I often find myself improvising, adding my… uh… “personal touches”… Even when I write the spell/ritual myself. This time was no different as I prepared a ritual for Selene, for the moon has always fascinated me with its serene and luminous presence.
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I started by retrieving my selenite bowl. Instead of sprinkling jasmine flowers around the space, I placed them in the bowl. This small change would make cleaning up afterwards easier, so I’m glad for that.
Next, I selected stones that resonated with lunar energies. A raw rainbow moonstone, a symbol of feminine intuition and energy, and a black moonstone palm stone, known for its grounding and protective properties. Alongside them, I placed a small jar filled with crystals dedicated to the moon. Each element imbued with meaning and purpose, creating a harmonious ensemble that honours Selene.
Then came the candles – two white soy candles, simple yet elegant. I placed them in little holders atop more substantial ones to protect the fabric underneath from any stray wax droplets. While I could have used more candles, something about the simplicity and symmetry of just two felt right, sufficient to create the ambience I sought.
A coincidence occurred during my last tarot reading of the day… I had drawn The Moon card, a direct symbolic representation of the lunar goddess. This felt like a sign urging me to include the card in the ritual. It seemed to solidify the connection.
My ritual setup felt almost complete, but something was missing –- my wand. It lay there, uninvolved, until I realised I wanted it to be a part of this. Laying it across the top of my arrangement felt instinctively right. The wand, topped with a smoky quartz, wasn’t particularly connected to Selene, but its presence was essential. It had been guided into creation by Hekate and Lilith, deities whose energies intertwine with the lunar realm in their own unique ways, but aren’t directly connected to her, as far as I know. It felt right, anyway.
As the ritual unfolded, the candles burned with an unexpected calmness. Despite the air conditioning creating a breeze in the room, the flames remained steady, undisturbed. This small detail struck me – it was as if the elements themselves were aligning to honour Selene, ensuring the perfect ambience for my devotion.
The experience was peaceful, one of the most connected rituals I’ve conducted. I didn’t capture any more photographs than this, but the memories etched in my mind are vivid and full of deep feelings. There was a sense of peace that enveloped me, a connection so intense it was almost tangible. I emerged from the ritual slightly stunned, overwhelmed by the strength of the bond I had just experienced.
This ritual to Selene was a reminder of the beauty in improvisation, in following one’s intuition. It was a testament to the power of personalising one’s spiritual practice, of making it a true extension of oneself.
As I reflected on the serene flames, the sweet jasmine, and the gentle energy of the moonstones, I was filled with gratitude for this deeply personal and meaningful communion with the divine. 