For thousands of years’ humans have been performing Dedications to their Gods in one form or another, these were usually done in the form of offerings to appease the Gods, this could be anything from laying food, flowers and lighting incense at the foot of statues and in temples to the ritualistic sacrifices at altars in temples.

These dedications and offerings to the Gods where done all over the world and mainly in big groups of followers in ancient places like Greece, India, and even the Mayan.

These days though most religions and cultures no longer allow sacrifices and we tend to keep things much more simple, that is why I have written out a self-dedication ritual for the solitary witch that is simple and easy to do (and doesn’t require any sacrifices).

The first thing you must do is cast your circle, this is a very important step, it will keep you protected from any unwanted negative energies and will keep your space cleansed whilst you are performing your ritual.

Don’t worry if you have never done this before, we will go through this step by step for those of you who aren’t sure.

Firstly, know that the direction you cast in will depend on where you live, so If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere you want to go anti-clockwise and if you are in the Northern Hemisphere you will go clockwise.

To cast your circle stand facing the East, and whilst using your power hand, this will be your dominant hand, use either your finger or wand and extend it out in front of you, slowly turn in the direction according to your hemisphere and see (either in your mind’s eye or use visualization) a stream of protective energy coming from you and forming a circle around you and your sacred space as you turn, close your eyes if it helps, and see the energy connect to where you started as you complete your circle.

You can also call upon the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, west, etc) and their corresponding elements and when you create your circle, stopping at each point calling on the guardians and their elements for their help and protection.

To open your circle when you have finished your ritual, simply go in the opposites direction and picture your energy absorbing into the earth, make sure to stop at each cardinal point and thank the guardian and element of each point for their assistance and protection.

Once your circle is cast sit down and get comfortable, light your candles and incense or herbs in your sensor. Once done sit for a few minutes and meditate, allow yourself to completely relax and open all of your senses, feeling the energy of everything around you, allow it to flow through you and fill you completely.

Once you feel you’re ready take your essential oil, dab some on your finger and draw your chosen deity/deities over your third eye. If you’re not sure what the symbol is you can you the symbols that represent the God (or horned God as he is known) and Goddess.

Once done, feel your chosen Deity/Deities energy flowing around you and within you, allow their essence to fill you with light, then when your read say the following chant Thrice.

You may feel all energized afterwards or you may feel tingles or a warm sensation throughout your body. This is your deity’s way of acknowledging your dedication, make sure to thank your deity/deities for their presence and guidance.

When finished, extinguish the candles and open the circle you cast remembering to say thank you and good bye to the guardians of the four cardinal directions and the elements if you used them as well, then take your offering bowl outside and either bury it in the ground so that the earth may take it and re use it or pour it into a stream or creek (make sure it won’t hurt the fishes, birds or bugs first), this helps to keep everything balanced, thank the earth for its service.

Your ritual is now complete.