Take a deep breath as we come to the end of 2024. Think of it as a sacred pause between what was and what will be. The end of the year isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and realign with your deepest purpose.
Release and Let Go: Cultures around the world end the year by purifying with water, fire, air, and earth. On a piece of paper, take the time to write down your feelings of anger, disappointment, fear, and frustration. Then burn baby burn! Or do a purification bath in sea salt, bury a symbol of what you want to release in the earth or shout out your feelings in a song or chant.
Purify your Space: Open your windows and walk around your home and ring a bell to break up any stuck energy. Then light a smudge bundle (cedar and sage) or some of my Space Spray or fresh lemon in spring water and walk around a second time purifying the space.
Forgive Forgive Forgive: Let go of grudges and unresolved anger. The month of January was named after a mythical king by the name of Janus - a 2-faced god associated with transitions and new beginnings. He was also believed to be a forgiving deity so one of the customs of the time was to ask forgiveness to anyone you had caused harm to. I recommend that we all do this and include ourselves in the mix. Open your heart to yourself and others.
Rituals to Start off the New Year
Rituals to Start off the New Year
Set Intention to Spread the Light:
Take a candle and carve the word UNITY on it. Sit for a moment and think of what that means to you. Can you imagine a world where caring for each other was the norm? What would it be like if each person’s main job was simply to share his/her/their unique gifts and talents?
Light the candle and imagine this light going out into the world. As you add your light to the world, know that we are each custodians for the planet and each other.
Wear Special Colors to amplify your intentions:
Red: Calls in and amplifies love in your life.
Yellow: Associated with wealth and prosperity.
Green: Associated with luck, nature, life, and adventure.
Blue: Associated with health, wellness, and prioritizing your health.
Black: Associated with power, taking charge, and regaining control.
Pink: Associated with love, friendships, and fostering a harmonious atmosphere.
White: Associated with happiness, peace, and joy.
Purple: Associated with power.
Gold, bronze, and silver: Associated with being bold and shining.
Barbara’s Favorite Prosperity Ritual
For good luck and prosperity in the coming year, some cultures throw money into the house the first time that they enter after the New Year has begun. If you are staying home, go to your front door any time after 12:01 and throw coins into the front door. Imagine that each coin holds an intention for the year: prosperity, health, love, a new project.
You can also do this for your office. When I plan on going out for New Year’s Eve, I usually leave a bowl of coins outside my front door to remind me to do this ritual. Watch Video Here.
Wishing you all a New Year filled with peace, prosperity, joy, love, health and all good things!
REMEMBER:
SOMEONE OUT THERE NEEDS YOU
SO LIVE YOUR LIFE SO THAT THEY CAN FIND YOU.
Until next time,
Barbara