After knowing this site for more than a year (and actually performing a few spells every now and then), I feel like I'm losing my focus to do the things that I could possibly do before. What's the best way to feel like I know wicca again with confidence? Thanks for any suggestions~
There are times after great change, after trauma, or when we are suffering from self-doubt. It is believed that this blessing ritual is based on a very ancient tradtion; the salt represents the security and sanctuary of Earth and the candle flame represents from moving from the fog of fear into the light of the Goddess's protection. The ritual below is designed specifically for solo work. The Dark Moon is the best time for self-blessing, but if in case of emergancy, do when feels best to you. This ritual should be perfromed sky-clad.
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You will need:
- White Candle
- Salt
- Anointing oil, or if in a hurry, pure olive oil
Performing the Ritual:
1- Cast a circle.
2- Welcome in the element of Air, saying:
"In the east the elemtn of Air, I call you into the circle. Might Ones protect me."
Repeat this, moving deosil around the circle, calling in Fire, Water, and Earth in turn.
3- At the center, welcome Spirit, saying:
"In the center, at the margins and in all the spaces in between, element of Spirit guide and protect me."
Sprinkle the salt on the floor in front of you step onto it saying:
"Earth beneath my feet offer me sanctuary from the cares of the world."
Light the white candle and step back from it.
Take the oil and anoint your feet, knees, womb, breast, lips, saying at the appropriate time:
"Blessed be my ffet that they may walk the sacred path.
Blessed be my knees that they may never kneel in fear.
Blssed by my womb/phallus without which we would not be.
Bleesed be my breast and the strong heart within.
Blessed by my lips that they may speak Her will."
4- Step into the light of the candle saying:
"I step into the light of the Goddess, into Her arms and into Her proctecion,
Her light is my shield and Her embrace my armor,
She alks with me in my footsteps,
She is above and below me,
To the East and the West of me,
Before and behind me,
Within and around me."
5- Close your eyes and remain in the warmth and light of the candle for as long as your need directs you.
I would also recomend to meditate more, and connect with your god/ddes. On days that I don't "talk" to The Goddess, I feel really out of it. In a funk, if you will. If you have any questions, feel free to message me! I'll help where I can!!
I'm so glad I found this. I have read this one before somewhere and now it just seems so fitting. I have been going through so many things in life for the last 5 years and I sort of felt like I have been losing my way. In life, in spirituality, just feeling a mess. I try to take in all of the daily affirmations & positive energy that I can but still, nothing seems quite right. Tonight I will perform this ritual and I know that the Goddess will hear my call and help me back onto my right path. Thank you SO much for posting. Brightest Blessings )O(
This is life, Hero. We go in and out of swings of confidence, if you expect yourself to always be this productive, creative, beacon of positive energy, you're bound to be letting yourself down some time or another.
I suggest for every week of straight spell casting and hard work in your creative practices, you give yourself two days of relaxing and simply clearing your head, not trying to be the spiritual superman.
I'm going through the same thing, I feel i'm losing confidence in my summoning, it is simply a phase that goes in and out, let it come so it can flow away.
