Cast the Circle. Use the smudging wand to purify the space as you move around the Circle.
Invoke the Goddess (ring the bell three times and place your arms in the Goddess position). "Great Goddess, Queen of the Underworld, Protector of all Wicca, it is my will on this night of the New Moon to overcome my shadows and bring about change. I invite you to my Circle to assist and protect me in my rite." Invoke the God (hold your Athame with your hands in the God position). "Great God, Lord of Protection, it is my will on this night of the New Moon to overcome my shadows to bring about change. I invite you to my Circle to assist me and protect me in my rite." Statement of Intent: "Dark is the night as I reach this turning point. As the wheel turns, I see birth, death and rebirth and I know that every end is a beginning." Meditation: Remember a time in your life when you were miserable, depressed and felt like you couldn't go on. Let the painful memories overtake you, feel yourself become weak and frightened. Put yourself back in that pain-filled time of your life. Then arise! Light your white candle and hold it high overhead and say: "In darkness, there is light! I feel energy and life returning to me! I feel my heartbeat strong. I feel the power of the Universe and the power of the Goddess and God within me." Pass the candle over your body and tune in comletely to the light of the flame. Feel the power heal and protect you. Allow the rays to completely penetrate your being, healing and cleansing you. Let the light cast out all darkness. Once you are done, have Cakes and Wine to restore your energy. Thank the Goddess and the God for their presence and Release the Circle.