20:36 Apr 15 2012
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Someone dear to me asked about Wiccan, and the path. Not many ask me about this part of my life but I do practice. Have for many years. Not many people know it as the area I live in is not open to anything but the standard beliefs. One store that sold herbs in town was closed within a year, and when a 'free age' man came to town to try and get members he was picked and the town had a meeting about the sinner. So I keep it close to my chest.
But I wanted to share what I sent to this member, who is having a hard time in life. Maybe it can help more then one person. :) The ritual for calming, for some clarity in life is as follows.
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First- do you know your quarters? East, South, North and West? If you know the direction the sun comes up in that would be East. Straight across will be West, the sunset side. Facing East- the direction to your right is South, left is North. Or if you don’t know the quarters yet in your home, we can work around that for now.
What does it take to do a ritual? Two things really. The right mind set and time. For a calming ritual I start with a straighten home. I mean- dishes in the sink would bother me so I prep the area. I do some in my bedroom, my alter I leave up is there. I dust, might run the vacuum as I think of what is coming up.
Then candles. While the standard candles is red for South, blue for West, green for North, and yellow for East. You can use white if you need to, white covers everything. Kind of like a go to color on candles.
Now- a shower with some music playing. As the water runs over your body see it as cleaning off the everyday problems and issues. You are getting ready to make and step into a spiritual rite, clam your mind and clean your body.
Then it is time. Time- phones off, tv off, soft music playing in dim lights on. Make your place as silent as you can. Yes- you will hear the doors slamming outside, talking of neighbors, but with practice you can tone those out.
So what next? Some do the ritual in the nude, or soft loose clothing. I have been known to do both, even use a black flowing dress that I keep just for rites. I use a soft perfume that I love, lilac, just for this time. Soft music playing from chants, to just jazz. The music that fits your mood is the one you want to use. Remember the goal- calming.
Then I go to my area, making sure it is big enough to fit what I need. You will need a center table, or a table to the side. A chair or couch to sit on. In my living room I use my foot stool, tables and set my quarter’s candles in each corner of my living room. In my bedroom I do the same, sitting on the edge of the bed. Some sit on the floor but I am in pain on the floor so I don’t do. I plan to stay in this circle for at least ½ a hour- you can’t calm your mind when your knees and back are hurting.
Now- list of what you need. To start with- the candles and holders for the quarters, then the main alter. A spirit candle in a holder. I use a small cauldron I purchased online, but any holder will do. I use white. A gold and silver candle for the God and Goddess. Silver for her, gold for him. Don’t worry- white candles work too. Tall, short or even tea lights.
You place the main alter up with the god candle on the right side, center the spirit candle, and the left is the goddess candle. If you don’t have any gold or silver candle- some cloth on the alter of those colors would be good. Then you need a cookie, and a drink in a nice glass. If you have a special kind of drink that you don’t drink much… I use wine. But even just plain water would work.
Now the ritual you have hand wrote on a piece of paper of a dairy if you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t. You can rewrite it into a book (this is what a book of shadow is) later when you get one. The words need to be in your own hand, give it a personal touch. I don’t like type or printed out rituals. Hand writing puts your own energy into it, and it sets your mind to what you are doing. I usually write my ritual in my book after my shower, before I cast my circle as I relax with the music.
There is a lot more you can add to your alter, but for now this is a great start. If you have incense, you can burn some. If you have a pentagram you can put it on the alter- or make one out of string, just lay it out. You can make the alter as much as you want or as little. It is up to you, and it will grow as you do. Just don’t feel you have to have it all right now. That is why they say a year is what it takes to be a witch, to learn, get the feel, buy or make what you wish for your alter. This simple alter is all you really need to start.
So we got the written ritual laying on the alter, the candles, the drink and snack. You need a small plate with salt, a glass of water you can put your fingers into. You need enough light to read by, but not to take the …dare I say…magical feel away. You also need a white candle that should be different from the rest- and one you can burn several times. Or- a tea light in a special holder, something that sets it apart form the rest. This is your spell candle.
Now- we start. Take several calming breaths and stand, go to the Alter and light your incense if you have any. Hold your right hand, power hand if you are right handed, over the salt and say “I clean this salt in the name of the god and goddess.” Hold, in you mind see a light hit the salt from your hand. Then move to the water glass. “I clean this water in the name of the god and goddess.” Same light. Now take a three pinches of salt “In the name of the sprite, god and goddess.” and add to the water, stir with your finger. You start in the East and wet your fingers, flick some water out as you walk you circle. “I clean this space for my rite. I clean it of anger, stress, unwanted and unneeded bad energy I have brought into my space. I clean myself *flick some of the salt water onto your face, your own body* and open my soul to the God and Goddess.”
You should of circle the area by then, and will set the glass back on the alter. The area is cleaned and ready.
Now to cast your circle. Sit your lighter and book on the alter and stand in the middle of the circle. Lower your hands down to your side, palm open and close your eyes. See a light start at your feet and move up as you slowly bring your arms up, to the ceiling.
“I cast this circle, seal it with my own power added to yours. I know it is an honor you are with me, and lean me your powers. As I clap my hands- the circle is sealed.”
You clap, and know it is sealed. Some animals, like cats and dogs can come into the circle- as they are ones you trust. Can a person? Yes- we are talking energy. They will break the circle, like stepping into an electrical field. But I see the circle as a safe place to contact, open yourself to the spiritual side. And helps you to keep it controlled as far as what you let into it.
Now to call the quarters and their power to you.
Go to the East and light the candle as you say something like…
I call upon the power of the East, I call upon your power of insight and clarity. Be with me during my rite.”
South-
I call upon the power of the South, I call upon your power of passion, creativity. Be with me during my rite.”
West
I call upon the power of the West, I call upon your power of cleaning and intuition. Be with me during my rite.”
North-
I call upon the power of the North, I call upon your power of stability, prosperity and grounding. Be with me during my rite.”
Now you go to the alter and light the spirit candle. This I see as my connection to past witches, and witches of today. I light it with words like
“I light this candle in honor of all before me, and with me. To those who died and live in love of the gods and goddess.”
Then the candles-
God, gold, first.
“I light this candle in the name of the god. I ask you to be with me during my rite, to help me and guild me in my life.”
Goddess, silver, next.
“I light this candle in the name of the goddess. I ask you to be with me during my rite, to help me and guild me in my life.”
Lighter down, and step back.
“I ask for the powers that be to help me ask I face.. *here is where you say what you wish- tell them what you need.* I ask for your insight, your understanding and healing powers to help me during this time in my life.”
You take the white candle- white is for cleanings, purity. Take some of the salt water and wipe the candle with it, as you say
“I clean this candle, wishing to use it for a spell of charity, of guidance. I light this wick knowing the energy released will bring me help, understanding, and strength as the God and Goddess sees fit.”
Hold the candle, sit with it. Maybe sing with the music, dance, chant even. A small chant like…
God and Goddess be with me
Show me the way, show me the path
God and Goddess be with me
In love and peace, blessed be.
Good chant to start low, then build it up, feel it build as you chant, letting your voice raise and flow into the candle. Power it with your wishes, your energy to bring it to you, as you hold it in your hands.
Then sit it on the alter, light it, and understand it will take your own power to bring you what you want in life. You have to help change come about. But you will be helped now, watched over. Eat your food, drink. Heck- I read poems to the god and goddess. Just spend time, let them know you. Talk to them.
When you are ready to close the circle you step to the alter, and either you can leave the white candle burning for a while or put it out for now. If you wish to put it out, say something like …
‘I think you god and goddess for your guidance. As I light this candle each day, giving myself time to think about the changes I want in my life, I honor you and your power.”
Goddess candle-
Thank you goddess for being with me during my rite. I thank you, and ask you to watch over me as I go forward with my life with you in it.
God candle-
Thank you god for being with me during my rite. I thank you and ask you to watch over me as I go forward with my life with you in it.
Spirit-
I thank you for being with me. Witches of old, magical powers of the past, present and future. Thank you for being with me during my rite.
Candles- You go backwards so North first-
North
Thank you power of the North, for being with me during my rite. Grateful am I for your power you shared with me.”
West-
Thank you power of the West, for being with me during my rite. Grateful am I for your power you shared with me.”
South and East the same, just change the directions.
Now to close the circle. Stand in the center of the circle with your eyes closed and hold your hands together over your head, and slowly lower them, palms out, to your sides as you say…
“I release the power of the circle, giving the energy raised to my spell. And to help heal the earth during these storms, to help the animals in need. With the gods I send it to those in need. Blessed be.
See the light lower, and disappear at your feet.
The circle is closed.
And your first rite is done.
Now- don’t think it is over. You got work to do. If you can leave the alter up, the white spell candle is your focus point. You need to set aside a few minutes a day to, if not a ritual, which I don’t do everyday, but to just sit, music on, and concentrate on your goal, your spell as you let the candles burn.
Let’s say just before bed you go to the alter, the home quiet, maybe some music playing, the TV and computer off. You light the spirit candle with simple words like-
I light this candle in honor of those who came before me, who share and will share in the powers of the gods.
God candle-
I light this candle in honor of the god, to bring him into my life, to guild me in strength.
Goddess candle-
I light this candle in honor of the goddess, to bring her into my life, to guild me in love.
Then the spell candle.
I light this candle to bring me …..(you made the candle, cast its spell, danced , chanted with it. You know what you asked for, just reinforce it here)
Sit, even if it is just for a few minutes. It forces your mind, you power on your goal. I do this in the dark, and chant the same chant I did for the spell. Then you put the candles out with a thank you.
Spell candle-
I send my energy, ask you to add your own God and Goddess. With harm to none, including me, blessed be.
Spirit- I thank you for your power, the power of all the quarters and elements.
God- I thank you god for the power you give my life, as I face these troubled times.
Goddess- I thank you goddess for the power you give my life, as I face these troubled times.
Blessed be!
Do this each night, and use the chant at work when you just need to clear, clam your mind. Of course never leave a candle burning. And some say you should remember your rite, not use the paper. I don’t do that, I carry my book to the each corner and read from it. The gods don’t care if you read from a book- they care that you come to them with a true heart and a humble soul.
Reason I don’t think you need all the tools they push, have to have everything all at once. It has taken me years to get to where I understood that, and a book case of items I feel a tie to for my rituals. That takes time, and as your grow in this path, you will understand.
If you decide the path is not right for you- then you only lost a few candles.
I am open to any questions you have but understand- this is just an outline. Your own words will add power to this rite, so feel free to change it. There is no wrong way to talk to the gods, no matter what the standard religion tells you.
COMMENTS
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Abstract
23:52 Apr 30 2012
Seems like he needs to stop sleeping in school. x_o
Morrigon
01:18 May 01 2012
its no like i kneed it are anythan
xRobin3x
01:46 May 01 2012
damn
deathnitegrl
13:57 May 06 2012
i am so tiered of grmr