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Category: Blessings
Bell Blessing
Bell Blessing
You will need:
– Salt
– Rosemary Incense
– Bowl of Water
– White Candle
– Your Bell
Sit at your working space with your bell in front of you. Make yourself comfortable, and take a few deep breaths to relax and focus yourself.
Sprinkle salt around the bell and say:
“Element of Earth, cleanse and purify this tool, keep its tone healthy and strong”
Next pass the bell through the incense smoke and say:
“Element of Air, cleanse and purify this tool, may its clarity be heard throughout the ether.”
Pass the bell over the candle flame and say:
“Element of Fire, cleanse and purify this tool, may it bring bright energies and drive out the dark.”
Sprinkle water on the bell and say:
“Element of Water, cleanse and purify this tool, that it may aid me in my tasks and keep me focused.”
Place your hands either side of the bell and visualise light energy coming out of your palms and passing into the bell, say:
“I consecrate this bell in love and in trust,
In peace and in wisdom,
I bless this tool of my craft,
So mote it be.”
CANDLE BLESSING
CANDLE BLESSING
Blessings be upon thee,
O creature of light!
Thrice blessed little herb!
Herb o’ grease, with thy waxen stem
and thy blossom of flame!
Thou art more potent against spells and terrors
and the invisible menace than fennel or dittany or rue.
Hail! antidote to the dealy nightshade!
Blossoming in the darkness,
thy virtues are hearts ease and quiet sleep.
Sick people bless thee,
and women in travail,
and people with haunted minds,
and all children.
House Blessing
House Blessing
In the spirit of house blessings, and because I’m basically a kitchen witch at
heart, and like little projects over serious ritual, I offer some selections
gleaned from Cunningham’s The Magical Household. I’m typing these without
permission but with the hope that they’ll inspire you to pick up the Cunningham
book, because it’s wonderful stuph… :>
For the doorway:
Suspend over the door a fresh sprig of dill, tied with a blue cord (or red, if
you prefer), to prevent those who mean you harm from entering.
Cross two needles, and stick into or tie onto a corner of your doormat, to
prevent evil from entering.
Grind Dragon’s Blood herb into a powder and sprinkle it on door and window
sills, to protect your house from harm.
“Witch Bottles”
Powder some more Dragon’s Blood herb with a small quantity of sugar and salt,
and place in a small corked or screw-lidded bottle. Shake and seal with red wax,
then place it where it won’t be found (or at least not easily seen). This will
ensure harmony and peace within the house.
Place three new needles, three new pins, and three new nails in a glass jar.
Fill with salt and shake vigorously nine times. Seal with white wax and place in
kitchen cupboard where it will not be seen. This protects your food from
contamination.
Gather rosemary, along with several needles and pins, into a small glass jar
with a tight-fitting lid or cork. When full, pour in red wine and shake. Seal
with black or red wax, and place in an inconspicuous place in the apartment. If
you own your own house, bury this at the furthestmost corner of your property.
The book also adds this:
As you’re filling the jar, say these words…
“Pins, needles, rosemary, wine,
In this witch’s bottle of mine;
Guard against harm and enmity;
This is my will; so Mote it Be!”
Personally, I’m not hip on anything but, “Hey, Gods? It’s me again”, but I know,
I’m CONSIDERABLY less formal than most!
An Anti-Theft Sachet
Mix caraway, rosemary, juniper berries, and elder leaves or mistletoe, and place
into white square of cloth. Tie with white yarn and hang prominently. I’d assume
either at the place you think thieves are most likely to enter–this being an
anti-theft sachet–or at every entrance and doorway. This will require more
cloth and more herbs, but most of the above are fairly inexpensive.
Finally, on Moving Day itself:
Bring two things into the house first: a small amount of salt, half to be
scattered upon crossing the threshhold, and a small loaf of bread. Break the
bread into as many pieces as you have people moving in, with one extra piece for
the gods’ portion. Sprinkle a dash of salt on each piece; share, when you have a
moment. (I’d say have water on hand as well–at the very least, to clear the
salt!) Next, bring in an apple and do the same thing–Cunningham recommends a
fruit and cheese basket–I’d stick with just the apple and maybe a few slices of
cheddar, or something. Lastly, bring in a sturdy chair and place it either near
the apple and bread bits, or facing the door. This ensures that you will never
know poverty, for there is bread and salt, hunger, for there is fruit (and
cheese), and instability (for there’s your stable chair guarding the door. After
that, heave and lift until you’re moved in!
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A Note: I think ritual is very important, and I do admire rituals I’ve picked up
here and those I’ve found on my own. In the long run, though, I know myself well
enough to think that if I have to wait for a certain day and have a certain robe
on, or need a special tool or altar lay-out, it’ll never happen. But I can put
my hands on needles, pins, wine and spices at virtually any time, and can easily
make up witch’s bottles for the shelves and cupboards, sachets for the windows,
and incenses for household protection and cleansing. These simple items can have
just as much power as just about any major ritual, and are sometimes easier to
“whip up” for the busy pagan… :
LIBATION BLESSING
God: Mine is the ripening sun.
Goddess: Mine is the nurturing soil.
God: Mine is the fruit of the vine.
Goddess: Mine is the chalice of life.
Both: We are the blessing of wine! And the wine
blesses us.
God: Mine is the planted seed.
Goddess: Mine is the fertile earth.
God: Mine is the mower’s blade.
Goddess: Mine is the oven of making.
Both: We are the blessing of bread! And the bread
blesses us.
WANING MOON BLESSING
WANING MOON BLESSING
As we gather here, we summon the power of the Waning Moon
to carry away from this (item), any energy that
will keep potential from being reached.
We ask that the disappearing Orb lend us the power
to clear this (item) and purify it to best meet
the need for which we now consecrate it.
FULL MOON BLESSING
FULL MOON BLESSING
We stand in this circle,
linked in the fullness of the Universe
and call the cool light of Night to bless our Venture.
Full in its glory
we tap the power of the Glorious Orb
Drawing the Light of the Lamp of Night
and reveling in the wholeness with which
we bless this (project, thing, person)
WAXING MOON BLESSING
WAXING MOON BLESSING
We reach before us, into new beginnings
and seek to bring Energy and Growth to flourish here…
As the Moon shows new-born in the sky
we wake the power within us to nurture this beginning
and call the waxing Moon’s light to ever more illuminate
the purpose and beauty for which we consecrate this (item)
Cat Blessing
Cat Blessing
O great Goddess Bast, I ask
That you keep (name) at home
Safe from all mischief
And wanting to roam
Grant the contentment
Known to his/her race.
See that he’s/she’s happy
In this his/her rightful place
Author unknown
Blessing For Cats
Blessing For Cats
Bast of beauty and of grace,
Protectress of the feline race,
Shield (name of pet) from all hurt and harm
And keep him/her always safe and warm
Watch over (name of pet) from day to day
And guide him/her home, if he/she should stray
And grant him/her much happiness
and a good life free of strife and stress.
Blessing For Dogs
Blessing For Dogs
Diana, Goddess of the Wind
Keeper of dogs both fierce and mild
Hold (name of pet) safely in your arms
And protect this creature from all harm
And should the day come that he/she roams
Guide him/her to the path back home
Bless (name of pet) with a joyful life
Free of hardship, stress and strife
Dog Blessing
Dog Blessing
Hecate, Dark Mother
In protecting this home
In your place as is right
Stands one of your own
In defending this house
And all creatures within
Your sacred beast
A true loyal friend.
Keep him from harm
As he guards all he loves
And watch over him
So below, as above.
Ritual of Self-Blessing
This ritual of self-blessing has been around for many years –
originally published by the Pagan Way. This version is taken from
Amber Wolfe’s “In the Shadow of the Shaman” because it is not as
Goddess oriented.
This version can be used by anyone, regardless of religious principle, because
it is easily adapted with the name of your own diety. The important thing is
that you are calling on your highest spiritual force to witness your
life/problems, and in calling attention to yourself, you are begining to take
charge and deal with the problems. There is a very real, very deep power in
this ritual, no matter how simply or elaborately it is performed, and it should
never be performed in fun or for show. Use it whenever the need is great – any
moon phase is permissible, although it was originally intended to be used at the
waxing moon. It will embue the celebrant with a sense of calm connectedness and
peace.
What follows is the text as Amber Wolfe has written it. Balance and blessings.
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Ritual of Self-Blessing
You will need
a small votive candle and holder (white is always good, but use
color if you feel called to do that)
an incense stick, cone, or herbs (such as sage or thyme) to burn
a small container of water
a small container of salt
I find that a sugar and creamer set works very well for this. These
can be purchased quite reasonably and set aside just for this use.
This is a ritual which connects you to the deepest levels of healing.
It also connects you to the four elements and their energies. In this
way it is most helpful for dealing with the shamanic elemental
energies of Nature.
The candle represents the element of Fire
The incense or herbs represent Air
The container of water is Water
The container of salt is Earth.
Beyond that, these elements reflect your own needs.
The element of Fire reflects your relationships, protection, ideas and
achievements.
The element of Air reflects your creativity, spirituality, inspiration
and philosophies.
The element of Water reflects your emotions, intuition, dream states,
psychic gifts, and healing balance.
The element of Earth reflects your practicality, knowledge, sacred
wisdom, and growth.
Find a quiet time and place where you will not be disturbed. You may
make this as ceremonial or as informal as you choose.
Light the incense and take a few moments to consider the element of
Air. Consider the gifts that Air reflects in you.
Light the candle and take a few moments to consider the element of
Fire. Consider the gifts that Fire reflects in you.
Take a few moments to consider the element of water and how it
reflects in you.
Take a few moments to consider the element of Earth and how it
reflects in you.
Very gently, pour the water into the container of salt. If you are
using herbs as an incense, you may sprinkle a few in the water and
salt mixture.
Stir the salt and water with your fingers. Consider the blending of
elements that creates life itself. Consider the balance of elements
and their attributes in your life. Take a few moments to do this.
Facing the candle, dip your fingers in the water mixture and touch
your forehead (3rd eye area).
Say: “Bless me Mother, for I am your child.” (The original was
written for the Goddess as Mother. Another diety name can be
substituted here, or simply say “Spirit.”)
Now dip your fingers in the water mixture and touch the area around
your eyes carefully.
Say: “Bless my eyes that I may see you.”
Dip again and touch your nose.
Say: “Bless my nose that I may breathe your essence.”
Dip again and touch your ears.
Say: “Bless my ears that I may hear your wisdom.”
Dip again and touch your mouth.
Say: “Bless my mouth that I may speak your name.”
Dip again and touch your heart.
Say: “Bless my heart that I may feel your love.”
Dip again and touch your lower abdomen.
Say: “Bless my cauldron center that I may create harmony.”
Dip again and touch your feet.
Say: “Bless my feet that I may walk in balance.”
Dip again and rub your hands together.
Say: “Bless my hands that I may share your healing in my work.”
Take all the time you need to concentrate on the elements before you.
Focus your attention on the candle and visualize healing light flowing
into you. Feel strength emerging from deep inside yourself. Breathe
deeply and capture that moment. Connect with the source of strength
and healing.
When you feel you are finished, blow out the candle. I often save
these candles just for this ritual of self-blessing. If I am
extremely pressed for time, I simply light the candle and take a few
moments to connect with the energy of the ritual.
It is good to leave the incense burning if you can. Air is a
communicating element, and smoke is transformation. The incense
carries the messages of healing and strength to Spirit. If you have
used herbs, it is good to return the ashes to Nature. In this way, you
are grounding the energy, bringing the message and the transformation
to earth. Make sure the ashes are cold; then place them at the roots
of a tree or bush if possible. If not, place them in soil or sand.
The salt and water mixture can be used very effectively in several
ways. You may wash your gemstones or other stones in this. Crystals
love this, since their energy is so personally connected to yours.
You may save the mixture and dab a little on your third-eye area every
day for a few days, as a reminder. You may pour the mixture into your
bath for a gentle energizer. When the bathwater drains, visualize a
connection between yourself and the energies of Mother Ocean. You may
return the mixture to earth by pouring it on soil or sand. Remember,
plants don’t thrive in salt; so keep the mixture clear of plants. You
may sprinkle the mixture throughout your house to seal in positive
energies and protection.
Wine Blessing
Wine Blessing
Male: The male holds the power and is the reservoir of power.
Female: The female taps the power in him and channels it.
Both: Neither one can work without the other; one without the other is
incomplete.
Male: The god is a god of life and death.
Female: The goddess is of birth and renewal.
Both: To learn you must struggle, to live you must be born, to be born you must
die; the beginning, the continuation and the end, over and over and over.
Male: The sun gives forth light.
Female: The moon holds it in darkness.
Male: As above
Female: So below
Male: As the athame is to the male.
Female: So the chalice is to the female.
Both: And together joined they are one in truth, for there is no greater power
in all the world than that of a man and woman joined in the bonds of love.
TO BLESS SEEDS AND BULBS
TO BLESS SEEDS AND BULBS
Place them on the Pentacle, raise it up saying:
“Mother of us all, Lady fair,
Bless these seed of life and love
Give to them a beauty rare
Filled with fragrance from above.
In moist, warm soil of earth
They will go in honor of Thee
Dearest Mother, Queen of Birth
In thy name, they’ll blessed be.
And every day walk through the garden thinking of the Goddess and loving the
plants. The plants will be blessed with abundance.
The Earth is Gaia
The Earth is Gaia
The Earth is Gaia
Living, breathing, growing
Sentient, conscious, spiritual
In pain
Gaia is my Goddess, my Mother
The soil beneath my feet
The waters that flow and are still
The wind in the trees
The myraid beings that share my home
I am Gaia too
A sentient, spiritual agent in “Gaia-unfolding”
I am here to love, to nurture,
To feel person- and planet-pain, and to heal.
So may it be
SUNSET BLESSING
SUNSET BLESSING Upon the sea and to the West head O' ancient one to your rest. From time out of mind you've taken this quest, to rise again a marrow blessed. But this day is over and night's begun farewell to thee O' setting sun. With souls departed on your ship, they travel West their final trip, Into the other world they go to rest, may this song I sing see them three times blessed. In colors orange, pink and red, I say farewell to my beloved dead. All that's done is in the past, never forgotten, but to last. To begin anew like the Spring, as blessings in the songs I sing. So depart thee now into the sea, and in my memories always be.
SELF BLESSING
SELF BLESSING
Ed Fitch. From the early 1960's
This should be performed at the New Moon or at other time of need. It is not to
be performed promiscuously.
May be used as a minor dedication or as a minor exorcism to banish any evil
influences which may have formed about the person.
Perform this ritual in a quiet place, free from distractions, and nude.
You will need the following:
Salt - about ¼ teaspoon.
Wine - about an ounce.
Water - about ½ oz.
Candle
The result is a feeling of peace and calm. It is desirable that the participant
bask in the afterglow so that she may meditate and understand that she has
called the attention to the Godhead to herself, asking to grow close to the
Godhead in both goals and wisdom.
When you are ready to begin, sprinkle the salt on the floor and stand on it.
Light the candle. Let the warmth of the candle be absorbed into your body. Mix
the water into the wine, meditating on your reasons for performing the self
blessing.
Bless me Mother, for I am your child.
Dip the fingers of your right hand into the mixed water/wine and anoint the
eyes.
Blessed be my eyes that I may see your path.
Anoint the nose.
Blessed be my nose, that I may breathe your essence.
Anoint the mouth.
Blessed be my mouth that I may speak of you.
Anoint the breast.
Blessed be my breast that I may be faithful in my work.
Anoint the loins.
Blessed be my loins, which bring forth the life of men and
women as you have brought forth all creation.
Anoint the feet.
Blessed be my feet, that I may walk in your ways.
Remain and meditate for a while.
BOOK OF SHADOWS BLESSING
BOOK OF SHADOWS BLESSING This is the blessing I have as the first page in my Book of Shadows – Lady Selene Harken as the Witches word Calls the Lady and the Lord Moon above and earth below Skies coal blue and suns hot glow In this right and ready hour Fill the pages with thy power May no unprepared eyes see The secrets which entrusted be To I who walk the hidden road To find the hearthstones calm abode Guardians of the four directions Hear me and lend they protection May these truths of earth and skies Shielded be from prying eyes But to the Witches whose maps these be May the way be plain to see And through all the coming ages May we find home in these pages So mote it be! Beautiful Goddess of many faces, bless this book that it may enhance all who choose to read its pages. Bless this book as my relationship with you may continue to grow with your love and your blessing. So mote it be!
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