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02-08-2009, 11:39 PM
Communicating directly with the God and Goddess in one of the greatest joys and responsibilities of a wiccan. You need not go to a church or sacred place to do this, as all places are scared to them. The following is a simple ritual for introducing yourself to the Great Mother and the Horned God. You can include both of them in one ritual, or, if you'd like, you can hold Separate rituals for each one. Just modify the instructions accordingly. You will need an Athame if you have one, A white or silver candle, A red or gold candle, holders for both candles, matches or a lighter, flowers, and acorns or pine cones.
1. Clean and Clear your ritual space.
2. Ground.
3. Cast a circle. Do not call the quarters; the focus should be on the gods.
4. Sit in the center of the circle on the floor, with the candles in their holders in front of you. Light the white or silver candle, place the flowers next to it, and say something like:
I light this for you, Great Goddess, Lady of the Moon, Mother of all things. My name is (say your name), and I have come here to bring you this offering of Flowers, know you better, an seek your wisdom.
Note that you are not calling the goddess into the circle. You'll do that later. You are simply speaking to her.
5. Tell the goddess something about yourself: why you are seeking her, what you might like to learn, why you are a Wiccan or whatever path you have chosen, ETC.
6. When you have finished speaking, close your eyes and relax. Breathe deeply. Contemplate the goddess and your relationship with her. Images may form in your mind's eye. Pay special attention to them, because they are your message from the goddess. If nothing happens, or if you didn't "feel" the goddess, don't worry! By the light of the candle and stating your intent, you have made yourself known to her. You may need to do this ritual more then once to feel as though you have made contacts to the level you would like to. That's okay. There are Experienced Wiccans who do things like this to reconnect too, even though they may have been walking the path for decades. Be patient; remember that it's not only the Christian god who works in mysterious ways. Often times with the wiccan gods, things happen when they are not ment to, and that's not necessarily on your predetermined schedule.
7. When the images are gone or you feel you are ready, open your eyes and say something like:
Thank you, Great Goddess, for your gift of wisdom.
8. Light the gold or red candle, place the acorns or pine cones next to it, and say something like:
I light this for you, Great God, Lord of the Sun, Lord of the Forest. My name is (say your name), and I have come here to bring you this offering of acorns/pine cones, know you better, and seek your wisdom.
9. Note that as with the goddess, you are not calling the god into the circle. You'll do that later. You are simply speaking to him.
10. Tell the god something about yourself: why you are seeking him, what you might like to learn, why you are a wiccan or whatever path you have chosen, ETC.
11. Again, close your eyes and relax. Breath deeply. Contemplate the god and your relationship with him. Images may form in your mind's eye. Pay special attention to them, because they are your message from the god. As with the goddess, if nothing happens, don't worry! The important thing is that you have made yourself known to the god. You may receive a delayed-reaction message or small sign later as you go about your daily routine.
this will be grate to do before you call the quarters so that god and goddess can get to know you and you as well with the god and the goddess... lol hope you have fun with this and try it lol.....
HAVE FUN!!!!!
1. Clean and Clear your ritual space.
2. Ground.
3. Cast a circle. Do not call the quarters; the focus should be on the gods.
4. Sit in the center of the circle on the floor, with the candles in their holders in front of you. Light the white or silver candle, place the flowers next to it, and say something like:
I light this for you, Great Goddess, Lady of the Moon, Mother of all things. My name is (say your name), and I have come here to bring you this offering of Flowers, know you better, an seek your wisdom.
Note that you are not calling the goddess into the circle. You'll do that later. You are simply speaking to her.
5. Tell the goddess something about yourself: why you are seeking her, what you might like to learn, why you are a Wiccan or whatever path you have chosen, ETC.
6. When you have finished speaking, close your eyes and relax. Breathe deeply. Contemplate the goddess and your relationship with her. Images may form in your mind's eye. Pay special attention to them, because they are your message from the goddess. If nothing happens, or if you didn't "feel" the goddess, don't worry! By the light of the candle and stating your intent, you have made yourself known to her. You may need to do this ritual more then once to feel as though you have made contacts to the level you would like to. That's okay. There are Experienced Wiccans who do things like this to reconnect too, even though they may have been walking the path for decades. Be patient; remember that it's not only the Christian god who works in mysterious ways. Often times with the wiccan gods, things happen when they are not ment to, and that's not necessarily on your predetermined schedule.
7. When the images are gone or you feel you are ready, open your eyes and say something like:
Thank you, Great Goddess, for your gift of wisdom.
8. Light the gold or red candle, place the acorns or pine cones next to it, and say something like:
I light this for you, Great God, Lord of the Sun, Lord of the Forest. My name is (say your name), and I have come here to bring you this offering of acorns/pine cones, know you better, and seek your wisdom.
9. Note that as with the goddess, you are not calling the god into the circle. You'll do that later. You are simply speaking to him.
10. Tell the god something about yourself: why you are seeking him, what you might like to learn, why you are a wiccan or whatever path you have chosen, ETC.
11. Again, close your eyes and relax. Breath deeply. Contemplate the god and your relationship with him. Images may form in your mind's eye. Pay special attention to them, because they are your message from the god. As with the goddess, if nothing happens, don't worry! The important thing is that you have made yourself known to the god. You may receive a delayed-reaction message or small sign later as you go about your daily routine.
this will be grate to do before you call the quarters so that god and goddess can get to know you and you as well with the god and the goddess... lol hope you have fun with this and try it lol.....
HAVE FUN!!!!!