I’ve spent a lot of time wondering and thinking about why I love looking at the moon, and have also spent a lot of time thinking about why I’m drawn to doing a ritual on the new moon.

My answer — it’s a way of grounding in a regular practice without a daily commitment and ties me to being aware of the season changes. This connects me to my passion, desires, and growing wise in life.

Below is a simple and intuitive way of doing your own ritual as a single person or in a group.

Vibes of the new moon:

Supercharged with hope, possibility, momentum

New beginnings

Lowest energy —> naturally to withdraw and go inwards, resting, being more still

Rituals:

• Set a worthwhile intention

• Light a candle — light on the darkest night, ask the universe to shine light on your intention

• Begin something new — a new job, new plant, go on a new adventure, or maybe keep it simple and change your bedsheets.

• Create sacred space — cleanse the energy of the place where you’ll be manifesting and self-reflecting. What makes this space feel cozy to you? What makes this place feel safe to you?

• Make your own ritual — maybe it’s taking 3 deep breaths, brewing a favourite tea, maybe putting on your favourite comfy socks, or lighting a beautiful candle.

How to do a new moon ritual:

1. Take the next few minutes to really centre yourself. Connect with you breath, place a hand on your heart, and hand on your womb space. Take the next few moments to withdraw inward and breath deeply. Notice the beating of your heart, notice any feelings or thoughts that come up.

2. Explore what the next month brings. Now that you’ve connected with yourself — what is that you have a desire to manifest over the next month? What would you like to bring more of into your life? What excites you?

3. Start writing. Now that you’ve started dreaming, wishing, and wondering… write it all down. It doesn’t matter how silly, awkward, big, or outlandish. Just start writing. Write until you’re finished. Don’t hold back. Let go of the fear, judgement, expectations.

4. Now with soft eyes, gaze at the paper and notice anything jumping off the page. Maybe a word, phrase, or sentence, underline anything jumps off the page. The idea is to just skim what you just wrote and notice anything your eyes are drawn to.

5. Now observe what you underlined… notice anything? Is anything speaking to you? Is there a theme? What is your intuition saying to you?

6. Now write down 3 actions that will start you on the journey towards your desire. These steps can be small. There is no winner and no race. Just think about 2 baby steps you can take.

7. Write a new moon affirmation that will support your manifesting desire. Seeing your affirmation often will remind you of manifesting your desire. Post it in multiple places: steering wheel, bathroom mirror, your work station, beside your bed, on a bookmark, in your wallet, make it a screensaver.

That’s it, that’s all! How did your ritual go? Like and comment below.

Much love,
Erika the Doula

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