Hello, sweet friend
Today, I’m happy to give you 5 revitalizing and grounding rituals that you can include into your daily living this September. September, ruled by Virgo and the energy of Earth, is a month for grounding, softening, and embracing cyclical living. With the shift from summer to autumn, it’s the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and nourish your body, mind, and soul. These rituals guide you toward a more nurturing, calming, and harmonious way of living, embodying the healing power of essential oils, crystals, and nature.
Read the full Virgo Season Guide here for more insights and guidance about the seasonal cosmic energies.
Read the full September Moon Cycle Guide here for more insights and guidance about the September energies, moon phases and seasonal celebrations.
Top Essential Oils for September’s Soft Living
- Lavender – Known for its calming and harmonizing properties, lavender softens tension and nurtures relaxation. (Find your lavender essential oil here.)
- Chamomile – Soothing and calming, chamomile helps ease anxiety and invites deep emotional healing. (Find your chamomile essential oil here.)
- Rose – A powerful oil for self-love, rose nurtures the heart, promoting love, compassion, and emotional balance. (Find your rose essential oil here.)
- Cedarwood – Grounding and stabilizing, cedarwood connects you deeply with the Earth’s energy, fostering security and peace. (Find your cedarwood essential oil here.)
- Ylang-Ylang – Uplifting yet calming, ylang-ylang helps you soften into joy and embrace a more carefree, serene energy. (Find your ylang-ylang essential oil here.)
Top Crystals for September’s Soft Living
- Amethyst – A crystal of peace and wisdom, amethyst helps you harmonize with your intuition and bring serenity to your day. (Find your amethyst crystal here.)
- Rose Quartz – The stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz nurtures you into self-compassion and emotional healing. (Find your rose quartz crystal here.)
- Black Tourmaline – A protective stone, Black Tourmaline grounds you into stability and shields your energy from negativity. (Find your black tourmaline crystal here.)
- Moonstone – A crystal for emotional balance and intuition, Moonstone helps you connect with your inner cycles and the rhythms of the moon. (Find your moonstone crystal here.)
- Selenite – Known for its purifying energy, Selenite clears negative energy and invites a sense of renewal and clarity. (Find your selenite crystal here.)
1. The Softened Soul Morning Ritual
This ritual invites you to begin your day with intention, grounding, and connection to the Earth’s gentle energy. By fusing essential oils and crystals, you can set a tone of serenity and nourishment.
Essential Oils:
- Lavender softens you into a state of calm and peace, easing any lingering tension.
- Chamomile nurtures you into feeling more centered and present.
- Rose harmonizes you into a feeling of love and self-compassion.
Crystals:
- Amethyst is your ally with creating a serene and reflective morning, connecting you to your inner wisdom.
- Green Aventurine is your companion for aligning with the energy of abundance and vitality.
Ritual Steps:
Upon waking, apply a blend of lavender, chamomile, and rose essential oils on your wrists or diffuse them in your space. Hold an Amethyst in your hand, breathing deeply as you repeat a morning affirmation: “I soften into the day with grace, receiving all that supports my wellbeing.” Carry Green Aventurine with you to invite abundance throughout your day.
2. Grounding Autumn Walk Ritual
This ritual inspires you to connect deeply with nature and the soft seasonal transitions. Grounding is essential as the energy shifts, and this ritual helps you find peace in nature’s rhythms.
Essential Oils:
- Cedarwood is your companion for grounding deeply into the Earth’s energy.
- Ylang-Ylang softens you into a feeling of calm joy, helping you appreciate the beauty around you.
Crystals:
- Black Tourmaline harmonizes you into a feeling of protection and stability, grounding you during your walk.
- Smoky Quartz is your ally with releasing any stress or heaviness, helping you walk with lightness.
Ritual Steps:
Before heading outdoors, rub a small amount of cedarwood and ylang-ylang essential oils on your pulse points. As you walk, hold Black Tourmaline in your pocket or hand for grounding protection. With each step, imagine any stress dissolving into the Earth. After your walk, sit with Smoky Quartz for a few minutes to release any lingering tension, allowing the Earth to support you fully.
3. Nourishing Self-Care Bath Ritual
This ritual nurtures you into deep relaxation, allowing you to soak in the healing qualities of water, essential oils, and crystals. It helps you restore after a long day and embrace the softness of September.
Essential Oils:
- Rose invites you to immerse in a feeling of self-love and compassion.
- Lavender helps you release the day’s stress and enter a state of relaxation.
Crystals:
- Rose Quartz harmonizes you into a deep state of emotional nurturing and care.
- Clear Quartz amplifies the healing and rejuvenating energies of the bath.
Ritual Steps:
Fill your bath with warm water, adding a few drops of rose and lavender essential oils. Place Rose Quartz and Clear Quartz in the water or nearby. As you soak, imagine the water infusing you with love and light. Breathe deeply, visualizing the crystals’ energies amplifying the oils’ effects, supporting you in releasing any tension and embracing softness.
4. Full Moon Release & Renew Ritual
This ritual helps you clear away the old energy of summer and invites fresh intentions for the autumn season. Perfect for aligning with the September Full Moon, it fosters emotional release and intuitive connection.
Essential Oils:
- Frankincense is your companion for enhancing spiritual connection and deepening meditation.
- Lavender softens you into a peaceful state for reflecting on your intentions.
Crystals:
- Moonstone harmonizes you into a flow of emotional balance and intuitive insight.
- Selenite clears your energetic field and invites a sense of purity and renewal.
Ritual Steps:
On the night of the Full Moon, light a candle and burn some palo santo to cleanse your space. Place Moonstone and Selenite nearby as you diffuse lavender and frankincense essential oils. Journal about what you are ready to release from the summer and what you invite into this new cycle. Use Moonstone to connect with your intuition as you reflect, and let Selenite clear any energetic blockages.
5. Evening Wind-Down Ritual
This ritual helps you transition into a state of deep relaxation, preparing you for restful sleep. It nourishes your body, mind, and spirit, inviting serenity into your evening.
Essential Oils:
- Chamomile soothes you into a restful and calming state.
- Vetiver is your companion for grounding and releasing the stresses of the day.
Crystals:
- Blue Lace Agate harmonizes you into a peaceful, serene mindset, calming anxious thoughts.
- Lepidolite nurtures you into emotional balance, gently easing you into sleep.
Ritual Steps:
In the evening, apply chamomile and vetiver essential oils to your temples and chest. Hold Blue Lace Agate in your hand while you reflect on the day’s miracles or journal your thoughts. Place Lepidolite under your pillow or next to your bed, allowing its soothing energy to help you drift into sleep, restoring your energy for the next day.
I truly hope you have a serene and peaceful September, filled with moments to slow down and embrace the beautiful change of seasons. Honor your mind, body, and soul by blending these lovely rituals into your September weeks. Your mind, body, and soul will greatly appreciate the time you take for self-nurturing.
Enjoy your September!
Wishing you harmony, love, and light,
Mimi 🌙

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