I love burning loose herbs or herb bundles to clear the energy of my space for the new moon. (Or any other time it needs it, of course.) Not only is it incredibly effective, there is also something magical about being able to see the smoke waft through your space before dissipating. But sometimes, for whatever reason, burning herbs just isn’t feasible. So it’s nice to have another space-clearing option on hand. So I’ve started keeping a New Moon Energy Clearing Room Spray on hand for just such occasions.
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The information in this post is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is always best to work with a qualified healthcare professional or aromatherapist before incorporating herbs or essential oils into your routine.
How To Make An Energy-Clearing Room Spray
The actual “how to” for making an energy-clearing room spray is about as easy as it gets. It’s basically just a combination of essential oils, aromatics, distilled water, and a bit of witch hazel or vodka. The real fun is in deciding on the intention or energy you’re after and then choosing the herbs accordingly.
Choosing Your Herbs
Quite literally any essential oil can be used for a room spray. And any essential oil that’s used safely will have a positive effect on you and your space. But if you’re looking to help clear out stagnant energy and set the vibes for your new moon manifestations, there are a few essential oils that are particularly effective. You can also add dried or fresh herbs to your blend for added effects and beauty.
Energy Clearing Essential Oils
- Bergamot – A bright, abundant, happy energy that can help you move past whatever has been blocking you and your manifestations.
- Rosemary – A highly protective herb against negative energies and often used in spells against evil spirits. It helps you connect to your inner knowing.
- Lavender – An uplifting, healing, peaceful energy that helps you foster a deeper connection to your intuition.
- Frankincense – Well-known for its use throughout the ages for protection, purification, and consecration, it releases powerful vibrations that can help uplift a space.
- Eucalyptus – A peaceful, calming energy that cleanses negativity and invites in creativity and positivity.
- Lemon – Cleanses negative vibrations from a space and attracts longevity, love, and friendship.
- Orange – Long considered a symbol of luck and good fortune, orange is great for cleansing and purifying and adding energy and passion to your creative endeavors.
- Cinnamon – A powerfully abundant, energizing oil that will raise the vibrations of the space and help amplify the vibrations of other ingredients.
- Sage – Associated with wisdom and determination, sage has long been used as an energy-cleansing herb and can help you find answers to difficult questions.
To select your essential oils, think about what your intentions or manifestation goals are for the new moon, and then select the essential oils that will best support you in reaching those goals.
A Note On Animal Safety
Essential oils are incredibly powerful and potent and should be used carefully and with respect. And while most can be used perfectly safely on or around humans, our animal buddies are another story.
Animals are much more sensitive to essential oils and some that are safe for humans are straight up toxic for pets. While the ones I chose in the blend below are generally found to be safe for use around dogs, always be sure to double-check before using around other animals. I know cats are extra sensitive, for example. And keep an eye on your pet while using any essential oil to make sure they aren’t showing any signs of distress.
Storing Your Energy Cleansing Room Spray
While it may not seem like essential oils in water will “go bad”, they can lose their potency rather quickly. That’s why I like to add a bit of vodka or witch hazel to my room spray to help the potency last longer.
Adding witch hazel or vodka will help your energy-clearing room spray last for a few months before losing its spark. If you use just water, you’ll want to use it within about one month.
If you decide to add dried herbs to the mix, this won’t affect the longevity of your spray. But if you decide to add fresh herbs, like I did with the rosemary and lemon peel, storing the spray in the fridge is the safest route. If you added vodka, there’s a chance it will help preserve the fresh herbs just fine. I just prefer the “better safe than sorry” route.
My New Moon Spray
For my spray, I chose the following essential oils that were effective as clearing the energy, inviting the right energy back in, and were safe to use around my dogs.
I used…
- 10 drops rosemary essential oil
- 15 drops bergamot essential oil
- 12 drops lavender essential oil
- A sprig of fresh rosemary
- A strip of fresh lemon peel (a great way to bring in lemon that’s safe for dogs)
- A pinch of dried lavender buds
I added my oils and aromatics to a 2-ounce glass spray bottle along with an ounce of vodka and then filled it the rest of the way with distilled water.
Ready to make your own New Moon Energy Cleansing Room Spray? Below, I’ve included a basic how-to to get you started as well as steps on how to use your new spray to clear the energy of your space. You can also check out my recent Instagram post to see it in action.
New Moon Energy Cleansing Room Spray
Materials
- 30-45 drops of essential oils see list of energy clearing essential oils in blog post above
- Fresh or dried aromatics such as citrus peel or herbs (optional)
- 1 ounce vodka or witch hazel optional, to help preserve and disperse the essential oils
- Distilled water
- 2-4 ounce glass bottle with spray nozzle
Instructions
TO MAKE
- Add essential oils and optional vodka or witch hazel to the glass bottle. Fill the rest of the way with distilled water. Secure the spray nozzle and gently shake to distribute the essential oils.
- Use immediately or store in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.
TO USE
- To use, shake the bottle and then spray throughout your house, going room by room, opening each window as you go.
- Once finished, you can either leave the windows open for a bit (if it’s warm enough) or close the windows in the same order you opened them.
- Enjoy your refreshed space and the fresh energy of the new moon!
