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| After the main body of the ritual is finished, we begin winding down with Cakes and Wine. There are many layers of symbolism involved here; on a relatively concrete level, solid food has a very grounding effect, gently drawing us into a greater awareness of our physical bodies. This is particularly important after any sort of energetic magical work. On another level, the Wine Blessing is the symbolic Great Rite, an abstraction of the sexual union of the God and the Goddess, serving to ground and release any excess polarized energies left over from the ritual. The kind of sexual polarity we deal with in magical work is relatively abstract; it is often, but not always, represented in terms of gender polarity. The symbolic Great Rite is an act of integration, a resolution and relaxation of the magical tension created between the Priestess and the Priest. This integration operates both on the level of reconnecting with another person, and of reuniting polarized aspects within the Self. To represent the multiple levels of integration involved here, the Priest holds the (feminine) Chalice while the Priestess wields the (masculine) Athame. This is also a reminder of the old tradition that the Priestess is a priestess of the God, and the Priest is a priest of the Goddess; and of the Legend of the Descent of the Goddess, where the Lord of Death surrenders his authority over the dead to the Goddess, and she teaches him the magic of birth and regeneration. The Wine Blessing often has interesting manifestations on a tactile and physiological level. It has often been noted that in a good wine blessing, the blade will seem to sink much deeper into the chalice than is actually possible, and the participants may feel pleasant tingling sensations, waves of warmth, or a slight rippling of the muscles throughout their bodies. A third level of the Cakes and Wine rite has to do with the idea of spiritual sustenance. It derives from the same roots as the Christian Transubstantiation and Communion rites. Christianity has preserved the aspect of ritual cannibalism while largely abandoning the sexual elements of the rite, whereas we have tended to do the opposite. If the dying God is seen as the spirit of the grain, then the Cakes/Wafers really are the body of the God, and Wine really is his Blood. By eating and drinking them, we are taking into ourselves divine inspiration: the substance of the God (the grain), the gift of the Goddess (the Earth). Sometimes we rend the cakes, releasing the spiritual energy which was bound up in their material structure so that it may flow freely again; this has a strong grounding effect. Note, however, that some traditions of Witchcraft do not use the cakes at all - only the wine blessing. Sharing food and drink also serves to create a sense of connection with each other and with the larger community of Witches, past, present and future. Passing the Chalice around the circle is a very intimate act, yet is relatively non-threatening. This is the part of the ritual where we connect with each other simply as ourselves, not as roles or as manifestations of anything, but still within sacred space. It is important to clearly mark the ending of a ritual and to ground any excess energy. Leaving the Circle to dissipate itself at the end of a ritual is disruptive to the ritual's focus, and often results in random, usually undesirable manifestations of the remaining magical energy. Also, it is important for the participants to make the transition from magical space back to mundane reality. Inadequate grounding can result in feeling spacey or jittery, having difficulty concentrating, etc. In extreme cases, such reactions can last for several days. Magical energy is happiest when it's in motion. When you draw energy into yourself, allow it to flow through you and out into the earth again. Remember, there's always more where that came from. Likewise, when energy is raised in circle, it should be allowed to move through the ritual and then flow into the earth again when its immediate purpose has been fulfilled. In fact, it is a good idea in magical work to try to stay grounded at all times, that is, allow the energy of the ritual to flow freely and without hindrance; however, a good ritual will tend to build up a background level of excitation which then needs to be specifically released. Groundedness is a relative thing; through the course of the ritual, "ground level" has been raised, first by casting the circle, then raised another notch by invoking the Elements, and raised again by the Cone Dance. Cakes and Wine brings the background energy down a step, dismissing the Elements brings it down again, and dissolving the Circle brings us back to pre-ritual groundedness (more or less). The general grounding technique at the end of a ritual is to ground yourself, dismiss the Elements, and banish the Circle. Picture the energy flowing out through your hands and feet and into the earth - think of yourself as a hollow vessel being emptied. Bid Hail and Farewell to the Watchers and any other entities you have invited into the circle. Picture the Circle and the Watchtowers sinking back into the earth. To mark the moment the circle is ended, we usually blow out all the candles in unison for dramatic effect. When the Goddess has been invoked into a Priestess or the God into a Priest, it is customary in some traditions to allow the God or Goddess to stay after the circle has ended. This may be a tacit admission that we have less control over the acts of the Mighty Ones than we might wish to believe; in any case, it seems reasonably safe as long as it is clear that they are in fact free to leave any time they choose (they will anyway, of course, but a certain state of openness is required to ground any excess energy left behind after the manifestation has ended). After the circle has been formally grounded, we go into a huddle and sing a silly song. Laughter is one of the best ways to relax and let the energy flow naturally. Dark Moon Rite Special Supplies: 2 black candles, cauldron, paper and pencil Place cauldron in centre of altar, paper and pencil besdie it. Cast circle counterclockwise. Stand at altar, face North, say: "The Moon is dark. She hides her true face. I know the secrets of the Dark Mother for she is a part of each woman. Wise One let me feel your presence and power. I have need of your wisdom." Move counterclockwise, go east, say: "Remove all negatives from my thoughts and mind dark Mother. Let them bear no fruit in my life." Go North, say: "Remove all negatives from my body dark Mother. Let them bear no fruit in my life." Go West, say: "Remove all negatives from my emotions Dark Mother. Let them bear no fruit in my life." Go South, say: "Remove all negatives from my spiritual life dark Mother. Let them bear no fruit in my life." Return to altar, face North, say: "I accept no negatives thoughts, words of deeds from others. They are destroyed by the power of the Dark Mother. If these negatives come from within myself let them turn into lessons of god. Help me become balanced a true Goddess-child of light and wisdom." Write out what you wnat to be removed. As you read each one, release it to the Dark Mother. Light paper from candle, drop in cauldron, say: "I release these to your keeping. Show me how to move beyond these negatives into a position of light and power." Raise arms in reverance, say: "Dark Mother, Crone, Goddess, Wise and Elder One teach me your mysteries! Guide and protect me Dark Mother." Raise wine chalice, say: "To Odin, Freya and all the Gods!" Close circle when ready. Altar Devotion Held prior to circle casting Breathe deeply, ground and center. Raise hands in Goddess position (spread in a V over your head feet apart), then slowly lower them and cross them into the God position (arms crossed over your chest, feet together) feeling the power coursing down your arms throughout your body. Light an illuminator candle. Light the incense at the East, clap hands over the flame to extinguish "Creature of Air I cleanse and consecrate thee to remove all negativity in this world So mote it be" Pass your hand over the incense three times to banish all negativity, imagine a sparkling light around the incense Light the candle at the South "O creature of Fire I cleanse and consecrate thee to remove all negativity in this world So mote it be" Pass your hand over the flame three times, as above Do the same for West and North, with water and a bowl of salt, respectively Beginning North, move your hands over the altar five times, mixing the powers of the elementals. Tap the hilt of the knife on the altar at your right five times to seal. Your altar is prepared. You are now ready to cast the circle and begin workings of magick. The Great Rite (Alternative Verse Version of Priest's Declamation) Assist me to build As the Mighty Ones willed An altar of praise From beginning of days. Thus doth it lie 'Twixt the points of the sky For thus was it placed When the Goddess embraced The Horn'd One, her Lord, Who taught her the Word That quickened the womb And conquered the tomb. Be thus as of yore, The shrine we adore, [kiss] The feast without fail, The life-giving Grail. [kiss] Before it uprear The Miraculous Spear [touches own phallus] And invoke in this sign The Goddess divine! [kiss] Thou who at noon of night doth reign Queen of the starry realms above, Not unto thee may we attain Unless thine image be of love. [kiss] By moon-ray's silver shaft of power, By green leaf breaking from the bud, By seed that springeth into flower, By life that courseth in the blood, [kiss] By rushing wind and leaping fire, By flowing water and green earth, Pour us the wine of our desire From out thy Cauldron of Rebirth. [kiss] Here may we see in vision clear Thy secret strange unveiled at length, Thy wondrous Twin Pillars rear Erect in beauty and in strength. [kisses on the breasts] Altar of mysteries manifold, The Sacred Circle's central point Thus do I sign thee as of old; With kisses of my lips anoint. [kisses of the Third Degree Sigil] Open for me the secret way, The pathway of intelligence beyond the gates of night and day, Beyond the bounds of time and sense. Behold the Mystery aright; The five true points of fellowship, Here where the Lance and Grail unite, And feet and knees and breast and lip. *{+RITUAL+TO+BECOME+A+WITCH+}+* *Do it once you know what you have learned the basics and are most sure* 1. Set up your temporary altar and quarter points. The quarters can be stones or candles but stones have the advantage of not blowing out if there's a breeze. 2.Cast a circle of protection 3. Undress-remove all jewlery watches etc and put into a bag with your purse and other items that are easily lost. 4.Consecrate the circle. 5.Summon the guardians with these words, and donn't forget to pause to visualize the element for your self dedication: "Guardians of the North, sacred spirit of the Earth. Into the stillness of your cold dar womb shall you except my death, the death of my former self. I shall bid you hail and welcome. Guardians of the East, sacred spirits of the air. As the sun rises in the east so shall you guide my rebirth into my new life as a witch. I bid you hail and welcome. Guardians of the South, sacred spirits of Fire. you shall be my protector as I go forth from here along my new path. I bid you hail and welcome. Guardians of the West, sacred spirits of Water. Clense my spirit and keep it ever pure from now and into the future." 6. Now for your symbolic death: Lie on the floor on your back. you can lie with your head to the altar(North) if you wish to be close to the God and Goddess or to the East if the principle of rebirth is more important to you. Recite the words again: "I am entering the stillness before creation I am entering the ground of the God and Goddess May my body be still May my mind be peaceful May by heart be ready" 7. Now be at peace; feel the peace of the Goddess flow into you. Feel yourself merge with the cold earth beneath you. Chant this slowly and quietly: "Hecate, Cerunnos, Dark Mother and Father take me in Hecate, Cerunnos Let me be reborn." Keep chanting until you feel yourself melting into the Goddess. 8. When you feel the time is right get up and begin to walk around the circle chanting the God and Goddess chant: "We all come from the God and Goddess, And to them we shall return, Like a drop of rain, Flowing to the ocean." Walk gradually faster and chant faster round and round the circle. Faster and faster until you get dizzy. Don't stop even then. After a while you'll get tired, but don't stop. Go on the same time again until you drop exhausted to the floor. Why? Because chanting and dancing raise power. 9. Lay again on your back as you regain your breath. As soon as you have your breath back stand in front of the altar and annoint yourself thus: Dip a finger in the oil and mark a cross on the left brease (male or female) then on the right breast then just above the pubic hair. This is the sigil of the first degree, the downward pointing triangle. Say: "I annoint myself priest/ess of the old religion, and I take the name (speak your magical name quietly)" Then say: "I (real name) in the presence of the forces of the Universe and the Divine, do of my own free will and mind most solemnly swear that I will ever abide by the religion and science of the Craft of the Wise. I shall neither harm my fellow humans with the secrets that I learn nor shall I flaunt my beliefs or powers before them. From this day on I shall be reborn as (magical name) and shall honor, respect and cherish the oath I have taken." 10. Kneel up in front of the altar. Pour a little wine into the goblet and place it at the front of the altar. Now take your atame and holding it with both hands, pointing down and arms outstretched plunge the blade into the wine. Say: "As the cup is to the female so the blade is to the male." "And so conjoined bring blessedness." 11. Now say to yourself: " I am reborn. I am a Witch. I am a priest/ess" Rise to your feet and say as loud as is safe bearing in mind that sound travelsL "I AM A WITCH!" 12. Now consecrate the wine and cakes as you have already learned. Take some wine and eat a cake. Close the circle and dismiss the quarters, remembering to thatnk them. Get dressed and eat and drink some more and remember to keep some back for the libation which you make on the very site of your self initiation before you leave. |
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