Blessings Whether you can believe you can do a thing or believe you can''t--you are right. --Henry Ford Although today many of us don''t think about the power of words, sound, or touch, those who have gone before us knew that all these things carried an energy of their own, and to give that positive energy to another was a gift more precious than gold.To bless is to remove any negative energy around a person, animal, place, or thing and instill them with positive energy. To bless another is to empower them. By sound, touch, and thought,we can help the sick, lighten the heart of the troubled, or open a pathway for a better life by removing negative blockages.The mere utterance of a blessing can change the course of a person''s life. In our modern world, people often scoff at this idea, not believing that such power could be contained in anything so simple. Many of us are independent individuals, and to think that someone else (by mere word or physical proximity) could alter our pattern of living may seem unthinkable.
But they can. In many cultures, past and present, it is customary to leave a blessing at an individual''s home when saying farewell. It was believed that a magickal person could make words turn into f lesh, meaning by uttering words with one''s magickal voice (SEE PART III, UNDER POW WOW) you could create a physical manifestation. To have your house blessed in such a way by a magickal/ religious person ensured health and prosperity for the occupants for months to come. You too can give such a gift. Don''t be shy about it. If you believe you can do it, so shall it be. Sometimes the mere presence of magickal individuals can change the course of one''s fate.
The more spiritual the person, the more pure the environment. I''ve also noticed that if a magickal person is involved in a particular type of study, that study can affect those around him or her. One Witch who steadfastly worked on building her prosperity realized after a few months that every time she walked into a store, especially a deserted one, her energy attracted paying customers off the street. Another Witch who worked on protection experienced the same phenomenon. He could walk into any establishment and if there were negative people around, they would quickly disperse. What you work on in the magickal world will affect the world around you. The mechanism of a blessing is very easy: * Think of a white light so powerful that it encompasses your mind, body, and spirit. * Move the white light into a mental picture of the person, place, or thing.
* In your mind, allow the white light to burst through the object (no, this won''t hurt anyone). * Intone words of blessing or touch the person, animal, or thing. * Seal the blessing with a hand motion of your choice while pronouncing aloud "It is done." The Thirteen Powers of the Witch When you truly take the power of Witch training into your being and strive to do the best that you can regardless of the situation, the thirteen powers of the universe are given to you. These are either transferred through a religious ceremony by those who have been gifted before you, or they can come about at their own pace as you grow and learn on your own. If a power is abused, it is thought that the gift is taken from you, either for a period of time or permanently. The powers speak of blessings that you can give to others or use for yourself to enhance your own life as well as the lives of those around you. PART I 3 Thirteen powers do the Witches claim their right of lineage by (say the name of your patron god or goddess here) ''s name.
Tie a knot and say the words or hand on head--the blessing conferred. A Witch can give success in love curse or bless through God/dess above. Speak to beasts and spirits alike command the weather; cast out a blight. Read the heavens and stars of the night divine the future and give good advice. Conjure treasure and bring fortune to bear heal the sick and kill despair. This poem can be said as a blessing when giving something to another, and can be included in any spell by adding: This is my birthright to have and to share blessings upon you, (the person''s name) , may the spirits be fair. This poem itself is very powerful and will create change. Just be careful what you wish for.
Bedtime Blessing Close your eyes and breathe deeply three or four times until you feel relaxed and at peace. Imagine that your entire body is filled with brilliant, white light. If you like, hold your hands over your heart, and say: In the still of the night while the world around me sleeps may the angels smile upon me and the Lady bring me peace. Blessings upon (list those whom you would like to remember in your prayers) . I know that You will care for them and bring them what they need. Instill in me great harmony in thought and word and deed. So mote it be. Gift Blessing Hold the object in your hands.
Take several deep breaths, inhaling and exhaling slowly. Visualize the object glowing with white light. Connect your mind to Spirit and try to think of nothing else. Imagine the gift capturing the pure perfection of the universe. Then say: Perfect love and perfect peace the world will dance as one. I dream the wish to make it real the magick now is done. Seal your work by drawing an equal-armed cross (+) in the air over the object.You can also empower birthday, get well, and sympathy cards in this same manner.
Meal Blessing Hold your hands over the food, and say each line below three times. This can be worked into a fun blessing for the whole family if chanted in a round. The table round contains the Earth and thus becomes the Mother. We share her bounty in this hour and bless and love each other. So mote it be. Personal Journal/Book Blessing These words herein are mine alone fashioned deep inside my bones each picture, thought, and quote you see are all reflections of what is me. Beware the urge to take this book PART I 4 PART I 5 or read it in some private nook because its magick isn''t blind and I will know you''ve touched what''s mine. Charge of the Goddess The Charge of the Goddess is one of the most popular ritual invocations in modern Wicca.
The foundation of the work comes from a book titled Aradia: Gospel of the Witches (Vangelo delle- Streghe) , written by Charles Leland and published in 1899. Sometime after 1955, Doreen Valiente, one of the most gifted poets and priestesses of Wicca in our time, used the information in poetry while assisting Gerald Gardner in compiling the material later used for Gardnerian instruction.The version written here appeared in The Grimoire of Lady Sheba , first published in 1972. In later years, the Charge was broken into two parts, with the second section standing alone and titled "The Charge of the Star Goddess." Depending upon personal or coven choice, the Charge is read: * At the beginning of a ritual. Members of the coven may practice deep breathing, grounding and centering, or meditation. * Before communion. * At the end of a ritual, as a closure.
* At some point during an initiation rite. * During daily devotions. * During personal spellworking. The Charge (Part I) Listen to the words of the Great Mother, who was of old, called amongst men, Artemis, Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arionhod, Bride, and by many other names. At mine Altar, the youths of Lacedemon in Sparta made due sacrifice. Whenever ye have need of anything, once in the month and better it be when the Moon is Full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the Spirit of Me, who am Queen of all the Witcheries. There shall ye assemble, who are feign to learn all sorceries who have not as yet won my deepest secrets.To these will I teach that which is as yet unknown.
And ye shall be free from all slavery and as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall sing, feast, and make music, all in my presence. For mine is the ecstasy of the Spirit and mine is also joy on earth. For my Law is love unto all beings. Keep pure your highest ideals, strive ever towards them. Let none stop you or turn you aside. For mine is the secret that opens upon the door of youth and mine is the Cup of the Wine of Life and the Cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of Immortality. I am the Gracious Goddess who gives the gift of joy unto the heart of man upon earth. I give the knowledge of the Spirit Eternal, and beyond death I give peace and freedom and reunion with those that have gone before.
Nor do I demand aught or sacrifice,.