There are many different energies that surround us. Some are beneficent. Others are dense, intrusive and contribute to a myriad of psychological, emotional and physical maladies. Creating sacred space establishes a safe, protective, energetic field or sphere of light around you before prayer, meditation or any type of spiritual work. Through invocation of Energies of Light, the vibrational level of your space is also raised; facilitating release of energy and patterns that do not serve us, providing us with clarity and guidance along the path of healing and new beginnings.
Sacred space can be opened around an individual or a group and can be done indoors or outside by invoking sacred energies of any cultural or spiritual tradition. Spiritual tools can be used (e.g., rattles, drums, wands, feathers). However, they are not necessary. Sacred space can be created simply by facing each direction and invoking the energies. The most important thing is to connect with your heart and use your “intention” to create sacred space for the work you wish to do. Use the power of your voice to invoke the sacred energies using chanting or simply speak the invocation. Always invoke energies of light (e.g., Animal Spirit Guides, Angels, Creator, etc). Once you have opened Sacred Space, stay within the circle and do your work.
General Way to Open Sacred Space with the 7 Sacred Directions and 4 Elements
Standing:
Face South-Sacred Energies of the South & Element of Fire, come give me courage and strength to overcome all barriers. Protect my medicine space.
Face West-Sacred Energies of the West & Element of Water, come purify my mind & emotions. Help me move fearlessly into new beginnings.
Face North-Sacred Energies of the North & Element of Earth, come support me in my efforts to evolve.
Face East-Sacred Energies of the East & Element of Air, come provide illumination and clarity on my path.
Kneeling:
With palms/forehead on ground – Earth Mother thank you for abundance in all ways, hold me in your gentle caress as I release that which does not serve me.
Standing:
With palms raised–Come Sacred Energies of the Heavens, guide me into my divine future.
With palms in prayer pose at your heart–Invoke Sacred Energy within you. Come Higher Self/Sacred Guide, I am one with you – help me to fulfill my soul’s purpose for being here on earth.
Now, visualize yourself within a sphere of Light with all directions (south, west, north, east, below & above) connected at your heart center. When you’re done with your work, thank the energies that were with you and close the sacred circle using your intention.
