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Secondhand vibes: the energy of secondhand clothing

The Energy of Secondhand clothing

If you’re a bit sensitive to energy (or a lot!) you may struggle with the idea of “wearing someone else’s clothes”.

But what’s really going on with the energy of secondhand clothes? If you are energy sensitive or psychic should you avoid secondhand clothes? Do secondhand clothes contain negative energy?

Let’s discuss! :D

How does intention and belief work when it comes to secondhand clothes?

We know that energy is all about intention. If you believe that wearing secondhand clothing is going to be a problem for you, guess what? It will be.

If you believe (like I do!) that wearing secondhand clothing is fun, ethical, sustainable and a brilliant way to help Gaia and save the planet, then guess what? It will be.

If you believe the bad vibes are gonna get you, then you can create that reality.

If you believe that wearing secondhand is no problem at all, in fact, it’s actually a more positive, high vibe and conscious way of living, then that’s the energy you bring into the thrift store with you!

I always feel just a little bit like Molly Ringwald in this shirt!

I always feel just a little bit like Molly Ringwald in this shirt!

Do secondhand or vintage clothes contain negative energy, or the energy of the person who owned them?

Most people who give away their clothes are cutting cords on their ownership.

When I put something in the bag for the charity shop I am energetically releasing that item, whether I’m doing it consciously or not. I’m energetically saying “I don’t want to own this any more”.

Take a second to think about any items you’ve given away in the past - do you think you still hold any connection to them? Or did you let go and forget all about them so someone else may find them useful?

People seem super concerned with the idea of their clothing retaining energy, but if you really opened up to it you’d realise other people’s energy is everywhere.

Do you own any secondhand books or furniture? How about when you stay in a hotel and you sleep in sheets other people have slept in and towels other people have used?

And how about the energy of the factory workers who made your clothing? Who literally stitched that item together? Do you think their energy could be in that too?

I personally feel much happier in a thrift shop full of beautiful items that people have willingly given away than I do in huge flagship stores on the high street that are responsible for unethical practices, employee suffering and a huge contribution to climate change.

What if the person died?

OK, so some people didn’t give away their clothes “willingly”, in fact a lot of the items that end up in thrift stores and secondhand shops have been donated after someone dies.

One thing that can help is to remember that we never really “own” anything in this life. We only ever borrow things. We can’t take our clothes or material possessions with us when we go, and in a way, nothing is really ever “ours”.

I don’t know about you, but I would prefer my clothes get used and loved by someone else than end up in landfill or sitting around in a box somewhere, I think most of those who have passed over would feel the same.

How would you feel? What would you like to see happen to the clothes you have when you pass over? However you feel is probably how others feel too.

I adore this secondhand leopard coat I got off eBay. I feel so cosy in it!

I adore this secondhand leopard coat I got off eBay. I feel so cosy in it!

How can I suss out the energy of secondhand clothing?

Most secondhand clothing has been washed before it hits the racks, and with so many items all jammed into each other it may be tricky to feel the vibes of each individual piece.

It’s also worth considering if the vibes you feel are from actually from the clothing, the staff working at the store, the building you are in or from all the other people who have touched and tried it on, or the actual item itself.

The best way to tune into the energy is to touch the item you are drawn to. And then, try it on and see how it makes you feel! Do you feel “good” in this item? Or do you feel “meh”?

If you are shopping online you can still “tune in” as you are looking through the items, just set the intention to do so!

Trust your intuition, if you are drawn to something and it lights you up a little bit inside to think about wearing it, then trust that feeling!

How can I clear the energy of secondhand clothes?

If you are still concerned about the energy of secondhand clothes or hold a belief that they need clearing, there are a few things you can do to energetically cleanse and clear the items before you wear them. And of course, do the following with the intention that you are clearing any residual energy off the item.

First up, give them a good wash and if you can, dry them outside. A lot of secondhand items end up in boxes and shops for a really long time before they get to see the light of day again! If your item retains that thrift store smell you can always repeat this a few times. I’ve had items that got washed, dried and put back in the laundry quite a few times before they smelled fresh. Don’t let it deter you! It’s just a process of bringing the item back to life! :D

You can put a little pinch of salt in the wash with it, but don’t use it on anything delicate!

If you feel called to, you can cleanse the item with smoke or incense or any kind of essential oils or aura spray - but be careful when you do this, not all material enjoys oils and smoke! Use sparingly.

Thank the item for coming into your life, give gratitude.

Announce that the item is now yours. One of the best ways to do this is to just tell someone - hey look at my new cardigan!

Give it a spritz with your own perfume

Wear it!

I wore a secondhand vintage wedding dress when I got married - happiest day of my life!

I wore a secondhand vintage wedding dress when I got married - happiest day of my life!

I still can’t do secondhand or vintage, what can I do instead?

OK, I get it, maybe secondhand ‘aint your thing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a difference and be ethical with your outfits!

Keep wearing your own clothes for longer. Do you really need that new pair of jeans? Or are the ones you have really fine? Or if you do buy something new, do it with the intention of wearing it for a really long time.

Buy good quality items that will last. Spend a bit more on something you can keep for years rather than something cheap that will just last a season.

Support smaller ethical businesses.

Do your research on the brands you buy from. A simple Google of “is [this brand] ethical?” will bring up the answers for you. Some high street shops are much better than others. For example Marks and Spencer and Adidas have much higher ratings than other companies. If you can’t avoid buying new, at least try to support the companies that are trying to move in more ethical directions.

I’d love to know in the comments if you have any other questions or thoughts on the energy of secondhand clothing and if there is anything you do to cleanse, clean and embrace your secondhand hauls!

With so much love and light,

Vix

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Weekly Reading February 2nd - 8th 2015

Art Nouveau Tarot - Matt Myers - 1989
Art Nouveau Tarot - Matt Myers - 1989

Hello Gorgeous New-Agers! Welcome to another edition of your weekly reading, and wow, what a corker we're about to have! I used the most beautiful Art Nouveau Tarot - the Matt Myers 1989 version. It's so 80's and one of my favourite decks that so doesn't get enough use! Maybe I'll use it on Tarot Tuesday!

Start of the week - Five of Wands reversed

This deck is a little different to the tradition RW/PCS decks so disregard anything you think you know about the five of wands! In this card we see a Ken doll look-a-like grabbing a hot redheaded Barbie chic. Reversed I'm getting that there is going to be a releaseof some kind for us at the start of the week. It could be that you let go of something you've been holding onto way too tightly, or something or someone lets go of you. It could be a friendship, relationship stuff, some crazy outdated thought patterns. Whatever it is, you gotta let go, and if you don't, you might find the universe steps in and takes it from you - it'll be a good thing though! Promise!

Middle of the week - Five of Pentacles reversed

OMG what the? Did I actually pull two reversed fives in a row? Yes I did. So PAY ATTENTION! This never happens. I've honestly never pulled two reversed fives in a row before. This card is also about release, but it's about releasing the attachment we have to our 2015 outcomes. Are you freaking out and pissed off at yourself that you spent all of January watching webinars about how to have a six figure business (or whatever your slice of pie in January was!) but you appear to have made no progress whatsoever? Get a grip. You still have ELEVEN months to create a freaking awesome 2015. It wasn't like you'd wake up Feb first and have all the 2015 work done. Also, it's Mercury effing Retrograde right now. It doesn't matter if you write like 100,000 words of your future best seller this month, it's still going to feel like you've done nothing. So cut yourself a break.

End of the week - Six of Cups

OMG is this guy a hottie or what? We see Ken again, this time holding out his cup, considering what it is exactly he wants his cup to contain. We're doing a lot of releasing this week, and by Friday we need to start re-filling. Don't just re-fill with the same old crap you just let go of. Seriously consider what it is you want your cup to overflow with, and then spend some time filling up. You might want to take time out to do your own card readings, journal, meditate, or maybe you need to go out and get crazy with your friends, bake cookies with your fam or just catch up on your fave shows on Netflix. Whatever it is, just remember what you fill up with is what your cup with contain!

I'm wishing you all an amazing week, and please come and tell me how it goes over on Facebook, in the comments below or on YouTube! I just got these crazy share buttons too, so if you dig this I would love it if you shared.

Oh and go and have a geezer at the old Etsy store. I've just put up some super cool Valentine's day readings! I'm doing a special #sharethelove promo thing on Etsy for V day too! Step 1. buy a reading.... Step 2. tell your friends it was ace... Step 3. your friend buys a reading... Step 4. you get a voucher for a freebie!  Yikes! #sharethelove on V day!

<3 Love, light and cups filled with golden glitter! <3

Vix

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The week ahead - Where are you going?!

A little late with the week ahead - please forgive me! But like I said on #Caturday whenever you see this post is whenever you are meant to see it, divine timing and all that. Anyway, to celebrate that I got my new Doreen Virtue Guardian Angel Tarot deck, that I just gave away a bunch of free readings and that I'm going to be studying with Doreen in London this week I'm using the new deck! This deck is so sweet and cute and vintage and glittery and I'll do a deck review on YouTube if people want that?! Just shout at me on Facebook about what you want to see on YouTube, and even on this blog!

This week I pulled the Six of Thought, which is based on the Six of Swords. It's the boat card, the water taxi, the asylum seekers, the looking for greener pastures card. It can be a metaphorical boat or literally that you are travelling across the sea... but what does it mean for us right now this week? It's not like we're all going on a cruise.

OK, so when I pulled it I got a real sense of knowing where we are going, or rather, making sure we do know where we are going. We have the boat, we have the oars, but do we know where the hell we are heading? It's time to get clear about the destination and this card and the Angels are telling us to really look at our maps this week. Are we heading in the right direction? Have we veered off course a little? Is our heart telling us to change direction but we're still sailing towards something else?

This week ask yourself these two questions:

<3 where are you heading?

<3 where do you want to be heading?

If you get the same answers to both questions you're on your way - keep on sailing sailor! But if you're drifting towards someplace else  get out your oars and start rowing!

You have the boat and you have the power to steer it in anyway you choose, so where are you rowing your boat to?

Don't know where the hell you are going? Well (prepare for shameless promotion!) I have posted a bunch of readings on my new Etsy store including the Life Purpose reading! Yay! It's NewAgeHipsterStore and it just opened yesterday! OMG Amazement! If there's nothing on there for you but you'd still like a reading just email me, I'm vix@newagehipster.co and we can discuss alternative options. And right now I'm offering 25% discount on any Angel readings with the code ANGELS so get angel-ing if you feel called to do so!

Sending love, light and good solid oars to all who pass this way,

Vix

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Styx + angels

I've listened to this song so many times but I never knew it was about angels and star-ships until I heard the lyrics for the first time this morning!

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I'm sailing away, set an open course for the virgin sea I've got to be free, free to face the life that's ahead of me On board, I'm the captain, so climb aboard We'll search for tomorrow on every shore And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try to carry on

I look to the sea, reflections in the waves spark my memory Some happy, some sad I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had We live happily forever, so the story goes But somehow we missed out on that pot of gold But we'll try best that we can to carry on

A gathering of angels appeared above my head They sang to me this song of hope, and this is what they said They said come sail away, come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away, come sail away Come sail away with me

I thought that they were angels, but to my surprise They climbed aboard their starship and headed for the skies Singing come sail away, come sail away Come sail away with me Come sail away, come sail away Come sail away with me