Practical Ways to Work with the Potent Magick of the 12/12 Portal

The 12/12 portal is one of the most profound energetic gateways of the year. It’s a cosmic threshold—a liminal space where the energies of Earth and Sky, spirit and matter, past and future, all converge. This portal marks a moment of divine alignment, spiritual completion, and awakening. While the energy of this portal is naturally available to all, it becomes far more potent when engaged with intention, ritual, and reflection.

If you’ve been feeling an inner call to release, reflect, or step into a more aligned version of yourself, the 12/12 portal is the perfect opportunity to work with the energies of the Earth, cosmos, and spirit realms to catalyze transformation.

In this article I have shared 5 simple and practical ways you can work with the powerful energy of the 12/12 portal.  Check them out and pick one to try!

Rituals for Releasing & Shedding

The energy of 12/12 invites us to release the old and prepare for the new. This process mirrors the natural cycles of the Earth during the Season of the Witch, where we are called to shed what no longer serves us in preparation for the rebirth of the light at Yule.

Cord-Cutting Ritual

This ritual helps you release emotional, energetic, and karmic attachments that are weighing you down.

What you’ll need:

• A piece of paper
• A pen
• A fireproof dish or cauldron
• A candle (white, black, or blue works well)

Steps:

1. Write down 12 things (habits, relationships, beliefs, or attachments) that you are ready to release.
2. Light your candle and hold your paper, focusing on the energy you’re releasing.
3. Speak aloud: “I release all that no longer serves my highest good. I am free.”
4. Burn the paper in the fireproof dish and watch the smoke rise, symbolizing your release.
5. Breathe deeply and feel a sense of lightness and freedom.

Practices for Reflection & Gratitude

The cosmic energies of 12/12 support deep reflection, conscious gratitude, and powerful creation (aka manifestation). This is a potent time to honor your growth and acknowledge the lessons woven into your journey. By aligning with the cycles of the Earth and cosmos, you also ground your intentions into reality.

12 Lessons, 12 Gratitudes, 12 Intentions

This practice creates a holistic reflection on where you’ve been, what you’ve learned, and where you’re headed next.

What you’ll need:

• A journal or notebook
• A quiet, comfortable space

Steps:

1. Write down 12 lessons you’ve learned in the past year.
2. Write down 12 things you’re deeply grateful for.
3. Write down 12 intentions you’d like to set for the coming year.
4. Reflect on any patterns or themes that arise from this process.

This practice gives you clarity on what’s complete, what’s still growing, and what’s ready to be birthed in your life.

Meditation to Align with the Energy of the 12/12 Portal

Meditation on 12/12 allows you to step into the portal of higher consciousness and receive intuitive guidance. This meditation invites you to visualize walking through a doorway that symbolizes your entry into a higher state of being.

12/12 Portal Meditation

What you’ll need:

• A quiet space where you won’t be disturbed
• Optional: crystals like selenite, amethyst, or clear quartz
• A candle or soft lighting to set the ambiance

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
2. Visualize a large glowing doorway in front of you with "12/12" above it. This is your personal portal to higher consciousness.
3. See yourself walking toward the door, feeling its energy of completion, release, and ascension.
4. As you step through the doorway, imagine shedding old layers like a snake shedding its skin. Feel the release.
5. On the other side of the portal, visualize yourself stepping into a brighter, more vibrant version of yourself.
6. Stay in this space as long as you’d like, breathing in the energy of clarity, transformation, and alignment.
7. When you’re ready, return to the present moment and journal any insights or guidance you received.

Journal Prompts for Reflection & Self-Discovery

Journaling during the 12/12 portal allows you to bridge the cosmic with the earthly. These prompts invite deep introspection and help you attune to the rhythms of the Earth, cosmos, and your own inner knowing.

Journal Prompts for the 12/12 Portal

1. What am I ready to release that is no longer serving me?
2. What cycles or patterns have I completed this year?
3. What lessons have I learned that I’m most grateful for?
4. How have I grown emotionally, spiritually, or mentally this past year?
5. What is the "next version" of myself that I’m ready to step into?
6. If I could leave one fear behind in 2024, what would it be?
7. How can I better align with my higher self moving forward?
8. What support do I need from my ancestors, guides, or spirit team?
9. What intentions do I want to set for the year ahead?
10. How can I create space for new blessings in my life?
11. Where have I been dimming my light, and how can I step into my full power?
12. If I were to fully believe in my power, what would I do differently?

Self-Dedication Ritual

The 12/12 portal invites you an opportunity to meet and integrate with a more authentic, aligned version of yourself. A self-dedication ritual is a commitment to your higher path. This practice is especially powerful for those seeking to step into their purpose or spiritual mission.

What you’ll need:

• 12 small candles (or one large white candle)
• A mirror
• Optional: sacred herbs like sage, cedar, or palo santo for cleansing

Steps:

1. Cleanse your space with sacred herbs or incense.
2. Light your candles, focusing on each one as a symbol of an aspect of yourself you’re ready to claim (e.g., courage, love, abundance, intuition).
3. Stand in front of the mirror, make eye contact with yourself, and say: “I dedicate myself to the path of my highest good. I am ready to step into my fullest power. I honor my growth, my lessons, and my divine calling.”
4. Place your hand on your heart, breathe deeply, and feel the energy of your dedication taking root in your spirit.
5. Sit with the energy for a few moments before blowing out the candles.

Final Thoughts

The 12/12 portal is a profound energetic gateway for deep spiritual transformation, release, and alignment. By engaging in rituals, journaling, and meditation, you weave yourself into the greater fabric of Earth’s cycles and cosmic forces.