Tonight we tie another knot on the endless cord of time. It’s time for hope and resolutions. Holly is an excellent spell ingredient to use when you wish to clear away any negative vibrations, because it catches and holds anything you wish to banish. You’ll need four holly leaves and a small ritual fire in a cauldron or other heatproof container. Ground and center. As you speak the following words, cast the holly leaves into the fire, one at a time.

On this night I release all anger,

I release all doubt.

I release all negativity,

I release all fear.

I will walk in peace

Throughout the coming year.

Let the fire safely burn out. See your issues from this year fading with the dying embers. In the next day or two, when the ashes are cool, scatter them upon the earth.