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- BLESSING OF A TRAVELLER
-
- Preparation:
- The chalice should be filled with wine, anointing oil is needed. The
- person being blessed stands in front of the altar with their back to
- it. They cross their wrists while holding them close to their breast.
- The Priest(ess) stands in front of them and says:
-
- "Artemis, queen of night
- In all your beauty bright,
- Shine on us here,
- And with your silver beam
- Unlock the gates of dream;
- Rise bright and clear.
- On Earth and sky and sea,
- Your magic mystery
- Its spell shall cast,
- Wherever leaf may grow,
- Wherever tide may flow,
- Till all be past.
- O secret queen of power,
- At this enchanted hour
- We ask your boon.
- May fortune's favor fall
- Upon true witches all,
- O Lady Moon!
-
- The Priest(ess) kneels before her and gives her the Five Fold Kiss;
- that is, s/he kisses her on both feet, both knees, womb or phallus,
- both breasts, and the lips, starting with the right of each pair. S/He
- says, as s/he does this:
-
- "Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee in these ways.
- Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel at the sacred altar.
- Blessed be thy sex, without which we would not be.
- Blessed be thy breasts, formed in strength and in beauty.
- Blessed be thy lips, that shall utter the Sacred Names."
-
- For the kiss on the lips, they embrace, lengthtolength, with their
- feet touching each others. When the priest(ess) reaches the womb, the
- recipient spreads her arms wide, and the same after the kiss on the
- lips. Then the Priest(ess) touches her with his right forefinger on
- her right breast, left breast, and womb, repeats the set and finally
- the right breast. The Priest(ess) steps backwards. The Priest(ess)
- then makes an X mark on the initiates forehead, breast and genitals
- while saying:
-
- "May your mind be free. May your heart be free. May your body be free."
-
- The Priest(ess) holds the chalice close to their heart and feeds power
- into the wine. When they can feel it glow, it is ready. S/He says:
-
- "All life is your own,
- All fruits of the Earth
- Are fruits of your womb,
- Your union, your dance.
- Lady and Lord,
- We thank you for blessings and abundance.
- Join with us, Feast with us, Enjoy with us!
- Blessed Be."
-
- The Priest(ess) and the person share the wine. The priest(ess)says:
-
- "Artemis, protector of youths,
- Look down upon this person,
- Protect them and help them.
- Athena, grey eyed goddess of wisdom,
- Give this person the understanding to chose the right course.
- Manannan and Poseidon, keepers and watchers of deep waters,
- Grant fair winds, and following seas as they travel through your
- domains.
- Mercury, god of travellers,
- Protect this person from those who would beset them.
-
- The Priest(ess) says:
-
- "When you are frightened, remember this chant:
- "I must not fear.
- Fear is the mind killer.
- Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.
- I will face my fear.
- I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
- And when it has gone past I will turn my inner eye to see it's path.
- Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
- "Blessed Be"
-
- Final kiss on forehead.
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- Herbert, Frank; "Dune"; Berkley 1985
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- Starhawk; "The Spiral Dance: Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess"; HarperRow 1979
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- Valiente, Doreen; "Witchcraft for Tomorrow"; Phoenix Publishing 1985
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- Farrar, Janet and Stewart; "Eight Sabbats For Witches"; Robert Hale 1983
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- Seastrider
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