As the wheel of the year turns, we bid farewell to the old. Now is the time for you to set your intentions and prepare to start a new chapter in your life.

Remember, do not be too hard on yourself. Do not feel pressure to achieve lots and lots of goals; you have all year to work on things

Here are a few tips to help you be New year ready.

Purification and Space Cleansing: Start your New Year on a clean slate by purifying your space. You may wish to smudge your home; use herbs like sage, dragon’s blood or palo santo. See the cleansing home ritual here.

Tip: Just before midnight, open your back door and release the past year. At midnight, open your front door to welcome the new year.

Empower Your Altar: Revitalise your sacred space by setting up a new altar or refreshing your existing one. Choose items that resonate with your intentions for the upcoming year.

Ritual Bath for Renewal: Immerse yourself in a ritual bath infused with herbs, essential oils, or bath salts. Let the water cleanse and renew your energy as you prepare for the magical journey ahead. Try the cleansing bath ritual here.

Letter to the Universe: Express gratitude for the past year and articulate your intentions for the new one in a heartfelt letter to the universe. Speak your desires into existence.

Fire Release Ritual: Write down any fears, doubts, or obstacles on paper. Safely burn the paper, symbolising the release of negativity and making space for positive energy.

Manifestation Jar: Create a manifestation jar by placing small notes with your intentions inside. Keep it in a sacred space and add new notes throughout the year.

If you are looking to set yourself some new year resolutions this year, you may find the blog The Case for Tiny Changes in the New Year helpful.