulating around us, it’s not difficult to catch negative energy without even knowing it. And because we can’t see energy, we don’t realize the effect until our mood, thoughts, or behaviors change.
That’s why we need regular spiritual cleansing rituals. Experiment with adding these routines to your practice and notice how they make you feel lighter, more on line, and more connected to yourself and your purpose.