Connecting With Nature: New Moon Ritual
Ritual for the New Moon on April 20th, 2023 @ 8:00pm EST
With the eclipse happening and mercury going into retrograde soon, I think it will be a good idea to take a moment for a slower type of ritual. During our time together we will work on grounding ourselves and getting back in touch with mother nature using all of our senses.
Please read everything carefully. If you’re planning on attending, please sign up.
Anyone is welcome to attend for all or part of our gathering. You don't need to have any supplies, your cameras on, or sound on if you're not comfortable. I do ask you to be respectful and courteous to those who are participating. These events are free of charge, but you are welcome to donate.
Itinerary
7:45pm - I'll be online for last minute questions, comments, or just to chat while I finish setting up my space.
8:00pm - As people start to join in, I’ll go over our schedule and make sure those who participate have their supplies or need alternatives.
8:15pm - Our ritual will begin and “doors close”. Once we start our ritual I would not be letting others join us to limit any interruptions.
~~Things are less time sensitive afterwards~~
Cleansing and clearing of our space
Circle casting
Grounding and centering meditation
Setting up items to charge
Setting up and blessing ritual items
Inviting Nature into our space
6 Senses Nature connection
Releasing any excess energies and final meditation
Thoughts, next ritual plans and answering questions
What’s Recommended for Our Ritual
Zoom Meeting ID: 976 7742 0056
A private and quiet space, somewhere you feel safe and comfortable, with as little distractions as possible. Please be mindful of pets and have decent ventilation if you'll be using a smoking incense
Your book of shadows or a journal or a separate sheet of paper
Writing utensil
Any cleansing tool. Something like incense, a Tibet bowl, or any other technique you use for clearing your space
A fire-safe place to hold your candles or other fire-related items
Altar candle
Matches or a lighter
Small chime candle or tea-light candle (can be any color you connect to with nature)
Something from nature that will hit these 5 senses. It can be multiple things, or just 1 thing.
Smell (could be… a flower, a pine branch, etc)
Touch (could be… bark from a tree, sand, etc)
See
Hear
Taste (could be an herb, a fruit, etc)
Recommendations to Continue on Your Own
I believe that some parts of a ritual are personal and should be done privately. Here are a few suggestions to continue this ritual on your own after we finish, to help deepen what we’ve worked on.
This ritual is intended to reset your senses and to help better connect to nature and all of her energies.
Journaling on how you felt before vs after the ritual.
Going for a walk or hike.
Welcoming the day at sunrise with a meditation or an offering.
April 20th 2023 Synchronicities
Solar Eclipse
New Moon in Taurus
Sun in Taurus
Disclaimers
All times and astrology is posted in Eastern Standard Time (EST, New York)
This is how I normally plan out my own spells and rituals. I'm sharing things from my own personal unique practice. I'm an eclectic witch of over 16 years, so some things are not used or preformed in a "traditional" way. There isn't a "right" or "wrong" way to practice, just follow your intuition and only participate with what feels right.
Anyone participating in any of my events or rituals agree to be kind and courteous to all those who attend.
I record these circles and keep them privately in my records for our safety. Just in case something were to happen (hopefully nothing ever will!) and there's no "he-said-she-said" situations or accusations. None of your personal information will be shared or given access to anyone other than myself. (Except in a situation where I need to use them for the safety of those who participated ) I hope it never comes to that, but I feel like taking this precaution will be beneficial. Some of these circles will also be posted to my YouTube channel. None of your personal information or attendance will be disclosed. The safety and privacy of all my participants is very important to me.
If you have any questions ask in the comments or contact me here. I look forward to meeting you!
