<aside> 🕯️ This ritual is not meant to push you to manifest, nor is it meant to be a large working. This is a simple ritual that can be done at any point in your lunar cycle and within most spiritual practices.

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I love the idea of setting intentions for the coming month especially on the lunar return which symbolizes a new smaller cycle within the larger cycles of the planetary returns.

You will need the following items:

• A white tealight or chime candle
• An affirmation written on a piece of paper or bay leaf
• Cleansing tool
• An intention oil (optional)
• The moon tarot card (optional)

1️⃣ Gather your supplies.

2️⃣ Cleanse your space and set the scene. You can do this by dimming the lights, playing some soft music, putting on some lunar colors or silver jewelry.

3️⃣ Set up a mini altar space. You can do this on a working altar, in a shoebox, outside, on a windowsill, or anywhere you have the space to do so.

4️⃣ Prepare your intention or write out a mantra to focus on for the coming month. Fold this piece of paper towards you and place it beneath the candle holder.

Example intention: "This cycle, I will allow myself moments of solitude when I need it."

5️⃣ Dress your candle with your intention oil if you have it. You're welcome to dress it with herbs as well, but I wanted to keep the ritual simple and not focused on manifesting or spellcasting.