Post by Lady Silver Vixen on Dec 16, 2010 14:06:35 GMT -5
This is a solitary initation ritual into Wicca written by Lady SilverVixen. You can modify this as you see fit.
Need: Altar
Purple/White Candle (candles should be small, like a votive)
Salt in a bowl
Water in a separate bowl
Incense of your choosing - charcoal if using powdered
Anointing oil
Libation Dish
Image of Deity of your choosing (optional)
Matches/lighter (for the candles and incense)
Chalice with juice (grape would be best)
Start by Cleansing the area- bless the salt, bless the water, add 3 pinches of salt to the water, then sprinkle around the area to be used.
Bless your candle(s) and incense.
Cast your circle and call the elements
East:
''Guardians of the East, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of knowledge and wisdom, guided by Air,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
South:
''Guardians of the South, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of energy and will, guided by Fire,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
West:
''Guardians of the West, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of passion and emotion, guided by Water,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
North:
''Guardians of the North, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of endurance and strength, guided by Earth,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
Now call the Lord and Lady, when doing do speak from the heart.
Now sit before your altar, light your incense and look within yourself. Consider all you have learned at this point. Think about What this ritual really means to you. Are you ready to invite deity into yourself and into your life? What does the craft mean to you? Are you willing to learn as well as teach when the time is right? Are you ready to walk the path for a life time?
When you know your answers are true and pure, move one.
Bless and charge your anointing oil. Dress your candle with the oil starting at the top and rubbing a small amount down the candle.
Hold the candle before you and ask yourself" Am I sure this is what I want?" If yes continue.
Light your candle and look upon it. Look into the flame. As it dances and generously gives light, know that it is but a pale reflection of a never extinguishing eternal partner to the true flame of divinity. The spirit flame that burns within you, the divine spark. Remember that even when you deny your spirit, the flame only burns low, it will never go out.
You want to acknowledge this at this time. You can say something like: "This candle's eternal spark is the spark that everyone has. It connects me with my brothers and sisters of the craft, and to the Lord and Lady who watch over me, guide me, and protect me on my journey. I know that when I am in need of inner strength I can call on my divine spark and the Lord and Lady will aid me. I have lit this candle to remind myself of this and I shall never forget the true love and strength that surrounds me. Blessed Be"
Now think about the flame within. See the flame and imagine it growing, stronger, and brighter. Feel its strength and beauty and love of deity within the flame flowing into you. Consuming you with it's illuminating light. No lies are here, only truth.
Now speak the oath: " Behold, I ___(you real name followed by your magical one)____ Declare myself a spiritual child of the Lord and Lady. Acting from my highest self and in accordance of the sacred flame before me, that burns in me and is the Divine. I make my oath of my own free will, to respect my brothers and sisters of the craft, and mother earth in all her beauty. To protect myself and to protect those who can't, so long as harm comes to none, unless it's in self defense. I swear to live closely to the Rede and the Three Fold Law. I call upon the Lord and Lady of old to witness my sacred oath and to help and guide me through my path as a witch. Give me guidance and protection on my journey. So mote it be and Blessed Be."
Burn your candle down on the altar, staying near it.
Take up your anointing oil and put a small dab on your finger. Start at your feet-
Touch the Top of each foot with the middle and index fingers with the oil and say:
" Blessed be my feet, that I may always walk the path of spirit"
Anoint your knees and say:
"Blessed be my knees, which shall kneel at the altars of the Ancient Ones"
Anoint your loins ( or just above them, do not put oil on your clothes)
" Blessed be my loins, which bring forth life, joy and creativity"
Anoint your heart
"Blessed be my heart, which is formed in beauty, that I may give and receive love."
Anoint your lips ( Do NOT touch the oil to your lips!)
" Blessed be my lips, which shall speak the words of power in times to come"
Anoint your third eye (middle of the forehead)
"Blessed be my eye, that I may always see things clearly"
Anoint your Crown (the top of your head)
"Blessed be my crown that I may always receive messages from the Divine"
Now visualize a column of white light that consumes your whole body. This is light from the Lord and Lady and is their blessing to you. Enjoy this for as long as you feel it is needed.
Release the energy through your feet into the ground. Know you can draw on this at any time that you feel it's needed.
Bless your chalice and then take a sip after giving a small bit as an offering in your libation dish.
Give thanks and allow the deities to leave on their own accord.
Dismiss your elements
Dismiss the circle, when done you can say something along the lines of
"May the circle be open yet remain unbroken"
Tidy up.
Need: Altar
Purple/White Candle (candles should be small, like a votive)
Salt in a bowl
Water in a separate bowl
Incense of your choosing - charcoal if using powdered
Anointing oil
Libation Dish
Image of Deity of your choosing (optional)
Matches/lighter (for the candles and incense)
Chalice with juice (grape would be best)
Start by Cleansing the area- bless the salt, bless the water, add 3 pinches of salt to the water, then sprinkle around the area to be used.
Bless your candle(s) and incense.
Cast your circle and call the elements
East:
''Guardians of the East, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of knowledge and wisdom, guided by Air,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
South:
''Guardians of the South, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of energy and will, guided by Fire,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
West:
''Guardians of the West, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of passion and emotion, guided by Water,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
North:
''Guardians of the North, I call upon you
to watch over the rites of Three Circles Coven.
Powers of endurance and strength, guided by Earth,
we ask that you keep watch over us
tonight within this circle.
Let all who enter the circle under your guidance
do so in perfect love and perfect trust.''
Now call the Lord and Lady, when doing do speak from the heart.
Now sit before your altar, light your incense and look within yourself. Consider all you have learned at this point. Think about What this ritual really means to you. Are you ready to invite deity into yourself and into your life? What does the craft mean to you? Are you willing to learn as well as teach when the time is right? Are you ready to walk the path for a life time?
When you know your answers are true and pure, move one.
Bless and charge your anointing oil. Dress your candle with the oil starting at the top and rubbing a small amount down the candle.
Hold the candle before you and ask yourself" Am I sure this is what I want?" If yes continue.
Light your candle and look upon it. Look into the flame. As it dances and generously gives light, know that it is but a pale reflection of a never extinguishing eternal partner to the true flame of divinity. The spirit flame that burns within you, the divine spark. Remember that even when you deny your spirit, the flame only burns low, it will never go out.
You want to acknowledge this at this time. You can say something like: "This candle's eternal spark is the spark that everyone has. It connects me with my brothers and sisters of the craft, and to the Lord and Lady who watch over me, guide me, and protect me on my journey. I know that when I am in need of inner strength I can call on my divine spark and the Lord and Lady will aid me. I have lit this candle to remind myself of this and I shall never forget the true love and strength that surrounds me. Blessed Be"
Now think about the flame within. See the flame and imagine it growing, stronger, and brighter. Feel its strength and beauty and love of deity within the flame flowing into you. Consuming you with it's illuminating light. No lies are here, only truth.
Now speak the oath: " Behold, I ___(you real name followed by your magical one)____ Declare myself a spiritual child of the Lord and Lady. Acting from my highest self and in accordance of the sacred flame before me, that burns in me and is the Divine. I make my oath of my own free will, to respect my brothers and sisters of the craft, and mother earth in all her beauty. To protect myself and to protect those who can't, so long as harm comes to none, unless it's in self defense. I swear to live closely to the Rede and the Three Fold Law. I call upon the Lord and Lady of old to witness my sacred oath and to help and guide me through my path as a witch. Give me guidance and protection on my journey. So mote it be and Blessed Be."
Burn your candle down on the altar, staying near it.
Take up your anointing oil and put a small dab on your finger. Start at your feet-
Touch the Top of each foot with the middle and index fingers with the oil and say:
" Blessed be my feet, that I may always walk the path of spirit"
Anoint your knees and say:
"Blessed be my knees, which shall kneel at the altars of the Ancient Ones"
Anoint your loins ( or just above them, do not put oil on your clothes)
" Blessed be my loins, which bring forth life, joy and creativity"
Anoint your heart
"Blessed be my heart, which is formed in beauty, that I may give and receive love."
Anoint your lips ( Do NOT touch the oil to your lips!)
" Blessed be my lips, which shall speak the words of power in times to come"
Anoint your third eye (middle of the forehead)
"Blessed be my eye, that I may always see things clearly"
Anoint your Crown (the top of your head)
"Blessed be my crown that I may always receive messages from the Divine"
Now visualize a column of white light that consumes your whole body. This is light from the Lord and Lady and is their blessing to you. Enjoy this for as long as you feel it is needed.
Release the energy through your feet into the ground. Know you can draw on this at any time that you feel it's needed.
Bless your chalice and then take a sip after giving a small bit as an offering in your libation dish.
Give thanks and allow the deities to leave on their own accord.
Dismiss your elements
Dismiss the circle, when done you can say something along the lines of
"May the circle be open yet remain unbroken"
Tidy up.