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Ritual Elements

Ritual Structure (Formal & Simplified Versions)
Preparing the Body for Ritual
Taking the Witch’s Walk
Giving Offerings to the Spirits of a Ritual Space
(Alt.) Giving Offerings to the Spirits of a Familiar Ritual Space
Greeting the Spirits
Creating Liminal Space
Creating Space for Spirit Travel
Creating Space for Spirit Communication
Creating Space for Spirit Summoning
Expression of Intention
Notes on Magical Workings in Ritual
Treading the Mill
Fire & Wind Power-Raising Chant
Beat the Hoof & Turn the Wheel Chant
Witches’ Dance Chant
Undoing the Witch’s Compass
Unmaking the Hedge
Closing a Circle Cast for Spirit Summoning
Uncrossing the Roads
Dismissing the Spirits
Paying the Place Spirits

Essential Rituals

Dedications & Initiations

A Ritual to Introduce Yourself to the Spirits & Seek Your Initiator
A Ritual of Self-Initiation for the Solitary Witch
A Ritual of Dedication for a New Coven/Hive
A Ritual to Initiate a New Member into an Existing Coven/Hive
A Ritual for a Member to Part Ways with a Coven/Hive
A Ritual to Re-Dedicate Yourself to Witchcraft
A Ritual to Leave the Craft
A Ritual to Dissolve or Disband a Coven

Blessing Tools & Curios

To Bless/Hallow a Permanent Altar
To Bless/Hallow an Ancestor Altar
To Hallow & Animate an Effigy/Statue for a Deity or Spirit
To Hallow & Animate a Token or Effigy for a Land Spirit or Familiar
To Bless/Hallow a Tool or Toolset
To Bless/Hallow a Black Book/Grimoire
To Baptize a Witch’s Doll for Magical Working
To Bless & Dress a Candle for Magical Working
To Cleanse, Hallow & Prepare Supplies for Magical Working
To Bless Waters, Oils & Herbs for Magical Use

Essential Spirit Work

To Summon a Named, Known Spirit
To Summon an Unnamed Spirit
To Banish an Unwanted Spirit from a Home, Space or Object
To Remove Spirit-Ties & Banish an Unwanted Spirit from a Person
To Invite Contact from a Spirit Familiar
To Welcome a Familiar & Create a Pact
To Sever a Pact with a Familiar Spirit
To Establish Contact with the Spirits of the Land
To Say Goodbye to the Land Spirits when Moving Away
To Establish Contact with the Household Spirits
To Say Goodbye to the Household Spirits when Moving Away
To Make an Oath to a Spirit or Deity
To Formally Close an Oath that has Been Fulfilled
To Withdraw an Oath You No Longer Wish to Keep

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