First of March: Ritual Ideas and Tips for the Month

 The third month of the year has arrived and it sure seems like time is flying by. March is the month where spring blooms, new life awakes from its slumber, and growth is on the horizon everyday. This month was named for Mars, the Roman god of war, but before he was a war god, he was known for fertility and agriculture. This is fitting, because March is generally the time most of us really start focusing on the herbs, vegetables, and fruits we're going to have in our gardens this year.

Beware the Ides of March, however... while we're all anticipating warmer weather and the Spring Equinox [Ostara] on the 20th, as well Saint Patrick's day, March 15th is the day that reminds us to watch our backs for betrayal. This is the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated, and has so come to be known for bad omens and misfortune.

We'll get into March 7th's full Worm [Storm] moon in a later post, but for now, here are some rituals and tips for you to welcome in March, spring, and growth, and usher out the dark, cold, and negative of winter past.

• Sweep! Sweep your floors with the doors open, to get rid of not only physical dirt, but negative energy. You can chant out loud or in your head something like, "with this broom I cleanse this place, welcome light and growth with my embrace." Don't forget to sweep off the porch too, so you're literally welcoming in positivity and good stuff!
• Blow that cinnamon! This is such a simple and favored quick ritual. Put about a teaspoon of ground cinnamon into your palm, close your eyes and focus your intentions for this ritual. It's all about abundance, whether that be in money, customers for your business, or another form. Stand outside your open front (and back) door, and if you choose to speak the words aloud, do it first, then blow that cinnamon into your house!
• "All money flows easily to me"
• "This home is a place of abundance and prosperity"
• Everything I need will come to me/my family this month"
• "Cinnamon for abundance. Abundance through my door. Cinnamon for abundance. I welcome in so much more."
  
  
• Refresh (or start anew) your prosperity bowl! If you haven't made one yet, check out my TikTok video with step-by-step instructions and an ingredient list! 
• Smoke cleanse your house. Go through every nook and cranny, leave the windows open if possible, and create a chant for the ritual - something simple works. "I release negativity, I welcome in only the good," would be effective for a general cleansing.
• Salt your entrances. Black salt (if  you have made some) or regular salt, either works, and acts as a barrier for negative energies. I recommend doing this for all entrances to your home, even if one is not as used.
  
• Simmer pot! One of my favorite things to do, and making one to welcome in the month of Spring is a surefire way to infuse your home with good smells and intentions. Use lemons, oranges, rosemary, cinnamon, lavender, vanilla, bay - any combination of these. Set your intentions as you slice the fruits, add the ingredients, and stir clockwise!

March is the time of growth, so PLANT something! Start off strong (in like a lion) and welcome in good vibes, abundance and positive changes all month long.

Blessed be!