New moons are always a potent time to call new dreams, hopes, and desires into your life.
But, the first new moon of the year–in the depths of uber-magical winter, when new dreams are being dreamt & taking root in your life–well … this is an exceptionally powerful time to call everything you hope & wish for this year into your life.
Here's a simple ritual you can do on this new moon night to breathe life into your new year dreams ...
1. To begin, spend a few quiet moments getting grounded & transitioning into this sacred space. Use a meditation that speaks to you, or just take seveal deep breaths.
2. Spend a few minutes reflecting on these Qs in your journal:
What are you calling into your life right now? What are your key desires for this year? Be very clear & specific here.
Why do want these things in your life?(Answering this question helped me see other soulwork I should be doing, along with manifesting, to bring these things to fruition.)
What will your life look like, and feel like, when you have these things in your life?
3. From the journal prompts above, determine what your key desires are for the months ahead. Write them on a piece of paper to be placed on your altar or somewhere you will see them every day.
5. Close your eyes and, one by one, energetically call in each of the things you want in your life.
Begin by saying each one out loud: "I am calling ___ into my life this year."
It may feel silly at first, but there's something powerful about speaking your desires out loud. It breathes life into them. You can feel it in your body when you hear it out loud; you're able to feel your excitement & anticipation building.
After you've stated what you desire spend a few moments & focus on how it feels in your body. Imagine how it will feel when you've received whatever it is our desire. Really feel it in your body. Feel the excitement, the pride; let that feeling soak in to your being.
Feel your energy rise & fill with light. Feel yourself becoming a magnet to what you desire. Feel like you already have it. Connect with it energetically & know on that level it's already done.
Do this individually for each item on your list.
7. Once you have gone through your list, let your attachment to your desires go & settle into the curiosity of how the universe is conspiring to make your dreams come true. It’s a wonderful practice at the end of your meditation to say to the universe that you are freeing yourself from clinging to your wishes and that you are grateful and excited for what is to come.
8. Close out your ritual with a brief prayer of thanks. You can simply say: "Thank you, Universe, for hearing my prayer. I am so grateful for all that I have, and everything that will come into my life with this new year." Blow out your candle.
9. Keep your list of desires on your altar for the month. Whenever you see them, pause for a moment to reconnect with the feeling that you've already received these things in your life.