Post by Laurasia on Feb 24, 2005 19:05:43 GMT -5
"TRANSFORMATION RITUAL" - taken from "Exploring Candle Magic" by
Patricia Telesco.
How often do we hear the phrase "times change"? These days, things
change faster than most people change their socks! When you find you're
having trouble keeping up with transitions or adjusting to them, this
candle ritual is designed to help.
* What you'll need: 4 candles, each of which should be one of the 4
elemental colors (red, blue, green & yellow). A good choice of aromatics
for this ritual is lavender, as it inspires an inner peace with whatever
matters you face. Alternatively try sandalwood for spiritual centering.
* Setting up the space: Place the 4 candles at their appropriate points
of the circle (red in South, blue in West, yellow in East & green in
North). Have matches or a fire source ready from which to light them
with during the ritual.
Also, if you can, work at dawn, dusk, noon or midnight. these are
all transitional moments of the day, & their energy is beneficial.
* Invocation: This ritual is a little unique in that the invocation
itself includes the magical activity aimed at helping you adjust to
energy. Pay particular attention to the instructions given at each
Quarter point & focus on your intention deeply. There's no reason to
rush!
Begin in the North (thinking of the circle as a clock face, this is
noon). Light the candle & turn it around clockwise, as you say:
"Turn & change, tunr & change,
All things turn & change.
My entire life has been rearranged
Yet still, I turn & change."
Move to the East, gently whispering "turn & change" until you reach
the candle. This helps carry the energy created in the North with you &
connect it to the East. Light the candle & turn it clockwise, saying:
"Change & turn, change & turn,
All things change & turn.
Many a lesson shall I learn,
Yet still, I change & turn!"
Move to the South, letting your voice grow stronger as you continue
to repeat "change & turn" while walking. Stop at the red candle, light
it & turn it clockwise, saying:
"The fires burn, the fires transform,
All things, the fires transform.
And in the ash, new life is born.
And so I shall transform!"
Move to the West, continuing to let your voice grow in strength,
this time simply repeating the word "transform". Stop at the blue
candle, light it & start turning it clockwise, saying:
"Adapt & flow, adapt & flow,
Waters adapt & flow.
As above so below,
And so I adapt & flow!"
Now go sit in the center of the circle & meditate for as long as you
wish. The power of transformation & the ability to accept you
surroundings. All you need do is allow them to saturate your being.
* Closing: Stand up in the middle of your circle & say:
"Time comes & goes, but magick endures.
Guardians, I thank you for your help this day.
And like the magick,
Let your lessons endure in my heart.
So be it."
Beginning in the West, blow out the candles counter-clockwise in
silence.
I hope you all enjoy!
Sincerely,
Laurasia
Patricia Telesco.
How often do we hear the phrase "times change"? These days, things
change faster than most people change their socks! When you find you're
having trouble keeping up with transitions or adjusting to them, this
candle ritual is designed to help.
* What you'll need: 4 candles, each of which should be one of the 4
elemental colors (red, blue, green & yellow). A good choice of aromatics
for this ritual is lavender, as it inspires an inner peace with whatever
matters you face. Alternatively try sandalwood for spiritual centering.
* Setting up the space: Place the 4 candles at their appropriate points
of the circle (red in South, blue in West, yellow in East & green in
North). Have matches or a fire source ready from which to light them
with during the ritual.
Also, if you can, work at dawn, dusk, noon or midnight. these are
all transitional moments of the day, & their energy is beneficial.
* Invocation: This ritual is a little unique in that the invocation
itself includes the magical activity aimed at helping you adjust to
energy. Pay particular attention to the instructions given at each
Quarter point & focus on your intention deeply. There's no reason to
rush!
Begin in the North (thinking of the circle as a clock face, this is
noon). Light the candle & turn it around clockwise, as you say:
"Turn & change, tunr & change,
All things turn & change.
My entire life has been rearranged
Yet still, I turn & change."
Move to the East, gently whispering "turn & change" until you reach
the candle. This helps carry the energy created in the North with you &
connect it to the East. Light the candle & turn it clockwise, saying:
"Change & turn, change & turn,
All things change & turn.
Many a lesson shall I learn,
Yet still, I change & turn!"
Move to the South, letting your voice grow stronger as you continue
to repeat "change & turn" while walking. Stop at the red candle, light
it & turn it clockwise, saying:
"The fires burn, the fires transform,
All things, the fires transform.
And in the ash, new life is born.
And so I shall transform!"
Move to the West, continuing to let your voice grow in strength,
this time simply repeating the word "transform". Stop at the blue
candle, light it & start turning it clockwise, saying:
"Adapt & flow, adapt & flow,
Waters adapt & flow.
As above so below,
And so I adapt & flow!"
Now go sit in the center of the circle & meditate for as long as you
wish. The power of transformation & the ability to accept you
surroundings. All you need do is allow them to saturate your being.
* Closing: Stand up in the middle of your circle & say:
"Time comes & goes, but magick endures.
Guardians, I thank you for your help this day.
And like the magick,
Let your lessons endure in my heart.
So be it."
Beginning in the West, blow out the candles counter-clockwise in
silence.
I hope you all enjoy!
Sincerely,
Laurasia
