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Flaire-FireStar
December 11th, 2001, 01:43 AM
Finally after like a million years, I feel like I'm ready to initiate myself, but I'm not quite sure of what to put in it.. I know that I should start out by casting a circle, doing the calling of the watchtowers, reading the rede & charge of the goddess, but then what? Any suggestions, etc?
Myst
December 11th, 2001, 01:50 AM
Uhm do you follow any path, tradition, or pantheon?

Usually people insert some symbolism of rebirth and dedication. Maybe the burning of an old photo and symbolically the past and a reading to symbolize your dedication to your spiritual growth/relevant deities/paganism/whatever. Also a blessing of yourself and some meditation on your future.

Reading the Rede and the Charge of the Goddess wouldn't be parts of my initiation ritual, by personal preference.
LunarWind
December 11th, 2001, 04:51 PM
whats the differnce between an Initiation, and dedication ritual
-blessed be )O(
~*lunar wind*~
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white_draco
December 11th, 2001, 05:44 PM
An Initiation Ritual is usually used to go into a new Coven or into a new Path. A Dedication is exactly what is sounds like, It's dedicating yourself to the Path you have chosen, which can be done again and again and again, usually once a year.

Also if you're going to start a new Craft name or create one, put it in this ritual. That is a real good way of putting away the old and bringing in the new.

Whatever you want to do for a ritual is your preference, if you feel it is necessary for your ritual then put it in. It's YOUR Ritual, so it's YOUR Beliefs. But if it is going to be an Initiation Ritual, let it all circle around that purpose.


- White Draco -
Flaire-FireStar
December 12th, 2001, 12:28 AM
:D Thanks for your suggestions... I feel a bit better about doing what I want to put into it now.. :)
Lilith Rain
December 12th, 2001, 12:46 AM
The Idiots Guide To Wicca and Witchcraft. It might have what you're looking for or you could try these books & Websites.

Wiccan Roots:Gerald Gardner and the Modern Witchcraft Revival by Phillip Heselton.

www.LifeRites.org/

Http://pagan.drak.net/sheathomas/index.html

www.esotericbookshop.com
The Erotesric Bookshop is great cos you can find just about anything you want there so that might be a good place to start.

May The Bear Be With You.



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