Public Contents of the Book
of Shadows

Tools:

Circle (Closing) Opening

Casting a Circle

Self Initiation Ritual

Equinox Ritual

Funeral

1.1 The Altar

Baby Welcoming, Naming, and Blessing Ritual

House Blessing

A home blessing meditation for
charging a room:

High Priestess:

"Be here with us, O Powers of the Air!

Preparation

(by Ed Fitch)

Tools

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)

Ritual baths are especially usefully for personal cleansing. They can be used to clean yourself of unwanted emotions or purify yourself prior to a ritual. I will cover both these usages and give suggested rituals. In general a ritual bath uses either bath salts or oils in order to set up the proper vibrations.

This article is an outgrowth of what I've seen in the Grove I've been working with. The major ritual writers in the Grove insist on using Guardians of the Quarters and casting a circle. From conversations with Himself, this is not unusual. It is hard to break people of old habits.

O Great Mother Earth! You, from between whose round hips all life springs, bless us this day with love and flowing life as we again come before you to lead your children in worship and magic.

NOTE : This ritual follows the original ADF Ritual Format, revised and as applied by a since defunct grove and is NO LONGER Officially valid or used within the organization - it is presented for its historical value.

SHADOW WEAVER GROVE ADF BELTANE RITUAL 5/5/1990
This is a transcription of the original planned ritual for a Beltane for the Grove (now departed), transcribed with permission by Joseph Teller.