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Letting go: a New Moon ritual
Six simple steps for the night of the new moon or the two nights after. Take your time; there's no wrong way to do it.
Choose your evening
Pick the night of the new moon or the two nights after. In tradition the new moon is for planting seeds: naming what you would like to begin. Set aside 15–20 quiet minutes and put your phone on silent.
Clear your space
Tidy a small surface, open a window and light a white sage smudge stick. Many people like to waft the smoke around the room as a simple way to mark the start.
Light your candle
Place a Cleansing spell candle on a heatproof dish and light it. Say your intention, letting go, out loud or in your head.
Hold your crystal
Hold Smoky Quartz in both hands for a few slow breaths. In tradition this stone is linked with letting go; take the moment simply to focus.
Write it down
Write your intention as if you are starting something. Keep it short and in your own words. You might begin with: "I set this down and walk on lighter."
Close the ritual
Fold the paper and keep it under your stone until the full moon, then read it again. Snuff out the candle and incense rather than leaving them burning.
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About the Ritual Builder
How does the Ritual Builder work?
Choose what you'd like to focus on and a moon phase. The builder puts together a simple six-step evening ritual using a candle, incense and a crystal that tradition links with your intention, plus a writing prompt suited to the phase.
Do I need to buy anything?
No. The pieces we suggest are real items from our shop, but any candle, incense or stone you already own works just as well. The ritual is about taking a quiet moment.
Will a ritual make things happen?
Rituals are a tradition for reflection and focus, not a promise of any result, and they are not a health treatment. Think of it as a calm way to mark an intention.
Is it safe to burn candles and incense?
Always use a heatproof dish, keep flames away from curtains, pets and children, open a window for smoke, and never leave anything burning unattended.

