BOS blessings?

[Crystal_Raye]

The universe has just provided me with the most beautiful Book of Shadows. It's an old looking, hardcover, blue and purple journal that was on sale at Walden's. Does anyone have any spells or rituals I could borrow to bless and protect my BOS with? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

[blueiris]

This is from the Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft:
In the realm of magic(k) this book shall reside,
No one but the chosen shall see what's inside.
If breath be to Air as passion to Fire,
Let harm come to none, this is my desire.
If life be to Earth as Water to emotions,
This book be filled with magical potions.
May the Gods protect it, keep it from harm,
And upon it bestow power, magic(k), and charm.
No one without wisdom shall peer at its pages,
Or the knowledge inside handed down through the ages.
This book be it mine, it harbors no fears.
The knowledge obtained through blood, sweat, and tears,
My magic's my passion, the spirit's my guide.
The love for the Goddess I hold deep inside.
the book may She bless it with spiritual light.
And let only her children read of tis rite.
For those of the Wicca truly can see,
That this is my will, so mote it be.

Hope this helps, it was the only one I could easily remember in my collection of books.

[Michie]

I'm bumping this up because I find the topic interesting. :)

[Dusk]

This is from the Complete Idiot's Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft:



There is seriously a book like this?

[Faeawyn]

I'm putting in my BOS blessing, but actually, I like blueiris's better :)...mine is really long.

BOOK OF SHADOWS BLESSING

"Listen as the Witch's word,
Calls the All, a gulf to ford.
Bridge the vast realities,
An' it harm none, do as ye please.

Elements watch and guard this book,
From wandering eyes and prying look.
In this right and ready hour,
Fill it with thine ancient power.

Powers of North! Earth below,
Show us to live, to learn, and grow.
Lend us your strength and stability,
To practice with love and set ourselves free.

Powers of East! Wind and the Sky,
Watch o'er these pages with thine eye.
Your wisdom and knowledge, for these we do ask,
That this book be worthy to the Craft and it's task.

Powers of South! Fire and Hearth,
Help these shadows to prove their worth.
Infuse and uplift with your healing and passion,
So only good comes from the Works that are fashioned.

Powers of West! Waters and Sea,
Transformation and growth are granted by thee.
Bless herein pages with all that you know,
That all righteous readers may learn and may grow.

In Winter, in Spring, in Summer and Fall,
In our Shadows we ask for the aid of the All.
To practice the Craft of the wise as we must, With truth, perfect peace, perfect love, and perfect trust.

We ask for the blessings of Lady and Lord,
As we hold up her chalice and brandish his sword.
All that we know is infused with their power,
From sun and from moon, from rock and from flower.

Guard us Earth Mother and teach us your lore,
From silvery moon to the earth's inner core.
When working our Majick, please help us not fear it,
We know you will guide us, and strengthen our spirit.

Grant us Sky Father your wisdom and strength,
To complete all our workings, to go the full length.
You smile down upon us , the light of the sun,
Rejoicing in life, with you we are one.
Guardians from the four directions,
Lady and Lord, it's your protection,
And your love for which we look,
To inspire and lead as we write this book.

Yet to the unschooled eye let see,
Confusing words and sophistry.
Lead them from these sacred pages,
On blessed ways throughout the ages.

Yet to the Witch, this book shall stay,
Plain and truthful, clear as day.
Direct and show, guide and teach,
Their dreams and goals, please let them reach.

For free will of all, and harm to none,
As I have willed it , it now is done.
So Mote It Be!"

[blueiris]

yes there's a whole Complete Idiot's Guide, I have the one for Wicca and Witchcraft, as well as for Paganism. I believe they have it on Astrology, Numerology - the list goes on and on. Quite good actually.

[keiky]

Hi!

If you are trying to bless something i would go with my heart! Every kind of Magick goes whith deeply in everyones heart. There is nothing bigger than someones soul or love for something or someone! So why not use that? Its not what you use but how you use it!

I dont know if my English can ever be understanded...

[rain_fallen_tears]

the one i love is...(feel free to change the deities)

By the One Power over all,
By Diana, Hecate, Selene, Kernunnos, and Pan
Working for and through this Book of Shadows,
This book only reach those for whom it is intended,
This work cannot be missused;
And for those who use it rightly,
For the Good of All,
And according to Free Will,
May all the positive magick of the universe,
Bring joy and power for good
That cannotbe measured
And so mote it be.

I believe I got this out of Marion Weinstein's 'guide for witches' book....(highly recommended!)
Lots of Love! Blessed be!