Begin Anew Ritual For Playfulness & New Perspectives

If you can use a bit of lightness, play and laughter right now, this is the perfect ritual to do! I call it “Begin Anew” and have been doing this for years. And, as of late I realized I haven’t done it in a long time. 

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Everything feels so serious right now, doesn’t it? With all that is happening in the world–which feels dire, disorienting and depressing at times–a good pick-me-up can give us a fresh perspective. This ritual is sweet to do anytime you need a reset and are ready for a new start in any part of your life.

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I recommend that you read through the ritual instructions first. Then take each step of the ritual and do it slowly, filled with intent and love. There is no need to be "perfect." Just be present to your feelings and intuitive impressions as you perform each part of the ritual.

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To make this ritual moment even more magical, here is a list of suggested altar and ceremonial tools you’ll love:

• Candle
• Crystal/Rock/Shell
• Flower/Plant/Herbs
• Small Bowl or Glass of Water
• Incense/Sage/Smudge
• Tarot/Oracle of Choice
• Anointing Oil (Something with Citrus: Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit or Orange)
• Image of a deity, mythological being or story character that inspires feelings of growth and new beginnings (i.e. Ganesha, Eos, Mercury).

Colors for New Beginnings: White, Gold, Yellow and Red

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Prepare Yourself and the Ritual Space

Clear the energy in your own aura, body and in your space. Before performing your Begin Anew ritual, clean and clear your energy with a smudge stick or spray mist of sage or salt water. Call in protective guides and angels, if this feels right to you.

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Begin the Ritual

Light your candle and sit in silence at your altar. Spend some time deep breathing and listening for messages. Feel your energy ground in and senses begin to heighten. (If you need more centering, send your  grounding cord at the base of your spine down to the heart of Gaia.)

I will often pull an oracle (tarot, rune or oracle card) to give more depth and meaning to the ritual.

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Ritual Meditation

Infuse every cell of your body and your aura with the magical colors of new beginnings. You can choose one or any number of the colors I suggested above to flood yourself with fresh energy.

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Begin to imagine yourself relaxing and opening to limitless possibilities in all areas of your life. With each breath feel your body amplifying and strengthening this fresh new energy within and all around you.

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At this time, speak your intentions for your new beginning aloud or to yourself.  These intentions will be most effective if you write them in the present tense using "I" statements, such as "I AM" and "I INTEND." 

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Embody Your Intentions

Free form dance, body movement and self-massage allow the magical energy of your intentions to fully alchemize into your cells and aura. Spend 10 minutes moving in any way that feels delicious to you, breathing deeply, and feeling all the energy you raised circulate in your body.

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Post Ritual Reflection

After your ritual spend some time in quiet reflection and journal about your experience: 

• What were the sensations you felt?
• What images arose during the ritual?
• What messages did you hear and did you receive healing from the spiritual realm?
• What did your oracle/tarot highlight?

Place a written copy of your intentions on your altar to keep gathering the magical energy for manifestation.

Remember the child within you needs space to play and recapture the wonder of the natural world. The unapologetic truth of children is also so refreshing to the soul! Tuning into your inner irreverent child self will bring that light-hearted playfulness and fresh energy into your life.

Let’s remember to play again!