How to Do a Spiritual Cleanse: A Guide for Beginners

By Venita Adams
January 7, 2024

Have you ever felt like you need a fresh start in life? Maybe you’ve been feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by negative emotions. Or maybe you just want to reconnect with your true self and feel more aligned with your purpose.

If so, you might benefit from doing a spiritual cleanse. A spiritual cleanse is a process of clearing away any unwanted or harmful energies that are affecting your well-being. It can help you restore your balance, harmony, and peace of mind.

But what exactly is a spiritual cleanse, and how do you do one? In this blog post, we’ll answer these questions and more. We’ll explain what a spiritual cleanse is, why you should do one, and how to do one in three simple steps. We’ll also provide some FAQs and tips to help you get the most out of your spiritual cleansing experience.

Let’s get started!

What is a Spiritual Cleanse?

A spiritual cleanse is a way of purifying your energy field, which is the invisible layer of subtle vibrations that surrounds your physical body. Your energy field is influenced by your thoughts, emotions, actions, and environment. It can also pick up energies from other people, places, and situations.

When your energy field is clear and healthy, you feel more positive, confident, and joyful. You also attract more opportunities and blessings into your life. However, when your energy field is cluttered or polluted, you feel more negative, fearful, and unhappy. You also attract more challenges and difficulties into your life.

A spiritual cleanse helps you remove any unwanted or harmful energies from your energy field, such as:

Negative thoughts and beliefs
Unresolved emotions and traumas
Stress and anxiety
Toxic relationships and influences
Bad habits and addictions
Curses and hexes
Entities and attachments

By doing a spiritual cleanse, you can free yourself from these energies and create more space for positive and beneficial energies to enter your life. You can also enhance your connection with your higher self, your spirit guides, and the divine source.

Why Should You Do a Spiritual Cleanse?

There are many benefits of doing a spiritual cleanse, such as:

Improving your physical, mental, and emotional health
Boosting your mood and energy levels
Increasing your clarity and focus
Enhancing your intuition and psychic abilities
Strengthening your faith and trust
Expanding your awareness and consciousness
Manifesting your goals and desires
Aligning with your purpose and passion
Experiencing more joy and gratitude
Feeling more love and compassion

You can do a spiritual cleanse anytime you feel the need to refresh and renew your energy. However, some situations that might prompt you to do a spiritual cleanse are:

After a stressful or traumatic event
After a breakup or divorce
After a loss or grief
After a conflict or argument
After a negative encounter or influence
After a period of illness or injury
After a change or transition
Before a new beginning or opportunity
Before a ritual or ceremony
Before a meditation or prayer

How to Do a Spiritual Cleanse in 3 Steps

There are many ways to do a spiritual cleanse, depending on your preferences and needs. However, a simple and effective method that anyone can do is to follow these three steps:

Take a spiritual bath
Do a cleansing ritual
Meditate or pray

Let’s look at each step in more detail.

Step 1: Take a Spiritual Bath

A spiritual bath is a way of cleansing your energy field using water and natural ingredients, such as salt, herbs, oils, crystals, or flowers. Water is a powerful element that can wash away any impurities and negativity from your energy field. It can also help you relax and release any tension or stress from your body and mind.

To take a spiritual bath, you’ll need:

A bathtub or a large container that can hold enough water to cover your body
1 cup (273 g) of salt, such as Himalayan sea salt, unrefined sea salt, or Epsom salt
Optional: other ingredients that resonate with your intention, such as herbs (e.g., lavender, rosemary, sage), oils (e.g., lavender, frankincense, rose), crystals (e.g., clear quartz, amethyst, rose quartz), or flowers (e.g., rose, jasmine, chamomile)

Here’s how to take a spiritual bath:

Shower before you take your spiritual bath, so you’re clean. You don’t want any dirt or other impurities in your spiritual bath water, so it’s best to shower first. Use soap or body wash to wash your skin and prepare for your spiritual bath. During this time, focus your thoughts on your intentions to cleanse your spirit. For instance, you could repeat a mantra in your head as you bathe. You might think, “I release negativity so my spirit will be lifted,” or “I’m washing away my worries and cares.”
Run a comfortably hot bath. Fill your tub with slightly hot water that doesn’t burn your skin. Before you get in, test your water with the back of your hand to make sure it’s not too hot. If it feels too hot, wait a few minutes for the water to cool down. If your water is too cold for comfort, drain a little water out of the tub, then add more hot water to warm it up.
Add 1 cup (273 g) of salt to the water to help purify your energy. Salt is commonly used as a purifier, so it’s perfect to add to a spiritual bath. You can use a bath salt blend that’s made for a spiritual bath or just plain salts. Pour your salt into the water, then use your hand to slosh the water to help it dissolve.
Optional: add other ingredients that resonate with your intention. You can also add other natural ingredients that have cleansing, healing, or protective properties, such as herbs, oils, crystals, or flowers. You can choose the ones that you feel drawn to or that match your purpose. For example, if you want to attract love, you can add rose oil, rose quartz, and rose petals to your bath. If you want to enhance your intuition, you can add lavender oil, amethyst, and lavender flowers to your bath. If you want to protect yourself from negative influences, you can add frankincense oil, black tourmaline, and sage leaves to your bath.
Soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes. Once your bath is ready, get in and immerse yourself in the water. Make sure your whole body is covered, including your head. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Relax and enjoy the soothing sensations of the water and the ingredients. As you soak, meditate on the good in your life, setting positive intentions for the future. You can also visualize a white light surrounding you, cleansing and protecting you from any negativity. You can also say affirmations or prayers that align with your goals. For example, you can say, “I am cleansed and purified,” or “I am filled with love and light.”
Drain the water and rinse yourself off. After you’ve soaked for at least 20 minutes, pull the plug and let the water drain. As the water drains, imagine that it’s taking away all the unwanted or harmful energies from your energy field. Then, rinse yourself off with clean water to remove any residue from the salt or other ingredients. You can also say a final thank you or blessing to the water and the ingredients for their cleansing power.
Dry yourself off and moisturize your skin. Use a clean towel to dry yourself off gently. Then, apply a moisturizer or lotion to your skin to hydrate and nourish it. You can also use an oil or spray that has a pleasant scent or a spiritual meaning, such as rose, sandalwood, or angelica. This will help you seal in the positive energy and the benefits of your spiritual bath.

Step 2: Do a Cleansing Ritual

A cleansing ritual is a way of cleansing your energy field using smoke, sound, or light. These are powerful elements that can dispel any negativity and restore harmony and balance to your energy field. They can also help you cleanse your home, your belongings, or your sacred space.

To do a cleansing ritual, you’ll need:

A tool that produces smoke, sound, or light, such as smudge sticks, incense, candles, bells, singing bowls, or crystals
Optional: other tools that assist your ritual, such as a feather, a fan, a shell, a plate, or a bowl

Here’s how to do a cleansing ritual:

Choose a tool that resonates with your intention. You can use any tool that produces smoke, sound, or light, depending on your preference and availability. You can also choose the one that matches your purpose. For example, if you want to cleanse your energy field of negative thoughts, you can use sage, which is known for its mental cleansing properties. If you want to cleanse your energy field of emotional blockages, you can use sound, which is known for its emotional healing properties. If you want to cleanse your energy field of spiritual interference, you can use light, which is known for its spiritual protection properties.
Optional: use other tools that assist your ritual. You can also use other tools that help you direct, hold, or contain your smoke, sound, or light. For example, you can use a feather or a fan to waft the smoke around your body or your space. You can use a shell or a plate.
Light or activate your tool. If you’re using smoke, light your smudge stick or incense and let it burn for a few seconds, then blow out the flame. If you’re using sound, strike your bell or singing bowl and let it ring. If you’re using light, light your candle or hold your crystal in your hand.
Start from your head and move down to your feet. Hold your tool near your body and move it slowly from your head to your feet. If you’re using smoke, waft the smoke around your body with a feather or a fan. If you’re using sound, move the bell or singing bowl around your body. If you’re using light, move the candle or crystal around your body. As you do this, focus on your intention to cleanse your energy field. You can also say a mantra or a prayer that suits your purpose. For example, you can say, “I cleanse myself of all negativity,” or “I am surrounded by love and light.”
Repeat the process for your back and sides. After you’ve cleansed your front, turn around and repeat the process for your back and sides. Make sure you cover your entire body, including your arms, legs, and feet. Don’t forget to cleanse your aura, which extends a few inches beyond your physical body. You can also cleanse your chakras, which are the energy centers located along your spine. To do this, hold your tool over each chakra and visualize it spinning and glowing with its corresponding color. The colors of the chakras are red for the root chakra, orange for the sacral chakra, yellow for the solar plexus chakra, green for the heart chakra, blue for the throat chakra, indigo for the third eye chakra, and violet for the crown chakra.
Thank your tool and put it away. After you’ve cleansed your entire body, thank your tool for its service and put it away safely. If you’re using smoke, extinguish your smudge stick or incense in a shell, a plate, or a bowl. If you’re using sound, silence your bell or singing bowl. If you’re using light, blow out your candle or place your crystal in a safe place. You can also say a final blessing or gratitude to the element that you used. For example, you can say, “Thank you, smoke, for cleansing my energy field,” or “Thank you, sound, for healing my energy field.”

Step 3: Meditate or Pray

Meditation or prayer is a way of cleansing your energy field using your mind and spirit. It can help you calm your thoughts, release your emotions, and connect with your higher self, your spirit guides, or the divine source. It can also help you affirm your intentions, receive guidance, and express gratitude.

To meditate or pray, you’ll need:

A quiet and comfortable place where you won’t be disturbed
Optional: other items that enhance your meditation or prayer, such as music, candles, incense, crystals, or images

Here’s how to meditate or pray:

Choose a meditation or prayer that resonates with your intention. You can use any meditation or prayer that suits your purpose and preference. You can also create your meditation or prayer based on your goals and desires. For example, if you want to cleanse your energy field of fear, you can meditate on courage. If you want to cleanse your energy field of anger, you can pray for forgiveness. If you want to cleanse your energy field of doubt, you can meditate on trust. If you want to cleanse your energy field of sadness, you can pray for joy.
Optional: use other items that enhance your meditation or prayer. You can also use other items that help you create a relaxing and sacred atmosphere for your meditation or prayer. For example, you can play some soothing music, light some candles or incense, hold some crystals, or look at some images that inspire you. You can choose the ones that match your intention or mood. For example, if you want to meditate on peace, you can play some ambient music, light some lavender incense, hold some blue lace agate, or look at some pictures of nature.
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Find a quiet and comfortable place where you won’t be disturbed for at least 10 minutes. You can sit or lie down in any position that feels good for you. You can also use a cushion, a blanket, or a pillow to support your body. Make sure your spine is straight and your shoulders are relaxed. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Relax your body and mind.
Follow your meditation or prayer. Once you’re comfortable, start your meditation or prayer. You can follow a guided meditation or prayer that you find online or in a book, or you can do your meditation or prayer. If you’re meditating, focus on your breath, a mantra, a visualization, or a sensation. If you’re praying, talk to your higher self, your spirit guides, or the divine source. Express your intention, ask for help, listen for guidance, or say thank you. Be open and receptive to whatever comes up. Don’t judge or resist anything. Just observe and accept.
End your meditation or prayer. After you’ve meditated or prayed for at least 10 minutes, or as long as you feel like, end your meditation or prayer. You can do this by slowly bringing your awareness back to your body and your surroundings. You can also say a closing statement or a blessing to seal your meditation or prayer. For example, you can say, “I am cleansed and renewed,” or “I am blessed and grateful.” Then, open your eyes and smile.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about spiritual cleansing.

Q: How often should I do a spiritual cleanse?

A: There is no fixed rule on how often you should do a spiritual cleanse. It depends on your personal needs and preferences. However, some general guidelines are:

Do a spiritual cleanse whenever you feel the need to refresh and renew your energy. This could be daily, weekly, monthly, or whenever you feel like it.
Do a spiritual cleanse after a stressful or traumatic event, such as a breakup, a loss, a conflict, or a negative encounter. This will help you release any negative emotions and heal any wounds.
Do a spiritual cleanse before a new beginning or opportunity, such as a new job, a new relationship, a new project, or a new year. This will help you clear any blocks and attract more blessings.
Do a spiritual cleanse before a ritual or ceremony, such as a meditation, a prayer, a spell, or a manifestation. This will help you enhance your connection and your intention.

Q: What are some signs that I need a spiritual cleanse?

A: Some signs that you might need a spiritual cleanse are:

You feel tired, drained, or exhausted
You feel anxious, depressed, or angry
You feel confused, distracted, or unfocused
You feel stuck, blocked, or stagnant
You feel disconnected, isolated, or lonely
You feel unhappy, dissatisfied, or unfulfilled
You experience physical symptoms, such as headaches, pains, or illnesses
You experience bad luck, misfortune, or accidents

Q: What are some tips to make my spiritual cleanse more effective?

A: Some tips to make your spiritual cleanse more effective are:

Set a clear and positive intention for your spiritual cleanse. Know what you want to achieve and why. For example, you can say, “I want to cleanse my energy field of fear and attract more courage,” or “I want to cleanse my energy field of anger and attract more forgiveness.”
Choose the tools and methods that resonate with you. Don’t force yourself to use something that you don’t like or don’t feel comfortable with. Experiment with different tools and methods and see what works best for you. For example, you might prefer smoke over sound, or meditation over prayer.
Create a sacred space for your spiritual cleanse. Find a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed. You can also decorate your space with items that inspire you, such as candles, incense, crystals, or images. You can also play some music, chant some mantras, or say some prayers to create a positive vibe.
Be gentle and compassionate with yourself. Don’t be harsh or critical of yourself during or after your spiritual cleanse. Don’t expect perfection or instant results. Remember that spiritual cleansing is a process, not a destination. It takes time and practice to cleanse your energy field and improve your well-being. Be patient and kind with yourself and celebrate your progress.

Conclusion

Spiritual cleansing is a powerful and beneficial practice that can help you improve your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. By following the three steps of taking a spiritual bath, doing a cleansing ritual, and meditating or praying, you can cleanse your energy field of any unwanted or harmful energies and create more space for positive and beneficial energies. You can also enjoy the benefits of feeling more positive, confident, and joyful, attracting more opportunities and blessings, and aligning with your purpose and passion.

We hope this blog post has helped you understand how to do a spiritual cleanse and why you should do one. We encourage you to try it out and see how it works for you. Remember, you can always customize your spiritual cleanse according to your needs and preferences. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process.

Thank you for reading and happy cleansing!