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Rituals and Worship



Sacred Time

Practitioners in the New Age movement envision a dawning era of peace, harmony, and prosperity, sometimes called the Age of Aquarius. Some believe this era has already begun; others await its imminent arrival.

Sacred Space

The New Age movement envisions a variety of sites in its sacred geography, including mythical lost continents, sacred places drawn from other world religions, and sites that have particular historical connections to the New Age movement.

Rites and Ceremonies

New Age practitioners share no single ceremony, but most of their rites involve healing techniques, the manipulation of subtle energies, or the search for spiritual awareness.

Worship and Devotion in Daily Life

New Age daily devotions include reading books and periodicals, creating a positive environment through crystals and aromas, and sometimes using elements drawn from other world religions, such as yoga, meditation, or prayer.

Symbolism

The New Age has appropriated most of its symbols from other world religions, with the Hindu OM and Taoist yin/yang most prevalent. Crystals and astronomical imagery also serve as central symbols in the New Age movement.

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