The Ultimate Guide to Space Clearing: History, Methods, and FAQs

The Ultimate Guide to Space Clearing: History, Methods, and FAQs

February 15, 20259 min read

Curious about Space Clearing? In this comprehensive guide you will have your most pressing questions answered. In case you are unsure whether you need a space clearing, you can request a free online assessment of your space here.

What is Space Clearing?

Space clearing is the practice of energetically cleansing and harmonising a space to remove stagnant, negative, or disruptive energies. It’s a method used across cultures and traditions to ensure homes, workplaces, and land feel lighter, healthier, and more vibrant.

From ancient rituals to modern energy work, space clearing has evolved into a powerful practice that blends intuition, spiritual wisdom, and energy healing techniques to create environments that support well-being and harmony.

You can watch my video about it below:

The History of Space Clearing

Space clearing is not a new-age concept. It has roots in numerous ancient traditions:

  • Feng Shui (China): The art of arranging space in harmony with energy flow (Qi). Traditional methods include using bells, chimes, and incense.

  • Smudging (Indigenous Practices): The burning of sacred herbs like sage, palo santo, or sweetgrass to cleanse spaces of negative energies.

  • Vedic Space Clearing (India): The use of mantras, fire ceremonies (havan), and yantras to purify spaces.

  • Christian Blessings: Holy water and prayers to sanctify homes and land.

  • Shamanic Practices: Drumming, rattles, and spirit journeying to clear and restore balance in a space.

These ancient traditions, combined with modern intuitive methods, make space clearing a highly effective and adaptable practice.

Psychic Space Clearing: How My Mum and I Work

While traditional methods use physical tools, my mother and I practice psychic space clearing, which involves working directly with spiritual and energetic forces. This method is extremely efficient because:

  1. Direct Communication with Energies: Instead of just moving energy around with smoke or sound, we directly address spirits, thought-forms, and energetic imprints lingering in a space.

  2. Healing Root Causes: Many energy disturbances stem from past traumas, unresolved emotions, or spirits seeking assistance. We work to heal and resolve these imbalances rather than just removing them temporarily.

  3. Multi-Dimensional Approach: Using clairvoyance, mediumship, and energy work, we access deeper layers of the energy field and adjust the vibrational frequency at a core level.

  4. Spirit Removal: Many people feel haunted or unsettled in a space due to earthbound spirits, entity attachments, Poltergeist activity or traumatic imprints. We work to help spirits cross over and restore balance.

  5. Land Healing experts: We are able to communicate with land spirits and protectors of the land to understand the energy of the land and whether there are layers of trauma present from traumatic events in the past or curses.

  6. We are able to access our clients' space remotely and are able to offer our help worldwide.

Why Does Remote Space Clearing Work?

Many people wonder how it’s possible to clear a space remotely. The answer lies in quantum physics and the nature of energy:

  • Everything is Connected: Energy is not bound by time or space. Just as distant healing works in Reiki, space clearing can be done remotely because intention and focused energy transcend physical limitations.

  • Accessing the Energy Field: Through intuition and psychic awareness, we can ‘tune in’ to a space and shift the energy without being physically present.

  • Quantum Entanglement: Science supports the idea that two connected energies influence each other across distances, explaining how space clearing is effective no matter the location.

Remote space clearing often provides even faster results than in-person work because there are fewer distractions, allowing for a deep and focused energy shift.

FAQ: Common Questions About Space Clearing

1. How do I know if my space needs clearing?

Signs include:

  • Feeling drained, anxious, or uncomfortable in a certain room

  • Frequent arguments or tension in a space

  • Stagnant or heavy energy that lingers

  • Electronics malfunctioning or unexplained noises

  • Unusual sleep disturbances

  • Pets acting strangely

  • Health deteriorating once moved into a new space

  • Hearing noises or voices

  • Seeing shadows or objects being moved

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2. How often should I clear my space?

It depends on your environment, but general recommendations are:

  • After intense emotions or conflicts

  • When moving into a new home or office

  • After illness or loss

  • Monthly or seasonally for maintenance

3. Can I do space clearing myself?

Yes! Basic techniques include:

  • Burning sage, palo santo, or incense

  • Using sound (bells, singing bowls, or clapping)

  • Visualizing white light filling the space

  • Calling in spiritual protection

  • Decluttering and organising your space

We will also offer a comprehensive Space Clearing certification program later this year and you can get on the waitlist here.

4. What is geopathic stress and how does it affect a space?

Geopathic stress refers to negative earth energies that can cause discomfort, sleep disturbances, and health issues. It often stems from:

  • Underground water streams or stagnant water

  • Fault lines or electromagnetic interference

  • Natural ley lines being disrupted

  • leylines running through bedroom and creating spirit activity

Space clearing can neutralise these effects and restore harmony.

Watch my video below for more info:

5. What are ley lines and why do they matter?

Ley lines are energetic pathways that run across the Earth. Sacred sites like Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, and the Pyramids of Giza are built on ley lines due to their strong energetic influence. A space located on a ley line may have heightened energy, which can be beneficial or overwhelming depending on how it’s flowing.

6. Can spirits be removed from a space?

Yes. Earthbound spirits, residual hauntings, Poltergeists and entity attachments can all be cleared through energy work and psychic space clearing. Spirits often remain due to unfinished business, emotional ties, or confusion. Helping them transition brings peace to both them and the space. We have multiple client case studies about spirit removal on our podcast. Find it here.

7. Will space clearing bring more abundance and positivity into my life?

It can! Clearing stagnant energy creates room for new opportunities, improved relationships, and a higher vibration in your space, which naturally attracts positive experiences. You can listen to our podcast for more ideas on how to increase the abundance frequency of your space here.

8. Can space clearing help improve sleep quality?

Yes, removing or harmonising disruptive energies, emotional imprints, and electromagnetic stress such as leylines, can create a more restful environment, leading to better sleep quality.

9. Does space clearing work for businesses and offices?

Absolutely! Clearing stagnant or negative energy in workspaces can boost productivity, creativity, and harmonious relationships among employees. It can also help with workforce retention amongst other benefits.

10. How long does a space clearing session take?

It depends on the size of the space and the level of energy disturbance. Sessions can range from 30 minutes to a few hours.

11. Can space clearing help with selling a house?

Yes! Energetic cleansing makes a home feel lighter, more inviting, and aligned with new buyers’ energy, often speeding up the selling process. We have a video that lists 10 reasons why properties doesn't sell:

12. Is there a best time to perform space clearing?

While it can be done anytime, many prefer to clear spaces during a new moon, full moon, seasonal transitions, or after significant life changes. However, when space clearing experts perform a clearing, they don't need the moon's energy, especially if they're also trained as healers.

Glossary of Space Clearing Terms

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Auras: The energy fields surrounding all living beings. Important because they hold emotional and spiritual imprints that can affect a space.

Entity Attachment: A spirit or energy that has latched onto a person or place. Clearing these prevents negative influences in a space.

Geopathic Stress: Disruptive earth energies affecting a space. Neutralizing these helps restore harmony and well-being.

Ley Lines: Energy pathways running across the planet, often associated with sacred sites. Understanding their presence can influence how energy moves in a space.

Psychic Imprints: Residual energy left behind by past events, emotions, or people. Clearing these prevents old traumas from affecting the present.

Residual Haunting: A repetitive energy loop, often replaying past events like an energetic recording. Space clearing dissolves these loops to bring peace.

Sacred Geometry: Patterns and shapes believed to hold spiritual significance and energetic harmony. Useful for structuring a space for positive energy flow.

Smudging: The practice of burning herbs (such as sage or palo santo) to cleanse a space. Helps remove stagnant energy and promote clarity.

Sage: A powerful cleansing herb used in smudging rituals. Known for its ability to clear out negative energies and refresh a space. However, white sage particularly, is sacred to many Indigenous cultures and has been used in spiritual and ceremonial practices for centuries. Its widespread, commercialised use without understanding or respect for its origins contributes to cultural appropriation and environmental overharvesting, making it essential to source and use it responsibly.

Palo Santo: A sacred wood used for energy cleansing and protection. It has a lighter, uplifting energy compared to sage. Palo Santo is sacred to Indigenous communities in South America and has been used for spiritual purification and healing. Its increasing demand has led to illegal harvesting and deforestation, making it crucial to source sustainably and honour its cultural significance rather than treating it as a trend.

Sound Clearing: The use of bells, singing bowls, or clapping to shift energy. Useful for quickly raising the vibration of a space.

Crystals: Natural energy amplifiers that can be used in space clearing. Different crystals help with protection, grounding, and positive energy.

Energy Grid: A structured energy network created within a space using objects like crystals and sacred geometry to hold positive energy.

Astral Plane: A non-physical dimension where energy and consciousness exist beyond the physical world. Space clearing can address imprints from this level.

Etheric Cord: Energetic connections between people, places, or past experiences that can carry emotional imprints. Cutting these frees a space from past influences.

Final Thoughts

Space clearing is a powerful tool for maintaining a balanced and harmonious environment. Whether you use traditional methods, psychic space clearing, or remote energy work, the impact is profound.

If you feel your home or workspace could benefit from a clearing, trust your intuition. Creating a high-vibrational space supports not only your physical health but also your emotional and spiritual well-being.

Book a free online Space Clearing assessment via email or ZOOM chat

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Lais is a Brazilian-German healer and transformational guide, renowned for helping clients release ancestral trauma and energetic blocks through her Quantum Energy Healing program. With a unique ability to bridge ancient wisdom and modern healing techniques, Lais empowers individuals to break free from generational patterns, reclaim their energy, and align with their highest potential. Her work creates lasting transformation, allowing clients to heal deeply and live authentically.

Lais Stephan

Lais is a Brazilian-German healer and transformational guide, renowned for helping clients release ancestral trauma and energetic blocks through her Quantum Energy Healing program. With a unique ability to bridge ancient wisdom and modern healing techniques, Lais empowers individuals to break free from generational patterns, reclaim their energy, and align with their highest potential. Her work creates lasting transformation, allowing clients to heal deeply and live authentically.

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