When we want to make changes and new beginnings in our lives we often must
first make room for the new changes by releasing old habits, people or ways
in which we currently use our energies which are no longer working for us.
This can be in any area of your life, so before doing this ritual, first
begin by looking at the person, job or lifestyle that you feel is hampering
your efforts. Decide what you need to release to allow change and new
thoughts & attitudes to have room to root and grow in your life. Next
determine where you want to grow or change: spiritually, monetarily,
emotionally, physically or intellectually. Once you know where you need to
let go and what you wish to change about your life, you will be ready to do
the ritual.
The supplies you will need for this spell are a piece of parchment, Dragon's
Blood ink and green quill, black silk or cotton cord about 3" or 4" long
(NOT polyester), a small box (like a match box) , a purple candle, Uranus
incense and oil1, and an object which will represent the new you. This
object can be a piece of jewelry with clear quartz or aqua aura
set in it or a small, lovely art object that you feel sums up the changes
that you will make. If you use an art object, you will later set this in a
prominent place in your home after the ritual, so that you can see it
everyday to reinforce your changes or if you have chosen a piece of jewelry,
you will wear it every day after you have charged it in your ritual.
On an evening when you will not be disturbed (in 2007, the Dark Moon in Aquarius on February 16 would be perfect), arrange your altar with your
candle at the left top edge, your incense burner at the right top edge, your
ink, quill and parchment at the right bottom edge and your jewelry or art
object at the left bottom edge, leaving the center for the cord and box. For
the moment just lay the cord coiled in the center of your altar. Cast your
circle and light your incense. Anoint your candle with your Uranus oil from
the bottom of the candle to the wick, light it and then place some Uranus
incense on the lit charcoal in your burner. In the center the piece of
parchment, draw with your ink and quill a symbol that represents the thing
that you are releasing from your life that has been holding it back. If this
is a person you can draw their astrological sign or initials, for example.
If it is your employment, draw the logo of the company or their initials, if
it is a bad habit draw a simple image which represents this lifestyle choice
which has gotten in your way. Next around this symbol, draw a square which
represents the limitations that this has set on you. Set this
parchment/sigil in the center of your altar. Pick up the black cord and knot
the two cut ends together, concentrating on the problems or limitations that
you have encountered with this person/job/lifestyle, placing the energy of
the problem in the knot. Lay the cord in a circle around the parchment in
the center of your altar. For a few moments, continue to focus on the
problem, while you begin to also become aware of your breathing. Each time
you exhale, imagine yourself exhaling the hold that this problem has on you.
Feel yourself becoming lighter and more relaxed. After each exhalation, say
"I release you"t;. Work on this release for about 3 minutes, or until you
feel very relaxed and light. Next pick up your cord and carefully hold the
knot in the flame of the candle, igniting the knot and burning away the
problem. Set the remainder of the cord in the box. Next, holding the
parchment by the very edge, ignite it with the candle flame. Let it burn
toward your fingers and go out. If it burns dramatically2, you can blow
on it lightly to control the flame and blow it out while concentrating on
release. Place any unburned parchment in the box with the burned cord and
put the box to the side. When you have finished with this part of the
ritual, relax for a few moments, enjoying the release and lightness.
Now
take in your hands the piece of jewelry or art object, concentrating again on
your breathing and what you are bringing into your life. With each
inhalation, breathe in energy, motivation and optimism. As you exhale,
breathe on the jewelry or object, filling and charging it with this new,
exciting change. After you have filled it, set the energies by anointing it
with your oil, then hold it in the smoke of your incense and place it next to
the candle. Leave the candle to burn down all the way2 and go
outside to dig a hole to bury the box with the parchment ashes and cord.
The next morning, take the jewelry from the altar and go to a mirror. Watch
yourself adorn yourself with the jewelry, focusing on the changes it
represents. If you have chosen an object, take it up from the altar and
place it in a place in your home where it will be prominent, being mindful of
the changes it represents.
1 - You are using Uranus oil because Uranus is the ruling planet of
Aquarius, astrological sign of change, originality, and transformation.
2 - In this ritual, you are literally 'playing with fire', so BE CAREFUL.
You may wish to also have a plate on your altar to set the burning parchment
down on in case you get nervous. That way you can let it continue to burn
without burning your fingers. Also since you are letting the candle burn all
the way down, which will take several hours, your altar needs to be set up in
a room that is closed off to all children and pets. You do not want to set
your altar up near curtains or other flammable things. Your jewelry or
object is going to be on the altar next to the candle and you don't want it
covered with melted wax in the morning. Be sure that the candle holder you
choose has a bottom which can contain melted wax
and you may wish to place your jewelry or object in a small container
set next to the candle just to be safe.
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