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Get a white candle -- either a plain one (offertory, pillar, or taper) or a figural one in the

gender of the person you want to bless. Carve the person's full name on the candle,

then dress it with Blessing Oil or Holy Oil. For more power, you may place a name-paper

of the person, or a photo, or some personal item of theirs (such as a bit of hair or a snippet

of clothing) either under the candle or next to it. One easy way to do this is to place the

paper or personal concerns under an overturned saucer and put the candle on top of the

saucer. Burn a portion of the candle every day for seven days, pinching it out between burnings.

As you light it each day, say this

[Name], may you be blessed

May all good things come to you

May nothing whatsoever harm you

May your heart be light

May your travels be safe

May your health be good

May your mind be sound

May your friendships sustain you

May you be blessed in every way

* If you have a special request for this person (such as that they find a lover, get a

good job, come home safely from a war, or whatever), just add it to the list.

Some people use a large pillar-type candle and keep it going for longer than seven days.

They may make a habit of burning such a candle every day -- or once a week, on Sundays --

for as long as their friend or relative needs help, even doing so for months at a time.

If the candle is large and it is to be burned in this way, it should be re-dressed with

Blessing Oil or Holy Oil once a week: after the initial dressing, you can drop a tiny bit of

oil into the "well" or hole in such a large candle just before lighting it each time.

This ritual is a self cleansing ritual. It was designed to cleans the body, mind & spirit

of residual negativity after being involved in magical battles (specifically, exorcism).

Components & Tools:

A tub to draw a bath A white candle Essential Oil of Myrrh

Essential Oil of Frankincense Sea Salt (fine, bath salts)

Preparations:

Place the white candle so that it's light can shine upon you when you are in the tub.

Mix 9 drops Myrrh and 3 drops Frankincense into 1/8 cup sea salt.

Be certain that you will not be disturbed for at least 20 minutes, preferably an hour.

Shut off the phone ringers, etc.

Ritual:

Invoke your sacred space. (using what means is appropriate for your practice)

Light the candle. Recite the following:

Spirits of Fire do I call upon thee.

Send thy divine fire and burn through the darkness.

Shed thy light upon me and clear the shadows of my soul.

Draw a bath of hot water. (the warmest you can comfortably get into)

Recite the following:

Oh spirits of water do I call upon thee.

Enter this sacred space and lend me thy cleansing powers.

From the waters we come and to water we return.

As the tub fills (about half way), sprinkle the salt into the waters.

Recite the following:

Oh spirits of earth do I call upon thee.

Ground and disperse all that is not of light.

Mix with me and cleans me of the weight of darkness.

Once fill, settle into the tub. Relax and feel the light and warmth.

Breath in the vapors of the oils and recite the following:

Oh spirits of ear do I call upon thee.

Thou art my breath and my life.

Let me breath in thy light and release the smoke of darkness.

Breath and feel the energy about and within you.

Feel the light of fire burning away that which clings to you.

Let the water's warmth wash through you, and lift away the darkness.

Feel the salt cling to the darkness and ground it for you.

Feel your lungs fill with light and carry out the fog of darkness as you exhale.

Remain in the bath till you feel that all the darkness that will release has left you.

Stand, or kneel, and pull the plug from the tub. As the water drains, recite the following:

As we come from the waters so shall we return.

Oh earth and water, take from here the darkness.

Disperse it and ground it. Let it weigh upon me no more.

Dry off. Put out the candle. Thank the divine and the spirits & open your sacred space.

You will need

a small votive candle and holder (white is always good, but use color if you feel called to do that)

an incense stick, cone, or herbs (such as sage or thyme) to burn a small container of water

a small container of salt

I find that a sugar and creamer set works very well for this.

These can be purchased quite reasonably and set aside just for this use.

This is a ritual which connects you to the deepest levels of healing.

It also connects you to the four elements and their energies.

In this way it is most helpful for dealing with the shamanic elemental energies of Nature.

The candle represents the element of Fire

The incense or herbs represent Air

The container of water is Water

The container of salt is Earth.

Beyond that, these elements reflect your own needs.

The element of Fire reflects your relationships, protection, ideas and achievements.

The element of Air reflects your creativity, spirituality, inspiration and philosophies.

The element of Water reflects your emotions, intuition, dream states, psychic gifts, and healing balance.

The element of Earth reflects your practicality, knowledge, sacred wisdom, and growth.

Find a quiet time and place where you will not be disturbed.

You may make this as ceremonial or as informal as you choose.

Light the incense and take a few moments to consider the element of Air.

Consider the gifts that Air reflects in you.

Light the candle and take a few moments to consider the element of Fire.

Consider the gifts that Fire reflects in you.

Take a few moments to consider the element of water and how it reflects in you.

Take a few moments to consider the element of Earth and how it reflects in you.

Very gently, pour the water into the container of salt. If you are using herbs as an incense,

you may sprinkle a few in the water and salt mixture.

Stir the salt and water with your fingers. Consider the blending of elements that creates life itself.

Consider the balance of elements and their attributes in your life. Take a few moments to do this.

Facing the candle, dip your fingers in the water mixture and touch your forehead (3rd eye area).

Say: "Bless me Mother, for I am your child." (The original was written for the Goddess as Mother.

Another deity name can be substituted here, or simply say "Spirit.")

Now dip your fingers in the water mixture and touch the area around

your eyes carefully.

Say: "Bless my eyes that I may see you."

Dip again and touch your nose.

Say: "Bless my nose that I may breathe your essence."

Dip again and touch your ears.

Say: "Bless my ears that I may hear your wisdom."

Dip again and touch your mouth.

Say: "Bless my mouth that I may speak your name."

Dip again and touch your heart.

Say: "Bless my heart that I may feel your love."

Dip again and touch your lower abdomen.

Say: "Bless my cauldron center that I may create harmony."

Dip again and touch your feet.

Say: "Bless my feet that I may walk in balance."

Dip again and rub your hands together.

Say: "Bless my hands that I may share your healing in my work."

Take all the time you need to concentrate on the elements before you.

Focus your attention on the candle and visualize healing light flowing into you.

Feel strength emerging from deep inside yourself. Breathe deeply and capture that moment.

Connect with the source of strength and healing.

When you feel you are finished, blow out the candle.

It is good to leave the incense burning if you can.

Air is a communicating element, and smoke is transformation.

The incense carries the messages of healing and strength to Spirit.

If you have used herbs, it is good to return the ashes to Nature.

In this way, you are grounding the energy, bringing the message and the transformation to earth.

Make sure the ashes are cold; then place them at the roots

of a tree or bush if possible. If not, place them in soil or sand.

The salt and water mixture can be used very effectively in several ways.

You may wash your gemstones or other stones in this.

Crystals love this, since their energy is so personally connected to yours.

You may save the mixture and dab a little on your third-eye area every day for a few days, as a reminder.

You may pour the mixture into your bath for a gentle energizer.

When the bathwater drains, visualize a connection between yourself and the energies of Mother Ocean.

You may return the mixture to earth by pouring it on soil or sand.

Remember, plants don't thrive in salt; so keep the mixture clear of plants.

You may sprinkle the mixture throughout your house to seal in positive energies and protection.

Clean your tub. Draw your bath and shut off the water. Take a container of salt.

Pour some salt into your cupped palm. Put the salt into the water.

Pour more salt into your palm; put into the water. Do this a third time.

Three is a magical number and you will find it often in magical spells and rituals.

It reminds us that the Goddess and the God both have three faces that we all know.

The fourth face, the hidden face, may or may not be known.

With your power hand (most often your power hand is the hand you write with),

stir the water until the salt is dissolved and/or it feels right to you.

Part of Wiccan training is about learning to trust yourself and your own inner voice.

Once it feels right, then bless and consecrate the water.

Keeping your power hand in the water, you might say something like this

(Always remember that ad libbing is fine):

"Water and Earth, Blessings on thee.

I do cast out from thee any unpleasantries both from the spirit world and from my world.

I do cast out any and all things that are not to my good and benefit.

I do cast out any and all emotions that may be pulling me down and harming me.

Be cast out that which is not in complete agreement with me!

By the power of the Old Ones, as I will it, so mote it be."

This is to purify and consecrate the water and it is also to remind you that your

purpose is to be cleansed inside and out.

You are getting rid of all those things that you collect in your daily life.

You should enter Circle clean and in clean clothes as well if you don't circle skyclad.

Stand next to the tub and face East. Or, if you so choose, face the direction that represents

newness and dawn and beginnings to you. See the Lady and the Lord standing before you as you say:

Bless me, Lady and Lord, for I am thine own child {your magical name here}.

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your third eye

and left then right eyelids saying:

Blessed Be mine eyes, for they are Your eyes and help me see my path clearly.

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your nose saying:

Blessed be mine nose, for it is Your nose and helps me breathe the essence that is the Sacred Whole.

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your lips saying:

Blessed be mine lips, for these are Your lips and speak the true beauty of Your names

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your heart and breasts saying:

Blessed Be mine breasts and mine heart for they are Yours and I will be faithful and loving in Thy name.

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your belly and genitals

(Men do not need to anoint belly area) saying: Blessed be my womb/vagina/penis for they are

Your life-giving organs and through them I can bring forth life.

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your knees saying:

Blessed Be mine knees for they are Your knees that kneel in sacredness and joy.

Dip your {power hand} forefinger and middle finger into the water and anoint your feet saying:

Blessed be mine feet for they are Your feet and they lead me to your Old Ways.

Blessed Be Lady and Lord! I am ___________________

and I am Your own child come to you in Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.

Now get into the tub and rub water all over yourself. Feel all your tensions and worries and fears

slip into the water and dissolve away. Surround yourself with light and joy and enjoy!

This rite utilizes the powers of the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water) to cleanse

the store or dwelling. At a time when the business is closed, assemble the main Members

of the group and on a table assemble the following items:

a bowl of seal salt an incense burner or smudge stick a white candle a bowl of holy water

Light the incense and the candle. Stand before the table and open

yourself to the dwelling. Feel its energies. Really tune into any

impressions you receive. After a moment, hold your hands over the

assembled tools and say something like the following (Feel Free To Improvise):

"I Charge you, tools of the elements to sweep my dwelling clean of

all ill and bane. This is my will, so mote it be."

(several other items needed)

a wand a black candle a white candle a crystal (cleansed prior to use)

With the wand say:

"We dedicate these tools to the goddess and god to help us in our work."

Touch the wand to the sea salt, the holy water, the incense or

smudge, the crystal, the lighted white candle, and say:

"We dedicate these tools to the god and goddess and the five

elements. We dedicate them to helping us in our work of healing

meditation, divination and inner growth."

This next part of the ritual is to banish any negative energies around and in the store or dwelling.

The group forms a procession walking counter clockwise through every room in the store or

dwelling, carrying the smudge stick and the lit black candle saying:

"We banish from this place all pain and negativity. We neutralize negative or mischievous

entities from this place. We send you to the goddess and the god, to heal you and take you

where you need to go."

If you have cedar branches available, place one in each room before you leave it.

Now, go outside the dwelling and with your procession again walking counter clockwise,

repeat the verse again still smudging and burning the black candle, walk around the dwelling.

If available place cedar branches in front of doorways.

Now put out the black candle and smudge stick (incense).

You are still outside the dwelling. Turn clockwise in the procession...light a white candle...

and burn sweet smelling incense.

Walk around the dwelling and say:

"We invoke to this place protection, prosperity, peace, healing, wellness, and creativity."

Place a flower or crystal at each corner of the dwelling.

Now the procession re-enters the dwelling, and again walking clockwise

in each room with the white candle and sweet incense repeats the

above verse. If you have a flower or crystal to leave in each room as

you exit, do so. The group forms a circle around the table where you

first began. One person (the one in charge) leads the group. She

takes the dish of salt, and moving clockwise, leads the group

throughout each room saying:

"By the powers of Earth, I cleanse this dwelling."

The group is to follow her and repeat what she says.

Make sure to do all the corners, windows, doorways of each room as

you go. Imagine, seeing the salt burning away negativity as you

sprinkle and toss it. Your purification will be as strong as your visualization.

Next, set the salt down and pick up the censor or incense, carry it

from room to room (The same route you used with the salt...walking

clockwise...group following and repeating) Be sure to hold it before

all windows and doors, and in the corners of each room. Visualize the

smoke clearing away all negativity and evil. Say the following:

"By the powers of Air, I cleanse this place."

Once you have walked through the whole dwelling, return the censor or

incense to the table. Take the lit white candle on the same route.

Again, visualize moving clockwise and holding the flame before

windows and doors, seeing it shining forth with magical power,

burning away negativity. As you go say:

"By the powers of Fire, I cleanse this place."

Replace the candle on the tale and take up the bowl of holy water.

Sprinkle the holy water throughout the house, in every corner, and at

exits and entrances. Toss some drops at and through windows. See and

know that the holy water is washing away ills with a tidal wave of

magical power. Say the following:

"By the powers of Water, I cleanse this place."

Set the bowl of holy water on the table. Stand for a few moments and

feel the difference in the dwelling. It should feel calmer, more

peaceful, fresh and clean. If not, repeat the ritual Group again

forms a circle around the table. You will need four candles to

represent the four elements/directions, yellow for East/Air, Red for

the South/Fire, Blue for the West/Water, Green for the North/Earth.

Also, if you wish you may use a white candle to represent the Holy Spirit.

Each member is to say a prayer, asking for the blessings of the

Goddess and God, asking for the qualities they want for the dwelling.

The leader of the group will light each candle as she says: "I call

upon you, powers of the Air, to witness this rite and to guard this

place." (light the yellow candle) "I call upon the Powers of Fire, to

witness this rite and to guard this place." (Light the red candle) "I

call upon the Powers of Water, to witness this rite and to guard this

place." (Light the blue candle) "I call upon the powers of Earth to

witness this rite and guard this place." (light the green candle)

"I call upon the Powers of the Holy Spirit to witness this rite and

to guard this place." (Light the white candle)

Leader says: "Today we dedicate this place to the God and Goddess,

for our protection, safety, peace and creativity. In this ritual we

have banished anything that could be negative and have invited

instead all prosperity and love."

"We have invited Earth, who protects all women, children and the

dwelling. We have invited Fire who protects the dwelling, home and

hearth. We have invited water, who gives abundance. We have invited

Spirit, who is of the deities and the Earth and who protects all peoples."

You may want to add blessings, poems, or chants to be done by members of the group.

The purification of self is a way to remove the accumulation of all negative things that

happened during the day and to prepare for the work to come. Before ritual work, you have

to change your frame of mind from the everyday mundane world.

Here are a couple of ways to do this.

Incense:

You may use incense in the common stick form or in what is called a smudge stick.

This is a small bundle of incense. The incense is lit and is passed around the body, but not

too close to the hair (fire hazard). As you pass the incense around your body, concentrate

on the smoke passing through you. Invision all the negativity and the excess baggage of

the day leaving you as the smoke rises around you. When you feel cleansed, put out the

incense. You will need a container to put out the smudge stick. A terra cotta saucer filled

with sand is ideal.

A ritual bath is a great way to shed the day and concentrate on the ritual to come.

Supplies:

--White candles, for Spirituality and Higher Self, Salt, Herb or Herbs for Purification, Candle Snuffer.

Run a bath of very warm water. As the water is running light the white candles.

Use as many as you wish.

Three is an appropriate number as it represents the three aspects of the Goddess.

As you light a candle think or recite aloud: "I light this candle in truth and peace".

Repeat with each candle.

While the water is running, add a small amount of salt into the water, then add the herb

or herbs of your choice.

Step into the water and slowly sink down into the tub.

Relax and feel the water covering your body.

Let the day and all negativity be drawn into the water.

Concentrate on letting go and moving to the positive.

Wash slowly. Turn the bath into its own ritual. Think or say aloud :

" All negativity is flowing out of me into the water. I am pure for the work to come."

Take as long as you need.

When you feel you are clear and relaxed step out of the tub and drain the water.

Watch the water flow down the drain.

Envision all the negativity and the day behind you flowing down the drain with the water.

Dry yourself slowly, deliberately. As you snuff out the candles, think or say aloud:

"I leave this bath in truth and peace." You are now ready for the ritual to come.

If you can identify the actual spirit, locate the center point of the house, and standing there

take a cup of red wine. After each of the following statements take a sip of wine,

and drain the cup after the last direction.

Facing east:

Lady of love and power and all blessings, breathe love into this house, fill air with good.

Through you, in you, I bless this house.

Facing south:

Lady of love and living and all blessings, warm this house with comfort, make whole its hearth.

Through you, in you, I bless this house.

Facing west:

Lady of tide and time and every blessing, let every hour flow sweetly in this house.

Through you, in you, I bless this house.

Facing north:

Lady of strength and riches and all blessings, make this house strong and filled with earthly good.

Through you, in you, I bless this house.

Walk around the house saying the following in each room (including attic and cupboards):

Be comforted. All is well. Now you are blessed. You have life to nurture and nurture you.

Be calm. Be easy. Be comforted. You are blessed.

If you can identify the spirit, say the following in the room most affected:

It is time to leave here. All is well. There is nothing here for you. You must be gone.

Go now, go, complete your passing. Go, and with our blessing and farewell.

Often commanding any evil spirits to leave at once, in the name of your deity three times works well.

After this you could get a smudge stick of sage, or sage incense, and perform a house blessing

carrying it deosil around the property and from room to room, paying special attention to doorways,

crevices and windows, and also any places that `feel` cold.

As you do this with words from a house blessing, scatter salt and water which has been

consecrated and blessed. Have windows and doors open as you bless the house.

Salt scattered along windowsills and doorways will prevent any entity re-entering the property.

A Ritual for the Dark Moon

Begin by setting up your altar as you normally do for ritual, making sure you have a black candle

and wine or water in your chalice in addition to anything else you use. You will also need a cleansing,

purifying incense and a censer or some kind of container which can be carried around your home.

It is best to set your altar on the floor for this rite, but you may do it however you feel most comfortable.

Cast your circle as you normally do. When you are through, kneel before your altar and light the black

candle. With your arms held, palms upward, at your sides, call Hecate by saying three times:

"Hecate, beautiful Crone of Night

I call you here to put things right.

Transform the negative thought and pain

And help my life be whole again."

Close your eyes. When you feel the presence of Hecate and know she is there to help you, open

your eyes. Bow your head to her to show your reverence, and then take the chalice, saying:

"Lady of the Dark Moon, Share with me this wine.

Bring your protection to Flood this life of mine.

May the waters of your eternal womb Bring change most divine."

Sip a small amount of the wine (or water), envisioning it as liquid energy, flowing to effect a

positive change within and outside of you. Leave the rest as an offering to Hecate.

Light the purifying incense in the censer, cut a door in the Circle, and, beginning in the

eastern-most corner of your home, smudge your home, going clockwise.

Go into every closet, the bathroom, and the garage - make sure your entire house is

smudged. As you go, chant:

"Negativity be gone."

Come back into the Circle and visualize your entire house and yard bathed in a peaceful blue light.

Since you have created a void by banishing the negativity, you will need to fill that void.

Ask that good, protective spirits come into your home and that positive energies replace the

negative ones that have just been banished. This is an important step, because if you don't

fill the void with something good, the negativity will come right back.

Sometimes during such a ritual, I take one large and one small black stone and charge

them to keep away negativity. I promise Hecate that the large one will remain in a prominent

place in my house and that I will keep the small one with me at all times. Thank Hecate.

Meditate if you wish, visualizing your life free from negative happenings and feelings and

full of love, prosperity, and happiness. Feel how She has changed your home and your life.

Close the Circle and know that it is done.

Begin with a purification bath.

Light the twin candles on the altar and burn a protective and/or cleansing incense.

Fill your chalice with freshwater (be sure to consecrate it) and blessed salt.

Kneel or assume the Goddess position as you say:

"Naked come I into this sanctuary With love and faith

From those who have gone before. Innocent am I in understanding

Holy and pure in my love of all good and blessed things.

Supreme Goddess, ruler of light, Lord of all Hear my prayer,

Help me now to dispel this thing of unholiness This creature of darkness,

Who dooms itself to shame and unhappiness. Save him if it is thy will to do so.

Send him to the light. Mercy is the song I sing; Forgiveness the word most precious.

In thy everlasting grace I say this. In humility I ask this. So mote it be."

Take up the chalice of salt-water, face the east wall, dip your fingers into the water,

raise your hand and say:

"Powers of the East Powers of the daystar rising

And all fresh beginnings I purify you with salt and with water

For good vibrations of friendship warmth and love."

Then sprinkle some extra water and proceed to the south. Say:

"Powers of the South Powers of the summer sun

Which warms our bodies and our minds

I purify you with salt and with water

For good vibrations of friendship, warmth and love."

Repeat in the west:

"Powers of the West Powers of the purifying and cleansing waters

From which all life comes.

I purify you with salt and with water

For good vibrations of friendship, warmth and love."

Repeat in the north:

"Powers of the North Powers of the earth, the ground On which we stand.

I purify you with salt and with water For good vibrations of friendship, warmth and love."

Then proceed around the room sprinkling water over all the thresholds, windows, and

doorways and in all corners. REPEAT IN EVERY ROOM. Anoint your 3rd eye Chackra

point with the holy water. Then.. Add more incense to the burner, take up, and do the

same thing, using the same verses substituting "fire and air" in place of "salt and water."

As before, proceed around the room censing all the thresholds, windows, doorways, and in

all corners. REPEAT IN EVERY ROOM. Take the fire candle (or a candle for this purpose)

and your athame and, starting at the door or entrance, walk slowly CLOCKWISE through

the house, through each room pausing at each door, window, and mirror and moving the

candle across it, also pentagramming each window, doorway, and mirror with the athame.

Proceed room by room spiraling clockwise. Draw a pentagram in the air in the incense smoke.

All the while chant the following:

"By the One Power I hereby consecrate this space To the Goddess and the God,

According to free will And for the good of all; I hereby release, In all time and all space,

Any negative cause, effect, manifestation, form or essence,

Any negative event, thought, energy, idea or vibration, And transform it to

And replace it with Only positive, joyous good In keeping with the Universal harmonies

Of the Goddess and the God. This space is divinely protected This space is perfectly safe.

Nothing and no one can enter this space Unless I (or my loved ones) allow them to.

This space is sacred Consecrated and dedicated to positive living

For myself and my loved ones And for the work of positive magic.

No harm can come to this space, or anyone in it."

As you draw each pentagram say:

"Only good can enter here No negatives can enter All harm is sealed out."

When you are back at the entry point conclude:

"Love lives here Health lives here

Abundance lives here (Name self and loved ones) live here

We claim this space for ourselves, for the mutual good

And so mote it be!"

Thank the Lady and the Lord. You will feel light and free of any darkness.

Do this Ritual Spell if you have been in contact with anything nasty that has frightened you.

It is also very good if you have had nightmares.

This is a Banishment of negativity spell, but a 7 day candle spell can be used for other

workings, like prosperity, health, love etc. (on different days of the week)

This should be undertaken on Saturday (Saturn), and if you want to be more precise,

the use Saturn's hour. You can either choose 12-1 (from midnight) 7-8 am or (from noon)

2-3 PM and 8-9 PM. It doesn't matter what time you finish, just start at the proper time.

Do this spell during the waning Moon towards the last quarter. Banishment spells

are done during the Waning Moon because you want to stifle the negativity.

You will need:

1. Two regular white stick alter candles

2. A glass enclosed candle that will burn for approx. one week. If your local occult store

carries the reverse candle with black wax on top and white or red at the bottom, this would

be great, otherwise a black, brown, blue or purple is good since these are some of Saturn's colors.

3. Banishment or Uncrossing oil - or you can make it by taking the herb of rosemary, black

coshosh, basil, eucalyptus, Vervain and sage (some or all) and putting them in some vegetable

or olive oil and cooking them lightly for 5-10 minutes (don't burn), strain into a bottle or jar.

4. Salt and water for sprinkling (consecration)

5. Incense, a good quality

6. Some parchment paper, but nice stationary will do (approx. 3x3 piece)

Before you start your ritual you may want to air out your space with sage.

Make sure you air out the room with open windows and doors so negative

spirits can depart. This is optional, but a good idea. Be bathed and wear some uncrossing oil.

Wear your ritual clothes or clean garments. Your altar and ritual area should be tidy but

have your personal touch on it, with the things that represent you.

Begin by lighting your incense and sprinkle water and salt in the 4 directions, move deosil,

or clockwise (dispel). Offer a short prayer in your own words to the elements earth air fire

and water to come to your space to purify it. You can include your favorite wights or protectors.

Make this as personal as possible. What matters is what 'you' identify with, not trying to

identify with some entity you've never heard of. Just be sincere, and visualize your space

being protected. If you want to draw an imaginary circle moving clockwise, that's fine too,

as long as you indicate the purification of your working space.

After the consecration, light the two white alter candles (protectors) and offer an invocation/prayer

to your main deity and in your own words ask him/her for protection and the banishment of all

negative entities that are troubling you, ask him/her to send them back to their origin.

They have no place in your life. Ask for all harm to be turned away from you, leaving

behind only prosperity, happiness, courage, acceptance of transitions without doubt and

fear, and control over your life.

State that your external forces have no power over you. Again, just be sincere, and

whether you do this in a poem form or just simply state it doesn't matter, just say it with conviction.

After your invocation, take some banishment oil and "charge" the top of your glass encased

candle with your finger tips, moving deosil, and offer a few words to remove and expel all

the negativity around you. Now light the candle.

The parchment paper is your seal. It serves as an amulet, talisman and charm, it will do the

work for you. There are many kinds of seals, but it can simply be something you create.

Write your intent or wish on the paper, in this case the banishment of ill-forces and your

protection. Then put a few dabs of banishment oil on it and put it under your candle and

leave it there until it burns out.

When you've finished with your seal, thank your deity and helpful spirits and ask them to

depart and do your bidding.

Close the ritual by extinguishing your two main alter candles (never blow on the fire element).

Your 7 day candle will stay lit until it burns out, so you may want to have it in an extra glass

or metal bowl for safety's sake, and out of reach for anyone to touch (including Freyja).

This is the end of you ritual. Now evening until the candle burns out, pick a certain time

and stick to it, to sit down with your candle anywhere from 15 -30 minutes and seriously

and intently focus or meditate on your wish or expectation. It's always good to start with

a prayer or chant, this depends on you particular spiritual practice and whatever suits you.

Never miss a single day. If more than one of you is doing this ritual, you must all sit together

each evening for the candle visualization and stick to it.

When the candle finally burns out (7 days, sooner or later), take the seal and burn it, and

sprinkle the ashes outside your front door and forget about it. You have banished all the ill

forces around you, go confidently about your daily life.