Upon awakening, go to your altar. Light purifying incense, light a candle in the South, and make Holy Water. Take a few deep breaths, stretch, and begin the rite.
Turn to the East and say:
"East, winds of knowledge,
Thank you for the gifts of wit, honesty, and the mind."
Turn to the South and say:
"South, fire of creativity,
Thank you for the gifts of courage, passion, and the soul."
Turn to the West and say:
"West, waters of empathy,
Thank you for the gifts of kindness, intuition, and the heart."
Turn to the North and say:
"North, cornerstone of strength,
Thank you for the gifts of patience, endurance, and the body."
Kneel before the altar and say:
"Oh gracious Goddess, oh glorious God,
I greet You this morning and ask for Your aid.
I come to You to refresh my mind, soul, heart, and body
So that I may honor You with every step I take today.
Every step I take is a step in the Great Work.
I give thanks for the many blessings You have bestowed upon me."
Anoint with Holy Water your feet, knees, womb, breasts, and lips. While doing so, say:
"With this water,
I cleanse myself of all that is useless to me,
Of negativity and anger."
Draw a pentagram over your heart with the incense. While doing so, say:
"In place of these,
I charge myself to use the gifts of the Elements to their potential."
Stand before the altar and say:
"My sight beholds the beauty of the Goddess and God.
My blood is alive with the wisdom of the Ancestors.
The voices of nature resound in my soul.
I nurture my connection with life and the One."