The mainstream New Year is upon us and it’s a time when many of us make some resolutions for the coming year. Often it’s things like dieting, going to the gym more often, or to quit smoking. While these aren’t bad resolutions I challenge you to think outside the box. Dig deeper past the superficial changes you’d like to make and think about the bigger changes that need made in your life. Maybe you need a new career path or to learn to say no more often. This year tackle the bigger issues in your life, make some real changes and shake things up.
You can cast a circle, call the quarters, and invoke a deity of choice if you like but you don't have to for this ritual. Write the change or changes you want to make on a piece of paper. You can use magickal ink if you like but you don’t have to. Light a candle to the gods. This can be a special candle or whatever you have on hand just cleanse and consecrate it before use. You’ll need a fire safe container like a cauldron. Use the candle to light your paper on fire and let it burn in the fire safe container. Picture your intentions being released into the universe as the paper burns.
This ritual gets the ball rolling, to make the changes a reality will require more work on your part. As the year progresses you may want to design spells to help you achieve each resolution. Don’t forget the importance of working towards things mundanely as well.