Preparation for Purging – Waxing Moon

1. Create a sacred space and arrange a time to perform the ceremony (preferably at night and/or outdoors in the moonlight when possible).
    
2. Write down on separate slips of paper the things you want to release or change.Supply suggestions:
   -fire proof calderon or cooking pot to toss the burning paper inside
   -candle with matches or lighter
   -water (to put out the fire afterwards)
   -smudge sticks for cleansing

Setting your Purging intentions

1. Cleanse your sacred area with an opening prayer, a sage smudging, and/or by burning some incense.
    
2. Invite your guides, angels, masters, or teachers to be at your side throughout the ceremony.
    
3. Light one or more candles. and take a deep breath

4.   One by one, read out loud the words you have written on each slip of paper.  Set your intention to release the item/addiction/attitude from your life.  Set it on fire and place it in the calderon, cooking pot or controlled fire. (If you have a campsite barbecue that will work) Just toss the slips of paper into the fire one by one.  Remember… your words have power.  Saying – “Be Gone” audibly and loudly can be very powerful. 

Thank the spirits.  Take a moment to reflect.  Put out the fire.