Heyy, I'm new here I would really love to be part of this community,I'm starting my journey, I just saw a video of petitions using candles, i have a question tho, Do i need to say something or meditate or do something before i start with my petitions? Also, Does it work better at night ? It would make me the happiest of ya'll could answer.
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I think this falls into the realm of your own interpretation and preferences, but here are some things some people like to do:
1. Meditate and/or yoga.
2. Smoke cleansing or salt bath cleansing.
3. Chant a favorite mantra.
4. Sing a song that will awaken your spiritual guides and call them to assemble around you.
5. Grounding; go outside and connect your bare feet with the earth. Sit with nature for a bit, talk to a tree, flowers, etc. Sitting by a stream is a great way to cleans and collect energy before a petition.
All of these things help cleanse your mind & body, while gathering essential energies from your environment, as well as inviting benevolent spirits to aid you on your behalf.
You can choose to work at night, in the daytime, or both. Whenever calls you the strongest :) The energies of the cosmos shift throughout the day, but most spells will give specifics if required. I tend to do most light/ green work in the daytime and divination, meditation, rituals at night. But it's just my personal preference.
Your rituals can be as simple or complex as you want. For some, it's as simple as brewing a cup of tea and sitting with their thoughts for a few minutes.
You get to invent your own, comfy ritual :) Have fun!