Hey tribe! How has the “New Year” Been treating you? Are you stuck in the “New Years Rut?”
“Happy New Year” they said and we’re 10 days only into the New Year and it feels like not much has changed? There’s been a lot going on with this Cancer Full Moon just passing, we’re still in the “microwave with tons of retrogrades”!
Maybe I can help?
You know, I share the basics, and ways to keep yourself safe in your practice. I don’t normally share my personal practice with others - welp because it’s my personal practice. Mainly because I don’t want to influence you building your own rituals and traditions. However I felt the need to extend my personal experience as it helps me a lot with transitioning as we are doing now. Through the collective I’m sensing a lot of you are needing this help too.
Since I’ve been on my journey I do my traditions a little differently. I really live in tune with the seasons. I know in western tradition we celebrate December 31st/ Jan 1st as the New Year, which numerically yes it is. However to me it is the celebration of things dying off.
Now with my main practice being in hoodoo, I do keep certain traditions of eating certain food items, preparing meals and cleaning at this time. Whilst doing so I always do this with the dead in mind (it really is a great time for connecting with your ancestors). Most importantly if you pay attention things in life as well are often dead at this time or dying off.
So let me tell you all a little about my “NEW YEAR”. I finally dealt with “the people under the stairs”!
That’s what I have come to call my bags of accumulated possessions, 14 large black trash bags to be exact! Numerous boxes, projects that were started and have now deceased. Old physical possessions of those I have loved and lost.
I braved through my fears. I released. I let go. and with that the energy in my home shifted as I begin to silently prepare. Really it feels so much better in here energy is free to move throughout me and my space freely. I’ve gotten rid of all my old clothes, I only kept pieces my higher self would wear. I only kept projects that I plan to complete before spring.
So I choose to enjoy this time also as a final purge; to rid my home, body and mind of physical, mental and emotional dirt. Yes, I celebrate that! I celebrate endings for without them there can be no new beginnings. I show thanks as I use this time to reserve my energy. I also show thanks by cleansing, purging and planning for the true year ahead.
A way to honor our ancestors is by keeping our minds, homes, and bodies clean from clutter and debris. When you have dirt it is easier for negative energy to settle and hide. Nicely put, DIRT IS LOW VIBE! Hence the popular phrase “cleanliness is next to Godliness”. When you’re in a clean state of living, your vibrations raise higher as well.
If you are feeling stuck or weighed down I sincerely urge you to purge and remove any of the last bit of bullshit that’s holding you back! Then do a spiritual cleanse, protection and blessing over your home. It is a reason our ancestors urge us to clean before the “New Year”. It is with great pride they urge you to prepare for things to come. We are in a final time of cleansing before we plant our new intentions, food, prepare in the upcoming seasons for celebrations.
Be ready so you don’t have to get ready! Spring is when life is fertile and festive. March is when I move actively forward and plant my manifestations, at this time you can give birth to your plans. Move actively towards your prosperity, start new your projects, and celebrate your new beginnings.
Check out my home cleansing kits or scroll down in the description under “Limpias de la casa” for ways you can cleanse your home DIY using everyday products you already have on hand.
https://www.glamtiquestudioltd.com/products/cleansings
2023 Let’s grow!
With Love 💋
Lisa K.
1 comment
This is exactly what I have been forcing myself to do. Some days are hard, I still feel like if I dedicate a hr or a whole day its progress. Thank you I needed that!!💜💜💜💜💜