According to an ancient superstition, if a person makes a secret wish while
gazing up at the new moon in August,his or her wish will come true before the end of the year.

  On the first night of the new moon,light a white candle.
As its flame burns,gaze deeply into it and focus all of your thoughts
and feelings upon whatever it is that you are strongly wishing to have, to do, or to make happen.

Take care, however, not to wish for anything that would directly or indirectly
bring harm to, or interfere with the free will of any individual.

  Raise your arms up to the sky with both palms facing up,and say: