Altar Cleansing and Dedication

A good time for a ritual for cleansing and dedication of an altar is in January or February.

In preparation for the event, take a cleansing ritual bath, or smudge yourself with sage.

You may or may not cast a circle, whichever you prefer.

Ring the bell to signal the start of the ritual.

As you recite the following, light the Goddess Candle.

"With the help of Goddess now,
An altar here I so avow."

As you recite the following, light the God Candle.

"With the help of God so strong,
An altar here will soon belong."

"God and Goddess they do see,
An altar here soon to be."

As you recite the following, wave a Feather over the altar.

"With the help of breezes soft,
Spirit of Air and East aloft."

As you recite the following, light the white Dedication Candle.

"With the help of warmth and light,
Spirit of Fire and South be bright."

As you recite the following, sprinkle the area with Water.

"With the help of liquid clear,
Spirit of West and Water here."

As you recite the following, sprinkle the area with soil.

"With Sun-warmed soil to help things grow,
Spirit of Earth and North do show."

" I cleanse this space of things that were,
Space now to be where spirit will stir."

"I dedicate to Elements all,
This space as Altar I do call."

"This alter cleansed and new to me,
Let Love and Magick both to be."

"God and Goddess they do see,
As I say, so shall it be."

Ring the bell to signal the end of the ritual.

Perform any cleansing of tools or spells you wish to perform at this time.

If you cast a circle for this ritual, remember to close it when you are finished.