Spirit ritual

[Khuinaset]

Okay, I'm trying to think of how one would go about setting up a ritual for speaking to a specific deceased person, and I'm coming up blank. I haven't been able to find much around here or other places online either. So, does anyone have any ideas/suggestions? I appreciate it :)

[Gede]

MM~
Firstly I would go about decorating my Sacred Space with photographs, objects and food that the deceased loved and owned and then spend some time concentrating on the deceased, ressurect old feelings and allow my emotions their room to explore. Then I would make a formal invocation and wait until I felt the deceased enter my space, and if I didn't feel anything then I would probably just conclude with a rite of thanks, because we must always show respect to those who have passed on, as anyone else. That's all I can think of...Remember to chuck a bit of frankincense in there somewhere! ;)

Namaste, Gede...

[The High Queen of Faerie]

you might want to try a meditation or visualisation... or divination, even. spirits can communicate through stuff like that.

for 'speaking' to a specific deceased person... i've never done that before, but with my deities i just talk and they talk back and i can feel their presences all the time.

the element ruling this ritual i think would be water... ruling emotions, the past, the dead, transgression... that sort of thing.

[The High Queen of Faerie]

dark moon would prolly be best btw ;)

[Garden of Eden]

I was planning to write a ritual like that soon for use around Samhain. When I'm finished I'll post it here ;)

[Mau]

FIRST....STOP!!!!!
Dealing with the dead is a risky business. Do not enter foolishly or ignorantly.

#1- do NOT summon someone who hasn't been dead long enough to KNOW they are dead, and has not had time to make the change and accept it. (we had that problem here before lol)

#2- Think about it. If you decide you can and still want to...Think again....do this a butt-load of times.

#3- know EXACTLY what you are doing. What you are putting on the line, what you are dealing with, what you hope to gain, what you want to ask/talk about SPECIFICALLY..make sure you word anything you wish to say meticulously, as not to be misinterpretted (that can go badly).

#4- KNOW HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. Firstly, do not call on anyone you didn't know very well PERSONALLY in life. This is your first try, you dont' just thrust yourself in, you will regret it. Know how to use psychic blocks, a protective talisman, a protection spell or chant, state you will not allow negative energies access to you..only the positive, and only the ones you wish to let in, use protective crystals, etc etc. Do NOT let any entity you do NOT know access you AT ALL. Am I freaking you out yet? Good. This is not a light matter, nor is it just for fun. It is to be taken heavily, carefully, seriously...and to be dealt with with the utmost respect.

#5- Never lose concentration, focus, or take your attention away from your intent..even for a millisecond, it only takes that long for things to go wrong.

#6- LISTEN. And I don't mean with your ears, I mean in your mind, with your energy, your subconcious....you have to get into the meditative state of mind pretty much.

#7- pay attention to everything, sensations, feelings, the slightest change in temperature and atmosphere, don't dwell on it..but notice it, and process it. If at any time you feel negative vibes for any reason..it's time to up your protection..or end it.

#8- When you're done...dont' just stand up and leave...you have to close what you've opened. Know how to end it correctly. Write up a little closing spell, and use it after you state aloud that the time for it is now over. Know how to put a block up, shut down the energies and pull yourself out of it properly...make sure you bring nothing with you.

The easiest time is Samhain, but remember, that is also when it's easiest for them as well....all of them.
Make sure you use the name of who you summon, and make it known they are the ONLY one you summon, welcome, and will allow.
If any negative energies gain access...do not buckle or give in to them. Do not get scared..get strong and utilize your will to push them and block them out, on no uncertain terms.

I'm not trying to push you away from this, or to terrify you in any way...but with all good comes bad..and you must know how to do something like this the proper way. It is no game, and you must have the utmost respect for it and all of it's facets and possibilities.

Good luck and blessings,
Mau

[Garden of Eden]

*nods*

Listen to Mau... he/she knows what they're talking about. I was going to include some guidelines with the ritual, but Mau's just given about the most comprehensive safety instructions ever ^_^ I would only add that if an unknown entity approaches, question it aloud immediately. Negative entities will not stand up to questioning.

[welkin]

Mau says it well!

[Mau]

*nods*

Listen to Mau... he/she knows what they're talking about. I was going to include some guidelines with the ritual, but Mau's just given about the most comprehensive safety instructions ever ^_^ I would only add that if an unknown entity approaches, question it aloud immediately. Negative entities will not stand up to questioning.


*She* lol, and Thank you :D

It also needs to be known that you shouldn't go into it in fear. Absorb the information, respect the weight of what you want to do, prepare and take all of the necessary precautions...and then be confident in yourself and what you do. If it's the thought is too scary, or you fear you won't be able to handle any negative energies properly should they arrise..then now is not the time. And I totally agree with Garden of Eden....if you do attempt this, you must bodly and unwaiveringly question any negative energy that tries to contact you. Don't leave yourself open to it though..you question and then banish it. It always helps to have a black candle burning..black absorbs negativity ;) Do a little looking around for herbs, incenses, oils, spells, etc that are for protection :)

If you do this, I can give you one other piece of advice...even though it is getting close to Samhain and it is getting easier for them, they can still use a little help. The best time for them is betwen 1 am and 3 am, their energy seems to be stronger here during that time.