Commit yourself to a sacred path

The intention of this ritual is to dedicate yourself to a deity, a set of values, or spiritual path.

The Dedication Ceremony

YOU WILL NEED

cleansing smoke
center candle
anointing oil
devotion candle
offerings

1. GROUND AND CENTER

2. CREATE SACRED SPACE

Burn cleansing smoke and light the center candle. Cast a circle, if that is your practice. Call in directions, elementals, deities, angels, ancestors, and ascended masters, etc...

3. ANOINT YOURSELF WITH SCENTED OIL

Use a scent that corresponds with what/whom you are dedicating yourself to. Dab the oil at your Chakra centers while chanting a blessing.

4. DECLARE YOUR COMMITMENT

Speak aloud what you are dedicating yourself to.

'i hereby dedicate my time, energy, and love to...'

Light your devotion candle with your intention.

5. PROCLAIM THE VIRTUES

Celebrate what you are dedicating yourself to. List the attributes, powers, and values associated with it. Call in its energy, potential, and promise.

6. ANNOUNCE YOUR WHY

List aloud your reasons for dedicating yourself to this path. What do you hope to gain? Ask for the help you need in attaining your hopes & dreams.

7. MAKE YOUR PROMISES

Ask what you can do to be of service? How can you show your devotion? List what you will do to honor your path. Promise your devotion. Explain what your devotion look like, sound like.

8. VISUALIZATION / JOURNEY FOR GUIDANCE

Close your eyes and visualize a trailhead with a sign pointing to the path you have dedicated yourself to. Before you step onto the trail, ask three times to be given guidance. Later, after you have received counsel, ask how you reciprocate this gift. Return the way you came, back to the trailhead. Write down your experience.

9. OFFERINGS

Show your gratitude and goodwill with objects, food, drink, song, etc... Choose offerings that align with the energy of your dedication. Pick items and words that honor the highest vibration of your chosen path. They should light you up.

10. EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE

Give thanks to that which you have dedicated yourself. Say thank you to any spiritual beings you called upon for support. Give thanks to your body, time, and place.

11. CLOSE THE RITUAL

Formally declare the end of your ceremony and close your sacred space. Mindfully snuff out your devotion candle. Return to this candle often, relighting the candle as a form of devotion.