Do you do an End Of Year Spell or Ritual?

no I am sorry I do not know any spells, sorry

Mmmmm....maybe the problem was, was that you did a spell/ritual to "banish" negativity but did it during the waxing phase, in other words counterproductive. Since we are now in the waxing phase, this is the time to do spells/rituals of a positive nature, not negative or banishing. I'm planning to do a success and prosperity spell/ritual tomorrow night ....so yellow candle (success) and green (prosperity) I made up my own "spells" for both so have meaning for me, but actually you could do the same thing...write out some kind of spell (in rhyme of course..LOL) that has sincere meaning for you

I haven't done one since we burned the yew log a few years back. We haven't been much into spellcraft in a while. We still do a little ceremony at the equinoxes but nothing compared to what we used to. We should get back to it sometime.

You could always do things like write down what you want to put behind you on a piece of paper and burn the piece of paper in a candle flame. Then you could always take a smudge stick and smudge your body and maybe your house if that is possible. If not, maybe just smudge your altar area or something. Then you could light some incense to bring in good things for the new year.

For Samhain one year (which I consider to be my spiritual new year versus the numbers game of the modern calender) I did a "moving on from before" ritual. To basically heal from all the drama of that year and the years before it, and to let go of what was hurting me. And this Mabon I did a similiar one, although it wasn't about any sort of new year, but about mental health. xD For the one I did though, I basically buried physical momentos of that year in a metal box in the woods on our property at a time. Which included a necklace my ex gave me, some photos, among other things. And basically said a prayer. I dressed all up in the goth fashion, in black to represent that I was banishing these energies from my life so that I could heal. I hope your news years ritual went well! And I hope you've had a great 2009!

You bet I do. Not only to leave the past in the past but to give the coming year a, as you say, clean slate. I'm late coming into this but wanted to let you know that it is done. I do mine in a mix of things that clear up what needs be left and what needs to be brought in. I do mine on the first full moon of the new year so I can do both though a friend does her's on the last. Again do it how it fits you. I try to rid myself of negative stuff and call in health (a big one around my place), financial balance, and other necessary things. I search or ask others for their things related to what I need and then put it together based on my faith. Nice to meet you by the way!

I have never thought of doing that before but maybe some type of binding spell or something. Personally I'm just going with positive thought, burning/tossing things that are more or less symbolic to this year and starting next year new and fresh. Got my shredder all ready and at my feet as I type this out.

How interesting. A few days ago I was in a convenience store. A woman ahead of me, dressed in black, was buying two containers of salt. That was the first thing that popped into my head, a purification ritual for the end of the year. Of course it could have been that she was just throwing a HUGE margarita party ... I did attend a ritual once that was held in a church, Unitarian I believe, but that is the extent of my active involvement with such things. I am more into introspective sessions; meditations, prayers, chants, and the like, rather than the more action-related rituals. But then maybe a circle of salt would be just what the doctor would prescribe ...

The only thing I would like 2008 to carry out into 2009 is the cheaper gas prices! Everything other than that was negative I would like to leave it all behind. I don't know of any spells or rituals and can't say I've ever tried but it sure is a neat idea. All the best in 2009! Happy new year

the ritual and wording and "incantation" really is irrelevant. the strength behind magic of any sort really, is the intent, want and desire. use yer imaginations and put yer thoughts into motion. i dont generally do a cleansing ritual for the new year, but a sort of wishing spell for the coming year of things im hoping will be achieved, coupled with a "thank you" for the year thats passing. i save my cleansing for the spring equinox, and usually wind up in the ocean for it.. to wash away the winter icks and clear myself of any negativities being idle from cold weather might bring.

It doesn't have to be specifically for the New year, but you can do a prosperity spell and a blocking one to keep harmful things entering with carrying a mirror in your pocket so that all harm bounces back to whatever...Cleanse your place of work and house and start the New year fresh with burning a sage smudge stick.. and huggs

You are right,it was horrible for 2008,temblor,economy crisis,etc.I wonder how it was!!So.I hope all the people can have a good year in the coming 2009!

i don't think there are any spells available to write off bad luck of the previous year. i kno ony one thing. have a positive attitude and be good to people and then you will have good luck all year round. Do no harm to anyone. Do your duty towards your parents, your husband/wife yoour friends nd your children. Work sincerely at work and help out the needy and you will find your luck changing for the better.

it's actually not a ritual..i just light incense and put on the lights at home...and i pray and wish for a better new year as in this case 2009..the year just ended has its good and bad things..well...that's how it really goes for us..we can't have a perfect year...we just try to make it better at least....happy new year 2009 to all the mylotters!!!!!!

I know you would be disappointed with my response since I don't have anything of that kind to share with you. Your discussion just caught my interest. Anyways, does it ever work? I don't believe in spells, really. I don't think there's one that ever works in real life. Although, I am a big fan of Harry Potter, spell-making never grew on me... If I can share something with you, it is that if you want negativity out of the way, then you must make your resolve stronger first and then work from there. Nothing beats the will to do something different and new. But, good luck with your spells and everything. It might work for you. Just back it up with realistic resolve to make it more potent...Happy 2009!

I always try to think and meditate on the bible just before midnight on new year's eve. I always try to get a bible verse that i believe should be my companion for the wholle of the next year. A few years ago i picked on Psalm 91 and believe it or not it was a good friend of mine for the whole year, i needed protection and assuarance a lot in that year and it really delievered for me. In fact i would start most of my days by reading through this psalm amd i waould be calm throughout the day as a result - even in very trying times. Good luck but i suggest you try this method this year, pray to God and be amazed and what he can reveal to you...

i never did ........ all i do is hang out with my friends just praying the new should a happy beginning

Hi, I read your discussion forum & found intresting that people from country like USA also belives in these kind of stuff which is called ritules. Etc. I do give you an suggestion but first thing would like to tell is i do not belive in ritules & all but i do pray god for good. So i suggest u that keep faith in god & yourself. Do all the things whole heartedly & never turn your back. We do get problems in our life & noone can live happy without facing problems. So when u get problems if u keep on thinking about that then it blocks all the work you have to in future & create much more problems. So never think about the problems & if u belive in things that you do is right then never turn your back for that. Try these things & see how it works.