Mundane Magic: Cleaning

October 20, 2024

What is Mundane Magic?

Mundane magic is the practice of finding magic and spirituality in the everyday tasks that fill our lives. It’s about embracing the sacredness in the ordinary and realizing that every moment, no matter how small or routine, can hold deep spiritual meaning. Mundane magic reminds us that magic doesn’t only exist in elaborate rituals. It is also found in the way we live and move through life.

How is cleaning a spiritual practice?

Cleaning is more than just a physical act of tidying up. It’s an opportunity to clear out stagnant energy. It’s also a chance to set intentions and refresh the spaces we live in. By mindfully doing cleaning tasks, we can transform them into spiritual rituals. These rituals align our energy and spaces with the intentions we want to manifest. Just as we cleanse our spirit or emotions, cleaning the physical environment and our bodies is a way to reflect inner clarity and mindfulness.

20+ Mundane Magic Cleaning Ideas:

Set an Intention Before You Begin – Before you start cleaning, take a moment to breathe deeply and set an intention for the task. Whether it’s to clear out old energy, invite new opportunities, or simply create a peaceful space, let that intention guide you.
Use Essential Oils or Herbal Cleaners – Infuse your cleaning products with essential oils like lavender, lemon, or sage to bring the energy of purification and calm to the space you’re cleaning.
Bless Your Cleaning Supplies – Charge your cleaning tools (broom, mop, vacuum) with the intention of clearing negative energy and creating a sanctuary of peace.
Play High-Vibration Music– Music can elevate the energy of a space. Play music that makes you happy and energized while cleaning to help raise the vibration of your environment.
Smudge After Cleaning – After physically cleaning a room, use smoke cleansing to clear out any remaining stagnant or negative energy.
Visualize Energy Being Swept Away – As you sweep or vacuum, imagine you’re sweeping away not just dust but old, heavy energy that no longer serves you.
Use Moon Phases to Time Your Cleaning – Align your major cleaning projects with the moon phases. Declutter during the waning moon, cleanse during the new, invite fresh energy during the waxing moon, and make a point to enjoy your space during the full moon.
Mindful Cleaning – Focus on your breath and movements, using cleaning as a form of meditation. Be fully present in each task, whether you’re scrubbing a dish or wiping a surface.
Grounding While Cleaning – As you clean, imagine roots growing from your feet into the earth, grounding you while you tidy your space.
Incorporate Crystals – Place cleansing crystals like selenite or clear quartz around your home after cleaning to help keep the energy clear and fresh.
Make a Cleaning Ritual for Changing Cycles – Use the sabbats or full moon as a time for a deep cleansing ritual of your home or body, inviting new energy into your space.
Bless Water for Cleaning – Take a moment to bless or charge the water you use for cleaning tasks, seeing it as a sacred tool for spiritual cleansing as well.
Clean with Gratitude – Instead of seeing cleaning as a chore, approach it with gratitude for the space or object you’re cleaning, thanking it for its presence in your life.
Turn Showering into a Cleansing Ritual – View your shower as a spiritual cleansing ritual, where the water washes away not only physical dirt but emotional and energetic debris.
Wipe Mirrors for Clarity – When cleaning mirrors, set the intention for clarity, asking for insights to become clearer to you.
Car Cleaning as a Travel Blessing – When cleaning your car, set the intention for protection and safe travels. You can place a protective charm inside your car afterward.
Decluttering as Energetic Release – As you declutter a space, visualize yourself releasing what no longer serves you. This release is both physical and energetic.
Salt Cleansing – Use salt to scrub sinks, bathtubs, or floors, intending to absorb and remove negative energy.
Light a Candle While You Clean – Light a candle to represent spiritual light and purity while cleaning. As you clean, imagine filling your space with the candle’s bright, positive energy.
Bless the Threshold – After cleaning your home, bless the threshold with a protective charm or sigil to keep unwanted energies from entering your clean space.
Sweeping for Prosperity – When sweeping, imagine you’re sweeping prosperity into your home, clearing the path for abundance to flow in.
Cleaning Your Altar as a Sacred Act – Clean your altar space regularly, treating it as a ritual act to honor the entities you work with.
Mindful Dusting – As you dust, think about how you’re wiping away the past and making room for the new, inviting fresh energy into the space.
Body Scrubs as Spiritual Cleansing – Use body scrubs or exfoliants with the intention of shedding energetic baggage and renewing your spirit.

By viewing cleaning as an act of mundane magic, you can transform these simple, everyday tasks into meaningful spiritual practices that bring harmony, balance, and intentional energy into your life.