A New Year Spell for Happiness, Luck & Protection
Starting this new journey so close to the threshold of the New Year has compelled me towards welcoming as much good fortune and protection into my life as possible. AND I would be remiss if I didn’t take advantage of the waxing moon entering Taurus on the 31st. Taurus is a fixed earth sign that guards what it earns and accumulates. Moreover, magic or projects started under a Taurus moon tend to last the longest, increase in value and become difficult to change. So, it feels only natural that I should start off the year, as well as this new venture, with a New Year Spell for Happiness, Luck & Protection - and share it with all of you, of course!
You Will Need:
a white candle
an item to carve your candle with
blessed thistle - joy, luck, protection, strength, vitality
rue - protection
almond oil - prosperity, money, wisdom
an item of remembrance, such as a citrine, aventurine or pyrite stone - prosperity and abundance
Make any substitutions you find necessary and/or adjust items for your own intentions as you see fit. Begin by carving words and/or symbols that represent your wishes for the new year into your candle. I will be including the symbols for Taurus, Venus and Saturn. We know why Taurus, but, since I’ll be performing this ritual on midnight between Saturday and Sunday (the 31st and 1st) I’m also balancing the energies of Saturn and the Sun asking for their assistance. Saturn rules over responsibility, hard work determination and longevity and the Sun can be called upon for the powers of strength, success and protection - among other things.
When you finish carving your candle, anoint it with almond oil and dress it with blessed thistle and rue, stating your intention and asking for assistance from these plant spirits while you work. Place the item of remembrance next to the candle on your altar or workspace.
The idea is to light the candle and perform the spell as the old year transitions into the new but you can alternately leave your candle on your altar for that time period and light it in the new year, if you will be busy or asleep at midnight. I plan on being home, so I can light my candle and let it burn while I return to the festivities.
When you are ready, light your candle and make a wish for happiness, luck and protection in the coming year:
“This New Year’s spell is mine to cast
Under the Taurus Moon to make it last.
A wish for Happiness, Luck and Protection,
I now send out in every direction.
For the coming year and my intended goal,
I manifest with my heart and soul.”
When you’ve finished, let the candle burn down completely or snuff it out and relight it on New Year’s Day. Carry the item of remembrance with you or place it where you work as a potent representation of your goals and your magical work.
Blessed be.
