New Moon Ritual For Banishing Negativity

The New Moon occurs when the moon is visibly at it's darkest to us. It's considered the beginning of the cycle of the moon's phases, and can be a powerful time of renewal for all of us!

On the night of the new moon is the best time for us to work on getting rid of things that we don't need anymore, and I don't just mean clearing out our closets. This is the time to turn inward and reflect on ourselves. Now is the time to ask yourself:

What habits do I have that are not-so-good for me? What beliefs do I hold that inhibit my growth? Are any of my relationships plaguing my life with negativity?

I bet you had some specific things come to mind while reading that last paragraph, didn't you? Holding onto things like that can only do us harm, and we owe it to ourselves to break free of all that promotes negativity in our lives.

The energy of the New Moon can help us out with that. I'd like to share with you a super-simple New Moon ritual that can help you get rid of unwanted negativity.

You will need:

A pen and a piece of paper

A candle (preferably black, but a white one will work fine too)

A heat safe dish or plate

A strong intention and the will to make it happen

A clear view of the night sky, if possible

Instructions:

If you can, get outside under the night sky. The moon may be dark, but being right under the sky it resides in has a profound effect on you, and on the ritual you're about to do! If you can't go outside, try to get near an open window. Dim the lights, as this will help provoke an inward and reflective mindset... which you will need in order for this to be successful.

Write down what you want to get rid of on a piece of paper. Is it a grudge you've been holding on to for too long? A toxic relationship that's doing you no good? A fear that holds you back? Whatever it is, describe it in great detail on that paper. Now, picture in your mind what your life would look like without this thing in it. What positive things would come your way if this weren't blocking your path or holding you down? What could you accomplish? Take all the time you need to picture this scenario. The more detailed it is, the better this will work!

Now, you'll need to get your candle ready. I prefer to use black candles for the New Moon ritual. The color black corresponds with banishing, and it's very anti-negativity, which is exactly what we're trying to accomplish here! If you can, get a black candle. If you can't get a black candle, though, white works fine as a substitute.

The next step is to release the energy of this intent out into the universe so it can begin to grow and manifest itself. We can do this one of two ways...

Option one is definitely the safer option! Fold up your piece of paper, put it under the candle, and then light the candle. Let the candle burn itself down. Wax from the candle will likely melt down and cover the paper. In the morning, bury everything that's left of the paper and the candle in the ground. If you can't do that, throw it away.

Option two is a little more intense. If you dare, and are comfortable with fire, burn the paper in the flame of the candle. This option is more effective at releasing your message into the universe, but it can be dangerous. Make sure you are using a fire-safe container, and are outdoors. It might also be helpful if you have something nearby that can put out a fire, if it comes to that. Trust me, I've had my share of accidents with this option!

Whatever option you choose, make sure you really spend time picturing your intentions in your mind. That's the key here! You have to be specific about what you're asking for. As you watch the candle burn down, feel the diminishing burden of whatever it is you're banishing. Notice it melting away, leaving your heart and disintegrating into the air... never to return to you. When you feel that you're done (trust your intuition, you'll know when you're finished), end your ritual however you choose. I like to say "As I will it, so it is" aloud, signaling to myself and to the universe that my will has changed the reality of the world around me.

You can now go about the rest of your night, letting the New Moon energy take care of the rest! Repeat this ritual every New Moon if you need or want to. Take full advantage of the New Moon's banishing energy whenever you get the chance!

Watch the video below to see how I did a super simple New Moon ritual for the March New Moon!