Self-Dedication and
Self-Initiation
If Wicca is the path you choose to follow,
dedicating yourself to the Goddess and God is
a simple and beautiful way to continue your
journey.
This is different from initiation.
Dedication is more of an oath of intent; it
confirms your will to walk the Wiccan path.
Generally, dedications are short and
uncomplicated. (Many Solitaries choose to
dedicate themselves on a full moon, as part
of their Full Moon Rite, or prior to
initiation.) Casting a circle is not
necessary; however, if you chose to make this
part of a ritual, you will need to do so.
When you are ready to begin, address the
Goddess and God:
""Oh Blessed Lady
Oh Divine Lord
In this, my circle,
I open myself to your essence.
In this place and time I am changed.
From henceforth, I walk the Wiccan path
In perfect love and perfect trust,
I dedicated myself to you,
Gracious Lady and
Horned Lord.""
You may stop here, or continue by now
initiating yourself.
For Solitaries, self-initiation is a less
"theatrical" event. Initiation is a symbolic
death and rebirth; a rite of passage.
The symbolic death may begin with a ritual
bath that leads to blindfolding yourself,
wrapping yourself in a shroud, or even
singing a dirge.
Meditation follows; choose a new name, if
you have not done so already. When you are
ready to be reborn, cast of the trappings of
death.
Call to the Lord and Lady. Address them,
and use your new name.
Enjoy your first simple feast as a
Wiccan.
When you are through, thank the Goddess
and God, and release the circle.
This ceremony should be meaningful and
personal to you.
Feel free to alter it to become your
initiation. Self-initiation is a wonderful,
momentous, and deeply moving occasion.
You should be ready physically, mentally,
and most importantly, spiritually. You will
no longer be a student, you will be Wiccan,
one of those who respect the Earth, who
communes with the Goddess and God, who uses
magic as a tool for positive change.
Walk the path of Wicca with confidence, and
know that the Goddess and God will always be
there to guide you.
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