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    Nite Rites

    “Triumph Over Troubles Rite” We have all experienced times when we are overcome with worry or doubt about something very important to us. This rite is designed to help you move through your worry and start working on a solution. Supplies Bowl of water Bowl of salt Worry stone Worry dolls (5) Pentacle paten 2 small pieces of mirror Mica and unakite Strand of silver cord Two white candles Incense burner, trivet, and charcoal tablet Incense of your choice Chalice with drink Plate with food Offering bowl Altar Set-up Gather all the materials and place on the altar. The two white candles should be across from each other, as they…

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    Let’s Spell it Out

    Making Positive Changes with Sophia, Goddess of Wisdom December 16th is set aside on the Greco-Roman calendar for the goddesses Sophia and Sapientia.  You may notice the word “sapiens” in the name Sapientia, as this is the Roman Latin word for “wisdom”.  This is why we humans are called “Homo Sapiens”. But the Romans “stole” this goddess from the Greeks, and to them she was called Sophia, the Goddess of Wisdom.  This Greek principle was actually adopted by the Gnostic Christians and she was the primordial female force in the cosmos.  She was sometimes called Pistis Sophia because Sophia descended from the “goddess” Pistis (which means “faith”) who was one…

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    “Lovespoon Rite” This rite is an enchantment of a wedding and/or handfasting gift. Supplies One wooden spoon Q-tips A picture of the happy couple Essential and carrier oils of your choice 2 dram amber-colored empty bottle Small funnel and dropper God and Goddess candles and holders Offering of food and drink Wood carving tools Matches Preparation Find out what flowers the couple are including in their wedding/handfasting ceremony. Try to locate an essential oil of one of the floral scents. Using a small funnel and dropper, mix 3 drops of the essential oil with some carrier oil in a 2 dram amber-colored bottle. Place the cover on tightly and shake…

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    “Web of Desire Rite” A solitary ritual to help you capture and bring something into your life. Supplies Silver cord Five thin nails Small wooden board A tea light candle and holder God and Goddess candles and holders A small bell Anointing oil of your own choice Small piece of paper and a pen Additional short length of the silver cord Offering of food and drink Chalice, plate and offering bowl Preparation Spend a lot of time thinking about something that you want to capture and bring into your life. It could be a new sense of self, such as peace and harmony or something tangible like a new friend…

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    Night Rites

    “Serpent Knowing Rite” A solitary inner journey to regain your hidden knowledge for closure and healing. Supplies A key Small blackboard tablet A piece of yellow or white chalk A small representation of a snake God and Goddess candles and holders A chalice and plate An offering bowl A beverage and a food item Rite Sit down in a comfortable position and ground yourself in your own traditional way. When you are ready, cast a sacred circle and call forth the Elementals in your own traditional way. Invoke the God and Goddess and welcome them to your circle.  Light the God and Goddess candles on your altar. Seat yourself in…

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    Nite Rites

    Pathways Rite A solitary ritual to clarify your path ahead. Supplies Table salt Pepper A small bowl Matches One black votive candle and holder One white votive candle and holder One candle and holder to represent the God One candle and holder to represent the Goddess Small plate with deep edges Offering bowl Small bowl of extra virgin olive oil A large piece of hardy bread on a plate Chalice with beverage Rite Sit down in a comfortable position and ground yourself in your own traditional way. When you are ready, stand up and cast a sacred circle and call forth the Elementals in your own traditional way. When you…

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    Night Rites

    Pyramid Prosper Rite A solitary ritual to invoke prosperity in your life. Supplies One green votive candle, holder, and matches One quarter, dime, nickel, and penny (or any other currency in coin form) Two pair of chopsticks One terra cotta plate One coin bank One bowl of cooked rice One spoon One offering bowl Additional candles for lighting Crushed fool’s gold (optional) Rite Cast a sacred circle and call forth the Elementals in your own traditional way. Light the green candle in its holder and hold aloft in front of you. Say: God and Goddess, witness my rite and aid me in my workings tonight. I have come upon hard…

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    Nite Rites

    Home Cleansing Rite A solitary ritual to spiritually cleanse your home. Supplies Athame Sage bundle Abalone shell Bell Holy water/oil Broom (besom) Tray Matches Jar candle (small, light yellow or blue) Chalice with drink (your choice) Plate of offering (your choice) *Tea light candle and holder (one for each window) Preparation Place an unlit tea light in a holder on each window sill in your home. Place your athame, chalice and plate of offering on your altar. Set the tray on another table in your ritual room, and place the matches, jar candle, holy water, bell, sage bundle and shell on it. Lean the broom on the wall next to…

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    Night Rites

    Work to ‘Bee’ Done Rite This purpose of this solitary ritual is to help you focus on projects that you need to get done. Supplies Athame Wand 1 white pillar candle & holder (universal energy candle) 2 white taper candles & holder (God and Goddess candles) 6 beeswax tea light candles 1 bee figure (statue, pendant, etc.) 1 9×12 inch wooden plaque & painting supplies Picture of your favorite flower 6 strips of yellow construction paper & a pen Clover stick incense Yellow and/or black altar cloth Small bowl of honey & spoon Small plate of buttermilk biscuits, sliced in half Chalice of mead Offering bowl Ziplock baggie Preparation Paint…

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    Night Rites

    Spring Growth Rite This rite is dedicated to the emergence of the spring season and new personal growth. Supplies Chalice of milk Small bowl of fresh maple syrup Plate of cornbread Extra plate Offering bowl Kitchen knife Potted tulip Bowl of fresh snow/rain Bird’s nest and eggs (artificial) God and Goddess candles Universal energy candle Elemental candles Feather Matches Rite Sit down in a comfortable position and ground yourself in your traditional way. When you are ready, stand up and cast a sacred circle. Call forth the Elemental guardian winds at each of their quarters using a feather. Light a candle for each Element. When you are ready, invoke the…