| A Self Blessing ritual brings you closer to the Divine and acknowledges that the God/Goddess is inside of, and a part of you. That divine energy which flows through all living things - trees, rivers, animals - also flows through you. This ritual reminds us that we are the source of our own power, and that each and every one of us holds that energy within us. It was inspired by the traditional Five Fold Kiss performed in initiation ceremonies for Traditional Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wiccans (some of the veres comes from that ritual). This can be done whenever you feel the need. Its particulary good to do when you wake in the morning or when you need a boost of confidence. Supplies: Bottle of Oil Representation of the elements (feather, chalice or cup of water, bowl of salt or a plant, and red candle) The bottle of oil can be made from your favorite scents, or from scents which correspond to blessings, cleansings and/or happiness. To make the oil, take a base oil of olive, jahoba, sesame or grape seed oil in a small bottle, and drop in the essential oils. If you do not have essential oils, then infuse the oils with herbs. After a few days, strain the herbs and replace with new ones. Repeat this untill the oil smells pleasant. First, light some candles and incense at the altar to create the mood. Then sit down and relax your body. Imagine all tension leaving your body and pleasant energy coming in. When you feel relaxed, stand before the altar, and look at the bowl of salt, or plant that represents earth. In your mind, see everything that represents the earth - trees, animals, rocks, mountains, valleys, gardens, wheat fields, etc. Imagine walking upon these things, feeling them and understanding that they are are necessary for us to live. Then move on to the feather. See birds, wind blowing through the trees, smoke from a fire, etc. Understand that air is necessariy for us to breath. Then go to fire. See the sun shinning on the earth, feel a fire burning, see volcanoes, etc. Last imagine water. See lakes, rivers, rain, oceans and marine life, etc. Take time to think about how each effects us and what role they play in our lives. When you are through acknowledging the elements, its time for the blessing. Take a bit of oil on your fingers and touch your feet saying: "Blessed be my feet which walk the path of the old ones." Touch your knees saying: "Blessed be my knees which kneel at the sacred altar." Touch your heart saying" “Blessed be my heart which knows the love of the God and Goddess.” Touch your lips saying: “Blessed be my lips that they may speak the truth.” Touch your eyes saying: “Blessed be my eyes, that I may see the beauty of this earth.” Then take some oil and touch your forehead and say something like: “I acknowledge the divine energy within me. Great Goddess, bless me for I am your priestess/priest. Blessed Be.” |
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