Harnessing the Power of the New Moon: A ritual

New moons are the rebirth point in the moon’s cycle. Now is a good time to set yourself a new goal or manifest something you would like to bring in. Work with the moon’s phases. When the moon is full, assess how far you have come.

Just remember, you cannot just do a ritual or write down some goals and hope everything is going to fall into your lap. It does not work like that; you need to take some action yourself.

Points to remember when setting goals and intentions

Write down your goals and intentions. – be realistic.
Think about how you are going to get there.
Visualise what you want and see yourself achieving it.
Create a vision board if it helps
Journal your progress.
When the full moon is here, look at how far you have come. Do you need to tweak anything? Are things moving forward?

New moon: goal setting and manifesting ritual

This is an easy ritual you could really do at any time, but I want to add a word of caution here. When you manifest, think about it carefully. For example, if you want more money, you need to take into account where this money is going to come from. It has to come from somewhere. You do not want misfortune to befall someone else for you to come into money. Be mindful of your wording and always say something like harm none at the end of your ritual. In short, be careful what you wish for!

What you will need:

A white candle, but any candle will do; use what you have. I find these ones from Amazon, come in handy and they are cheap too!
A light or matches
Fire-proof dish
A piece of paper
A pen

The ritual

Instructions:
1. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can perform the ritual without interruptions. Set up your materials in front of you.

2. Make sure you ground and protect yourself before you start. If you wish, cast a circle now

3. Light the candle, symbolising the illumination of your path and the connection to the moon’s energy. Take a moment to gaze at the flame, allowing its light to calm and centre you.

4. Take the piece of paper and write down your intention or desire. Be clear and specific about what you wish to manifest or achieve. For example, if you are looking for a new job, Say aloud, ‘I will find a new job. Even better is to set things in the present and say, ‘I have a new job’. Don’t say, ‘I want a new job’; want can also mean lack. Also, don’t say, ‘I don’t want to be unemployed anymore’; you will be putting all your energy into being unemployed!

5. The way you phrase something makes all the difference. See yourself actually doing the job; take your time over this. Some people find it hard to visualise, so it may help you to write down how it feels to be in your new job. What’s it like? What do you do? How do you feel?

6. Make sure you add ‘and it will harm none’ or something along those lines. I cannot stress this enough!

7. Light your paper and put it on the fireproof dish. Say something like, “I send my wishes to the universe.” As it burns, visualise your intention being released into the universe, knowing that it will manifest in perfect alignment with your highest good.

8. Watch the paper burn; how it burns may give you some indication of how things are going to pan out. A slow burn may mean things are going to take time; smoke sparks could indicate there may be a few obstacles for example.

Take some action

Get off your bum! Right, things are not going to change just because you cast a spell on a new moon. No one is going to come knocking at your door with a job offer. The universe will work with you, but it’s not going to work for you. Send out CVs and fill out applications. Let people know you are looking for a new job.

Good luck.