The New Moon in Gemini will occur on June 6, 2024. This is an excellent time to focus on communication, new ideas, and setting intentions related to intellectual pursuits and social connections.
Materials Needed:
- Light blue or yellow candle (colors associated with Gemini and air)
- Incense (lavender, sage, or sandalwood)
- A small piece of paper and pen
- A feather or small handheld fan
- A comfortable, quiet space
Steps:
1. Preparation
Cleanse your space by lighting the incense and passing the smoke in a clockwise direction.
Make sure you won’t be disturbed.
Set up your altar or ritual space with the candle, incense, paper, pen, and feather.
2. Create Sacred Space
Sit comfortably and take several deep breaths, visualizing a circle of white light surrounding you for protection.
3. Set Your Intentions
On the piece of paper, write down your intentions or wishes for this lunar cycle. Focus on areas related to Gemini qualities like communication, learning, adaptability, and social connections.
See where Gemini falls on your natal chart. The ruler of that house has deeper insights for you.
4. Air Invocation
Hold the feather or fan and say:
“Spirits of Air, I call upon you. As this new moon rises, carry my intentions on your breath. Guide my words and thoughts, and help my desires take flight.”
Wave the feather or fan gently around your space, imagining your intentions being carried on the wind.
5. Candle Lighting
Light the candle, symbolizing illumination and new beginnings.
Focus on the flame and visualize your intentions manifesting.
Spend a few minutes meditating on this image.
6. Release Your Intentions:
Take the piece of paper with your written intentions and read it aloud.
Burn the paper using the candle flame, and as it burns, imagine the smoke carrying your wishes into the universe.
If you prefer not to burn the paper, you can tear it into small pieces and release them into the wind outside.
7. Gratitude and Closing:
Thank the elements and spirits for their presence and assistance.
Extinguish the candle, saving it for future rituals.
Close your circle by visualizing the protective light dissolving and grounding yourself with deep breaths.
This ritual leverages the element of air to enhance your intentions with clarity, communication, and the swift movement of Gemini energy.
Happy manifesting!
About the Author
Kat Salsano is a cottage witch with a deep connection to nature and a passion for Slavic witchcraft. As a creative writer, she channels the wisdom of the earth into stories meant to inspire future generations to embrace their inner goddesses. More about her here.
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