There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new moons, full moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important.

The new moon moves into Taurus on May 4th at 5:47pm. We set intentions for the month on the new moon to be clear and concise about what we like to achieve. The new moon in Taurus asks us to focus on stability, self love and care, the luxurious bits of life and close friends and family. Taurus season is all about grounding, stabilizing and money. Life can get crazy and feel out of control but Taurus’s are strong and steady. If anyone is emotionally stable it’s a Taurus. Put your actions towards your true desires. Taurus is earthy, grounded, stable, stubborn, romantic, loyal and has a taste for the finer things in life. Now is a good time to focus on setting intentions for your family, what sort of wealth you need to attract in your life, think abundance. Long term and attainable goals. A Taurus is likely to hoard their money so the more ways you can save the better. Focus this month on wineing and dineing with friends, lots of face masks or good self care sessions whether at the spa, getting a facial or getting those lashes. Whatever it takes for you to feel good. Set goals on your beauty and appearance if you would like to improve in that area.

You have 3 days before and 3 days after the new moon to perform this ritual.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. You can use sage to smudge beforehand, crystals you will need (kyanite, emerald, jade, carnelian or rose quartz are good choices), a journal to write, a bowl to smudge in or burn intentions, a bowl of water and a candle. If you have a green candle I would recommend using green because green, earth and Venus are all associated with Taurus.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate.

3) Start by smudging your alter space and say a little prayer. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother moon and all she does for us. I take this time to set honest intentions. I manifest all that is good and bright and light. I have the power to change my future. I will let go all that no longer serves me. I am totally and completely alined spiritually. I am in tune with my higher powers. “ Write down your intentions or wishes. focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? The manifestation WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or you can just be as simple as writing a list. Some new moon in Aries intentions would be: Try something new. Speak your truth. Conquer your fears. Break the rules. Take the lead. Do your own thing for you

4) Light your candle and put your crystals in the bowl of water. For this ritual I definitely recommend using fire and burning your intentions. You will write your intentions down into your journal. You will start off by writing down the things you want to release and what no longer serves you. You will ask for the guidance in doing this. Don’t let fear or ego hold you back any longer. Talk about what you need to let go of and how you plan to do it. Next you will write about your wishes for the next month. What do you desire above all else. This is the perfect month to focus son family, money, beauty and long term goals for all of these things. It is also a good time to focus on your mental health and stability in your life. Especially right after Aries season which mainly focused on yourself and your dreams. Now is the time to be realistic and focus on the things you truly need to accomplish in order for your dreams to manifest entirely. You will light the paper on fire and watch how the fire burns your intentions. Maybe it burns fast or maybe it fizzles out fast. After removing your crystals, use the charged crystal water to extinguish the flames by dropping the burning paper into the water. This seals your desires and puts them out into the universe. You can either bury the ashes into the earth outside (weather dependent) or you can pour them down the sink,

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you do that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the moon you love her, clean up your space and take the crystals to bed with you. You have just completed your new moon ritual.

I hope you guys enjoy doing this ritual and can find some peace or healing that you may be needing in life. I also hope that you manifest your deepest desires and this moon month goes exactly how you wish it to. Now is the time for action and to put forth effort into achieving your goals. Use that down to earth energy to put in the thought and effort to building your dreams, focusing on stabilizing not only yourself but relationships and financial areas of life as well. Take the time to feel beautiful and do something nice for yourself. Happy Taurus season and New Moon! It’s going to be an abundant month.