By incorporating lunar phases into your practice, you can add extra power to your rituals. The complete lunar cycle lasts 29.5 days, and each phase brings its unique energy. Rituals are best performed during the new moon or the waxing phase. You can choose the moment when the moon is just starting to appear or when it is faintly visible in the evening sky.

Part 1

Step 1. Define your intentions for the ritual.

Step 1

Determine what you specifically want to achieve from this ritual. The new moon is an excellent time for starting new projects, seeking love, healing, or reviving old endeavors. Write down a few words or phrases that reflect your expectations. If you wish, prepare spoken words for the ritual in advance.

Step 2. Choose an appropriate location for the ritual, preferably outdoors.

Step 2

Select a place to conduct your ritual, preferably outside. If that's not possible, choose a quiet room where you won't be disturbed. Cleanse the space using sage or incense smoke (for example, lavender, lemon balm, and calamus scents are particularly suitable for new moons).

Step 3. Prepare your altar and decorate it as you wish.

Step 3

Create your altar and arrange it in a way that pleases you. Use items that symbolize the elements: feathers or incense, a small container of water, a stone or handful of earth, and a candle (white or silver) to symbolize fire.

Step 4. Call upon the energies of each element in the correct order.

Step 4

Invoke the energies of each element in the established sequence. Fire to the south, Water to the west, Earth to the north, Air to the east (note that the order may vary depending on the tradition).

  • Once you reach a state of calm, it’s time to speak words that reflect your intentions. If you wish, you can light a piece of paper with your words in the flame of the candle. As it burns, envision your words being heard and sent into the Universe with the smoke.

Step 5. Thank the energies and close the ritual.

Step 5

Thank the energies and close the access to each element you called upon. As you conclude the ritual, you can say: "No harm shall come; my charm shall improve... So be it, by the Power of Three" or simply "Blessed be."