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Hypnos, gentle keeper of night,

soft-winged god of quiet rest,

come sit beside me as darkness falls.

Guide my body back to its natural rhythm.

Teach my eyes when to grow heavy,

my thoughts when to loosen their grip,

and my spirit when it is safe to surrender.

Untangle the hours that have become confused.

Hypnos, receive my weariness.

Quiet what is restless,

soften what is tense,

Blood- sap or juice

Eye- the disc of a composite flower or a seed

Foot- leaf

Guts- roots, stalks, or tangly bits (this is less commonly used than hair)

Hair- very stringy roots or sometimes silk or tangly stems

Head- flower head or seed head

Tail- stem

Tongue- petal or sometimes stigma

Toes- leaf or bud

Paw- sometimes bud but usually refers to a leaf

Privates- seed pod (this sex organs)

Wing- leaf

Worm- stringy roots

there is something sacred in being touched,

someone who is not trying to take from you, or turn you into an idea, or rush past the tenderness of the moment.

to be wanted as a whole person.

there is holiness in that kind of closeness.

in the quiet trust of letting someone near.

in laughter between kisses.

in being able to say yes, no, wait, more.

the body is not something separate from the soul.

The new moon marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. Hidden in darkness, it is a time for rest, cleansing and reflection. The new moon invites you to clear away what has become stagnant and make space for what you hope to nurture in the weeks ahead.

This bath ritual is intended to cleanse the body and spirit, release lingering heaviness, and restore a sense of calm before setting new intentions. It can be used to wash away the energy of the previous cycle and let go of habits or emotions you no longer wish to carry.

1 cup Epsom salt

½ cup sea salt

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

1 tablespoon dried sage

1 tablespoon dried lavender

1 tablespoon dried chamomile

1 teaspoon dried bay leaf, crushed

A small handful of dried rose petals

3 drops frankincense essential oil

1 tablespoon carrier oil

A white or black candle

A muslin bag or clean cloth

Place the dried herbs inside the muslin bag and tie it closed. Mix the essential oils into the carrier oil before adding them to the bath. Do not add undiluted essential oils directly to the water.

Run a warm bath and add the salts. Place the herb bag beneath the running water, then add the diluted frankincense oil.

Light the candle and step into the bath. Imagine the water drawing out exhaustion, unwanted energy, old emotions, and anything you do not wish to carry into the new lunar cycle.

• black sachet

• rosemary

• sage

• lavender

• marjoram

• blackberry leaf

• clove

• blessed thistle

• petrified wood

• black tourmaline

Begin by cleansing your hands, your workspace and the sachet in whatever way feels right to you. Incense, smoke, room spray, ring a bell, sprinkle a little moon water or simply meditate.

Add the dried herbs to the sachet, followed by the petrified wood and black tourmaline. As you fill it, focus on your intention: that the sachet will protect the room, keep the space calm and prevent unwanted energy from settling there.

Hold the filled sachet between your hands and say:

Nothing harmful may cross this boundary.

Nothing cruel may linger here.

This home is guarded,

this body is safe,

and only peace may enter.

Tie the sachet closed with three knots. With each knot, say:

By earth, I am grounded.

By spirit, I am guarded.

By my will, this protection is sealed.

Place it under your bed to guard your sleep, dreams and personal energy or hang it above the doorway to prevent unwanted energy from entering your home.

if your home has felt heavy lately, too many bad dreams or anxious energy.

you’ll need:

✶ 1 fresh lemon

✶ coarse salt

✶ cloves

✶ rosemary / thyme / basil / cinnamon / black pepper

✶ a small plate or bowl

cleanse yourself and your space first.

Smoke or sound cleanse, sweep, wipe surfaces, open a window. let stale energy leave.

cut the lemon in half, cover the flesh generously with salt.

press whole cloves into the skin.

sprinkle rosemary, thyme, basil, cinnamon and black pepper over the top.

if using oil, add a few drops onto the lemon and rub it in while focusing on your intention.

place your lemon ward:

— by your front door

— near windows

— under your bed

— on your altar

let it sit and work.

watch how it changes.

if it moulds or rots fast, it’s pulled in heavy negative energy.

when it feels finished, thank it.

dispose of it away from your home. bury it, compost it or throw it out outside.

This recipe makes enough for one bath. Multiply the quantities as needed for larger batches.

• 1 cup pink Himalayan salt

• 1 cup epsom salt

• 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil

• 1 teaspoon argon oil

• 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flower

• 2 tablespoons dried rose buds

Mix the salts together in a clean, dry bowl. Slowly pour the almond and argon oils into the salts while stirring well. Lightly crush the hibiscus and rose before adding them to the mixture.

Be patient, look for middle ground and to work with others for the benefit of all. Temperance invites you to stabilise your energy and to allow the life force to flow through you without force or resistance

An angel wears a white robe, a breastplate with a square with triangle in the center, together they reveal a harmony between the spiritual and the material worlds. Above the breastplate is the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, or the unspeakable name of God.

The angel is mixing two cups, symbolic of a union between two extremes. the significance of the two cups isn’t to have one cup fuller than the other; the significance is that both cups need each other.

One of the angel’s feet is in the water while the other one is on land. This illustrates the union of the subconscious and the conscious.

Towards the left of the card, there is a long path towards a mountain. While the angel is in a state of rest, the card suggests that this is temporary. The path to enlightenment is not over yet. We still have a long way to go. The long path is a reminder of this, and it is an encouragement that the summit of the mountain is in sight.

The ideal of Temperance: equilibrium between opposites.

Upright

- compromise

- balance

- moderation

- patience

- purpose

- harmony

- cooperation

- tolerance

- adaptation

- spirituality

Reversed

- paralysed by indecision

- imbalance

- excess

- self healing

Beloved Aphrodite,

Be with me tonight.

Calm the nervous flutter in my chest

and soften the fear of being judged.

Help me release the need to perform,

impress or become someone I am not.

Let me arrive as myself.

Remind me that I do not need to earn love by

shrinking, shaping, or proving my worth.

I am already enough.

Let my words come easily.

Let laughter flow naturally.

Let conversation feel warm and honest.

May I trust my own instincts.

May I recognize what feels good, safe, and true.

Let me enjoy being present.

Let me feel beautiful in my own skin.

Let me leave with peace in my heart,

Beloved Aphrodite,

Thank you for the gift of being seen clearly and loved gently.

Thank you for the rare blessing of being witnessed as I truly am.

Thank you for those who look at me,

For those who see past performance and fear and meet the real self beneath.

Thank you for showing me that real love asks for honesty, not perfection.

That intimacy is not found in pretending,

but in being known.

Thank you for every moment I have felt understood, cherished, and held.

For every gaze that felt warm instead of judging.

For every connection that made me feel real.

May I never take this gift for granted.

Divine Aphrodite,

Bless this relationship with steadiness and peace.

Let love be rooted deeply, not shaken easily by fear or uncertainty.

Help us build something grounded in trust, honesty, and devotion.

Strengthen what is good between us.

Teach us patience, understanding, and tenderness.

O Aphrodite,

Teach me to honor love as you do,

Not as something to chase or control,

But as a sacred flame that kindles in its own time.

Let me not rush the heart’s unfolding,

Nor grasp at feelings not freely given.

Shield me from the fear of being alone,

From the urge to mold love into what it is not.

Help me to trust the slow, sweet rhythm

Of bonds born from mutual joy and understanding.

May I recognize when love is real—

And when it is merely longing in disguise.

Guide me to walk with openness and courage,

To wait with wisdom and receive with grace.

Blessed Aphrodite,

Goddess of Love, born of seafoam and starlight,

I come to you with an open heart,

Wounded by longing, yet still beating with hope.

Let not false love find purchase in my spirit,

Nor cold hands hold what is meant to burn with warmth.

Teach me to love without losing myself,

To give with wisdom, to receive without fear.

Guard my heart from those who would break it in carelessness,

And guide me to those who cherish with truth and tenderness.

In moments of loneliness, be my comfort.

In the storm of emotion, be my calm.

Aphrodite, divine protector of the heart,

Hear my prayer and hold me close.

Divine Aphrodite,

Grant us the wisdom to hear each other fully,

Without judgment, without interruption,

But with the openness and patience,

That allows love and understanding to blossom.

Teach us to create a space where words are heard,

And where silence holds meaning,

So that our conversations may be filled with empathy, respect

And the wisdom of your divine love.

Aphrodite, guide us in listening with kindness,

And in speaking with compassion,

So that our hearts may always be open

O Aphrodite, Lady of love,

I come to you with a heart weighed by sorrow,

Be near me now, in this quiet ache.

Remind me that to feel deeply is not weakness,

But a sacred part of love’s great tapestry.

Let my sadness be seen, held, and honoured—

Not hidden, nor silenced, nor rushed away.

Aphrodite, guide me gently through this sorrow.

When I cannot smile, let me breathe.

When I cannot love, let me rest.

When I cannot hope, hold the hope for me.

And when the time is right,

Let joy return like the sea’s steady tide—

O Aphrodite,

Grant us the gift of clear and open communication,

That our words may always carry love, truth, and understanding.

Help us to speak with honesty and kindness,

And to listen with empathy and patience.

May our conversations be free of misunderstandings,

Filled with the clarity that strengthens our bond.

Bless us with the wisdom to express our hearts,

To share our desires, fears, and dreams,

Without hesitation or fear of judgment,

Knowing that with each word, our love grows deeper.

May our words be a reflection of the beauty we share,