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You were born for a reason.
By Valeria Black — Written on Feb 03, 2019
It's easy to get lost in everyday life and become almost robotic. Eat, sleep, rinse, repeat. And yes, spend every waking hour glued to the smartphone. But you were not meant for that. None of us were. So, on February 4th, spare some time to reconnect with your true purpose in life.
After all, it's a new moon in Aquarius, the most forward-thinking zodiac sign in astrology. Aquarius is a sign that stands for humanity's greatest good and our ability to take everyone with us into a better future.
What does that mean? Just that the energy of this new moon will be unlike any other. It will draw you away from your baggage and stories, and help you see the bigger picture for which you were put on Earth.
Because those who live with purpose inevitably shine like a lighthouse in the storm. And that draws to them everything they have ever wished for, including the person who was always meant for them. So, here are 5 new moon rituals you can do on February 4th to realign yourself with your true purpose in life.
1. Set the law of attraction in motion with an amethyst.
New moons are the perfect time to set an intention and make a wish. And this new moon in Aquarius isn't going to be any different. Only this time, you are going to use an amethyst to set the law of attraction in motion. How do you do that? Simple.
First, you need to write down your goal in one sentence. Be specific and choose the goal that would make you the happiest for the rest of your life. Then, lie down on your bed and place an amethyst over your third-eye chakra. That is, the space on your forehead between your eyebrows. Now, say out loud the intention you wrote earlier and close your eyes.
For the next 10–15 minutes, imagine you have already achieved what you are aiming for, as vividly as possible. What do you see? What do you taste? What do you smell? What do you hear? What do you feel?
And don't forget to add the most important ingredient: Emotion. Don't just imagine. Actually feel the joy, the triumph, the satisfaction. Everything. And once you are done, count backward from 10 to 1 and open your eyes. But do this ritual only after 4:03 PM, once the moon enters the new cycle.
2. Take long, deep breaths.
Sit down in a comfortable position and touch the tip of your tongue to the back of your upper front teeth. Then, breathe in slowly through your nose. Let the air fill your lungs and expand your diaphragm and abdomen.
Hold your breath for 1 second. Now, release it slowly along with all the tension in your body. Repeat this a few times to get the hang of breathing in this manner. And then aim for 6 breaths per minute. Do this for at least 5 minutes to ground yourself. The exercise will enable you to be more aware of what you truly want in life.
3. Gather your forward-thinking friends for a brainstorming session.
Yes, there's a reason why we said "gather your forward-thinking friends." Because, let's face it, all of our friends, however awesome they might be, are not exactly the forward-thinking type. They like their boxes a bit too much.
So gather your best-thinking pals and brainstorm ideas that can help change the world. Then, discuss what each of you feels is your one true purpose on Earth. Finally, think of ways you can do something about that.
The point is to unblock your minds and help each other think outside of the box. So leave your beliefs and judgments at home.
4. Help out your local charity.
Or global. Whatever speaks to you. Aquarius is the sign of the humanitarian, and there's no better day to do good for the community than during this mewn moon. Sign up for some volunteering work, be it at the local soup kitchen or at the abandoned pet shelter. Or, donate some money to your favorite charitable organization. Just make sure you donate at least what you would pay for one big meal every day.
You can also volunteer to raise funds by baking some cakes or washing a few cars. What you do is up to you.
5. Treat yourself to a pair of cool boots.
Aquarius rules the ankles. So why not treat yourself to a pair of gorgeous boots? Your ankles need some warm hugs too, you know.
You could also get yourself a cool new anklet with funky charms and maybe a few bells. And then strut around your house barefoot with it tinkling in your wake. It's all about the ambiance.
Valeria Black is an author and Tarot reader known for her in-depth psychological analyses. You can connect with her on Twitter @ValerieRBlack.