This is one of the first step in learning the Craft.
Self-Dedication opens up the earth energies of air, fire, water and earth to you so you may use them as your own. Each energy that you use is a tool, and the more tools you can use, the stronger your magick. Self-Dedication and Initiation differ in that Initiation focuses the deity and astral energies to you, while Self-Dedication allows you the ability to reach out and draw the energies on your own.
Tools:
3 white candles - 1 red candle - Matches or lighter - Sweet smelling incense; such as rose (stick or cone is fine) - a cup with water - a quiet place
Set up:
This must be done on the night of the full moon:
Place the three white candles in the form of a triangle and the red candle in the middle.
Place the water to the left side of the triangle of candles then place the incense to the right side of the triangle.
Self-Dedication Ceremony Meditation
Light the white top candle and envision white light shooting up from the earth into the candle, then light the remaining white candles while saying your name. Next light the incense and walk around the candles while saying:
"On this night, I come before the elements asking for the guardians to arise.
Open the path, open the gates, open the way, I am here."
Light the red candle and Say why you have chosen Witchcraft or the way of Magick.
Stand in the form of the pentagram and say:
"Earth Mother I invoke you."
Stay in this position for a few moments. Kneel before the candles and take the water. Pass it through the incense and over the candles while saying:
"Bless me Earth Mother, with this water charge your energies inside."
Put the cup of water down and place your palms over it while envisioning a white light coming from the earth, filling the water. Say:
"As to earth, as to me, may this water purify me."
Hold the cup high over your head and say:
"Open the path, open the gates, open the way, I am here."
Drink the charged water. Put out the red candle and say:
"Great Earth Mother Blessed Be, I am charged, so it be."
Let the white candles burn out.
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