There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new Moons, full Moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important.

The new Moon moves into Libra on September 28th at 1:27pm. We set intentions for the month on the new Moon to be clear and concise about what we like to achieve. New Moons are about manifesting our goals and desires whereas full Moons are about cutting ties and letting go. The new Moon in Libra asks us to focus on balance, harmony, partnerships, love, beauty and romance. It is no coincidence that the sign for Libra is the scales. Fairness and balance is everything to a Libra. This would be a really good time to set intentions to do with your aesthetic. Work on your look. Libra is ruled by Venus the planet of love and beauty. If there is something you want to work on looks wise this would be the month to do it. Venus also rules money so manifest your money or job desires as well. Set intentions for your love life. Maybe you need a little spark of romance in your life. This could be a really good time on reigniting that flame or doing something special for your lover just because. A perfect occasion for a date night and actually a really amazing night to for and to attend Nuit Blanche. If you are planning to go be mindful while you are there. Manifestation can take place anywhere.

You have 3 days before and 3 days after the new Moon to perform this ritual.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. You can use sage to smudge beforehand, crystals you will need (citrine, ametrine, heliotrope, jade and moonstone), a journal to write, a bowl to smudge in or burn intentions, and a candle. I will be using herbs from my garden to smudge this time just because it seems like a good fit for the last of the summer. I will be using rose scented incense which is associated with Libra as well.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate. I will be using citrine, selenite, clear quartz and labradorite, some Halloween/autumn decor and tea lights, a white candle, some runes as I have recently started working with some runes that I have had for a while now, some rose incense and my homemade smudging bundles which includes white sage, lavender, basil flowers and more from my own garden.

3) Start by smudging your alter space and say a little prayer. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother moon and all she does for us. I take this time to set honest intentions. I manifest all that is good and bright and light. I have the power to change my future. I will let go all that no longer serves me. I am totally and completely alined spiritually. I am in tune with my higher powers. “ Write down your intentions or wishes. focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? The manifestation WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or you can just be as simple as writing a list. Some new Moon in Libra intensions would be: I will focus on finding harmony and peace in my life. I will balance my life in all aspects and make sure I am pulling my weight in my relationships. I will change my hair colour or book that facial. I will go shopping for some new fall clothes. I will focus on my partner’s needs and do whatever I can to make them happy. I will do something romantic and surprising for the person I love. I will allow those butterflies to re enter my already long term relationship. Etc. Use the word WILL, over and over, reiterate it. As I said before it won’t work unless you truly believe. There are of course the typical ones for manifestation as well; make lots of money, lose weight, be a better person, better mother, better friend, etc. You can manifest whatever your heart desires truly. These are just some examples of Libra themes.

4) Light your candle. You will write your intentions down into your journal. You will start off by writing down the goals and desires you have for this new month ahead of you. You will ask for the guidance in doing this. Don’t let fear or ego hold you back any longer. Next you will write about your wishes for the next month. What do you desire above all else. This is the perfect month to focus on yourself and your true desires. Now is the time to be realistic and focus on the things you truly need to accomplish in order for your dreams to manifest entirely. You will light the paper on fire and watch how the fire burns your intentions. Maybe it burns fast or maybe it fizzles out fast or maybe it burns slow and smouldering. This seals your desires and puts them out into the universe.

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you are into that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the Moon you love her, clean up your space and take the crystals to bed with you. You have just completed your new Moon ritual.

I hope you guys enjoy doing this ritual and can find some peace or healing that you may be needing in life. I also hope that you manifest your deepest desires and this Moon month goes exactly how you wish it to. Now is the time for action and to put forth effort into achieving your goals. Use this positive energy towards achieving so much more than you even think is possible. Autumn is in full swing and planets that have been retrograde are no longer so. There have been many lessons over the last several months and it is a good time to reflect on what we have learned, particularly during Saturn Retrograde. Make sure to check out my blog post on Saturn Retrograde as it went direct over a week ago. Happy new Moon! The full Moon will be October 13th in Aries. Stay tuned for further blog posts the full Moon in Aries.