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This ritual of self-blessing has been around for many years -
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originally published by the Pagan Way. This version is taken from
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Amber Wolfe's "In the Shadow of the Shaman" because it is not as
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Goddess oriented.
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This version can be used by anyone, regardless of
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religious principle, because it is easily adapted with the name of
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your own diety. The important thing is that you are calling on your
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highest spiritual force to witness your life/problems, and in calling
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attention to yourself, you are begining to take charge and deal with
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the problems. There is a very real, very deep power in this ritual,
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no matter how simply or elaborately it is performed, and it should
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never be performed in fun or for show. Use it whenever the need is
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great - any moon phase is permissible, although it was originally
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intended to be used at the waxing moon. It will embue the celebrant
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with a sense of calm connectedness and peace.
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What follows is the text as Amber Wolfe has written it. Balance and
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blessings. -=Satinka
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Ritual of Self-Blessing
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You will need
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a small votive candle and holder (white is always good, but use
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color if you feel called to do that)
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an incense stick, cone, or herbs (such as sage or thyme) to burn
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a small container of water
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a small container of salt
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I find that a sugar and creamer set works very well for this. These
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can be purchased quite reasonably and set aside just for this use.
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This is a ritual which connects you to the deepest levels of healing.
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It also connects you to the four elements and their energies. In this
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way it is most helpful for dealing with the shamanic elemental
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energies of Nature.
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The candle represents the element of Fire
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The incense or herbs represent Air
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The container of water is Water
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The container of salt is Earth.
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Beyond that, these elements reflect your own needs.
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The element of Fire reflects your relationships, protection, ideas and
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achievements.
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The element of Air reflects your creativity, spirituality, inspiration
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and philosophies.
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The element of Water reflects your emotions, intuition, dream states,
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psychic gifts, and healing balance.
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The element of Earth reflects your practicality, knowledge, sacred
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wisdom, and growth.
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Find a quiet time and place where you will not be disturbed. You may
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make this as ceremonial or as informal as you choose.
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Light the incense and take a few moments to consider the element of
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Air. Consider the gifts that Air reflects in you.
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Light the candle and take a few moments to consider the element of
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Fire. Consider the gifts that Fire reflects in you.
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Take a few moments to consider the element of water and how it
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reflects in you.
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Take a few moments to consider the element of Earth and how it
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reflects in you.
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Very gently, pour the water into the container of salt. If you are
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using herbs as an incense, you may sprinkle a few in the water and
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salt mixture.
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Stir the salt and water with your fingers. Consider the blending of
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elements that creates life itself. Consider the balance of elements
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and their attributes in your life. Take a few moments to do this.
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Facing the candle, dip your fingers in the water mixture and touch
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your forehead (3rd eye area).
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Say: "Bless me Mother, for I am your child." (The original was
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written for the Goddess as Mother. Another diety name can be
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substituted here, or simply say "Spirit.")
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Now dip your fingers in the water mixture and touch the area around
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your eyes carefully.
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Say: "Bless my eyes that I may see you."
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Dip again and touch your nose.
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Say: "Bless my nose that I may breathe your essence."
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Dip again and touch your ears.
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Say: "Bless my ears that I may hear your wisdom."
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Dip again and touch your mouth.
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Say: "Bless my mouth that I may speak your name."
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Dip again and touch your heart.
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Say: "Bless my heart that I may feel your love."
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Dip again and touch your lower abdomen.
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Say: "Bless my cauldron center that I may create harmony."
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Dip again and touch your feet.
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Say: "Bless my feet that I may walk in balance."
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Dip again and rub your hands together.
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Say: "Bless my hands that I may share your healing in my work."
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Take all the time you need to concentrate on the elements before you.
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Focus your attention on the candle and visualize healing light flowing
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into you. Feel strength emerging from deep inside yourself. Breathe
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deeply and capture that moment. Connect with the source of strength
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and healing.
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When you feel you are finished, blow out the candle. I often save
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these candles just for this ritual of self-blessing. If I am
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extremely pressed for time, I simply light the candle and take a few
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moments to connect with the energy of the ritual.
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It is good to leave the incense burning if you can. Air is a
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communicating element, and smoke is transformation. The incense
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carries the messages of healing and strength to Spirit. If you have
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used herbs, it is good to return the ashes to Nature. In this way, you
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are grounding the energy, bringing the message and the transformation
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to earth. Make sure the ashes are cold; then place them at the roots
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of a tree or bush if possible. If not, place them in soil or sand.
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The salt and water mixture can be used very effectively in several
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ways. You may wash your gemstones or other stones in this. Crystals
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love this, since their energy is so personally connected to yours.
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You may save the mixture and dab a little on your third-eye area every
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day for a few days, as a reminder. You may pour the mixture into your
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bath for a gentle energizer. When the bathwater drains, visualize a
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connection between yourself and the energies of Mother Ocean. You may
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return the mixture to earth by pouring it on soil or sand. Remember,
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plants don't thrive in salt; so keep the mixture clear of plants. You
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may sprinkle the mixture throughout your house to seal in positive
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energies and protection.
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