How to Refresh Your Home’s Energy for the New Season

There’s something about the shift into a new season that makes us crave a fresh start. As we welcome longer days and a renewed sense of energy, it’s the perfect time to refresh not just our routines, but also the energy in our home. Our living spaces absorb everything—our emotions, our daily activities, and even the lingering energy of past seasons. So, just like we spring clean our physical space, it’s just as important to cleanse and reset the energy within it.

Ready to invite fresh, positive energy into your home? Follow these simple steps to clear out stagnant vibes and make space for new beginnings. 

Step 1: Declutter & Create Space

Before we talk about energy cleansing, let’s start with the basics: decluttering. Physical clutter holds onto old, stuck energy. If you’ve ever felt lighter after tidying up, that’s no coincidence. So, schedule some time to:

• Donate or discard items that you no longer need or want. 

• Organise your space in a way that feels calming and functional.

• Open your windows and let in fresh air—this alone can instantly shift energy.

As you clear things out, imagine you’re also releasing old energy, making room for positivity and new opportunities.

Step 2: Cleanse Your Space with Smoke or Sound

Once your space is physically clear, it’s time for an energetic reset. You can do this in different ways, but two of the most effective methods are smoke cleansing and sound cleansing.

🌿 Smoke Cleansing: Clear negative energy using a white sage bundle or Palo Santo. Simply light your chosen cleansing tool, let it smoulder, and gently wave the smoke around your home, paying extra attention to doorways, windows, and corners where energy tends to stagnate. As you do this, set an intention—something like “I release old, stagnant energy and invite in light, love, and positivity.”

🔔 Sound Cleansing: If smoke isn’t your thing, sound is another powerful way to shift energy. You can use a singing bowl, bells, clapping, or even play high-vibrational music. Walk through your space making noise, allowing the vibrations to break up and disperse lingering negative energy.

Tip: Try using both. Start with smoke cleansing and follow up with your favourite sounds.  

Step 3: Set New Intentions with Crystals

Now that your space is energetically clear, it’s time to invite in positive, fresh energy. This is where crystals can help. Placing intentional crystals around your home helps to maintain a high-vibrational atmosphere. Here are some great choices:

• Selenite – Cleanses and uplifts the energy of a space.

• Black Tourmaline – Offers protection and grounds energy.

• Rose Quartz – Fills your home with loving, peaceful energy.

• Citrine – Attracts abundance and positivity.

Place crystals in areas where you want to shift or enhance the energy, such as your front door (for protection), bedroom (for peace), or workspace (for focus and motivation). It helps to hold them and set a personal intention before placing them. To keep their vibration high please remember to cleanse them regularly, especially when you first receive them. Read this post for more tips on caring for your crystals. 

Step 4: Create Ambiance with Candles & Essential Oils

Scent has a direct impact on our mood and energy, making candles and essential oils the perfect way to complete your home’s refresh. Our meditation candles, infused with pure essential oils, help to create the perfect atmosphere for your space. Depending on the energy you want to cultivate, try:

• Peace: For relaxation and calm.

• Gratitude: To uplift and energise.

• Love: For comfort and connection.  

Light a candle as the final step in your cleansing ritual, setting the mood and intention for your refreshed space.

Step 5: Maintain the Positive Energy

Now that your home feels fresh and revitalised, keep the energy high with small daily rituals:

• Open windows regularly to invite in fresh air.

• Burn natural candles to maintain the ambience.

• Keep your space tidy and free of clutter.

• Place fresh flowers or plants around to bring in life and vitality.

As you move into this new season, take a moment to soak in the refreshed energy of your home. A cleansed, intentional space doesn’t just feel better—it supports your well-being, helping you feel lighter, more focused, and more at peace every day. 

What’s one ritual you love to refresh your home’s energy? Let me know in the comments! 

AUTHOR: LEANNA DOOLIN

Co – Founder of holistic skincare brand, Pure Thoughts and advocate for women finding pause in their day to breathe deeply, give thanks and reconnect to what matters. Loves early mornings, dogs and books that you can’t put down.