3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind... Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]
It used to be the Moon was immanent--that is, present on earth in all the things she rules, including bowls. milk and bodies. Yet as civilization sprawled, the Moon, along with all the other gods, was chased into the heavens. Once the gods left, people learned to worship from afar, using middle-men priests, religious traditions, and books. Yet in each century, there was … [Read more...]
3-Minute Full Moon Ritual Drawing down the moon... Imagine above you the round glowing disc of the moon, bathing you in a protective circle of light. Vibrant with energy, your space is transformed, filled with the purity of spirit. Stand and raise your arms above your head. Let your palms face each other and curve slightly toward the moon. Feel as though you’re a … [Read more...]
I run this post every year at this time because it's such a great month for doing a Venus ritual. To me the most important timer for a Venus ritual in particular is if your heart feels really ready to do it ... not because of a clenched desire, but because you're really in the mood to surrender to Venus. Let this Taurus New Moon stimulate your senses and draw you into the … [Read more...]
3-Minute New Moon Ritual Ground your body, clear your mind... Become aware of your body. Notice how gravity holds and connects you to earth. It’s as though your body is an ancient stone temple—solid, strong, secure. Sanctify this temple. Imagine a priestess is pouring sacred water and scattering rose petals, all the way down, from your head to your toes. Any anxiety or … [Read more...]
The potency of any ritual is intimately tied to the way in which you enter it. Initiates of the ancient mystery schools would perform detailed rites of purification before their rituals, including fasting, baths, anointing with the proper oils, dressing in the proper garments, and making prostrations or circumambulations as offerings.
Your preparation doesn't need to be so elaborate, just sincere. Take a moment to cleanse yourself of distracting thoughts. Become aware of your body in time and space. Tune into your heart. With humility and honesty, offer yourself. Offer your time. Offer your attention. To the Moon and all that she holds.
