Let's talk a bit about life. We all have ups and downs. What would life be without them?
For many people, a new year is a new beginning. Resolutions are made, lessons were learned, karma visited, chapters ended and were closed, things got left behind, new beginnings started, etc, etc, etc. Seasons change and so do people. What once was good, is no longer serving that purpose. If you think about it and reflect on your life so far, how many changes have you witnessed? Does it seem that you have lived many lifetimes just in this one alone?
Four months ago, 2012 ended and 2013 was welcomed in. Making New Year's resolutions is the easy part. It is usually the follow through to starting and beginning to manifest those goals that gets a little tricky. Failed resolutions can happen for a number of reasons.....lack of willpower or discipline, lack of knowledge of how to reach your goal, or other 'roadblocks' - mental, emotional or physical impediments to reaching your goal. Or maybe as time went by what seemed like a good idea then, isn't so good of an idea now. So now what?
If your ideas don't seem to be going in the direction you had hoped, do you just give up? I would like to hope not. Just because a roadblock is your path doesn't mean that it needs to stay there. It's a hurdle, so face it, deal with it and jump over it.
The first thing you HAVE to do is figure out what exactly your roadblocks are. Sometimes this can be really difficult, as it means admitting some things about yourself that you don't like or don't want to think about. In order to move on and broaden, you must deal with this. If you aren't happy with yourself, you will never be happy with anyone, person or thing until you are at peace with yourself. The whole point of this ritual and any associated spellwork is to break down barriers, and you must first start from the inside and work out. Your single worst enemy can be and often is.... yourself. Do you have the confidence to ask others for help when you need it? Do you listen to the people who do want to help you succeed or try opening your mind to their ideas and expertise? Do you procrastinate and remain idle with decisions or duties that must be tended to? Are you afraid to stand up for yourself, or are you the type that steals ideas from others and takes credit for it or how about belittling other people without a care? Identifying the less than stellar qualities about ourselves is the biggest step in breaking down barriers to manifesting goals through both magickal and mundane means. Take the time to investigate yourself and why you aren't where you want to be. Before doing any magic, you need to know what to work on. You must figure out how to break habits and create new healthier ones.
Still not sure? Having issues? Try this spell to reflect inwards and find what blocks that are keeping you from happiness, harmony or success with what you desire. Make sure you have the time and a very quiet environment, with nothing to distract you, such as a cell phone, radio, tv, pet, loud noises or children. It also helps if the room is fairly dark but that you are able to see well enough to write. Bright lights or open can be distracting. Make sure to give and allow plenty of time so that you aren't rushed to finish. It should be performed during the new moon phase while the new moon energy is still in force. You must be ready to face things you might not want to when you perform this so make sure you are open to learning things about yourself that you might not like and face things you may already know but have been unwilling to accept.
You will need:
· Sage or a smudge stick
· Black mirror - if you do not have a black mirror, use a black iron cauldron or a black bowl filled with water will work just as well.
· A picture or amulet of Ganesha, the Hindu deity known as the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginnings. A picture printed off your computer will be fine.
· One white candle, one dark blue candle and one black candle with holders. Candles that are 6" or taller or small pillars work best for this)
· White unlined paper and a pen - **do not use recycled paper** (as you do not want whatever the paper was used for in the past to come through in your spell).
· Candle scribe or toothpick
· Any oil to help you open the third eye chakra, such as Vision, Frankincense, Jasmine or Sandalwood
· Incense used for divination, such as Divination, Lemongrass, or Apollo. (To make Apollo incense, mix together 4 parts Frankincense, 2 parts Myrrh, 2 parts Cinnamon, and 1 part Bay. Grind in a mortar and pestle and sprinkle over hot charcoal just before you begin your ritual).
Using the sage or smudge stick, smudge yourself, your supplies and the area you will be working in well-corner to corner to corner to corner. You want to remove any residual energy, negative or positive. Like the New Moon, you want the area you are in to be a blank slate, with as little to influence you as possible. Place the mirror or bowl of water in the center of your altar or workspace. This spell is best done sitting down, so if your altar is tall, you may want to move your altar cloth, items and supplies to a table or the floor.
Place the black candle to the top left of the mirror or bowl, Ganesha in the center top, and the white candle to the top right. Using your scribe or toothpick on the black candle - start at the top, draw a picture of an eye and the Dagaz rune symbol, below that your name, and at the bottom the words, "I accept what I see". On the white candle-same thing-start at the top, draw a picture of the Sun, the Jera rune symbol, your name and the words "New Beginning" and place your incense and burner above Ganesha.
Do what you normally do when you start by calling your corners, watchtowers, elements, etc. (basically do your opening that you are used to, comfortable with or that your tradition requires). Anoint your crown, third eye, heart chakras and inner wrists with the oil. Seat yourself before the bowl, and light your black candle. Repeat these words three times:
I call upon the blessed air,
Blow deep within and lay me bare.
Show me what I need to see,
Give me strength and clarity.
Let me face what I am shown,
And have no fear of the unknown.
I set this spell three times three,
As I will, so shall it be.
Gaze into the black mirror/bowl, clear your mind and focus on allowing yourself to see what it is that is blocking you from peace, harmony, success, or the things you desire. This experience is different for every person - it is the facing the shadow self. You must be ready to explore truths about yourself, your relationships, the situations you are in that you don't like or find very hard to admit. Finding these truths is crucial to breaking the barriers that are keeping your from what you want. As they come to you, write them down on the paper. Makes notes about what you are seeing and feeling as well as any images you see in the mirror/bowl.
The length of time this process takes varies for everyone which is why you must have the time to do it and not be rushed. When you feel it is time to stop, then do so. You may feel tired, angry, depressed... It's okay to feel these emotions/feelings as it is important in breaking down these barriers and is a crucial part of manifesting what you truly desire. If you are tired, go lay down. If angry or depressed, holster that and do not allow it to manifest. Take a break. You can come back later, after being refreshed and relook at your notes or meditate on your feelings and what images appeared to you.
Using your candle scribe or toothpick, carve your name into the dark blue candle. Anoint it with the same oil you used to open your Third Eye. Place the notes you took during your black mirror meditation underneath the holder.
Light the blue candle, then the white candle and say these words three times:
Ganesha, this I ask of you,
Let me now begin anew.
Untie the ropes that hold me back,
Shown here now in mirror black.
With wisdom of the aging crone,
I face now the great unknown.
I set this spell three times three,
As I will, so mote it be.
When the candles have burned down completely, take the leftover wax and wick of the blue candle and the picture or amulet of Ganesha and place them in a small charm bag in your car. Take the wax and wick leftover from the black candle and bury it in the ground. Take the leftover wax and wick from the white candle and place it near the front entrance of your home, such as under the welcome mat or in a flower pot.
I hope you find your answer and that the healing can now begin for you. You are never to old to start anew, revise, reinvent and refresh yourself. Brightest blessings to all.
**As with any spell, treat with utmost respect. Always honor those deities you believe in and do not disrespect them. Always thank them and the corners/watchtowers for their wisdom and guidance.**
For many people, a new year is a new beginning. Resolutions are made, lessons were learned, karma visited, chapters ended and were closed, things got left behind, new beginnings started, etc, etc, etc. Seasons change and so do people. What once was good, is no longer serving that purpose. If you think about it and reflect on your life so far, how many changes have you witnessed? Does it seem that you have lived many lifetimes just in this one alone?
Four months ago, 2012 ended and 2013 was welcomed in. Making New Year's resolutions is the easy part. It is usually the follow through to starting and beginning to manifest those goals that gets a little tricky. Failed resolutions can happen for a number of reasons.....lack of willpower or discipline, lack of knowledge of how to reach your goal, or other 'roadblocks' - mental, emotional or physical impediments to reaching your goal. Or maybe as time went by what seemed like a good idea then, isn't so good of an idea now. So now what?
If your ideas don't seem to be going in the direction you had hoped, do you just give up? I would like to hope not. Just because a roadblock is your path doesn't mean that it needs to stay there. It's a hurdle, so face it, deal with it and jump over it.
The first thing you HAVE to do is figure out what exactly your roadblocks are. Sometimes this can be really difficult, as it means admitting some things about yourself that you don't like or don't want to think about. In order to move on and broaden, you must deal with this. If you aren't happy with yourself, you will never be happy with anyone, person or thing until you are at peace with yourself. The whole point of this ritual and any associated spellwork is to break down barriers, and you must first start from the inside and work out. Your single worst enemy can be and often is.... yourself. Do you have the confidence to ask others for help when you need it? Do you listen to the people who do want to help you succeed or try opening your mind to their ideas and expertise? Do you procrastinate and remain idle with decisions or duties that must be tended to? Are you afraid to stand up for yourself, or are you the type that steals ideas from others and takes credit for it or how about belittling other people without a care? Identifying the less than stellar qualities about ourselves is the biggest step in breaking down barriers to manifesting goals through both magickal and mundane means. Take the time to investigate yourself and why you aren't where you want to be. Before doing any magic, you need to know what to work on. You must figure out how to break habits and create new healthier ones.
Still not sure? Having issues? Try this spell to reflect inwards and find what blocks that are keeping you from happiness, harmony or success with what you desire. Make sure you have the time and a very quiet environment, with nothing to distract you, such as a cell phone, radio, tv, pet, loud noises or children. It also helps if the room is fairly dark but that you are able to see well enough to write. Bright lights or open can be distracting. Make sure to give and allow plenty of time so that you aren't rushed to finish. It should be performed during the new moon phase while the new moon energy is still in force. You must be ready to face things you might not want to when you perform this so make sure you are open to learning things about yourself that you might not like and face things you may already know but have been unwilling to accept.
You will need:
· Sage or a smudge stick
· Black mirror - if you do not have a black mirror, use a black iron cauldron or a black bowl filled with water will work just as well.
· A picture or amulet of Ganesha, the Hindu deity known as the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginnings. A picture printed off your computer will be fine.
· One white candle, one dark blue candle and one black candle with holders. Candles that are 6" or taller or small pillars work best for this)
· White unlined paper and a pen - **do not use recycled paper** (as you do not want whatever the paper was used for in the past to come through in your spell).
· Candle scribe or toothpick
· Any oil to help you open the third eye chakra, such as Vision, Frankincense, Jasmine or Sandalwood
· Incense used for divination, such as Divination, Lemongrass, or Apollo. (To make Apollo incense, mix together 4 parts Frankincense, 2 parts Myrrh, 2 parts Cinnamon, and 1 part Bay. Grind in a mortar and pestle and sprinkle over hot charcoal just before you begin your ritual).
Using the sage or smudge stick, smudge yourself, your supplies and the area you will be working in well-corner to corner to corner to corner. You want to remove any residual energy, negative or positive. Like the New Moon, you want the area you are in to be a blank slate, with as little to influence you as possible. Place the mirror or bowl of water in the center of your altar or workspace. This spell is best done sitting down, so if your altar is tall, you may want to move your altar cloth, items and supplies to a table or the floor.
Place the black candle to the top left of the mirror or bowl, Ganesha in the center top, and the white candle to the top right. Using your scribe or toothpick on the black candle - start at the top, draw a picture of an eye and the Dagaz rune symbol, below that your name, and at the bottom the words, "I accept what I see". On the white candle-same thing-start at the top, draw a picture of the Sun, the Jera rune symbol, your name and the words "New Beginning" and place your incense and burner above Ganesha.
Do what you normally do when you start by calling your corners, watchtowers, elements, etc. (basically do your opening that you are used to, comfortable with or that your tradition requires). Anoint your crown, third eye, heart chakras and inner wrists with the oil. Seat yourself before the bowl, and light your black candle. Repeat these words three times:
I call upon the blessed air,
Blow deep within and lay me bare.
Show me what I need to see,
Give me strength and clarity.
Let me face what I am shown,
And have no fear of the unknown.
I set this spell three times three,
As I will, so shall it be.
Gaze into the black mirror/bowl, clear your mind and focus on allowing yourself to see what it is that is blocking you from peace, harmony, success, or the things you desire. This experience is different for every person - it is the facing the shadow self. You must be ready to explore truths about yourself, your relationships, the situations you are in that you don't like or find very hard to admit. Finding these truths is crucial to breaking the barriers that are keeping your from what you want. As they come to you, write them down on the paper. Makes notes about what you are seeing and feeling as well as any images you see in the mirror/bowl.
The length of time this process takes varies for everyone which is why you must have the time to do it and not be rushed. When you feel it is time to stop, then do so. You may feel tired, angry, depressed... It's okay to feel these emotions/feelings as it is important in breaking down these barriers and is a crucial part of manifesting what you truly desire. If you are tired, go lay down. If angry or depressed, holster that and do not allow it to manifest. Take a break. You can come back later, after being refreshed and relook at your notes or meditate on your feelings and what images appeared to you.
Using your candle scribe or toothpick, carve your name into the dark blue candle. Anoint it with the same oil you used to open your Third Eye. Place the notes you took during your black mirror meditation underneath the holder.
Light the blue candle, then the white candle and say these words three times:
Ganesha, this I ask of you,
Let me now begin anew.
Untie the ropes that hold me back,
Shown here now in mirror black.
With wisdom of the aging crone,
I face now the great unknown.
I set this spell three times three,
As I will, so mote it be.
When the candles have burned down completely, take the leftover wax and wick of the blue candle and the picture or amulet of Ganesha and place them in a small charm bag in your car. Take the wax and wick leftover from the black candle and bury it in the ground. Take the leftover wax and wick from the white candle and place it near the front entrance of your home, such as under the welcome mat or in a flower pot.
I hope you find your answer and that the healing can now begin for you. You are never to old to start anew, revise, reinvent and refresh yourself. Brightest blessings to all.
**As with any spell, treat with utmost respect. Always honor those deities you believe in and do not disrespect them. Always thank them and the corners/watchtowers for their wisdom and guidance.**
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