for visually, symbolically and astrally parting ways with the old in order to make room for and affirm what lies ahead. written for new years, but may be done at any time of the year. cleanse and ground yourself before and after this spell.
Materials
🕯 an almost finished/small tea light candle
🕯 a new candle
✨(optional) old items from the relationship, habit, or period of time that you intend to release with love; something to write with and on to affirm the life you’re moving towards
Directions
🥀 set the smaller, older candle on the left. light first. place any materials or representations that remind you of the old relationship you seek to release beside the candle.
🌹 place the newer candle on the right. light second. you might want to write intentions, sigils or affirmations here for the reality that you are moving into.
🌷 the candles have now opened up a portal where you can speak freely and communicate with what you seek to release. talk about why you’re leaving them behind, why you are ready to move forward and into a healthier place. as you watch the older candle’s flame flicker and fade, imagine the past dissipating into the background of your consciousness until you no longer have residual feelings. shift your attention to the newer candle, watch its flame dance and rise and glow brightly. imagine yourself stepping into a brighter, more energetic and promising reality. affirm what you need to and peacefully part ways with the flame of the old candle.
☁️ allow the old candle to burn all the way out. when you are ready to blow out the new candle, do so and affirm that you’ve closed the portal to the past. it no longer holds you back from your progress and you are now within the new reality you’ve affirmed.
fair--y backup 