A Simple Prayer Lighting  This is Spring's ritual for her nightly candle lighting. Although it's simple in method and form, the results are equally successful and approached with the same reverence and respect as a complete candle ceremony. This method is based on her personal heritage, an Irish Cherokee who was raised in a Christian Methodist home. Spring is not Wiccan, but many of her Celtic or Cherokee rituals are very similar to Wiccan practices. - Stand before the candle, close your eyes and take a deep breath.
- Align yourself with the Great Spirit (the God/Goddess, whatever you chose).
By this we mean, try to center yourself, or put your thought and being in that place you consider to be divine and holy. - Open your eyes and light the match or lighter. As you light the wick of the candle, say your prayer.
- Always begin by giving thanks to the God/Goddess for the blessings of your day. You can be specific or general, as long as you have the heart felt meaning behind the words.
- Say your prayer, or spell, for what you're lighting this candle for.
Here's an example of Spring's Prayer:
~ Great Spirit, Creator of All That Is. We give thanks for the blessings and protection you've provided us this day. We honor the wisdom and love you've added to our lives. As we light this candle, please allow it's warmth and light to act as a beacon for our desires of health and happiness through the night and throughout tomorrow. We give great thanks for your assistance and honor to all the unseen forces who have provided us with support and blessings this day, and for this special request. Unehlanvhi nvwhtohiyada. (God's Peace) - Allow the candle to burn for at least 30 minutes. Never leave your candle burning unattended. Just so you know Spring leaves her candles lit from the time she comes home from work, until we go to bed.
- When you're ready to blow out the flame; Give thanks to the God/Goddess for the energy they have added to the flame and to your spell/prayer. Then blow out the flame.
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