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A Self Initiation

© Christy Huelsenbeck

There are many who say only a witch can make a witch. I happen to disagree. I think only the Gods can make a witch. Now, I will say that I only think you can make yourself a witch. One cannot initiate themselves into a standing tradition such as Alexandrian or Gardnerian. That takes a welcoming of that tradition by an already initiated member.

But for those who are wishing to become a witch, here is a simple ritual that can aid you.

A Self Initiation

The dedicant consecrates the water and salt, casts the circle, strengthen the circle and calls the Quarters.

Face the altar and say:

I invoke thee and call upon thee, Mighty Mother of us all, bringer of all fruitfulness; by seed and root, by bud and stem, by leaf and flower and fruit do I invoke thee to bless this rite and to admit me to the company of thy hidden children.

Sit before the altar, taking a moment to calm yourself. Take up the salt water. Dip your little finger in it and anoint your forehead saying:

Let the mind be free.

Anoint your heart and say:

Let the heart be free.

Anoint your genitals and say:

Let the body be free.

Stand and say:

By night's dark shade, and by this ritual hour, Most ancient of the Gods, on you I call. Remembrance of past lives in me awaken, That day's delusion no more shall enthrall.

I claim my life, my liberty, my light, Part of all life that flows eternally. I am the microcosm of the Whole, Kindred of star and stone and greenwood tree.

Awake in me the power to do my will, Kindle within me love's eternal flame. Accept me as your own, a pagan soul, O Powers of Life, that did this Cosmos frame!

Now go before each Watchtower and say:

Take heed ye Mighty Ones of the East (South, West, North) that I (name), am properly prepared to become a priest(ess) and witch.

Place your right hand on your heart and say:

I, (new witch name), in the presence of the Mighty Ones, do of my own free will most solemnly swear that I shall defend the mysteries, will not deny the path of the Wise to any who's heart is pure and intent is true, and that I will follow the Old Ones as they lead me. On this I swear, on my mothers womb and my hopes for future lives.

I hereby sign myself with the Triple sign -I consecrate myself with oil(moistens finger with oil, then touches above pubic area, right breast, left breast; this is the sigil of the First Degree).

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