Beneath the enigmatic veil of the new moon, the hour is ripe for weaving spells of protection, binding, severing, and banishing. Summon the ancient and formidable dark goddess Nemesis, a force as powerful as Kali, who harmonizes justice with retribution. She delivers vengeance for acts of arrogance or hubris. The very name “Nemesis” signifies “retribution,” derived from the late sixteenth-century Greek word nemein, meaning “to give what is due.”
Call upon Nemesis to assist you in a ritual of banishing or when seeking justice. For the most potent results, cast your spell when the moon resides in an earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn); this is also an auspicious time to reclaim lost or stolen treasures.
To confront the repercussions of anger or hubris, work with the moon in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). The new moon reaches its zenith around noon, though it remains cloaked beneath the horizon.
On small pieces of black parchment, use a silver pen to inscribe the grievances you wish to resolve, creating a pristine slate. Meditate deeply on these matters, then offer them to the flames, chanting:
“From fire to ash, Nemesis, lift this burden, cleanse my spirit, renew my purpose, free me from malice, guide my steps on the path of justice. So shall it be.”
