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Photo taken by
Penny Roy Fellbrich
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Dear Global Muses,
Throughout time, people have honored, celebrated and gathered under the darkest moon phase. They have gathered to set intentions, plant seeds for the future and rebirth |
a new. This darkest time is a time of going in, a death of sorts, so that the sprouts of the next phase can once again come to be.
During the next New Moon, we invite you
to gather around the globe. Be creative. Be elaborate. Be
simple. We've included a ritual at the bottom of this page. And... however you celebrate is perfect.
In the coming days, feel free to share
with us. Write an email/send photos and we will include on this page. Send to NewMoon(at)spiralmuse(dot)org
from England:
Photographer Penny Roy Fellbrich
© Copyright
Dearest Muse Hearts,
My mum, my niece Daisy and I did a New Moon ritual together when I was home in England. It was so beautiful to share that part of my life with them and I was moved to tears as we sat together before the altar we had created in my mum's living room.
Daisy was very excited to create the altar (this was her first ritual of this kind) and put down flowers, candles, drawings she had created, next to the salt in a terracotta bowl, and the wooden candlesticks of my great grandmother that my mother had put on the altar.
Daisy decorated us with her jewellery (and had several costume changes - she's definitely my niece!!). We sprayed each other with lavender water, held hands around our altar and Om-ed together (Daisy loves to Om!).
We called out the names of women we loved and beckoned their spirits (Daisy also called in several of her favourite dogs!). Daisy lit her candle and made her "wishes" ("I wish for flowers"...), followed my mum and I. My sister was very present in our blessings for manifestation of ease, comfort and rest this month, after giving birth 2 weeks before to Daisy's new brother, little Archie. Daisy decided we should make music and played her new bells as my mum and I toned.
My mum and I added our prayers for the world: peace, an end to greed, hunger, oppression. We Om-ed 3 more times to end and blew out our candles (and Daisy tasted the salt with great delight!).
It was such a precious moment for me and I am deeply grateful for SpiralMuse holding this and making it possible in my life. I felt very connected to you all.
With love, Pen
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I celebrated the new moon with four other women last night, a time of turning within under a moonless sky. We honored the dark goddess Kali, the goddess
of destruction. Fierce and bloodthirsty she dances the dance of mayhem and death, striking fear into the hearts of
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mortals. Yet, those who honor her and her ancient wisdom know that with endings comes rebirth, that life always follows death. Her devotees do not suffer her wrath but instead become like children to her and receive any wishes one asks for. MORE>> |
NEW MOON RITUAL
What you need: Journal, pen, altar item(s), candle, & matches.
~ Find a space (inside, outside) where you can make a small altar with your sacred items (or anything that inspires you in the moment). Place a candle in the center and light it at 7:30p as a way to connect our altars. ~ As you light the candle, or just after, find a way to ground and open the ritual. For example, say a prayer, call in the directions, and/or read a poem to the moon. Whatever you fancy :)
~ Next, take out your journal and take time to write your intentions and desires during this time of rebirth (symbolized by the moon dying and being reborn). Write as though no one is watching.
~ After you've written your desires, take time to write ALL that you appreciate about your life. Start with one thing you appreciate (if that is all you can think of) and just relish in that. If more comes, great! Keep writing. ~ Once you are complete with writing, take a deep breath. Look into the candle and know that the flame is connected to the SpiralMuse New Moon Altar and to other altars around the globe. Others at that moment are also connecting with their desires and deep appreciation.
~ To close, say a prayer, read a poem, thank the directions and your altar and/or share your gratitude in your unique voice and then blow out the candle. Take a moment to say a blessing to the moon, the altar and all that made that moment possible.
~ Once you've put away your altar, etc., this is a opportune moment to bath and soak in the evening, enjoy quiet time, or close your eyes for a good night sleep.
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