Creating Ritual: The Place

Finally, determine what décor is appropriate. Can the decoration needs be accommodated on the site chosen? Always have a back up plan. It's no fun being all dressed up for ritual and having no place to go. Be careful with candles and all fires. And, always, always leave the site in the same condition or better then it was when you arrived. If someone is kind enough to open their home for services, then by all means everyone (or at least a core group) in attendance should pitch in to clean up. It's a courtesy as well to bring something in the way of a gift for the host and/or hostess (e.g., a bottle of wine for their use, a plant, or anything else that comes to mind that might be appropriate).

These are only a few things to consider when selecting a site for ritual. If ritual is held out doors and it's raining, hailing, or snowing, etc., then you may find your ritual will not be as greatly appreciated as it could be. If you're trying to fit 50 people into a space that only accommodates 40 people standing, you may have a problems for this reason as well. If there are minors about who do not have parental consent or aren't the charges of regular members, you could run into legal problems down the road. If alcohol is served and the rite is open to minors, again you open the door to legal difficulties. Finally, no one likes to be the gracious host if they know from past experience their home will be trashed.

One book I recommend is: The Art of Ritual by Beck and Metrick. My next topic will cover courtesies to observe when attending ritual.

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