occoquan1's Diaryland Diary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ritual for the 4th of July...busy day...tired... Happy Fourth of July! Looked up this ritual from Gerina Dunwich...I believe it's from "Everyday Wicca..." I thought it was appropriate for the 4th... Independence Day Ritual July 4 Drape an American Flag over your alter and upon it place three candles: one red, one white, and one blue. Together they symbolize the United States of America, her people, and Lady Liberty as a goddess of freedom. Before beginning the ritual, light some incense and meditate before the alter for awhile. Focus your mind upon the positive things about your country, as well as the many problems that are facing her today. Try to think of ways to improve matters. Visualize all negativity completely eliminated, and all men, woman, and children, not only in the United States, but throughout the entire world as well, living their lives happy, healthy, and free. When you feel you are ready to begin the ritual, light the red candle and then say out load: I light this candle with a prayer For love to unite all individuals Of this great nation and of the world Regardless of their race, culture, Spiritual path, or sexual preference. Lady Liberty, Goddess And Symbol of freedom, I ask thee to guide us. Let us be brave and strong. Let us forever remain The land of the free. Light the white candle next, and say: I light this candle with a prayer To help heal this country from the Wounds of war, poverty, pollution, Crime, bigotry, disease, And all things negative. Let the healing now begin. Let our spiritual strength be great. Let us grow in wisdom And continue to seek truth And justice for all. Finally, light the blue candle, and say: I light this candle with a prayer For peace between all nations And all children of the Great Mother We call our planet Earth. Let us begin to live together In harmony as brothers and sisters With love, understanding, and Respect for each other. Let us be able to learn from the past And be able to look to the future With open hearts and open minds. Let us be united as one nation Under Goddess and God. So Mote it Be! Nice ritual, eh? My 4th has been hectic...spent the day with family and the evening I will spend with close friends...kind of worn out...I'll sleep well this evening. Peace, Salem 7:37 p.m. - 2003-07-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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