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Resolution Traditions

It is traditional for many of us to set New Year’s Resolutions at the

beginning of the New Year. When exactly that New Year is, does vary in

accordance with one’s culture and beliefs. For example, those who are

Jewish, celebrate Rosh Hashanah which occurs sometime in September or

October. For some Pagans, they celebrate the New Year during Samhain,

which is October 31-November 1st, sunset to sunset. Some Pagans in the

southern hemisphere may celebrate Samhain on May 1st. Other Pagans

may celebrate the New Year during Beltane which is observed on May 1st in

the northern hemisphere, or October 31st in the southern hemisphere. We

also have many people that celebrate the Chinese New Year which is based

on the lunar calendar and varies

from year to year, whereas the

Russian Orthodox New Year is

celebrated on January 14th, in

accordance with the Gregorian

calendar. There are too many

cultures and religions to name

them all, but the point is, when

and IF you choose to celebrate a

New Year, is your personal choice.

I think it’s also important to note

that resolutions are at the core,

affirmations or intentions. We can set those any time we want. The start of

the new moon is a great time, for it is a time for new beginnings. We can

also set resolutions or affirmations, each morning, or when we go to bed, or

at any moment.

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Crystals for Setting Resolutions

When you feel the time is right, light a candle or some incense, diffuse

essential oils, play calming music and so on. You may even wish to meditate,

take a soothing bath, go for a walk, sit outside or whatever helps you to

relax. The key is that you are relaxed, centered, present, and grounded.

Some wonderful crystals that may assist you, include Celestite, Sodalite,

Blue Kyanite, Angelite, or Lapis Lazuli. These are great for communicating

with your higher self. You may also want to use crystals such as Amethyst,

Auralite 23, Lepidolite, Sugilite, or Fluorite, to assist with vision and focus. I

also recommend tapping into your heart space to see what your heart truly

desires. Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Unakite, Pink Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite,

and Emerald, are examples of lovely heart stones. Pink Danburite is also

fantastic for the heart-mind connection.

My all-time favorite manifestation

combination is Pyrite or Citrine,

Clear Quartz and Lodestone. You can

use this combo for general

manifestation or add other crystals

to specify your intention. For

example, if you are seeking a love

relationship, add a love stone such

as Rose Quartz, Pink Dolomite, etc.

Lastly, it’s important to stay grounded, especially when making decisions

regarding your life in this 3d reality. Lodestone, Smokey Quartz, Black

Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Black Amber, Jet, beach or river rocks, are some of

my favorites, but there are many others. Always choose crystals based on

your own inner guidance, for those are typically the right ones for YOU.

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Setting Resolutions

When determining your resolutions, you may wish to consider the SWOT

analysis and the SMART approach to goal setting.

S = Strength (What are your strong points, skills, best aspect of self? What

are you really good at?)

W= Weakness (Areas that need improvement, such as lack of follow-

through, unable to focus, unorganized, etc.)

O= Opportunities (Consider everything and everyone as an opportunity.

Look for synchronicities, the bread crumbs that lead you on your path.)

T= Threats (Barriers. What gets in your way? Not enough time, money,

transportation?)

Set SMART Goals

S = Specific (Goals should be simple and clear. Include what, why, and how.)

m= Measurable (How will you measure your success? Consider numbers,

behaviors, actions, dates, times, etc.)

A= Achievable (Be realistic but at the same time, challenge yourself.)

R= Result-Oriented (Look for results not just certain activities.)

T= Timely (In many cases time is relevant, but not always - especially in

terms of personal goals.)

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It’s important to note that these

approaches are typically a “business

model way” of setting goals. We are

not a business. We are spiritual,

creator-beings that change moment by

moment. Be gentle with yourself and

set reasonable time frames and

reasonable goals or resolutions. It’s

better to set small goals and

resolutions so we can achieve them,

than it is large ones that we do not.

Celebrate every success, no matter

how great or small and don’t criticize

yourself if you do not achieve a goal or stick to a resolution. Rather, take

another look at your goal and make changes as you see fit.

On the following pages, I have created spaces for you to write your

resolutions and monitor progress. Only choose what feels right to you. You

don’t have to have resolutions for each area I have created. Set as many or

as little as you would like. Sample categories include: self-love,

relationships, health/fitness, spiritual, career/work, leisure/fun, and other.

What is your intuition saying?

The most important thing about setting

resolutions is to be true to yourself!

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Self-love Resolutions Year/date:________

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Strengths

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Relationship Resolutions Year/date:________

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