Wiccanings/ Namings

[Ivy Artemisia]

Does anyone have any links to any examples of Wiccanings or Namings? I have a few examples, but I'm looking for some different and diverse examples, perhaps from different traditions?

Thanks for any help you can give me. :)
~Ivy

[Sister of the Wind]

Does anyone have any links to any examples of Wiccanings or Namings? I have a few examples, but I'm looking for some different and diverse examples, perhaps from different traditions?

Thanks for any help you can give me. :)
~Ivy

No prob ^^

Buy 'Bucklands Complete book of Witchcraft' it has a simple explanation/ritual

http://www.witchvox.com/words/words_1999/e_comingofage1.html

http://ayla.brinkster.net/bos.asp

It's a hard topic to find. . .hmm anyways, i hope this helps

-Blessed Be, Sis

[greenwitch]

Book of Wiccan Ceremonies and Rituals by Patricia Telesco.
She has full blown ceremonies and everything in there, it really is quite a good book.
hope this helps.
bb,
Adra

[Faeawyn]

I had this beautiful simple wiccaning prayer in my BOS....perhaps you would like to use it

Wiccaning" Ritual
On the first night after a baby is born, or the same night that the birth takes place, the mother or father (or midwife, if she is a close friend or relative) should take the infant out under the stars. The child should first be held up to the sky, saying:

"O Lady of the Starry Heavens, Wise All-Father,
Behold this lovely child ________.
Conceived and brought forth
In love."

Place the child on the ground, hands under the head, briefly, saying:

"Hail Earth, Mother of All.
This is my infant, my love,
And my jewel.

Bless and protect him/her,
Granting your enduring and eternal
Strength, and steadfastness.
May he/she ever have a spirit
That seeks the stars,
And roots deep within
Thy loving breast."

One should then clasp the child close and look about for a few minutes, for those who are gifted with second sight are often able at this time to see prophesies for the child or the mother.