| Dedication Ritual
First of all, you must create your altar. Select a quiet place free from noisy or interruptions. Once you have selected the perfect altar area, it it time to create your altar. Since everyone is different, I suggest selecting the items which you "feel" is the most beneficial for you. For example, I have two white altar candles, an incense burner, athame, herbs (sometimes flowers), stones, holy water, salt, and my spell candle. These are the items which I feel add energy to my spells and rituals.
Once you have created your perfect altar, it is time to perform the dedication ritual. Part of your ritual is to take a cleansing bath. First start your bath and add salt, this will draw out all negative energies. Second, add essential oils, such as jasmine,lavender, or rose. These oils will relax you, put you in the right frame of mind, and will allow you to remain open. A cleansing bath is considered very important, if you fail to perform this step, you may invite unwanted guests or negative energies into your ritual.
Next you will need to cleanse the room where your altar is located. To do this take the holy water in one hand, walk the edge of the room in a clockwise motion, one time, Chanting these words;
"I consecrate this place of rite with holy water, incense, and candle light."
Take the incense burner in your hand, walk the edge of the room Chanting these words; "I consecrate this place of rite with holy water, incense, and candlelight."
And last, take the candle holder in one hand, and walk the edge of the room,then Say; "I consecrate this place of rite with holy water, incense, and candlelight."
After you have purified the room, it is now time to cast your circle. Move to your altar, draw the circle, in a clockwise motion, with your dominant hand, finger, athame, dagger, or wand. Draw the circle 3 times, envision a whirl of light, and a fine mist with energy in the center of your circle, then Say;
"I cast this circle
as in days of old,
to welcome and protect the wise ones
as their secrets are told."
Keep repeating these words until you can feel the energy. It may take two, three or four times. Once you can "feel" the energy, you can then move to the lighting of the candle. Take your white candle (spell candle, not altar candles) dress it with the oil of your choice and Say;
"As I light this candle
and the flame burns bright.
I open myself up to the old ways,
each and every night."
Now it is time to say your pledge to the dieties.
Stare into the candle flame and repeat these words.
"I call upon the gods and goddesses,
to witness my rite.
And I vow to love and protect the old ones,
at my altar, bathed in candlelight."
With the gods and goddesses as your witness it is time to take your oath. As you Say the words, feel them into your innercore.
"I, (your Name) within the circle of the wise,
vow to love, protect and welcome the dieties,
in all areas of my life.
As the old ones reveal their secrets,
my knowledge I will share,
with those who are respectful of my path, honest and sincere.
These are the words, which I pledge to thee,
within the circle, at my altar, sacred mother, and all the deities."
After you have pledged your oath, it is now time to thank the powers and release them.
"Sacred spirits of old
powers of the quarters,
blessings now upon you, I bestow.
May you always return when I call
and your journey be safe and pleasant
as you return to your home within the heavens.
I thank you for all my achievements,
and for all I will receive, and now its time
to say Merry part, but in spirit, I will be with you
as you are with me."
Reflect upon your dedication oath, write down any visions, or feelings you may have. |
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