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Blessings on this fine machine, 
May its data all be clean. 
Let the files stay where they're put, 
Away from disk drives keep all soot. 
From its screen shall come no whines, 
Let in no spikes on power lines. 
As oaks were sacred to the Druids, 
Let not the keyboard suffer fluids. 
Disk Full shall be nor more than rarity, 
The memory shall not miss its parity. 
From the modem shall come wonders, 
Without line noise making blunders. 
May it never catch a virus, 
And all its software stay desirous. 
Oh let the printer never jam, 
And turn my output into spam. 
I ask of Eris, noble queen, 
Keep Murphy far from this machine. 

1988 Zhahai Stewart 

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This ritual should be performed during the New Moon (at least when the moon is waxing) , but it is not limited to that phase.  Need, not season, determines the performance.

     There is real power in the Self Blessing; it should not be used other than in time of need and should not be done promiscuously.

     The purpose of the ritual is to bring the individual into closer contact with the Godhead.  It can also be used as a minor dedication, when a person who desires dedication has no one who can dedicate him.  This self blessing ritual may also be used as a minor exorcism, to banish any negative influences which may have formed around the person.  It may be performed by any person upon himself, and at his desire.

     Perform this ritual in a quiet place, free from distraction, and nude.  You will need the following:

1.  Salt, about one quarter teaspon
2.  Wine, about an ounce.
3.  Water, abut one-half ounce.
4.  Candle, votive or other.

     When you are ready to begin, sprinkle the salt on the floor and stand on it, lighting the candle.  Let the warmth of the candle be absorbed into the body.  Mis the water into the wine, meditating upon your reasons for performing the self blessing.

     Read the following aloud:

Bless me, mother, for I am your child.

Blessed be my eyes, that I may see your path.

Blessed be my nose, that I may breathe your essence.

Blessed be my mouth, that I may speak of you.

Blessed be my breast, that I may be faithful in my work.

Blessed be my loins, which bring forth the life of men and women as you have brought forth all creation.

Blessed be my feet, that I may walk in your ways.

     Remain...and mediate for a while

Note:  Although this is probably as basic as dedication can get, this nevertheless is very useful even if only used for banishment of negativity.

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 A room blessing involving elemental quarter invocations: 
 

• Face each direction (with arms out in appropriate elemental invoking gesture), and say, while channeling and visualizing elemental power: 

  
  Powers of (say direction), 
  Powers of (say corresponding element), 
  We great you, we honor you, we welcome you here! 
  Watch over and bless and protect this place.
   

• After each invocation, shape the energy into columns of light by sweeping ones arms together until they are parallel and sweeping them up and down while channeling and shaping the energy, 
• When the energy is properly shaped, say:

  
  So mote it be!
   

• After you have done all four quarters, channel in spirit energy. 

     To return the energy to a more mellow state while energizing yourself, put your hands out and take in a bit of the energy into your self from each direction, going widdershins, hold hands to your heart and take in the energy (techniques also exist for bringing it into a stone and retrieving it when needed). 

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When I cleanse a dwelling place, first I burn a good cleansing incense, like frankincense or sandalwood in the home while I prepare for the rest of the ritual. You should have in addition to the incense, a candle, a bowl of salt water and a bowl of herbs. I particularly like to use rose buds for love, lavender for preservation, rosemary for protection, and any other sweet smelling ones that appeal to you personally. If you can get them home grown, so much the better. You should proceed around the house, widdershins(counter clockwise) and cleanse the area with the salt water. Be sure to get each corner, window, door, drain, etc. Simply sprinkle a little salt water on each and ask that any evil or disruptive influences leave the place. When this is finished, proceed around the house deosil(clockwise) sprinkling the blessing herbs and invoke whatever deities or properties you wish on the home, such as peace prosperity, tranquility, etc. In the past, I have used 3 candles on the central altar. Blue, symbolizing tranquility, green for healing and prosperity, and purple for protection. Others might be pink for love, or brown for hearth and home. You and anyone who is to share the home with you should share food and drink, and don't forget to leave a little of the food and drink to take outside and return to the Earth that which has been given. 
 
 

                     Rowan Moonstone

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