Consecration Ritual for Working Tools
Items needed:
Tool(s) to be consecrated
Incense (in the East)
White candle (in the South)
Small bowl of water (in the West)
Small bowl of salt or earth (in the North)
Cast the Circle
The Rite
Begin by stating your intent with words such as:
Before these spirits, I bring this (name of tool) to be dedicated
to the service of the Lady and the Lord.
Pass the tool three times through the smoke of the incense, saying:
By power of Air, you are purified. I dedicate you to Purity,
that all goals you help acheive may harm none and be for the good of all.
Pass the tool three times through the flame of the candle, saying:
By power of Fire you are purified. I dedicate you to Desire,
that all you help acheive may harm none, and be for the good of all.
Sprinkle a few drops of water on the tool, saying:
By power of Water you are purified. I dedicate you to Emotion,
that you shall be used in the spirit of harmony, with harm to none
and for the good of all.
Touch the tool to the salt or earth, saying:
By power of Earth you are purified. I dedicate you to Steadfastness,
that my Will be acheived without wavering, with harm to none and for the
good of all.
Presentation to the Lady and the Lord
If this is a chalice, present it first to the Lady. If it is an athame, reverse
the order. For all other tools, you may use your own preference, but it
is a courtesy to present to the Lady first.
Presentation of the Chalice
My Lady, bless this chalice, let it be an instrument of
productivity that may be worthy to reside in the circle with you.
Let it be so bound that no harm may come of it to any being. To your
service I dedicate this chalice, that it and I may be long of service
to you.
My Lord, bless this chlice and keep watch over it. Guard the works that
come forth from it, that they harm none and be ever in the service of you
and the Lady.
To you both I vow that I will use it for these sacred purposes and no other.
So Mote it Be!
Presentation of the Athame
Great Lord, bless this athame. Let it be pure for your service and bind
it so that no harm may come of it to any being. Let this athame guide
me in the harmony of the seasons. My Lord, bless this athame that it be
used always in the worship and honor of the Gods.
Gracious Lady, bless this athame that it may bring forth joy and purity,
and shall cause no harm to any being.
I dedicate this athame to your service, Great Ones
So Mote it Be!
Your other working tools may be consecrated by using one of the above
dedications, or you can use one of your own choosing.
