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tool consecration
tools
incense (in the east)
white candle (in the south)
small bowl of water (in the west)
small bowl of salt or earth (in the north)
cast the circle
"before these spirits, i bring (name of tool) to be dedicated to the
service of the lady and the lord."
pass the tool three times through the smoke of the incense, saying:
"by power of air, be purified.
be dedicated to purity, that all goals you help acheive may harm
none and be for good of all."
pass the tool three times through the flame of the candle, saying:
"by power of fire, be purified.
be dedicated to desire, that all goals you help acheive may harm
none and be for good of all."
sprinkle a few drops of water on the instrument, saying:
"by power of water, be purified.
be dedicated to emotion, that you be used in a spirit of harmony,
harming none and for good of all."
touch instrument to the earth or salt, saying:
"by power of earth, be purified.
be dedicated to steadfastness, that my will be acheived without
wavering, with harm to none and for good of all."
presentation to the lord and lady:
***(if this is a chalice, present it first to the lady, then to the
lord. if it is an athame, reverse the order. all other
instruments, use your own preference, but it is a courtesy
to present to her first.)***
presentation of chalice
"lady, bless this chalice, let it be a vessel of productivity that may be
worthy to reside in circle with you.
let it be so bound that no harm may come of it to any being.
to thy service, i dedicate this vessel, that it and i may be long of service
to thee.
lord, bless this chalice that it may bring forth joy and purity.
guard the works which come forth from it, that they harm none and be
ever in the service of thee and thy lady.
so mote it be!"
presentation of athame:
"great lord, bless this athame. let it be pure for thy
service and bind it
so that no harm may come of it to any being.
lord, bless this athame, that it be used always in the worship and honor
of the one.
lady, bless this athame that it may bring forth joy and purity, and shall
cause no harm to any being.
i dedicate this athame to thy service, great one.
so mote it be"
release the circle
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