5 Spring Cleaning Tips from WitchTok to Revitalize Your Living Space

As the days grow longer and the air fills with the promise of renewal, the Spring Equinox on March 20 in the northern hemisphere, marked the official start of a season swirling with possibilities and fresh beginnings.

This time of year, known as Ostara in Pagan traditions, celebrates the fertility and renewal of spring and the rebirth of the Earth after a long, dark winter.

It’s no coincidence that “spring cleaning” is also linked to this time of year, but it’s not just about dusting off the shelves and organizing your closet; it's a sacred ritual of clearing out what no longer serves you and making sure the energy of your environment aligns with your heart’s desires.

Ostara invites us to align with its powerful energy, clearing away the old to make room for new growth. That said, it’s the perfect moment to nurture the seeds of intention you wish to cultivate throughout the year.

Just as the Earth awakens from its slumber, we, too, can revitalize our living space and reconnect with our hearts with the magic of intention.

Whether it’s decluttering physical spaces or clearing emotional blocks, this is the time to breathe life into your surroundings, trusting that the energy you cultivate will mirror the growth you seek.

As you prepare to usher in the season of rebirth, let the magic of intention guide your every step — create a home that's not only tidy but aligned with your soul's purpose.

Read on for some WitchTok rituals and spring cleaning tips to harness the magic of the season.

Ostara spell jar for manifestation

To create your Ostara spell jar, begin by gathering a small glass jar with a cork stopper.

Add a pinch of salt for purification, rosemary for protection, rose petals for love and beauty, cinnamon for prosperity and lavender for relaxation and peace.

Next, write down your intention or manifestation on a small piece of paper and carefully fold it. Place the paper inside the jar, along with the herbs and seal the jar with green candle wax — green symbolizes abundance and the flow of new growth.

Once sealed, place your spell jar somewhere special to nurture the intentions you’ve set, allowing the energy of Ostara to infuse it with transformation and renewal.

Honor the goddess of spring

Invoking the goddess Freya’s energy during your spring cleaning ritual not only helps clear stagnant energy but also invites the rejuvenating power of growth, love and fertility into your life.

Freya — one of the most powerful and beloved deities in Norse mythology — is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and magic. As the goddess of spring, Freya represents renewal, growth and the flourishing of new life. She is also associated with abundance and transformation, making her the ideal energy to invoke when you’re looking to clear your space and open yourself to fresh opportunities.

Place fresh flowers or herbs like daisies, roses or lavender in your home as offerings to the goddess. These flowers symbolize beauty, love and abundance and can enhance the energy of your space during the spring cleaning ritual.

If you have a Goddess Oracle deck, consider drawing the card of Freya to place on your altar. 

Welcome in prosperity with cinnamon

One simple yet potent ritual to help you reset is blowing cinnamon out your front door.

Cinnamon, known for its protective, abundant and energizing properties, is a perfect ally when you want to clear out stagnant energy and invite fresh, prosperous vibes into your space.

As you blow the cinnamon out into the world, visualize all that no longer serves you, being swept away and replaced by the sweet scent of new beginnings.

This sacred act marks a magical release and invitation — it’s equivalent to telling the universe that you’re ready to open your doors to new opportunities, prosperity and abundance.

Magical door wash to welcome in the new

To create your magic door wash, start with a glass mason jar and cleanse the space above it by ringing a bell in a clockwise motion to clear any lingering energy.

Begin by adding mint as the base herb, followed by bay leaves, cinnamon, chamomile, rose buds, orange peel, jasmine and lavender for a blend of protection, abundance, love and renewal.

Once your herbs are in the jar, carefully pour in spring water that has been boiled and allowed to cool slightly. Let the herbs steep, stirring clockwise to infuse the water with intention. After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.

Now, head to your door with the jar of water and begin cleansing from the bottom left corner, moving upward in a clockwise direction. Continue along the top, down the right side, and back to the left to close the circle. Be sure to wipe the door knob last, sealing the energy.

Pour any remaining water on the porch or steps of your front door to complete the ritual, inviting fresh energy and protection into your home.

Use crystals to align with the astrological energy

To harness the fresh energy of spring, print out a copy of your birth chart and place stones on the astrological houses that correspond with the spring season: Aries, Taurus, Gemini.

Each of these signs represents a different phase of growth, making them the perfect focal points for your seasonal ritual.

Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about new beginnings, courage and fresh starts. Place a stone like a Carnelian or Garnet on your Aries house to ignite passion and motivation for the months ahead.

Taurus, connected to stability, beauty and abundance, invites us to root ourselves in the present and reap the rewards of hard work. Use stones like rose quartz or jade here to attract prosperity and self-love.

Gemini, a curious and multifaceted Air sign, encourages communication and flexibility. Place Lapis lazuli or clear quartz on your Gemini house to enhance clarity and embrace new ideas as you move forward in the season of growth.