Spaces are immensely powerful and important in our daily lives. Just like people, every building, home, and room has its own etheric dimensions and consciousness. Even open spaces like forests, mountains, and beaches possess their own energetic potential.
The physical components of a space are directly connected to its energetic makeup. Thus, you won’t encounter the same energy in a factory (filled with metals and electricity) as in a forest (rich in wood and water elements). Each element has its own vibrational pattern, which we can also associate with the chemical components of the physical body that materializes it. There are no good or bad elements, nor better or worse ones; it’s about finding balance through variety.
When evaluating the harmony of a space—such as a home—we consider the balance and relationship between its elements. Both the number of elements and their placement are crucial for the energetic balance of a space. In addition, the qualities of these elements matter: shapes (key for the directionality and flow of energy) and colors (each color has a unique frequency and thus contributes a specific energetic quality to the element and space), among other parameters. Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, addresses these aspects in relation to natural elements; many resources are available to deepen your understanding of this discipline.
Another important aspect to consider in the energetic balance of a space is the accumulated emotional or historical charge, what I call “memory.” Both objects and spaces absorb the energy projected onto them. Spaces interact with and respond to the beings who live, work, or pass through them; they are sensitive to everything that happens in and around them, making their care essential. Here’s an illustrative example:
If intense and repeated arguments occur in a home’s dining room over time, it builds up an energy of anger, frustration, and conflict that may linger in the space and its memory. Without reconciliation or conscious repair afterward, these painful energies remain and low-vibration conditions accumulate—making further arguments more likely.
The same applies to objects. If we associate an object with a high-emotion moment (e.g., a photo of a joyful occasion), that emotion is embedded in the object and its surroundings. Conversely, objects linked to negative emotions can compromise the energetic welfare of a space if too many accumulate with such “memories.”
Some energetic burdens in buildings predate our presence there, linked instead to former inhabitants, environmental factors, other planes, or historical events that occurred even before the current structure existed. Addressing such burdens—especially if they are low-frequency—requires conscious subtle-level intervention: removing energetic weights, closing metaphoric “portals,” and reestablishing loving order.
Below are practical ways anyone can improve the energetic quality of their living or working environments:
HOW TO CARE FOR MY HOME OR WORKPLACE?
- Order: The fundamental basis for energy flow in a room.
- Cleanliness: Beyond hygiene—unclean spaces often carry low vibrational energy
- Decluttering: Removing excess objects makes room for the new.
- Make it personal: Your home should feel like a sanctuary. As Marie Kondo suggests, fill your space with things that bring you joy—objects imbued with love.
- Let in the light: Raise blinds to allow natural sunlight. Sunlight revitalizes rooms and activates chi (life energy). Avoid keeping rooms permanently dark. A feng shui crystal ball can help scatter light and refresh energy.
- Use soft colors: Light tones elevate a room’s frequency. White, which embodies all light frequencies, is especially high-vibration. Accents of stronger colors can add character—choose thoughtfully.
- Bring in plants: They raise energy and purify the air. Examples include spathiphyllum (peace lily) known for air-purifying indoors, and pothos in high-traffic places like conference rooms, classrooms, or large offices.
- Ventilate daily: Fresh air renews a space’s energy—especially on rainy days, when energetic renewal is most intense.
- Play music: Sound is vibration with a direct impact on energy quality. Music with higher frequencies or that inspires joy promotes well-being.
- Burn incense or palo santo: Occasional smudging helps cleanse a space energetically.
