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P H A S E
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MAPS & TOOLS
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WELCOME TO RITUA
BOX CONTENTS | PHASE OF THE MOO
FULL MOON RITUAL BAT
RITUAL & INTENTIONAL MAGI
CAST YOUR CIRCL
PHASES OF THE MOON | AFFIRMATIO
NEW MOON | INTENTION RITUA
FULL MOON | RELEASE RITUA
NAMING THE MOON
SPECIAL MOON
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WELCOME TO RITUA
My grandmother threw salt over her shoulder to appease the spirits.
To a house spider she would extend her nger and let it crawl aboard, then
circle it around her head three times before setting it free outdoors—the
money spider, harbinger of good fortune. She lived in a very real state of
prosperity without ever seeming to struggle for it
I was blessed with extraordinary time in England with my grandmother while
growing up. From her I absorbed an understanding and respect for both the
natural and ethereal worlds
She shared magic without calling it magic
Fast forward to my life now. As a woman whose children are grown, I can see
the breadth and beauty of those early days of discovery, and how they opened
a door to my life’s work. What I’ve learned is this
We can, each one of us, be the originator of our own magic
It can be simple and natural. We can settle our hearts into a moment, gather in
around our lives all the things we hold dear, and learn more about the world
and its marvels. In this way we can cultivate light, and subsequently, love
So dive in. Explore! The world is full of beautiful rituals and magic. At the
center of each is a path to your own awareness. Please enjoy the journey
All my love, always
Kim Sorde
Proprietress, Magic Fairy Candle
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.BOX CONTENTS | PHASES OF THE MOO
NEW MOON SALT SOAK with QUART
Cotton satchel containing the dried leaves of abre camino; dried rose petals; dried
and grated High John the Conquerer root; Himalayan and Dead Sea salt; all
potently charged by a quartz crystal. Place in warm bathwater with a gentle swish.
Plunge your body into a thoughtful stillness as you prepare for a new moon. Close
your eyes, giving your intentions time to emerge
FULL MOON BATH BOM
Preparing the body for release under the light of the full moon is made beautiful
through the ritual of a full moon bath. Details for the ritual can be found in the
next pages. Made with organic ingredients and a crystal charged under the full
moon, dissolve in warm bathwater to relax and prepare the body for any ritual
practice. Take care to remove the crystal from the bath before draining
WHITE SAGE, SELENITE STONE & LAVENDER BUNDL
Sage, from the Latin salvere, means to be saved. Throughout time, humans have
been saved by clearing the air with the smoke of burning sage. Oils in the leaves
lend antimicrobial properties to the smoke as it wafts
A satin spar of selenite has the power to focus one’s intuitive faculties. Because it is
self-cleansing, selenite is an indispensable tool for any practitioner. It clears all
other stones and crystals by its continual vibration of divine light, and becomes
particularly potent after charging it under the light of a full moon. Place selenite
among altar items to purify them; use it within your circle to center and drop the
mind into the heart for meditation or recitation of af rmations; or, place selenite
bedside to encourage intuitive dreaming
Lavender stimulates the conscious mind and stabilizes both the body and mind. It
has long been associated with love, health, sound sleep, healing, and balance
Unbundled, the white sage and lavender may be safely lit and allowed to smolder
within a reproof container. Smudging, or wafting the smoke of smoldering herbs
or incense, is performed to unseat obstructive energies, making it possible to live
with an ease of the heart and a clarity of the mind. Hence, it is an ideal way to
prepare for ritual work
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ENEW MOON SOY CANDL
& FULL MOON SOY CANDL
After you clean and clear your sacred space, cast a circle, then light your selected
candle at the center for the moon cycle you are honoring. You may wish to recite
af rmations, write intentions, or meditate directly after lighting. When lit, your
candle creates a soy wax pool just three degrees above body temperature which
can be massaged into the skin to soothe and moisturize. Made with GMM-free
soy wax, it is a pure source of Omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants which
essentially become skin food when used in this manner. The clarity of the new
moon is enhanced by its candle’s key notes of rosemary, tea tree, and mint. The
power of the full moon is ampli ed by its candle’s key notes of lavender and sage
SOAPSTONE OW
The haunting call of an owl uttering its lingering hoots from out of the depths of
night is something which stays with one’s subconscious. If you are fortunate to
live where owls mate or hunt, you may have heard them communicating across
roofs and treetops. They are usually calls between mates, signals about possible
food sources, or simple love quavers sent to one another. Symbolically, the owl
brings us keen sight into what was once hidden. When appearing suddenly in
our life, the owl portends death, though not literally—it is very simply alerting
you to powerful change on the horizon. Here you are provided the owl as a small
emblem of both releasing that which no longer serves you, and powerfully
enacting change. Carved from soothing soapstone, you may wish to hold your
owl to remind you of your innate vision and to prompt your natural
transformations to emerge
INCENS
Warding off insects, appeasing the gods with pleasing aromas, cleansing or
blessing one another or a space—these and numerous other reasons for burning
incense have been practiced throughout the centuries. Herein you have been
given a selection of incense tested by time and the human heart. Utilize their
aromas and purifying natures to enhance your moon ritual, or to make the hours
of any given day more mindful and sacred
RITUAL BOOKLE
Simple and straightforward instruction is provided in this booklet for casting
your circle and performing rituals. Some pages contain questions which you can
ask yourself as a means of opening the heart to explore fresh awareness. Others
introduce activities for ritual celebration or meditation. Over time, you may
develop or add your own words and rites to personalize this practice. In fact, the
more you add from your own experience, the more powerful ritual becomes
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.FULL MOON RITUAL BAT
How does one become more aware? Begin by lifting your chin. Raise your
eyes to the night sky and see. There is a cycle aligned with the tides and
seasons and the body
The moon—she offers up her energy through both her radiance and her
shadow. How one begins is simply by noticing. Perhaps your ritual is to
quietly nod to the changing skies. Perhaps you wish to go deeper, to truly
encounter the fullness of the moon
Begin where you are. She will meet you there
PREPAR
In a deliberate and mindful manner, quiet the space where you will be
bathing. Lovingly remove and store items which are unneeded, so as not to
visually detract from your relaxation. Consider turning off devices, save for
music which soothes. At the same time, add ritual items which support your
practice—selenite, moonstone, or quartz stones; personal objects of a sacred
nature; or items from the natural world which feed your spirit. Make a stack
of clean towels available. Turn down or turn off the lighting. Place a lit candle
or two nearby. Close the door and draw your bath
SHOWER OPTION
Adapt this ritual for the shower by placing your bath bomb in a breathable
bag like a mesh vegetable bag and hang it under the stream of the shower to
wash over you. Or place your bath bomb in your hands or on the oor of the
shower to dissolve slowly outside the main stream of water, enjoying its scent
and skin softening properties. Allow the water’s ow to be your body’s cue to
release all which is unneeded
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Add your full moon bath bomb to the water while expressing aloud or quietly
inward, your thankfulness for this time of self care, healing, and release.
Listen and let intuition be your guide. Give yourself what you need. Slow
your movements as you disrobe. Pay attention to your body’s in nitely unique
form and abilities. Place your clothes gently aside and enter the water slowly,
so as to notice every sensation. Listen for every breath lengthening
TRANSFOR
Let yourself unfold inside the warmth and support of the water. Breathe
without consciously changing your breath. Simply open to the air as you
inhale, and be willing to let go as you exhale. Move in any way which feels
good to you
With deep care, honor all the endless ways in which your body has served you
throughout your life. With the very same care, acknowledge the challenges
you face now or have had to endure in the past. Breathe. And again. And
again.
Now allow all those thoughts to slow, to settle
RELEAS
Pay attention to the transformation of your breath and body after you have
soaked for some time. Perhaps your heart has calmed. What has been heavy
has given over to release. Or maybe emotions moved with the mutability of
the water and you found yourself sobbing
This too is release.
The fullness of the moon ripens threefold—the mind, the body, the heart. In
your nal moments of the ritual, let your head rest back as if cradled by the
hands of someone you love. Let your arms and legs oat up. Close your eyes
and exhale one long, complete, full breath with the intention of letting any last
hindrance or grasping go.
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.RITUAL & INTENTIONAL MAGI
Ritual is a practice. To practice means to perform an activity again and again
in order to acquire a skill. For ritual, the skill acquired is awareness
What does this give us? We become very present, perhaps more calm, clear
about our desires and needs, more able to provide just the right kind of help to
others, and more capable of identifying and ful lling our purpose on this
earth
RITUAL PERFORME
The performing of ritual is a deeply human experience. Everyone has rituals—
common ones like birthdays, graduations, holidays, marriages, and funerals.
We delineate time, making it more meaningful by repetition of yearly or daily
rituals. Some center around family tradition, cultural legacy, or spiritual
practices. Others are simple, personal actions like preparing a cup of tea with
attention and reverence, setting the table a certain way, or getting oneself
ready for the day using the same sequence of tasks as the day before.
If you feel you don’t know enough to practice ritual,
trust yourself. You carry all you need within
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.INTENTIONAL MAGI
There is magic in every choice you make. Your presence places real power
behind all you do. It’s no coincidence that paying attention makes things clear,
that belief activates action, that understanding brings light to the unknown or
feared
In this way, intentional magic is how you live
At the heart of intentional magic are three things—personal connection,
knowledge, and ritual. To help you discover this in your own life, think about
the way your days unfold and ask yourself these questions
• What daily ritual of mine just makes things feel right
• What natural items am I drawn to and what do I know about them
• What rituals (mine or others) have touched me deeply, and why
You may wish to take a moment to write down some of your thoughts
MAKING MAGI
Begin where you are. Celebrate your history and what you know to be true.
Listen to what speaks to you. Pay attention to your heart, your breath, your
body. Hear the wind, feel the sun, walk barefoot upon the earth. The better
you come to know yourself, magic will naturally ow
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.CAST YOUR CIRCL
S E V E N D I R E C T I O N S I N V O C AT I O
A circle is sacred. The wombs of women encircle life as it grows, then open
to form an O as our children enter this world. Our mouths form an O as we
open to speak our truths. Earth is a globe, the orb which is our home. The
moon in turn circles our Earth and it too is a sphere. To cast a circle is to
make a sacred vessel to hold your ritual. Guidance is provided here
PREPAR
Clean your space and cleanse your body with a soothing shower or soak.
Consider turning off all devices. Be still and remember your intention.
Choose a location either indoors or out. Protect our Earth by following local
guidelines regarding outdoor ames. You may wish to use a compass to
locate and mark the directions of north, south, east, and west with a ston
or crystal. Walk your circle clockwise and smudge its entirety with sage or
incense. Light your candle at the center
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Invoke the seven directions by reading aloud
EAST — AIR — KNOWLEDG
I face East, the direction of the rising sun & all beginnings. I call
upon the element of Air & the creatures of ight. I welcome the
beauty of new life & understanding to this circle
SOUTH — FIRE — ACTIO
I face South, the direction of sustained activity & service. I call
upon the element of Fire’s forms of ames, lightning, & electricity.
I think of the quick coyote & welcome powerful action to this
circle
WEST — WATER — INTUITIO
I face West, the direction of the setting sun & visions. I call upon
the element of Water in all her forms & depths. I trust my
emotional strength & welcome its true instinct to this circle
NORTH — EARTH — WISDO
I face North, the direction of guidance & all paths home. I call
upon the element of Earth in her nurturing solidity. I feel my
body grounded by soil & stone. I stand & welcome its deep
wisdom to this circle
ABOVE — SKY MOON STARS — FATHE
I look up, raise my arms, & contemplate in nite galaxies, deep
space, all consciousness. I honor the masculine energies of
grandfathers, fathers, uncles, brothers, & sons. I honor how such
energy also exists within the feminine & welcome it to this circle
BELOW— SACRED EARTH — MOTHE
I look down, bend & touch Earth to deeply know the home of our
humanity, all creatures, all of the natural world. I feel how we are
all one. I honor the feminine energies of grandmothers, mothers,
aunts, sisters, & daughters. I honor how such energy also exists
within the masculine & welcome it to this circle
WITHIN — SPIRIT — CONNECTION & LIGH
I close my eyes & look within. I place my hands upon my heart
& know I am love. I trust my connection to the true light of the
spirit in all forms—gods, goddesses, ancestors, animal & human
guides, dreams, visions, feelings. I honor the one in all and
welcome spirit to this circle.
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.PERFORM YOUR RITUA
With your circle cast and a sacredness held within your heart, read or recite
the words for a ritual of your choosing. This is your moment, take your time.
Repeat words of intention, release, or af rmation as many times as necessary
in order for you to feel the gravity of those words within your body
In order to bring about change
one must feel it fully
We build energy and make solid change as we continually return to the
practice. You may suddenly voice your own words for casting the circle,
invoking the seven directions, or performing a ritual. Use them to connect
more profoundly to your own awareness and heart
Special rituals are offered in this booklet as a place to begin
CLOS
To close your circle, release the elements and seven directions by speaking a
simple phrase of dispersal and gratitude of your own choosing, or something
like this
“The elements, seven directions, and energies of all, I thank you for your
presence here and release you.
Extinguish your candle, collect your markers for the directions as you walk
your circle once more. With reverence and gratitude, walk out and go forth
Blessed Be
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.PHASES OF THE MOO
A F F I R M AT I O
How to come to know the presence of the moon? Have you caught the sheer
bright beauty of a full moon as you walk past your window at night? Have
you stepped into a dark night to nd only stars? We sense it—our dear moon
in her cycles. We may even cycle monthly with her. To truly encounter the
moon’s phases, we here at Magic Fairy Candles, have dedicated myriad days
to the task of honoring the cadence of her waxing and waning
While the full and new moons have their own individual rituals, the moon’s
cycle as a whole can also be so simply embraced with beautiful af rmation.
You may wish to read it aloud as part of your ritual
AFFIRMATIO
I face the night & nd Moon’s constancy
My body stirred as the world’s tides
May its full light ease my heart’s burdens
May my will be wrought true
beneath its thoughtful shadow
Space has been made in last pages of this booklet for your personal observations,
questions, and musings upon the moon’s transition—as well as your own!
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fiNEW MOON | INTENTION RITUA
Auspicious change making of consummate ful llments.
The word wish, even as it is formed by the mouth, wafts as a whisper. It is made
of breath, lighter than air. What of substance can we hope for when what is
wanted is put forth in a simple puff. The true and actual are positioned oh so
much more deeply in our souls. With the full force of our inner fortitude, we
create. Upon the riot of a new moon’s cycling, we rouse an audacious spirit and
amplify change. How to harness this raw energy?
QUESTIO
What does your desire wish to bring into fruition? What might you try if you
released fear and strengthened your resolve
⚫ NOTES | INTENTION
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A new moon is the most bene cial time for discovering regeneration in one’s
life. Without expectation, meet your desire in a place of openness and write it
down. Under a new moon, this written remnant can be kept on your altar or by
your bedside until the next full moon. Or you may wish to plant your intention
in the earth for nurturance and growth by burying your paper in a garden. To
send your intentions out onto the wind, you may wish to ignite the paper in a
safe manner, to burn and transform the material and send your words into the
ether.
Let your intuition be your guide. The choice is entirely yours
AFFIRMATIO
May I be happy, content, and ful lled.
May I be healed and whole.
May I be protected from harm and free from fear.
May I enjoy inner peace and ease.
May I be awakened, liberated, and free.
May there be peace in this world and throughout the entire universe.
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.FULL MOON | RELEASE RITUA
Release what no longer serves you, go forth brightly unbound.
How have you absorbed this life? We walk through a day and carry ourselves
about in a body which senses—everything. This is how minds adhere to clutter,
how hearts grow heavy, how burdens come to be. Thus there are cycles born of
our human whirs, and seasons in the storm of this life as it plays out
How the moon brightens each month is a way in which we may illuminate a new
path. Suddenly a pristine experience is made ready for our next, new phase. We
become cleansed and cleared under the full moon’s illuminations. We are
delivered fresh upon a new day.
QUESTIO
What have you grasped for too long? What is ready to be purged from your life
in order to make room for an untried path
NOTES | RELEASE
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A full moon is like a ripe peach ready to be plucked. As a tree releases what’s
become full to bursting with lush sweetness, we too have a season ripe for
release. Without expectation, meet your burdens in a place of willingness and
write them down. The full moon’s blaze can ignite our will for change. You may
nd it very satisfactory to set your written full moon intentions a ame by the
re of your candle and allow them to burn completely in a safe, reproof
container
AFFIRMATIO
I cleanse myself of all sel shness, resentment
critical feelings for my fellow beings, self-condemnation
and misinterpretation of my life experiences
I bathe myself in generosity, appreciation, praise
and gratitude for my fellow beings, self-acceptance
and enlightened understanding of my life experiences
—Lidia Frederico
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flNAMING THE MOON
Naming the full moons of each month began so very long ago among all cultures
across the world. Here in North America, we look to our Native Americans’ lore
as well as habits of early settlers, for the names which endure as a legacy of
humans marking seasonal change by the cycle of our beloved moon
You may wish to honor the symbolism of the name for the month in which you
are holding your ritual.
JANUARY JULY
WOLF BUCK
FEBRUARY AUGUST
SNOW STURGEON
MARCH SEPTEMBER
WORM CORN
APRIL OCTOBER
PINK HUNTER’S
MAY NOVEMBER
FLOWER BEAVER
JUNE DECEMBER
STRAWBERRY COLD
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HARVEST MOON
The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox is renamed the Harvest Moon.
This means the Harvest Moon is not always in September.
Sometimes it falls in October instead.
BLUE MOON
A 13th full moon in a year is called a Blue Moon. The name has nothing to do
with the color of the moon. Though, under a smoky or hazy sky, the moon can
appear blue to the eye
SUPER MOON
When the moon’s orbit is nearest to the earth it is in perigee. When a full
or new moon coincides with perigee, it is a super moon. A full super moon
appears larger to our eyes, though the moon never actually changes size.
It is simply closer to us
LUNAR ECLIPSE or BLOOD MOO
When the Sun, Earth, & Moon are in syzygy, or in other words, very closely
aligned, & the moon passes behind Earth, the earth’s shadow falls across the
moon, eclipsing it. Only re ected light reaches the moon in this instance,
making it appear as a dim reddish sphere. Hence the name, Blood Moon
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.DURING A WAXING MOON | NOTE
SDURING A WANING MOON | NOTE
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