Elemental Blessing – FAQs

What is an Elemental blessing?

The elemental blessing was created as part of a multi faith ritual, it is the very basic pagan ritual still used today at open meetings and groups. It is designed so non-pagans can participate without fear of offending their own religious beliefs.

What is a Pagan?

A somewhat vague term derived from the Latin word paganus. Pagan is a term which refers to a variety of different religions ranging from Wicca, to that of ancient Egypt and even Hinduism, among many others. Some Pagans are of no specific religion, but rather are eclectic. In general Pagan religions have more than one deity, or many gods, which are aspects of one (an idea similar to that of the Christian trinity). Another quite common feature of Pagan religions are that they tend to be nature oriented. Pagan can also be used as a derogatory word for any non-Judeo/Christian/Islamic religion.

What if I don’t want to take part?

Although it would be nice for all to be involved it is understandable not everyone would want to be involved so there is no need to explain, you can sit and watch from the outside, other activities may be available.

How long does an elemental blessing last?

Elemental blessing only last a few minutes in the case of this one around 10 mins,

Can I have a more involved participation?

Yes, there are 4 roles 3 still available “posh title -Keeper of the quarters servant of ‘element’ see 4 What happens during the blessing?

What happens during the blessing?

1 we form ourselves into a ring circle as the Priest /ess  gives an introduction / meditation of our journey
2 then a sing along with Yvette
3 the group holds hands as Priest /ess chants over the group to create a sacred working space.
4 (at each cardinal point N,S,E,W stands a keeper) first the keeper of the East walks and faces the Priest /ess words are exchanged and hands the keeper object to give to each person who bestows them on members of the circle returning to Priest /ess before returning to their place followed by  Fire, Water then Earth
5 The Priest /ess will draw the blessing to an end and we sing the closing song (Yvette)
6 the end

Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘element’

In an attempt to make this more inclusive the roll of Keeper of the quarters servant of ‘element’ has been included:-

Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Air’ East
Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Fire’ South
Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Water’ West
Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Earth’ – North –

Each keeper will in turn walk and face the Priest /ess and State clearly

Keeper –  I am the servant of <element name>
Priest /ess – How do you come?
Keeper – In perfect Love and Perfect trust.

The Priest /ess will had the Servant a symbol of that element (feathers for air, a lighter for fire not to be used in stones, a drink for water and stones for earth)

Starting to the left hand everyone a symbol to keep, once back in front of Priest /ess hand back any remaining symbols the Priest /ess will then hand you a symbol and you move back to you place in the circle.

Then the next element come forward and repeats.

The Elemental Blessing

Positions

Priest /ess stands North east

Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Air’ East
Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Fire’ South
Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Water’ West
Keeper of the quarter’s servant of ‘Earth’ – North

Everyone else completes the circle.

Creating the Sacred Space.

Everyone holds hands as Priest /ess as he /she says :-

I call on AIR for speed.
FIRE to cleanse,
WATER to bless,
EARTH to manifest –
And spirit to seal

The circle is now closed and a sacred space has been created inside a sacred circle. We are so close to the spring equinox or Ostara a day of balance and new beginnings and as a reminder of balance what begins must end.

And this is our final session together and we all are moving on to new things some of our paths will cross again but what we have shared will remain with us for all time.

Song / chant hoof and horn

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The keeper of Air will step forward and walk and face the Priest /ess and State clearly

Keeper –  I am the servant of <element name>
Priest /ess – How do you come?
Keeper – In perfect Love and Perfect trust.

While bestowing the gifts the Priest /ess will say :-

“We bring the blessings of AIR
May the air blow troubles from your door,
May each breath you take restore your health,
May a soft breeze blow through your mind and clear away any negativity,”

Air will step back and fire will step forward and face the Priest /ess and State clearly

Keeper –  I am the servant of <element name>
Priest /ess – How do you come?
Keeper – In perfect Love and Perfect trust.

While bestowing the gifts the Priest /ess will say :-

“bring you the blessings of FIRE.
In deepest darkness may you always find the light,
May all your negativities burn away
And may your passions and inspirations be ignited”

Fire will step back and water will step forward and face the Priest /ess and State clearly

Keeper –  I am the servant of <element name>
Priest /ess – How do you come?
Keeper – In perfect Love and Perfect trust.

While bestowing the gifts the Priest /ess will say :-

“We bring you the blessings of Water
May your body and mind be purified
May negative feeling wash away
And may your emotions be as pure as a crystal clear stream”

Water will step back and Earth will step forward and face the Priest /ess and State clearly

Keeper –  I am the servant of <element name>
Priest /ess – How do you come?
Keeper – In perfect Love and Perfect trust.

While bestowing the gifts the Priest /ess will say :-

“We I bring you the blessings of Earth
So you will always have a safe and stable place to stand,
May you have the strength of stone when difficulties arise,
May your hidden treasure shine so all may see how special you are.”

Earth will step back and the Priest says

Each of us are connect by the air we share, the water we drink, the sun that shines on us and the ground we walk not just each other, but the land its history and its future.

Take a moment to thinks of your journey of how we got here today

End

A closing chant will end the blessing

Chant is

May the circle be open but forever unbroken
May the love of the Goddess
Be ever in your heart
Merry meet,
And, merry part,
And merry meet again (min 3 rounds)

 

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