satanically panicky

Agyō and Ungyō wild boar guardian statues at Wake-jinja in Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Captured by Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0

“You can always assume one thing about your clients; and that is that they are doing their best. Always assume everyone is doing their best. And if they’re having a day where their best just isn’t that great, or their best doesn’t look like your best, you have to be okay with that.”

"tens of thousands"

these ones are likely Mobula Munkiana

up to about 1.1m width

For renters, fellow spoonies, pet owners, and anyone who simply doesn’t vibe with smoke cleansing.

Not every sacred space needs smoke. Some of us have sensitivities, animals, shared housing, asthma, low energy, or just prefer other methods. Cleansing is about shifting stagnant energy and creating intention.

1. Sound Cleansing Use bells, chimes, singing bowls, clapping, humming, or music. Sound helps break up stagnant energy and wake up a space. Even opening a playlist with intention counts. I found sometimes walking around and clapping really can clear a room, its deeply helpful.

2. Salt Cleansing Place bowls of salt in corners, sprinkle a pinch across thresholds, or use black salt protectively near doors (if safe for pets/kids). Dispose of used salt outside or down the drain depending on your practice.

3. Water & Floor Washes Add herbal infusions, moon water, florida water alternatives, or simple lemon water to a mop bucket or spray bottle. Wipe down surfaces while focusing on what you’re clearing out. Another way is you can create a spray that you can spray around your space, make sure it is pet or child safe. Also water in a bowl with some salt and simply flick it around your space.

4. Air & Light Open windows. Let fresh air move through the room. Sunlight can feel energizing and clarifying, while moonlight can feel soothing and reflective. Sometimes the old-school answer is literally some good old fresh air and ventilation. I got myself a air purifier and blessed it, honesty works too!

5. Intentional Physical Cleaning Sweep, dust, wash dishes, declutter. Mundane cleaning and energetic cleansing are cousins. A cleaned sink has ended many of my curses I'm sure.

Reminder: You do not need rare tools or expensive bundles to cleanse your space. Your intention, attention, and action matter most.