10 Things for a Witchy New Year!

1. Cleanse your space. There are a few ways you can do this, like smudging and incense. or using salt water spray to mist the air, you can add herbs or essential oils that match any intentions or for any energy you want to draw into the space.

2. Set up negative energy protections. you can use salt, in bowls,sprinkle in each corner of the house.use salt water, thieve's oil, or with cayenne, black pepper, garlic and salt infused oil on the doorways.

3. Set intentions and make a game plan. If you say your going to start working out, then start researching and finding out your best fit immediately. The difference between plans and just words is planning.

4. Clean, set up and/or rearrange your altar. Put up new offerings if you use them. This keeps up with the theme of removing stale energy and bringing in new energy.

5. Setup or familiarize yourself with your calendar. If you can't get one of those calendars that has the moon phases, holidays and other stuff you can always look it up the info you need. You also use this to help with setting intentions.

6. Clear clutter and get rid of unneeded items or junk. Donate or pass on what you can and get rid of the rest. The idea is to start fresh minus unnecessary baggage and energy. Its good time to get rid of the things that have outlived their welcome or the lesson you were to learn.

7. Rearrange your space. This idea is based off of the concept of feng shui that rearranging things change the flow of energy.

8. Make a gratitude list. It's a good time to look at what you do have. Even the lessons you learned or the blessings you have received.

9. Settle accounts or wrap up the projects that you can so you can start fresh and help smooth the way for new things or projects.

10. Reading for the new year. You can purchase one or do it yourself. Usually this method works best for oracle cards, tarot, and runes. This allows you to look at the coming year at a glance.

These are just a few ways to help bring in the new year and new, fresh energy. This kind of energy is best for starting new projects, beginnings and starting fresh.

Happy New Year! Blessings to you and yours,

Kelly