Purpose:
To honor the ancestors, release old energies, and renew your soul through the unity of the four sacred elements.

Timing:
October’s New Moon, Full Moon, or Samhain (Oct 31).
Best Direction: West or North (symbolic of ancestors and introspection).

Duration:
30–40 minutes.

Elemental Supplies

Earth (Crystals):
Obsidian (shadow work), Smoky Quartz (release), and Amethyst (spiritual renewal).

Fire (Candles):
One black candle (banishment and shadow) and one white candle (renewal and light).

Air (Incense or Resins):
Frankincense, Myrrh, or Copal (for spirit communication and purification).

Water (Liquid):
Rainwater, moon water, or case water (for emotional flow and cleansing).

Optional:
A photo, heirloom, or candle for your ancestors; journal; pen.

1. Preparation & Circle of Intention

Find a quiet space. Lay out the four elemental items — each at its direction point:

• North      = Crystals

• East =      Incense (Air)

• South      = Fire

• West =      Water

Stand in the center, take five deep breaths, and say:

“I call upon the elements to guide and renew me in body, mind, and spirit.”

2. Lighting the Flame (Fire Element)

Light the black candle first and whisper:

“I release what no longer serves me — fears, my shadows, my burdens.”

Then light the white candle and say:

“I welcome renewal, light, and divine clarity.”

3. Calling the Smoke (Air Element)

Light your incense or resin and visualize your swirling dense energy and ancestral pain lifting away.
Wave the smoke over your heart, third eye, and crown, then say:

“I breathe in wisdom, clarity, and sacred remembrance.”

4. Grounding with Stone (Earth Element)

Hold your crystals in your hands or place one over your heart and solar plexus.
Imagine roots extending from your feet into the Earth. Feel your ancestors’ strength rise through you.

5. Cleansing with Water (Water Element)

Dip your fingers into rainwater or moon water.
Anoint your forehead, heart, and hands, letting tears come if they wish to flow.

6. Offering & Reflection

Speak with your ancestors — aloud or within. Offer gratitude, tears, or silence.
Recite your reflections in your journal, or create a small offering on your altar.

7. Closing the Elements

If desired, close by tracing a circle in the air with your finger or wand and whisper:

“So it is released.
So it is renewed.
So it is done.”