The end of the year always acts as a symbolic portal: a time to reflect on what has happened, be grateful for what has been learned and make room for new things. In addition to mental and emotional balance, many people choose to accompany this transit simple rituals which organize the energy, eliminate stagnation and help focus intention for the next cycle.
“A ritual It is a conscious act that organizes our mind, emotions and presence. When we ritualize, we shape what we feel and create internal coherence. And when we are in harmony, everything flows differently,” explains astrologer Flor Sánchez Clarion.
For this reason, the expert proposes a series of Rituals inspired by the four elements. Each represents an energy to work with: fire is associated with action and desire; the earth with materialization; water, with emotions; and the air, with mental clarity.
They can be done according to the sign (Sun, Moon or Ascendant) or simply according to the energy that each person feels most present at this completion of the cycle. “It’s not about following rules; Listen to what your inner self needs to close this loop in an easy and meaningful way,” he emphasizes.
Designed for Aries, Leo and SagittariusAlthough useful for anyone in need of a boost, the fire ritual invites you to activate, move, and ignite creativity.
The suggestion is to light a red, orange or white candle, write on a piece of paper the specific action you want to take in the new year and read it out loud. The paper approaches the flame without burning it, just to “warm” it. Then it is pronounced: “I activate my energy. I light my path.” This paper is kept in the wallet, agenda, or an altar. “This ritual moves intention, action and movement“, explains Sánchez.
Linked to Taurus, Virgo and Capricornbut useful for those seeking order and stability, the earth ritual suggests working on materialization.
To do this, take a container or pot of soil and bury a piece of paper with a specific and realistic goal that you want to achieve. It is irrigated with a splash of water and said: “What I desire, I build. What I build grows.” This bottle should be placed in a stable location in the house that earth energy “loves stability”. This practice embodies step by step and what is preserved over time.
For Cancer, Scorpio and PiscesFor anyone who wants to let go of emotions, the water ritual offers a process of gentleness and inner cleansing.
Fill a bowl with warm water, add sea or table salt and a few drops of lavender or another aromatic. On a piece of paper, write an emotion or stress that you want to release and submerge it in the water until it dissolves. When observing the dilution it is pronounced: “What is heavy dissolves. My energy is purified.” The water is then poured into a pot or onto a patio. “This ritual moves emotions, gentleness and inner cleanliness”describes the astrologer.
Addressed to Gemini, Libra and AquariusAlthough useful for anyone seeking clarity and new perspective, the air ritual suggests opening windows to allow air to circulate, lighting an incense burner, and writing a New Year’s motto, such as “I trust my ideas” or “I communicate clearly.”
The sentence is read three times with deep breaths and then placed in a clearly visible place. According to Sánchez, this is energy “It moves visions, clear ideas and mental concentration.”
For a deeper conclusion, Sánchez suggests Integrate the four elements in the same act.
A small altar is set up with a candle, a glass of water, earth or salt and an incense or perfume. In a clear voice, say what action you want to initiate (Fire), what you want to materialize (Earth), what emotion needs to be healed (Water), and what clarity you want to achieve (Air). Then, with hands on heart and eyes closed, it is said: “I integrate what I was, I am grateful for what I have learned, and I open myself to what is to come. My energy remains aligned and at peace.”
To close, extinguish the candle or leave it burning and gently “clean” the room with your hands while saying: “It’s done.”
Consultant astrologer Flor Sánchez, on Instagram @magiayplanetas.
The fire ritual is designed for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Photo: Shutterstock illustration.
The earth ritual associated with Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn suggests working on materialization. Photo: Shutterstock illustration.
The water ritual offers a process of gentleness and inner cleansing. . Photo: Shutterstock illustration.
The air ritual consists of opening windows to allow air circulation, lighting an incense burner, and writing a sentence. Photo: Shutterstock illustration.
