Step into this circle, and let us speak of the art of clearing, of making space, of sweeping the path clean so that new blessings may walk toward you. In the rush of life, in the noise of the city, it is easy for the spirit to grow heavy, tangled with the energies of places, people, and moments that no longer serve you. But do not fear. The wisdom of the ancestors has shown us the way.

Through the sacred act of limpia—spiritual cleansing—we can release what does not belong, clear away the shadows that cling, and return to the lightness of who we truly are. These rituals are not only medicine for the soul but a prayer, a declaration that you are ready to step forward, unhindered, into new beginnings.

The Broom: Sweeping Away What Does Not Serve

Let us begin with the broom. the humble broom, how its spirit is often overlooked! But to the elders, the broom is not just for sweeping the dust from your floor—it is for sweeping the energy from your home, from your spirit.

In the old ways, women would weave their own brooms from herbs and branches, infusing them with prayers and intentions. A broom becomes a tool of transformation when it is used with purpose. To sweep your home is to declare: I release all that is heavy, all that is stagnant, all that does not belong.

Start at your front door, hermana, and move inward, sweeping toward the center of your space. Feel the motion, the rhythm of the bristles against the floor. It is not just the dirt that you are clearing—it is the tension, the arguments, the lingering weight of old worries.

When you are done, sweep everything out the front door with a whispered prayer:
"May all that does not serve me leave this space. May only love remain."

And do not forget yourself, querida. Take a broom (a small one will do), and gently brush it down your body, from your head to your feet. Feel the energy shift, as though a cool breeze has passed through you, leaving you refreshed and free.

Herbs and Smoke: Calling on the Spirit of the Plants

Next, we turn to the plants, the ancient allies who have walked with us since the beginning of time. Herbs like sage, rosemary, rue, basil, and copal are more than just leaves or resin—they are protectors, cleansers, and guides.

To burn them is to call on their spirit, to invite their wisdom into your space. The smoke they release carries your prayers upward, sweeping through your home and body, dissolving negativity and clearing the way for light.

Take a bundle of sage or rosemary and light it with care. Let the flame go out, leaving the herb to smolder. As the smoke rises, walk through your space, moving clockwise, carrying the intention of cleansing and renewal. Pay special attention to the corners, where energy tends to gather like dust.

Speak as you go:
"I cleanse this space with the smoke of the Earth. May peace fill this home. May love grow in this place."

And when the smoke has done its work, remember to open your windows and doors. Let the old energy leave, hermana, and let the fresh air carry in the new.

For your own spirit, pass the smoke around your body. Begin at your feet, moving upward in slow, gentle motions, as though wrapping yourself in a cloak of light. Let the smoke lift the weight from your shoulders, the tension from your heart.

Eggs and Salt: Grounding and Protection

Ah, and when the heaviness feels too much—when the shadows cling too tightly—turn to the egg. The egg is a vessel of life, a sacred symbol of potential and renewal. It absorbs what does not belong, clearing your spirit and protecting your energy.

Take a raw egg and hold it in your hand. Whisper your intentions to it:
"Take from me all that weighs me down. Take from me all that no longer serves."

Then, gently pass the egg over your body, starting at the crown of your head and moving downward, as though it were a magnet drawing out the heaviness. When you are done, crack the egg into a glass of water and look at it. The patterns in the egg may tell you what has been released—clouds, strings, or bubbles that speak of energy that is no longer yours to carry.

Salt, too, is an ancient protector. Sprinkle it at the thresholds of your home, at the windowsills and doorways, creating a barrier of light. Salt grounds you, anchoring your spirit to the Earth, keeping your space free of intrusion.

Clearing the Path for New Beginnings

Why do we cleanse? Why do we sweep the floors, burn the herbs, or whisper our prayers to an egg? Because the old must fall away to make space for the new. Life, like the Earth, moves in cycles—seasons of growth, harvest, release, and renewal. If you carry what is no longer meant for you, how will you receive the blessings that are waiting to arrive?

Limpia is not only a clearing; it is an invitation. When you cleanse your space, your body and your spirit, you tell the universe:
"I am ready. I am open. Let the new flow in."

And so it does. After the cleansing, light a candle to call in the light. Place fresh flowers in your home to welcome beauty and joy. Speak your intentions into the space you have cleared:
"I call in love. I call in abundance. I call in peace."

Creating Sacred Spaces

Your home is more than walls and a roof—it is your sanctuary, your sacred space. When you cleanse it with intention, you transform it into a place of protection, love, and harmony. The same is true for your body, hermana. You are not just flesh and bone—you are a vessel of light, a keeper of sacred energy.

Make it a ritual, this act of cleansing. Once a week, or whenever the air feels heavy, sweep the floors, burn the herbs, whisper your prayers. Feel the energy shift, the space lighten, the path clear before you.

A Final Blessing

As you walk this path of cleansing, may you always feel the strength of the Earth beneath your feet, the wisdom of the plants in your breath, and the love of the ancestors in your heart. May you walk lighter, freer and more open to the blessings that life has waiting for you.

Sweep the path. Clear the way. The light is ready to come in.