New Moon Ritual?

Hello friends,

Tonight is another NEW MOON!   This is the second new moon we've shared together!

Once again, the new moon is a great time for a "fresh start!"  It is a time for rejuvenation, goal-setting, and self-searching.  It is also a time to reevaluate your goals from last month's new moon, to see how much you've achieved or if you've achieved anything at all!

The term ritual can be misinterpreted to have a religious undertone.  In this instance however, I'm simply defining ritual as a "any practice or pattern of behavior regularly performed in a set manner"  (Dictionary.com).

Using the artice "New Moon Manifestation Ceremony," with additions and suggestions of my own, there are 6 steps you can take in your new moon ritual:

1)  Cleanse your "sacred" area

• That's what she said?   No, you perverts!  This means the space in which you will perform this ritual.  You can do this by saying a prayer, burning sage, and/or lighting incense.
• This might be a little too "religious" or "cult-like" for some of you, so you can also visualize and focus on bringing positive energy into your space.

2)  Light a candle (or more) with intention

• Lighting a candle symbolizes bringing light to our wishes or desires.
• Lighted candles are reflections of our emotional self and help to illuminate our hearts when we feel burdened.
• Make sure to reflect on whatever is resonating within you at this the moment.

3)  Center yourself

• Calm yourself however you feel most comfortable and appropriate.
• This can include anything like:  listening to meditating/calm music, taking some deep breaths, sipping some herbal tea, or closing your eyes and clearing your mind.

4)  Goal writing preparation

• When centered, take out your paper and pen.  It would be best to keep a separate journal for your new moon goals, so you can have them all in one place.
• If this is not your first time writing out your goals, look back upon your goals from the previous month or have it handy.
• Date the page/entry.
• Before writing out your goals, this article suggests you write out an affirmation statement.  This is a positive statement based upon the PRESENT.  This can be something like, "I accept these things into my life now or something better for my highest good and for the highest good of all concerned."

5)  Write out your goals for the future

• With your goals from the previous month(s), rewrite out every goal you still would like to achieve.  You can change the wording, or update as necessary, however, it is important to rewrite each goal to give it importance and clear away the past.
• Do not keep a "goal list" and add new goals at the bottom or "cross out" goals achieved.  If you have achieved a goal, simply omit it from your new list!
• Do not limit yourself!  You can have one goal, or pages worth!  Write down everything that you desire, no matter how little or simple. If it is something that makes you happy, write it down.
• Make sure to add more "immediately achievable" goals such as: going to the spa with my girlfriends or tickets to my favorite band's concert coming up.  No goal is too trivial to put on your list!
• You can make it into a scrapbook too- adding pictures, inspiring quotes, or other to make it your own and add the extra visual element.

6)  Closing

• To close the ceremony, do something you see as symbolic of change.
• For me, this was planting seeds.  I planted cat grass for my kitty Phoenix. This is actually good because the cat grass only lasts about a month before needing to be replanted anyway!
• You can release balloons into the sky to symbolize your dreams taking flight... Ok, I know it sounds corny, but it can really be anything you view as a symbol for change or growth.

Even if you don't get into the new moon like I do, goal setting is extremely important!  Not only is clearly defining your goals crucial, but measuring them is equally important.

I hope you achieve everything you desire!

Anastasia

Always remember:  "Its my life to do with as I please.  I can accomplish anything!