Taught to distrust my instincts, suppress my needs, and stifle my authentic emotions. Indoctrinated with the notion of my inherent worthlessness and sinfulness. Conditioned to believe salvation lay in total submission to a divine will, regardless of the consequences. Warned that questioning or opposing this treatment would lead to ostracism. And throughout, I was led to believe it was the action of a loving god.
Author: Sharon Murphy
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Venus Rx
Venus is all about love and abundance. When it goes backward, it’s about reevaluating and connecting to the past.
It’s a good time to:
- Fall in love all over again
- Get a second chance with someone you care about
- Mend a broken friendship
- Cultivate self-love
- Engage in activities that nurture your self-worth
- Explore old creative outlets you loved
- Remember what really matters to you – your values
- Make peace with the past
- Look back and see how far you’ve come emotionally
Source: Yasmin Boland
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Full Moon Ritual
You’ll Need
- A fresh white candle
- A quiet place to practice
The Ritual
Cleanse your space and tools.
Ground and center your energy.
Light the candle. Watch as the flame dances, bobs, and spins on the wick. Feel the light of the flame flow into your body and your being. Notice what emotions rise to the surface. Hold space for anything that comes up and witness yourself at this moment. Allow your feelings to move through you freely. When you feel ready, ask yourself: How do I want to move forward? Commit at this moment to do just that.
You might like to note your commitment to yourself in your journal. Now say out loud, “And so it is.”
Snuff or pinch out the candle.
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New Moon Cleansing Bath Ritual
A cleansing New Moon bath, or shower, resets your energies for the coming lunar cycle and allows you to release any energies that no longer serve you.
You’ll need:
- Salt (Epsom salt is wonderful)
- Three sprigs of fresh rosemary
- A lemon, cut into slices
Find a quiet time during the New Moon phase when you can relax. Cleanse your space and ingredients. Get yourself into a magickal, joyful frame of mind. Play your favorite music and light a candle or two if you feel inclined.
Run a bath.
Add your salt, rosemary, and lemon slices to the bathwater. Relax into the bath and allow yourself to feel peaceful in the fragrant water. Stay in this relaxed state for as long as you like.
When you are ready to get out of the bath, visualize the warm water easing all the worries, pressures, stresses, and negative energies from your being. Release all the things that no longer serve you into the water and allow the salt, lemon, and rosemary to cleanse and protect you energetically. Get out of the bath. Allow the tub to drain and watch all the energy that no longer serves you swirling down the drain and away from you.
