The New Moon brings with it another cycle of new beginnings and rebirth. A fresh start and time to focus our intentions, ideas and dreams into creative manifestation.
The Amrita kala and Kameswari correspond with the essence of the Clary Sage. As its name suggests, Clary is the oil of clarity, clear thinking and clear visions. Using Clary sage on the new moon will direct the Amrita kala and Kameswari’s essence our way. Few drops in the ritual bath will help us to become open to changes, new ideas and new perceptions, clear our mind and make space for new visions and dreams.
Clary Sage
Clary Sage essential oil, is mainly used for menstrual complaints, childbirth and can help in releasing female sexual dysfunction (frigidity). Clary sage is a general nerve tonic and like the garden sage, it cools inflammation and is especially useful for throat and respiratory infections.
It has a calming effect on the mind and it is known to induce euphoria.
Clary sage has a relaxing effect on the body and mind, encouraging sleep and vivid dreams.
Salvia Sclarea
The ritual
Prepare your oil blend in a small bowl, 1 tablespoon of sea salt and about 6-10 drops of Clary Sage oil.
When your bath is full, add the blend into the bath and make the figure 8 with your hand in the water while focusing on your intentions and prayers, offer yourself (by getting into the water) to the spirit of the oil. Once you’re in the bath, let your body relax into the water. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths inhaling the scent of the oil and listen to your guided meditation:
Chandra (Moon) gayatri mantra:
om kshira-putraya vidmahe
amrita-tattvaya dhimahi
tanno chandra prachodayat
I bow down to Lord Chandra holder of the lotus.
Who shines in the brilliant color of gold.
May Lord Chandra illuminate my intellect
and shed light on my path.
*I recommend recording the meditation beforehand, so you can listen to it while you are bathing. I make a playlist that lasts about 25-30 minutes, starting with about 7-10 minutes of some relaxing music, then guided meditation for about 10 minutes, followed with 10 minutes of more relaxing music. When the music stops, it’s your queue to get out of the ritual bath.
- When a bath is not an option, you can inhale the oil while listening to the mantra/meditation. Once the mantra is over, utter license to depart (say thanks and put the Clary sage bottle away). ***Excessive inhalation of the Clary sage oil might cause headaches!