Clean this “blank‑noise” before you manifest anything?

Manifestation is powerful, but your environment might be blocking your blessings. From physical clutter to chaotic soundscapes, “blank‑noise” – the mess we don’t hear or see – quietly sabotages energy flow. This article explores what to clean, how to reset your space, and how sound and clarity unlock abundance.\

First published - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 4:11 PM

Second revised edition-Published on 09/05/2008 12:24

Third revised edition - Published on 16/06/2025 13:24

Why does physical clutter equal energetic noise?

Have you ever tried to focus, pray, meditate, or just breathe in a room full of laundry piles, dusty corners, or scattered to-do lists? It’s like shouting your dreams into a tornado.

I remember once, prepping for an important job interview. I'd set intentions, practiced affirmations, burned my incense... but my room looked like a war zone. Guess what? I stumbled over my words in the interview, totally frazzled. Energetic clutter is real. Vastu calls it “stuck prana”—life energy that can’t move freely due to mess.

Clutter isn’t just physical. It screams mentally. According to the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, physical clutter competes for your attention, reducing performance and increasing stress. And when you're trying to manifest something big—like a dream house or soulmate—you need your mind to be a calm pond, not a busy train station.

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Clean this “Blank‑Noise” Before You manifest anything?

So what does clutter do energetically?

It blocks intuitive nudges. You miss signs and synchronicities.
It invites stagnation. That stuck drawer? It’s where your inspiration also got stuck.
It amplifies anxiety. No room to breathe, literally = no room to expand spiritually.

This is why your manifestation space must be sacred, streamlined, and clear. You wouldn’t light a sacred fire on top of garbage, right? Same logic applies.

Let’s stop accepting clutter as “normal.” It’s not cute, it’s not quirky. It’s energetic noise pollution. Clear it, and watch how your mood shifts and your vision sharpens.

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Which areas need cleaning first – Entrance, Altar, Mirrors?

Let’s zero in on the power zones—the places that make or break your energetic alignment.

1. Entrance – The Gateway to your life

The main door is the face your space shows the universe. Dirty shoes, cobwebs, old newspapers? That’s the message you’re sending to life: “I’m not ready.”

Vastu recommends keeping this area well-lit and open. A simple act like washing your front step, ringing a bell, or placing a fresh plant creates energetic invitation. It’s where opportunity knocks—so keep the door clear, literally.

2. Altar – Your manifestation control room

If you’ve set up a spiritual altar (even if it’s a shelf with a candle and a crystal), keep it sacred. Don’t let it become a dumping ground for random junk. Dust it regularly, and use fresh flowers or cloths.

3. Mirrors – The soul reflectors

Vastu and Feng Shui both agree: mirrors are energy amplifiers. They reflect back not just your image but your vibration. Dirty, cracked, or poorly placed mirrors bounce back distorted energy. Make sure your mirrors are:

Clean and streak-free
Not facing the bed directly (reflecting sleep = disturbed rest)
Positioned to reflect beauty, not chaos

Mirrors can double abundance—but they can also double confusion. Clean them, reposition them, and notice how your self-image starts to glow.

So, the big question: When’s the last time you cleaned these three?

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How can salt or incense clear your energy alignment?

I’ll be real—I didn’t believe in this at first. Salt? Like... kitchen salt? But then I tried it.

Vastu and countless ancient traditions swear by salt as a spiritual purifier. Think about it: salt preserves, protects, and absorbs. You can use it in multiple ways:

Sprinkle rock or sea salt in corners of rooms, then sweep it out the next day.
Salt baths—a literal soak to pull out energetic gunk (Epsom or Himalayan salt works wonders).
Salt bowls under the bed—especially if your dreams feel disturbed.

Now incense? That’s your air freshener for the soul. Sandalwood, frankincense, sage—they don’t just smell divine, they shift the vibrational tone of your space. There’s even research showing certain resins kill bacteria and cleanse the air physically too.

My tip: Do a “Salt & Smoke Sunday.” Once a week, clean, salt, smudge, and breathe. Your house—and spirit—will thank you.

This is where energy alignment begins: not in manifesting Ferraris, but in honouring the sacredness of your now. If you want high-frequency results, you’ve got to set a high-frequency foundation.

And if you’re on a journey toward building wealth with soul, trust me—this matters. Read this powerful piece for a deeper dive:

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You can use tech to tune your life—not drown it in digital debris.

How do you let go → Create open space → receive?

Ever felt like the universe ghosted you? You’re meditating, visualising, doing your 369 scripting—yet crickets.

Here’s the energetic rule: what you don’t release, you can’t replace. You can’t receive something new when your hands (and heart) are still full.

In Vastu, releasing is essential for flow. Every corner filled with unused stuff or toxic memories is like a closed window in your soul’s house. You’ve got to open up.

So how do you “let go”?

Emotionally – Write letters you never send. Cry. Speak your truth.
Physically – Donate clothes. Delete emails. Clear your phone gallery.
Energetically – Burn old scripts (literally), say mantras, call your power back.

Then comes the magic: blank-noise.

This is the gap where manifestation breathes. It’s the silence between inhale and exhale. The space between endings and beginnings. It’s often uncomfortable—because we’re conditioned to “fill” silence—but this is where alignment grows roots.

Here’s what I do: After I clean and release, I sit in the room, silent. No music. No mantra. Just stillness. At first, it feels blank. But soon, ideas drop in. Insights whisper.

Let go → open → receive. Like planting seeds, you must first clear the soil.

Why does energy follow clarity?

Clarity is magnetic. When you’re clear—about what you want, why you want it, and where you're headed—energy rushes in like bees to a bloom.

Neuroscience shows us that clarity reduces mental fatigue and boosts dopamine—the “goal chemical.” It activates the brain’s reward circuits. This is why manifestation vision boards work so well—they sharpen your mental focus.

In Vastu, cluttered spaces = cluttered minds = blocked flow. But when your home and thoughts are clean and aligned, things just click. Emails get replied to. Opportunities call. You feel seen by the universe.

Let me tell you about Hlui, a client who came to me frustrated. She wanted a relationship, but everything in her room screamed isolation. Her bed was pushed into a corner, the mirror was cracked, and her closet was full of old letters from an ex.

We fixed it. She cleared the letters, moved the bed to welcome another, cleaned her mirror, and saged the space. Within three weeks, she met someone at a pottery class.

Maybe the universe was just waiting for her to get clear.

📅 What role do soundscapes play in creating a harmonious home?

Have you ever walked into a home where the silence felt oppressive… or the background TV made your head hurt before you even sat down? That’s no coincidence. Sound isn’t just noise. It’s vibration, intention, and atmosphere. It’s a hidden architect that shapes your emotional blueprint the second you enter a room.

Sound can lift you up—or silently weigh you down.

In Vastu and other ancient systems, every element, including Akash (space), carries sound. It’s why bells are rung in temples, why chants are sung during rituals. These aren't empty traditions—they're soundscapes engineered to cleanse, align, and elevate.

So what is your home saying through its sound?

If your home speaks in the harsh crackle of appliances, endless pings of notifications, or shouting news anchors—your nervous system is under constant siege. It’s not just mental fatigue. According to WHO data, exposure to long-term noise pollution increases risks of heart disease, sleep disorders, and anxiety.

Flip that. Add in natural soundscapes—birdsong, water trickles, gentle music—and your home becomes a sanctuary. A womb for your soul.

“Your home’s soundtrack is the music of your manifestation.”

And right now, you’re the composer.

Can you define soundscapes & their components?

Let’s break it down simply, emotionally, and soulfully.

A soundscape isn’t just what you hear. It’s the full sonic ecosystem that lives around you—layered, textured, and often unconscious. There are three main components:

Geophony – Nature’s soundtrack. Wind, water, rain, rustling leaves.
Biophony – The sounds of life. Birds chirping, children laughing, pets purring.
Anthrophony – Human-created sound. Music, machines, conversation, construction.

We’ve become so used to unnatural anthrophony—traffic, ringtones, machinery—that we’ve silenced our connection to the earth’s sounds. When was the last time you heard yourself breathe? When did your house last echo peace?

You can’t manifest in a space that’s at war with your nervous system.

Here’s what happened to me once: I moved into a flat in Delhi, beautiful on paper. But the neighbours fought loudly every night. The fridge hummed. My laptop whirred nonstop. I’d wake up tense, heart racing. I wasn’t depressed—I was under constant sound assault.

Once I began layering in biophony—playing nature sounds, turning off electronics, using water bowls to invite birdlife—the shift was seismic. My sleep returned. My thoughts cleared. I began to write again.

You deserve a soundscape that soothes, not screams.

How does sound influence our mood and behaviour?

Let’s talk about trauma. Not the big dramatic kind. But the micro-wounds we gather daily—bad meetings, rejection texts, being stuck in traffic. Now imagine healing from those with sound.

Studies show certain frequencies like 432Hz and 528Hz reduce stress and promote relaxation. Why? Because they sync with our heart rhythms and brain waves, nudging us into calm.

Your body isn’t just a vessel. It’s a symphony of vibrations. The wrong music (angry lyrics, erratic beats) can spike cortisol. But the right tones? They massage your emotions from the inside out.

Let me take you to a story—a woman who lost her son told me that she couldn’t cry for two years. Then, one night, she played an old lullaby she used to hum to him. She broke. Sobbed for hours. Not in pain—but in sacred release. That lullaby did what therapy couldn’t: it moved her stuck soul.

This is the emotional muscle of sound.

Ambient music enhances focus.
Nature sounds heal insomnia.
Silence gives emotions space to rise.

And here's a tough question:

What soundtrack have you been surviving to? And does your inner child deserve a new one?

Because maybe, just maybe, that “blank-noise” you avoid… is where your truest healing begins.

How do you create a positive sound environment?

You don’t need fancy gear to shift your soundscape. You just need intention. Here’s how to start, deeply and deliberately:

Curate your background music
Choose soundtracks that elevate. Binaural beats in the morning. Acoustic piano during meals. Silence during journaling. Be a DJ of your mood.
Open to nature
Windows aren’t just for light. Let the birds in. Rain. Leaves. Place wind chimes at doorways—they attract auspicious energies in Vastu too.
Choose your silence
Not all silence is equal. There’s anxious silence (the kind where no one talks but tension brews). And then there’s healing silence—the kind where even the walls seem to exhale.
Name your “blank-noise” ritual
This is my personal practice. I light a candle. I play no sound. I lie down. And I let the room “speak.” It’s awkward at first—but then, insights pour in. It’s where I hear myself again.

Your soundscape is your second skin. And it's about time it fit you better.

How can we reduce noise pollution at home?

Let’s tackle the villain in this story: noise pollution. It’s the hidden saboteur of sleep, health, and soul. And unfortunately, it’s everywhere—from honking cars to buzzing lights.

But we’re not helpless. In fact, Vastu offers deeply practical (and poetic) ways to restore sound serenity:

🛠 Soundproofing starts with intention:

Use thick curtains or sound-absorbing rugs—they muffle chaos and soften acoustics.
Add plants—yes, really. They're natural sound diffusers. Plus, they calm energy fields.
Choose wood over metal for furniture—it doesn’t echo harshly.

🎧 Tech Tools that help:

White noise apps (or better: pink noise, which many find more soothing).
Meditation sound machines with rainfall, ocean, wind.

🧘‍♀️ Behavioural adjustments:

Create “quiet hours” at home—especially for phones and TVs.
Encourage mindful eating—no screens, no distractions, just chewing and listening.
Start one meal a week in silence. Watch how loud your thoughts become—and soften.

Because peace isn't the absence of sound. It's the presence of harmony.

What tools and technologies can help transform your soundscape?

Creating harmony doesn’t mean living like a monk in the mountains. We’re modern mystics now. We’ve got tech. We’ve got choice. We’ve got the power to hack our manifestation space with intention and innovation.

Let me walk you through the spiritual toolkit you never knew you needed.

🎧 Sound machines & healing Apps

Apps like Insight Timer create vibrational ecosystems. You can layer ocean waves with chimes, add soft singing bowls, and suddenly your bedroom feels like a Balinese retreat. Some even adapt to your breathing or heart rate.

These aren’t distractions. They’re soul scaffolding.

🏠 Vastu-Friendly enhancements

Did you know certain wall colours and materials either amplify or absorb sound? According to Vastu:

North-East rooms benefit from calming sound environments—perfect for meditation music.
Wooden floors are preferable over tiles—they reduce harsh echoes.
Soft, rounded furniture helps create acoustic balance.

Add water fountains in the north zone—it invites prosperity and produces soft, bubbling sounds that cleanse negativity.

🧩 Creative Tools for home harmony

Echo-absorbing art panels that double as decor
Wind chimes tuned to 432 Hz for natural alignment
A digital detox timer—because sometimes the best sound is the one you don’t hear

You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You just need to be sound-conscious. Let your gadgets serve your soul—not steal your serenity.

So, what’s the takeaway?

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. And most of us have been taught to clean floors, not frequencies. We’ve been told to decorate walls, not declutter our sound.

But here’s the radical truth:

Everything you want is already trying to reach you.

Your soulmate, your dream job, your inner peace—they’re not far. They’re just waiting for a space to land.

So clear it.

Clean your entrance like it’s welcoming a king.

Dust your altar like it holds your entire future.

Wipe your mirror like you’re polishing your self-worth.

Tune your home like you’re composing a symphony for your soul.

And honour your silence like it’s the womb of all miracles.

Because it is.

Don’t just clear your home.

Clear your story.

Clear your soundtrack.

Clear your blank-noise.

And if you want to see how sound, sacredness, and space come alive in unexpected cultures, read about the profound reach of ancient epics in unexpected places like Indonesia.

👉 Ramayana in Indonesia: A Timeless Epic

What sounds make you feel most at home or relaxed?

Now it’s your turn.

Let’s get personal.

Close your eyes.

What do you hear when you imagine “home”?

Is it the clink of chai cups? Your dog’s collar jingling? Rain tapping the tin roof?

Drop it in the comments or share with someone who needs to re-tune their life.

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You don’t need more affirmations.

You need more alignment.

Clean the unseen. Honour the unheard. Love the unloved corners of your home, your heart, your headspace.

Because in that sacred stillness—between the scrubbed floors, tuned chimes, and silenced clutter—your miracles gather like morning dew.

This is your call. To rise. To clean. To call in.

You’re not just designing your home.

You’re designing your destiny.

FAQs

1. What is “blank-noise” and how do I use it in manifestation?

Blank-noise refers to the silent, often unacknowledged background clutter—physical or energetic—that clouds your manifestation channel. Use it as a sacred pause—a silent space for receiving.

2. How often should I clean my entrance, altar, and mirrors?

Weekly is ideal. The energy in these areas can become stale quickly, especially if your emotional state fluctuates. Honour these spots like sacred stations.

3. What kind of incense is best for energetic alignment?

Sandalwood, frankincense, and myrrh are universally grounding. For emotional healing, try rose or lavender. Always choose natural, chemical-free varieties.

4. Can I use music instead of silence for manifestation?

Yes, but it must be intentional. Use frequencies like 528Hz or nature sounds. Silence is powerful too—choose based on your energy that day.

5. How do I know my soundscape is aligned?

You feel calmer, more creative, and less reactive. It’s not about perfection—it’s about resonance. If your space sounds like peace, it probably is peace.

How do you spiritually cleanse your relationships for manifestation?

We’ve cleaned the mirrors. We’ve tuned the wind chimes. But what about the people echoing in our minds long after they’ve left the room?

Spiritual clutter isn’t just found in closets—it hides in memories.

If you're trying to manifest love, joy, abundance, but still carrying resentment for an ex, or replaying your boss’s criticism from two jobs ago—you’re basically trying to catch divine rain while holding a broken umbrella.

I remember a client—let’s call her Shreya. Her house was sparkling. Her crystals were charged. But she hadn’t spoken to her father in 6 years. And deep down, that silence was a wall—blocking her money flow, her voice, her clarity.

We did a simple ritual:

She wrote everything she wanted to say.
Read it aloud in front of a candle.
Then burned it—releasing the words into ether.

Three weeks later, not only did she speak to him… she also landed a writing gig she had dreamt about for a year.

Spiritual weightlessness creates velocity. You move faster without anchors.

And cutting ties doesn’t mean becoming harsh. It means choosing peace over permission. Read this powerful take on what strength really looks like:

👉 Cutting People Off Isn’t Strength. It Is Survival.

Manifestation asks us to be clear conduits.

That includes who gets to live rent-free in your emotional basement.

🧹 What Are 3 Sacred vastu rituals to reset energy at home?

Let’s be honest: Most of us clean reactively. We wait until the mess overwhelms us, until we stub our toe, or can’t find the TV remote.

But Vastu cleaning is proactive. It’s not about tidying—it’s about resetting the soul of the home. Here are three ancient yet incredibly relevant rituals you can use weekly:

🌺 1. The flower bowl blessing

Place a small copper bowl with water in the North-East corner of your home.
Add rose petals or marigolds.
Whisper your intentions into it.
Replace the water daily.

Why it works: The North-East is the spiritual head of the house in Vastu. Water carries intention. Flowers absorb emotional heaviness.

🔥 2. Dhoop Dhooni (Smoke Cleansing)

Use loban or guggul resin.
Walk clockwise around your house, letting smoke enter every corner.
Chant “Om Shanti Shanti Shanti” as you walk.

Why it works: Smoke absorbs negative prana and sends it out. Chanting stabilises energy as you cleanse.

💫 3. The mirror truth ritual

Stand before your clean mirror each morning.
Ask: “Is this reflection aligned with who I’m becoming?”
Adjust posture, expression, or surroundings until it feels like truth.

Why it works: Mirrors reflect not just form, but vibration. Reconnecting with your own reflection resets how the world reflects back to you.

These rituals aren’t “extra.” They’re energetic hygiene. Just like brushing teeth or bathing—only for the soul.

🧘‍♀️ How can you use silence as a manifestation magnet?

Let’s get very quiet for a moment.

Not scrolling quiet. Not waiting-for-a-text quiet.

But the kind of silence where your skin hums and your soul begins to speak.

We’ve been conditioned to equate silence with loneliness. But in spiritual traditions, silence is the language of creation.

Here’s a story:

When I was going through a heartbreak, I stopped listening to music altogether. Not because I didn’t want to—but because even lyrics felt too loud. For 11 days, I sat in silence for 15 minutes a day. The first 3 days? Agony. By Day 5? Clarity. By Day 11? A sense of oneness that no podcast, playlist, or TED talk had ever given me.

Silence is blank-noise that heals.

Use it intentionally:

10 mins after waking up—no phone, no words, no stimulation.
5 mins before eating—chew in silence, listen to your body.
End each day sitting on the floor, palms on thighs, eyes closed.

It’s not punishment. It’s presence. And in that presence, you receive clarity, healing, and answers without asking.

🎤 Why is storytelling a hidden soundscape?

Not all sound is music.

Sometimes, it’s memory.

Sometimes, it’s your own voice echoing back at you.

Have you ever noticed how children sleep better after a story?

That’s not just nostalgia. It’s sonic regulation.

Telling stories aloud—your struggles, your wins, your fears—is deeply healing. It helps your nervous system release trauma and your home to store sacred vibrations.

Here’s a beautiful practice:

Light a candle in your South-West corner (the zone of stability).
Sit with your journal or voice recorder.
Tell one story from your past—but end it with what you learned, not how it broke you.

Over time, your home begins to carry your triumphs instead of your tragedies.

And this is especially meaningful when trying to understand how youth today are rethinking their identity, purpose, and emotional resilience.

👉 Read: Thinking Youth

Your voice matters.

Use it to heal the walls that hold you.

✨ Bonus Section: Emotional “sound” journaling prompts

Try these to unlock your inner soundscape:

What’s the first sound you remember from childhood that made you feel safe?
Which voices do you miss? And which ones still echo when they shouldn’t?
If your home had a voice, what would it be whispering to you today?
What noise do you want to never hear again?
What silence have you been avoiding because you fear what it might reveal?

📝 What is the ultimate space-cleansing checklist?

Let’s make it simple. Here’s your sacred housekeeping manual. Not just for floors, but for frequency. Not for guests, but for divine alignment.

Area	What to Clean	Tools to Use	Vastu Zone	Why It Matters
Entrance	Floor, door, welcome mat	Water, salt, rangoli, toran	East/North	Energetic first impression
Altar	All surfaces, offerings	Incense, ghee lamp, cloth	North-East	Connection with divine
Mirrors	Surface, corners	Vinegar, rose water	Avoid South	Self-image, energy multiplier
Corners of Each Room	Dust, cobwebs, salt	Broom, camphor, incense	All	These hold stagnant or ‘dead’ energy
Sound Layer	Tech noise, unintentional background	Chimes, nature apps, silence	Central space	Builds calm or chaos—your choice
Emotional Clutter	Old gifts, letters, clothes	Donation box, fire rituals	South-West	Keeps subconscious tied to past wounds
Sleep Space	Under-bed, bedsheets, scent	Essential oils, salt, crystals	South-West or South-East	Supports rest, dreams, intuition
Money Area	Wallet, cash drawer, ledgers	Bay leaves, cloves	North	Financial flow begins here

Print it. Frame it. Follow it weekly. It’s your manifestation maintenance guide.

🎭 A story: The day her walls wept

Let me tell you a story.

Her name was Arsh. A corporate executive with three bank accounts, five to-do lists, and zero inner peace.

She had sage bundles stacked in drawers. Affirmation apps. A pink vision board full of tropical vacations and glowing skin. But nothing moved. Her promotion stalled. Her relationship ended. Her sleep disappeared.

One day, exhausted, she sat on the cold kitchen floor. Silent. Still. For the first time, she didn’t ask the universe for more. She whispered:

“What do I need to release?”

That night, she cleaned—not just her desk, but her guilt. Not just her mirror, but her heartbreak. She removed old dried petals from her altar and cried like rain.

And as if cued, the wind chimes sang.

Three days later, an old friend called her with a business idea. One week later, her sleep returned. Two weeks later, the promotion came.

She hadn’t added anything to her life. She had subtracted.

Sometimes, the most profound manifestation… is emptiness.

You’ve cleaned. You’ve cleared. You’ve cried. And somewhere in that process—you’ve remembered who you are: a divine being in a divine space.

Now go further.

🧘‍♀️ Book a personalised Vastu consultation—so your space doesn’t just look good, it feels magnetic.

Let’s create a space that speaks abundance… and whispers peace.

📚 Final FAQs

1. Can soundscapes really affect manifestation?

Yes—sound influences brainwaves, mood, and clarity. A harmonious soundscape calms the mind, amplifies intention, and opens spiritual channels.

2. What’s the best time to cleanse a space?

At sunrise or sunset, during the waxing moon phase. Avoid cleansing during eclipses or high-emotion days unless guided to do so intuitively.

3. I feel guilty throwing away gifts or notes—what should I do?

Gratitude ritual: thank the item aloud, bless the giver, and let go. Hold your freedom higher than the past.

4. How often should I do a full energy cleanse?

Seasonally at a minimum. But emotionally? After every heartbreak, job change, illness, or major spiritual shift.

5. Can I still manifest if my home isn’t perfect?

Absolutely. Start with one corner. One sound. One breath. Progress is more sacred than perfection.

🖋 Author

Tushar Mangl is a counselor, Vastu expert, and author of “I Will Do It” and “Ardika.” He writes on food, finance, books, mental health, and sacred living. Blogging at tusharmangl.com since 2006.

“I help unseen souls design lives, spaces, and relationships that heal and elevate—through ancient wisdom, energetic alignment, and grounded action.”

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