Rayne’s Ritual Way

Aspecting

Aspecting is a ritual you can perform to attune yourself with the energies of a particular deity.  For a period of time you invite the deity to reside within you, and as they test you and present you with lessons you in turn ask that they share a particular gift with you.

What you need:

A candle (preferably in a color that corresponds to your deity)

An offering

Something that represents your deity

What you do:

First: RESEARCH!!! I can’t stress this part enough! You really want to have a connection with your deity, be it there myths, or their attributes. You need something that really resonates with you. Psychologically when we search for partners be that friends, or lovers we usually seek out people who complement our personalities. For instance if you are usually a disorganized person perhaps you find someone who is very structured attractive because you admire their sense of organization; the same can be true with Aspecting.  Seek a deity that resonates with you, one who you respect or admire, and one who you could learn from. Next allot a certain amount of time to work with your deity. Be it a month, a lunar cycle, etc. I’m going to show you my Aspecting ritual so you can have a good idea of what you want to say. Basically you want to ask the deity to reside within you, share with you lessons, and bless you with their gifts. It really helps to talk to the deity like there really there with you. Every time you work with your deity even if it’s just to invoke their essence light the candle and ruminate in what you’ve asked of the deity. At the end of the time I your candle isn’t burned completely out, you can continue burning it or bury it. Whichever fits your fancy.

Rayne’s Ritual Aspecting with Oya

This is my personal Aspecting ritual.

Oya is a Yoruban Orisha, she rides with the wind, what she destroys you no longer need. I asked her to grant me her gift of strong will, and determination. Her color is burgundy, her number is nine, and she likes copper, so I incorporated all of these elements into the ritual. On the night of the full moon I took nine copper coins, and my burgundy candle outside. I laid the coins around the candle, ground and centered myself, and then said something like this:

“Blessed Oya, Orisha of change of the gentle breeze and fierce hurricane I invite you here. By lighting this candle I enter an agreement that I will take to heart any lessons you present me with, and I ask that in return you, Oya, stay with me as the moon wanes and goes to new, and rises and becomes full. I vow to have an open heart, to receive your knowledge, to receive your gift of unmovable determination and you never ceasing will. Help me accept change and be as fluid and steadfast as the wind. For what you destroy I no longer need. Blessed Be.” Light the candle, I then left the candles outside as an offering to The Orisha of change.

**This is a VERY personal experience people will experience their deity in many ways, keep your eyes, mind, and heart open for your deity, and they will manifest in your life. When it comes to the end of your allotted time and if you feel like you haven’t learned anything again tell your deity that you wish them to show you themselves to you. Continue researching your deity, and make a connection! Blessed Be all!**