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Ritual to Contact Higher Self
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About the Ritual (18)
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Plato is known to have said that thinking is the talking of the soul to itself. The following is a ritual that involves a relaxed sort of thinking – meditation with an open theme. Your goal here is to open a line of communication with that instinctive portion of you - your inner, or higher self. Once you do that you will be able to think more clearly and quickly, your understanding of concepts will be more complete, and your psychic centers will open further. It will bring the two portions of your self – conscious and subconscious – together to make you a more complete person.
It’s alright to talk to your self. It doesn't mean you're crazy. Artists' do it all the time. Well... maybe that's not proof! But think about it – who would know you better than you?! But we are very good at keeping things from ourselves. Repression, regression, suppression – they're all HUMAN concepts, and we enforce them upon ourselves. Have courage in this endeavor. Be honest with yourself. If there are issues that you want to keep in your past then perhaps this ritual is not for you. The intention here is not to confront yourself, but you may need to get over some forgotten issues before growth, and your journey on this path, can continue. Talking to yourself can help you discover what those issues might be and move you to a place of healing. Even Shakespeare was fond of using the art of the soliloquy within his plays (though his characters were not always the most mentally stable of folks). Soliloquy (so-lil-o-kwee) is the act of speaking to oneself aloud. But no where in the definition does it say anything about people who do it being "nuts"! So talk to your self and discover who you really are.
The Ritual
Quick Notes:
* Perform on Full Moon
* Set your altar bowl, with water inside, so that the light of the Full Moon shines into it for at least one hour in order to absorb the energy.
* Candles needed - pink, orange, white ( main altar candle)
* Lighter or matches ( I keep a fancy lighter for my altar only.)
* Prepare altar - white candle should be inscribed with rune symbol for spiritual & psychic gifts. Do this prior to starting this ritual. Charging a candle is a magickal act in itself, and should be done while in a meditative, focussed, mind set. KNOW FOR A FACT with in you that this symbol will open doors for you!
* Don't forget to place the ritual instructions page on your altar so that you can read from it as you work. Read through the ritual and become familiar with it before you begin. You don't have to memorize it, but be sure you have a clear understanding of the meaning of the words and what it is you will be doing. You may also want to include a page of notes or instructions for casting a circle, if you've not gotten the hang of it yet.
* Your journal section of BOS, or journal book. After you have finished this rite you may want to jot down some thoughts or insights while they are fresh in your mind.
BEGIN
* Cast Circle, Then, standing before your altar, say ...
" Lord and Lady, here me now! I am here, before You, a simple human holding Thee in honor. Far have I journeyed and long have I searched seeking that which I desire above all things. I am of the Earth. I am of Thee and Thou art of me!"
* Light the white candle, then say ...
" I light this candle to represent my spirituality and to draw the power to contact my higher self. I seek to gain sincerity and truth from my self in order to promote wholeness. This candle shall draw power to the other candles. This is the time of the Full Moon – a time of power – a time to gain self awareness. Reflecting upon the past, as the moon reflects on water, will give sight to the future and the present. Now is the time to examine my motives, ask for guidance. Now is the time to speak, and listen to, my higher self. This candle makes the connection!"
* Light PINK candle, then say ...
"The flame of this candle burns bright. It will awaken and heal my spirit. It shall draw power to the other candles."
* Light orange candle, then say ...
"The flame of this candle burns bright. It will provide stimulation to encourage my self to open and speak. It shall draw power to the other candles."
* Now relax, perhaps lay down. Let your eyes fall upon the rune you inscribed on the white candle. Remember for a moment that it’s purpose is to draw to you this gift of knowledge that you seek.
Now, visualize yourself walking to an arched doorway. What does the doorway look like? Does it have decorations? See if there are symbols within the decoration. Allow your mind to wander in imagination if you like. Just relax and don't worry if you don't understand the symbols you might see. This is you talking to yourself here – your understanding will be on a deeper level.
When you are ready, open the door and walk inside. There is no fear here, no resentments – none of the trappings of daily life. This is a sacred space for you and yourself alone. Be happy and comfortable with it – make it your own. Allow yourself to discover what lays within this space. Perhaps you might create an attractive sitting room with a chair for you and a chair for your SELF. Even if the other chair appears to be empty during your stay, know that your inner self is present. Be present within this space but allow your mind to flow.
When you feel completed, see yourself walking back to the doorway. Once again, look at it, but this time discover how it looks from the other side. When you are finished looking at the door, open it and walk through. Be sure to shut the door behind you. Know that though the door is closed it is always ready for you to open.
Gradually become aware of your surroundings. Return to full consciousness. Spend a few moments in relaxed contemplation of what you may have learned. Look again at the gift rune on the white altar candle. Know that spiritual and psychic gifts have been given.
* CLOSE YOUR CIRCLE. Allow the pink and orange candles to burn themselves out, if you can. Save the white candle for the next time you perform this rite. Place it some place safe like a magick box or chest.
You have now met your inner – higher – self. Now that you know each other you can go to this room at any time. You might choose to make this a regular Full Moon meditation. The more often you commune with your SELF the clearer the communications will become. You are learning to listen to you – the sub-conscious mind, and it has it’s own language. Pay more attention to dreams after performing this rite. Dreaming can be an open line between the two types of self – conscious and subconscious. That is where you absorb what you may have gained from this rite, and then true learning will occur.
Brightest Blessings -- Tree
