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Internet Book of Shadows, (Various Authors), [1999], at sacred-texts.com
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| The Triskelion Rite of Tea |
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Purpose: The purpose of this working is to pay homage
to the Gods and to reflect on Their blessings
upon this your life.
Tools: * Herb(s) for tea
* Container for herb(s)
* Cup(s) and Tea Pot
* Decanter of Pure Spring Water
* Brewing dish with candle
* Scrying Candle
Prepare By: Placing a small table or platform in the
center of your working space and arranging
the Brewing dish, herbs, cup(s), Tea Pot and
spoon on the table. Also place the cauldron
with scrying candle within for use during the
meditation. (Use the diagram, which follows,
as a guide for arranging of the tools.)
Prior to casting the Circle, light candle and
fill the Brewing dish with Spring Water from
a decanter. Keep the Brewing Dish covered
during the Casting, as I have found this
helps the water to heat faster and hotter.
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| The Blessing of the Herbs |
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With the tip of your Athame touching the Herbs, intone
this blessing:
Thou has grown by favor of the Sun,
The Moon, and of the dew.
I make this intercession, ye herb:
I beseech thee to be of benefit to me and my rite,
For thy virtues are unfailing.
Thou art the Dew of all the Gods,
The Eye of the Sun,
The Light of the Moon,
The Beauty and Glory of the Sky,
The Mystery of Terra.
I purify thee so that
Whatever is wrought by me with thee may,
In all its powers,
Have a good and speedy effect with good success.
Be purified by my prayer and be powerful!
So mote it be!
When water is hot enough, place the herbs in the Tea
Pot and add water from the brewing dish, give it a couple of
stirs.
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While the tea is steeping, intone this Prayer.
Earth Mother
Giver of life
Strengthen me during my life-long strife.
Teach me Your ways of perfect love,
Peace, and wisdom true.
Spawn from my purest heart
These words to You
May this prayer help me to better
Myself in word and deed,
To a higher plane I shall succeed.
Beautiful Light of Goodness Fair
Lore of old we both do share
A Witch's brew, I drink to You
My love for You, by day, by night
In thought and in sight
Will my soul learn
The meaning of this life again.
Pour out a cup for all present, including one for the
Gods, and enjoy.
Sit before the table and meditate on the blessings that
the Gods have bestowed upon your life. You may use the
scrying candle here to focus upon for your meditation. If
the Gods so choose They may give you a Message or Vision
through the blessings of the Sight.
You may relax now and finish off the pot. (Note: this
rite is not to take the place of The Feast, but is to be
used as a time of blessing and communing with the Goddess)
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