Purpose: To bring calm, clarity, and courage during times of significant change.
What You’ll Need:
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A white candle (for peace and clarity)
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A blue candle (for calm and communication)
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A small dish of salt (for grounding)
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A feather or piece of fabric (to symbolize lightness and flexibility)
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A small pouch or piece of cloth (to carry the spell’s energy with you)
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A piece of paper and pen
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Lavender or chamomile essential oil (optional)
Ritual Steps:
Set Your Space:
Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed. Cleanse the space with smoke, salt, or sound. Arrange your items in front of you in a way that feels intuitive.
Prepare Your Mind:
Take three deep breaths. As you inhale, envision calm energy entering your body. As you exhale, release any tension or anxiety.
Write Your Intention:
On the piece of paper, write down the transition you’re going through and the qualities you wish to embody (e.g., courage, patience, clarity).
Charge the Salt:
Hold the dish of salt in your hands and say:
“Salt of the earth, keep me grounded,
Anchor me while life is unbounded.
As storms may come and changes flow,
Help me stay strong and gently grow.”
Light the Candles:
Light the white candle, saying:
“White flame of clarity, light my way through the unknown.”
Light the blue candle, saying:
“Blue flame of calm, guide my words and ease my soul.”
Focus Your Energy:
Hold the feather or fabric in your hands, gently brushing it against your face or arms to feel its softness. Visualize yourself being carried gently through your transition, like a leaf on the wind.
Seal the Spell:
Fold the piece of paper and place it in the pouch along with a pinch of the salt and the feather or fabric. Add a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil if desired. As you seal the pouch, say:
“Change is here, but I am steady,
My heart is open, my spirit is ready.
With the earth, flame, and gentle air,
I step forward, aware and prepared.”
Close the Ritual:
Extinguish the candles (don’t blow them out—snuff them to preserve the energy). Thank any energies or deities you invoked.
Aftercare:
Carry the pouch with you, especially during moments of uncertainty or doubt. Hold it in your hands and take a deep breath whenever you need reassurance. When the transition feels complete, return the contents of the pouch to the earth with gratitude.
Blessed be!