Self Blessing
Use this ritual to renew your connection with the God and Goddess (also useful as a minor dedication). It can be performed at any time of the month but is most beneficial when performed at the new moon.
Open your circle as usual
Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of salt on the floor and stand on it
Light a candle or votive and allow your body to absorb it's light and warmth.
Mix 1/2oz of water with 1oz of wine and meditate on the reasons for your self
blessing
Pronounce the following aloud...
"Bless me Mother for I am thy Child"
(dip your fingers into the wine/water
and anoint your eyes)
"Blessed be my eyes, that I may see thy faith"
(dip your fingers into the wine/water
and anoint your nose)
"Blessed be my nose, that I may breathe thy essence"
(dip your fingers into the wine/water
and anoint your mouth)
"Blessed be my mouth, that I may speak of thee"
(dip your fingers into the wine/water
and anoint your breast)
"Blessed be my breast, that I may be faithful in thy
works"
(dip your fingers into the wine/water
and anoint your loins)
"Blessed be my loins, which bring forth the life of man
as thou hast brought forth all creation"
(dip your fingers into the wine/water
and anoint your feet)
"Blessed be my feet, that I may walk in thy ways"
Meditate
Close your circle