A Gratitude Spell for the Autumn Equinox
This spell is a beautiful way to harness the energies of the season and express thankfulness for the harvest and blessings in your life. Here's a simple gratitude spell you can perform:
Ingredients:
A small candle (autumn colors like red, orange, or yellow are ideal)
A small piece of paper and a pen
A heat-resistant dish or bowl
A lighter or matches
Instructions:
Set Up Your Space: Find a quiet and peaceful space where you won't be disturbed. You can do this indoors or outdoors, depending on your preference and the weather.
Casting a Circle (if applicable): If you follow a tradition that involves casting a circle for rituals, you may choose to do so to create sacred space. This step is optional and depends on your personal practice.
Light the Candle: Place the candle in front of you and light it. As you do so, focus on the flame and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
Write Your Gratitude: Take the piece of paper and the pen. Begin by writing down the things you are grateful for. Be specific and heartfelt in your expressions of gratitude. You can include people, experiences, achievements, or anything that fills you with thankfulness.
Meditate on Your Blessings: Take a few moments to meditate on each item you've written down. Imagine the feelings of gratitude welling up within you as you reflect on these blessings.
Read Your Gratitude Aloud: With the lit candle before you, read aloud what you've written on the paper. Speak from the heart, and let the words carry your feelings of gratitude.
Burn the Paper: Carefully hold the paper over the candle flame, allowing it to catch fire. As it burns, visualize your gratitude energy rising with the smoke and being released into the universe.
Safety First: Place the burning paper into the heat-resistant dish or bowl to let it burn completely. Ensure that the fire is safely contained, and be cautious with open flames.
Express Thanks: As the paper turns to ashes, say words of thanks to the universe, the Earth, and any deities or spirits you may work with. Acknowledge that your gratitude has been heard.
Close Your Circle (if applicable): If you cast a circle, close it according to your tradition's practices.
Extinguish the Candle: Blow out the candle, knowing that the spell is complete, and the energy of your gratitude has been released.
Release and Trust: Trust that your expressions of gratitude have been received and will bring positivity and abundance into your life.
Remember that the power of this spell lies not only in the words and actions but in the genuine feelings of gratitude that you bring to it. Let this spell remind you to carry a spirit of thankfulness with you throughout the autumn season and beyond.
* BONUS Autumn Equinox Incense Blend *
The Autumn Equinox is a time of balance and reflection, making it a great occasion for creating incense that reflects the changing season.
This is a simple incense recipe that you can use to celebrate this harvest festival:
Ingredients:
2 parts Frankincense resin (for purification and spirituality)
1 part Myrrh resin (for grounding and inner peace)
1 part Cinnamon bark (for warmth and abundance)
1/2 part Clove buds (for protection and courage)
1/2 part Orange peel (for creativity and vitality)
1/2 part Applewood shavings or dried apple peel (for harvest and gratitude)
A few drops of Autumn-themed oils like cinnamon, clove, or frankincense (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare Your Workspace:
Find a quiet and sacred space to create your incense blend. Cleanse the area and set your intention for the Harvest celebration.
Grind or Crush Ingredients:
If your herbs and resins are in large pieces, use a mortar and pestle to grind or crush them into smaller, manageable pieces.
Mix Ingredients:
In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: Frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, clove, orange peel, and applewood shavings or peels. Mix them well, allowing the scents to blend together.
Add Essential Oils (Optional):
If you'd like to enhance the fragrance and magical properties of your incense, add a few drops of your chosen oil(s) to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute the oils evenly.
Set Your Intention:
As you mix the ingredients, focus on your intention for the fall equinox. This could be gratitude for the harvest, balance in your life, or any other personal goals you have for this season.
Charge the Blend:
Hold your hands over the mixture and visualize the energy of the harvest, balance, abundance and reflection infusing it with power and intention. You can also say a blessing or incantation if you like.
Store the Incense:
Place the blended incense in an airtight container or a jar with a tight-fitting lid to keep it fresh. Store it in a cool, dark place until you're ready to use it.
Using Your Incense:
To use your incense, light a charcoal disk in a fireproof dish or censer. Once the charcoal is glowing, sprinkle a small amount of your incense mixture onto it. Allow the aromatic smoke to fill your sacred space as you meditate, perform rituals, or celebrate the autumn equinox.
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