19 Nov letting go ritual
Letting Go Ritual
Hello!! Let’s get to letting go of things that no longer serve us!
All of the external things for this ritual can be changed out for whatever you have on hand. The important part is you. If you are missing parts or all of the external tools for this ritual, simply picture yourself completing these steps. I wrote this as a full moon ritual however there are no rules and it can be done at any time! Hope you enjoy it! Love to all!!
You will need
A cup of valerian or stress relief tea, a glass of wine, or any type of relaxation beverage
5 candles, any kind will do!!
Fresh rosemary (dried is also fine)
An orange
Cinnamon and or clove
Sandalwood incense, sage stick, or Palo santo (whichever you like the scent of)
A small bowl of sand or salt
A glass of drinking water
A lock and key (this can also be a representation such as a match and a striker pad, a pencil drawing of a lock and an eraser, etc.)
In this ritual, we will be asking the cardinal directions, the Moon, and the Universe to assist us.
When you are ready to begin
Place a pan of water on the stove, deep enough to simmer for a while.
Brew your cup of tea or pour your wine, drink it while you…
Add to the pot of water the rosemary and cinnamon/cloves
Quarter the orange, save one-quarter of peel for later, add the rest to the pot
Allow water to boil, turn heat to low, and let the air be scented with self-care, comfort, and ease of letting go.
Gather the Items for your ritual as your first step simmers goodness into the air.
Setting up ( you will be lighting the candles/incense later)
Place one candle for each direction/element, starting with the East/Air then, South/Fire, West/Water, North/Earth, and One in the Center for Spirit.
At the Eastern candle place the orange peel
At the Southern candle place the incense
At the Western candle place the water
At the Northern candle place the sand or salt
At the Center candle place the lock and key
Check the water level on the simmering goodness. 🙂 Add water if needed
In each direction, you will light a candle, touch the elements, and say the words. Super easy!!
Light the candle to the East,
Score the orange peel and inhale the scent slowly and deeply several times, allowing yourself to relax a bit more with each breath
Say these words,
“Guardians of the East, Please protect my sacred space
Send a cleansing wind through me
Blowing out the cobwebs of old thoughts and ideas which no longer serve me”
Light the candle to the South,
Light the incense
Say these words,
“Guardians of the South, Please protect my sacred space
Ignite the coals of change within me
That I may glow with the heat of new beginnings”
Light the candle to the West
Drink some water
Say these words,
“Guardians of the West, Please protect my sacred space
Allow me to serenely flow through the waters of my soul
Away from the Lake of Isolation and Into The Ocean of Possibilities”
Light the candle to the North
Run your fingers through the sand/salt
Say these words
“Guardians of the North, Please protect my sacred space
Help me shift the sands of my life to a new oasis of hope and discovery”
Light the Center candle
Say these words,
“Spirit guides, Goddesses, Gods Please protect my sacred space
Fill me with self-love and compassion
Guide me on this journey of transformation
Great Moon, Let this key unlock the last door to my freedom,
Releasing the energy, thoughts, and feelings no longer needed
Fill me with light and love.
Thank You.”
Turn off the stove.
Relax in your sacred space as long as you like!!
When you feel ready, blow out your candles in the opposite direction you lit them in
Center, north, west south and east. No worries if they burn out on their own!!
Be gentle with yourself. This is big work!!
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