Bathing and Self Blessing Ritual

Close your eyes. Take several deep breaths and let them out slowly. Now repeat this more or less traditional self-blessing ritual and take the actions it suggests:

"Joyous Maiden, Mother Wise, Ancient One who guides our lives, Bless me, for I am Your Child.

Bless my feet that I may walk in your ways upon the Earth."

Make a pentagram on each foot with a wet finger.
 
 

"Bless my knees which shall kneel at your sacred altars."

Place a pentagram on each knee.
 
 

"Bless my sexuality, without which we would not be."

Trace an outward spiral over your abdomen.
 
 

"Bless my breasts and the heart within. May I nurture life and love
in your image."

Make a pentagram on your breasts.
 
 

"Bless my lips which shall utter Your sacred names."

Touch water to your lips.
 
 

"Bless my nose that I might breathe Your essence upon the wind."

Touch your nose with water.
 
 

"Bless my eyes that I may clearly see the choices You present me."

Touch your eyelids with water.
 
 

"Bless my mind with visions of Your changing and eternal Self."

Make a pentagram of water on your third eye.
 
 

"Bless my hands that I may do Your work in the world."

Make a liquid pentagram on the palm of each hand.