New moon ritual: How to attract happiness and set goals
What to do on new moon (illustration: freepik.com)
On December 1, the new moon arrives, offering an opportunity for those looking to change their lives to "invite" success with a simple ritual.
Exclusively for RBC-Ukraine astrologer Kateryna Soloviova shared what needs to be done to make wishes come true.
Ritual for the new moon: how to bring happiness back into your life
To perform the ritual, begin by thoroughly cleaning your home. Then, before the new moon sets in, light a candle and walk clockwise around the entire space three times, illuminating every corner with the flame.
"Next, place the candle in a holder on a table, sit down in front of it, and take a sheet of paper. Write a list of everything you want to let go of in your life. This list should only include matters that directly concern you," explained astrologer Kateryna Soloviova.
Write down bad habits, negative personality traits, or problems in your life. Conclude each point with the phrase: 'I forgive and release everything that has happened.'
Then burn the paper in the candle's flame. (Light the paper and transfer it to a fire-safe container.) Watch it burn, imagining all your problems and negative thoughts going up in flames. Once it’s completely burned, flush the ashes down the toilet and take a shower, washing yourself fully, including your head.
Afterward, return to the candle and take a new sheet of paper. On it, write down everything you’re grateful for. Reflect on the people and events for which you feel gratitude. Recall all the experiences that have occurred since the last new moon (in November).
Ritual for the new moon (illustration: freepik.com)
"Next, turn the sheet over and draw a large isosceles triangle covering the entire page. Divide it roughly in half with a horizontal line," Soloviova explained.
"In the lower trapezoid, list the material goals you want to achieve within the next 30 days. In the upper triangle, write your personal development goals. Above the apex of the triangle, write your mission or slogan for the next 30 days," she added.
Place the sheet with the triangle and your goals in front of the candle. While looking at the candle, focus on feeling warmth in your solar plexus and imagine rays of light emanating from this point, spreading warmth to the world around you. Relax, leaning your back against your chair. After this, you can continue with your day or go to sleep, allowing the candle to burn out completely.
"Once the ritual is complete, place the sheet (without folding it) inside a favorite book or magazine. Ideally, no one in your household should know about it. The sheet should remain undisturbed until the next new moon. If performing the ritual at home is not an option, a simplified version can be done elsewhere, but without the steps involving cleansing your space or yourself," the astrologer advised.
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