Thorn Mooney New Year Ritual

Begin by making a list of all your accomplishments and your achievements over the past year. Every small victory, every time you have persevered, and every little success should make the list. Most of us only care about the big, momentous events, but life happens in pieces, and most of it goes unsung. That’s a habit we must break!

Next, choose one thing that’s got in your way of wellbeing this year or was an obstacle to your personal or professional development. Maybe you need to change your job, a relationship or home environment, or you need to work on your health or finances. Maybe you didn’t make enough time for a hobby or new skill, or were you too afraid to take a chance on something that could provide something valuable for you!

To perform your ritual, use whatever you feel is right for the purpose. You can cast a circle, invoking any deities, angels or spirits to support you. You can get dressed and buy a bottle of champagne or sparkling juice for your celebration. You can do this alone or invite friends to create a New Year’s ritual party. 

Begin by commiserating with whatever you are leaving behind. Imagine that this part of yourself has gone, maybe a weakness, a misunderstanding, an avoidance or fear. Give your condolences, even shed a few tears, reflecting on how you were impacted and what life will be like now that it’s gone. 

If you’re working with a group, everyone can join in with their obstacles, expressing anger or grief and letting go of the anxiety they were enduring. If you have a flare for drama, wear funeral clothes. Bring poetry, a drawing, or a piece of music to express the loss that occurred during 2024. When commiserations have been shared and those experiences rejected, now it’s time to celebrate the new energy of the New Year. with the list of your accomplishments over the past, and with your skills and talents and the resources that you bring into the NewYear, you read each one. If you are in a group, others could add any you have forgotten. From Llewellyn’s Witches Calendar 2025 January by Thorn Mooney