BANISHING RITUAL

9 white candles 
9 thorns from a rose bush 
Paper and pencil 
Source of fire 
Cauldron

Line up the candles in a circle around you and light them as you cast your circle, calling the directions and invite spirit of Goddess. 
Place a thorn next to each candle and asked for protection. 
Sat in the middle and write on the list what you want to banish from your life. You may choose to write it as a letter to yourself, to Goddess, or anyone appropriate to your intent. 
Fold the paper three times. Holding it over the cauldron light one end of the paper, and as it burns let it drop into the cauldron. Watch it being completely consumed by the flame. As the smoke rises into the air, so does your list of things you wish to banish, they are released, up into the universe, for Goddess to take care of. 
Raise your cone of power by spinning (watch out for the candles) or drumming, or if you prefer, with your voice by chanting your favorite chant. 
Thank the directions and spirit, blow out the candles. SO MOTE IT BE.

Gwendolyn LaFae

2005