New Moon, New Beginnings

The time for New Moon is almost here.  I'm going to post my thoughts today, one day early, because we'll all have a New Moon at a different time.   When you're ready to do your own ceremony, obviously feel free to adapt this to what works for you.  That's what I'm doing as well.  (If you need a reminder, the list of things you'll need is here .)

Sit in a comfortable place, on the floor, at a table, and mentally create a sacred space.  It can be as simple as closing your eyes, centering yourself, and visualizing the space around you filled with energy.

As you call the Elements, start with Earth. Touch each item that represents the element.  Pick up your jar of sand, maybe let it run through your fingers if it feels right, and say something as simple as:   'I call the Element of Earth to attend and add energy to this sacred space'.  Finish calling the other elements:  Wind, Fire, Water.

After calling the Elements, take a moment to honor Goddess, ask her to look favorably on this ritual that you offer up to her and light the candle for her.

Take a few minutes to sit quietly. Reach out to the Elements for additional energy and power. Fill the space around you with their power and energy and reflect on the new moon as an opportunity for new beginnings. An opportunity that we are offered over and over again.

Take your notebook and write something along the lines of:  I will manifest these things that I desire and need in my life and I will do so without harm to anyone else.   Then begin to write down what you need to create in your life. It can be a few things or many. Large or small, tangible or not.  Concentrate on manifesting these things in your life without harming anyone else.

Release the energy that you have created with this work and send it out into the universe to do your bidding.

Thank the Goddess for her presence in your life and put out her candle.

Thank the Elements for loaning you their energy and ask them to return to their own realms, putting out their candles (if any).

Bring yourself back to normal time/space, ground the energy creating your sacred space.

I'm adapting this little ceremony from a website I found, you can access it here if you'd like to read more.  I think the important part of this is learning to focus on the things we need, things we desire.  I believe our minds work in mysterious ways.  And once we create a focus, even when we're not consciously thinking about the how's to get our desires to happen, our minds are tricky and work on it constantly.  (For example, if you're trying to find new love in your life, maybe your mind changes something in your routine, and you end up on a different road, a different location, a new place to meet people!)  And just maybe, putting your desire to paper helps you create your goal, gives you some purpose to work toward.  And if nothing else, its fun to try new things :)