On this final day of the year, we stand at the threshold between what has been and what is yet to come. It is a sacred time to release the burdens of the past, celebrate the gifts of the present, and plant the seeds of intention for the year ahead. Let us journey together into this moment of transition with gratitude, reflection, and hope.

Find a quiet and comfortable place to sit where you can remain undisturbed. If possible, light a candle, coinneal, to symbolize the light that guides us forward. Close your eyes, take a deep breath in, and exhale fully.

"Análaigh isteach an tsolas, agus scaoil amach an sean."(Breathe in the light, and release the old.)

Feel your body begin to relax. Let your shoulders soften, your jaw unclench, and your breath become steady. Imagine the earth beneath you, grounding and supporting you as you prepare to journey inward.

Call upon the energies of transition and renewal:"A Spioraid na Timthriallta, seas linn agus muid ag trasnú ón sean go dtí an nua."(Spirit of the Cycles, stand with us as we cross from the old to the new.)

Feel this energy gathering around you, like the gentle turning of a great wheel. It holds the lessons of the past and the promise of the future, guiding you toward balance and renewal.

Take a moment to reflect on the year that is passing. What challenges did you face? What moments brought you pain or frustration? Honor these experiences, for they have shaped your path.

Picture these burdens as stones in your hands, clocha na bliana. They may feel heavy, but they have also made you strong. Whisper to yourself:"Glacaim leis an méid a bhí, ach tá mé réidh le scaoileadh leo."(I accept what has been, but I am ready to release it.)

Now imagine standing beside a flowing river, abhainn. One by one, place the stones into the water. Watch as the current carries them away, cleansing and transforming their weight into wisdom. Feel the lightness that comes as your hands empty and your spirit clears.

"Scaoilim an sean agus ligim don abhainn mo chroí a ghlanadh."(I release the old and let the river cleanse my heart.)

Imagine yourself walking through a great forest, coill mhór, representing the year you’ve traveled. Each tree you pass holds a memory—some joyous, others bittersweet. Pause to touch the bark of these trees, feeling their wisdom flow into you.

In the heart of the forest, you find a clearing bathed in golden light. Here stands a sacred tree, Crann na Bliana (Tree of the Year), its branches stretching toward the heavens, its roots deep in the earth.

Sit beneath this tree and whisper:"Táim buíoch as an mbliain seo, as na ceachtanna agus na beannachtaí."(I am grateful for this year, for its lessons and its blessings.)

Feel the tree’s energy wrapping around you, grounding you in gratitude for the journey you’ve taken. Allow its branches to carry your gratitude skyward, like prayers offered to the stars.

As you rise, you notice a small pouch at your feet. Inside are seeds of possibility, síolta an todhchaí. These represent your hopes and intentions for the year to come.

Walk to a patch of fertile soil and kneel to plant these seeds, one by one. As you press each into the earth, whisper an intention or hope:"Fásfaidh an síol seo mar thosaíocht agus tabharfaidh sé sonas agus cothromaíocht."(This seed will grow as purpose and bring joy and balance.)

Picture these seeds taking root, nurtured by the earth and the light of the sun. Trust that they will flourish in their time, bringing abundance and growth into your life.

Stand tall, feeling the power of the earth beneath you and the promise of the sky above. Whisper a final blessing for yourself and the world:"Go scaoilfidh an sean go síochánta, agus go dtiocfaidh an nua le grá agus le neart."(May the old release peacefully, and may the new come with love and strength.)

Take a deep breath, open your eyes, and return to the present moment. Carry this sense of renewal and intention with you into the new year.

"Beannachtaí na Bliana Nua ort, agus go maire tú i gcothromaíocht agus i gcompord."(Blessings of the New Year upon you, and may you dwell in balance and peace.)