Conducting a 'Ritual of Mars' (For empowerment)
Why do this Ritual?
I
used this one myself at a point when my life was becoming difficult.
When times were hard and I seemed to be dodging bullets from all
directions. I know there are Christians amongst you who will take
offence at my posting a ritual in a hub but please - if this is going to
offend you just stop reading...I am just as entitled to my beliefs as
you are to yours and it is not my purpose to offend but to enlighten and
aid.
So, the ritual then. Calling Mars into your life actively calls upon hidden reserves o strength and energy that help you to face difficulties with a more positive attitude. The ritual encourages the power of fire behind your actions and words. It is an excellent remedy for friends who approach you for help who have fallen on hard times. The powers of fire do not condone self pity, rather they give fighting spirit and strength of the heart. The ritual acts upon the theory that making your wishes clear to the universe is the first step towards receiving the help that you require.
In the next section I will talk you through the rite. I recommend that you take your own notes rather than try to follow it from the computer. It is important not to attempt any kind of ritual unless you are certain of what you are doing and have memorized what you must say.
So, the ritual then. Calling Mars into your life actively calls upon hidden reserves o strength and energy that help you to face difficulties with a more positive attitude. The ritual encourages the power of fire behind your actions and words. It is an excellent remedy for friends who approach you for help who have fallen on hard times. The powers of fire do not condone self pity, rather they give fighting spirit and strength of the heart. The ritual acts upon the theory that making your wishes clear to the universe is the first step towards receiving the help that you require.
In the next section I will talk you through the rite. I recommend that you take your own notes rather than try to follow it from the computer. It is important not to attempt any kind of ritual unless you are certain of what you are doing and have memorized what you must say.
You will need...
Think
fire and red and passion and heat. All your ingredients should
represent this. The idea is to build an altar (obviously to the God
Mars, but, if like me you have issues with worshipping a God not your
own then dedicate your shrine to the fiery element of whichever divinity
or divinities you do follow.) So start your altar with a red
cloth in a peacefull area of your home (the best thing to do is to
permanently set aside a space specifically for meditation/rituals etc.)
Decorate the red cloth with objects of power that reflect fire.
Personally I used three red candles, some sandalwood incense, some
spiced red apple oil in a burner, a goblet of salted water, a red
flowering potted plant, a selection of red ad orange crystals from my
collection, some dried rose petals and a selection of fire-element Tarot
cards. If you read runes you may want to swap the cards for fiery
runes; but as I read cards I used the traditionally fiery Strength card,
along with a few of the high Wands.
Aside.
When picking your tarot cards do not use the Tower card, it is ruled by Mars but is representative of breaking down rather than rebuilding. Think carefully about your ingredients, variations are always acceptable as long as they apply directly.
Aside.
When picking your tarot cards do not use the Tower card, it is ruled by Mars but is representative of breaking down rather than rebuilding. Think carefully about your ingredients, variations are always acceptable as long as they apply directly.
Execution
As
with any rite you must seal your circle (for this I used a scattering
of rose petals.) Next you need to greet the four quarters (1.)
Next we symbolically dedicate each corner to its fiery element. To do this involve your ingredients. I faced the east first and spent a few moments meditating over the fiery element of air. (2.) Visualize burning tropical climes and thunderstorms. Think of volcanic ash lit red by a fiery sunset...For the element of air I traditionally use incense, so after a few moments meditation I light the incense that I have placed in the eastern quarter. I move to the south, where I greet the fiery element of fire itself - I see molten rocks and Iron (Mars' metal) being hammered in forges. Meditate for a few moments. I then lit a selection of red candles. Move to the East and visualize fire of water...Bubbling hot springs, the power of steam, the scorching pain of a steam burn. I meditate over geysers and then take one of my red candles and drop a few drops of its fiery wax into the salted water I have placed in the western corner. Lastly I face the north and meditate over molten lava and the power of the earth in volcano form. I place my fingers into the earth of the fire - red flowered plant that I have placed in the northern quarter.
Now that your circle is complete turn to the centre. This is the realm of spirit. Meditate over your fiery deity. Remember traditionally Mars was not only a warrior bu also a sublime lover, a lean sportsman, a picture of health and strength. Visualize your deity (always with reverence) and picture them in the centre of your shrine. Imagine that you have access to that power; see it and feel it as a golden light swelling from your crown chakra right through your body.
After a few moments you should feel a sort of energized peace. At this point repeat a mantra you may wish to invent your own, mine went something like this;
I am a creature borne of all four elements, I am a child of the earth. Like all of earths children I have hidden reserves of strength deep within me - reserves that thus far I have not found. I ask humbly that you help me find this strength. I put my faith and trust in your judgement.
For a few moments allow yourself to open up to the universe. Enjoy the peace it brings and thank your deity. Next thank each of the guardians. It is traditional to eat and drink to seal the rite. I take a sip of the salted water and swallow a grain of soil from the earthen corner. I finish with saying 'so mote it be.'
When you have finished it is preferable to snuff your candles rather than blow them out. Disassemble the altar and take the soil outside. For the week after the ritual be sure to wear a little red every day to reinforce it. Hopefully you will begin to feel the benefits almost immediately.
Beginner's
(1.) In this rite greet the four quarters by saying 'Gaurdians of the North; hail and be welcome' and repeating for each compass point.
(2.) Each of the four quarters corresponds to an element. North=earth, East=air, South=fire, West=water
Next we symbolically dedicate each corner to its fiery element. To do this involve your ingredients. I faced the east first and spent a few moments meditating over the fiery element of air. (2.) Visualize burning tropical climes and thunderstorms. Think of volcanic ash lit red by a fiery sunset...For the element of air I traditionally use incense, so after a few moments meditation I light the incense that I have placed in the eastern quarter. I move to the south, where I greet the fiery element of fire itself - I see molten rocks and Iron (Mars' metal) being hammered in forges. Meditate for a few moments. I then lit a selection of red candles. Move to the East and visualize fire of water...Bubbling hot springs, the power of steam, the scorching pain of a steam burn. I meditate over geysers and then take one of my red candles and drop a few drops of its fiery wax into the salted water I have placed in the western corner. Lastly I face the north and meditate over molten lava and the power of the earth in volcano form. I place my fingers into the earth of the fire - red flowered plant that I have placed in the northern quarter.
Now that your circle is complete turn to the centre. This is the realm of spirit. Meditate over your fiery deity. Remember traditionally Mars was not only a warrior bu also a sublime lover, a lean sportsman, a picture of health and strength. Visualize your deity (always with reverence) and picture them in the centre of your shrine. Imagine that you have access to that power; see it and feel it as a golden light swelling from your crown chakra right through your body.
After a few moments you should feel a sort of energized peace. At this point repeat a mantra you may wish to invent your own, mine went something like this;
I am a creature borne of all four elements, I am a child of the earth. Like all of earths children I have hidden reserves of strength deep within me - reserves that thus far I have not found. I ask humbly that you help me find this strength. I put my faith and trust in your judgement.
For a few moments allow yourself to open up to the universe. Enjoy the peace it brings and thank your deity. Next thank each of the guardians. It is traditional to eat and drink to seal the rite. I take a sip of the salted water and swallow a grain of soil from the earthen corner. I finish with saying 'so mote it be.'
When you have finished it is preferable to snuff your candles rather than blow them out. Disassemble the altar and take the soil outside. For the week after the ritual be sure to wear a little red every day to reinforce it. Hopefully you will begin to feel the benefits almost immediately.
Beginner's
(1.) In this rite greet the four quarters by saying 'Gaurdians of the North; hail and be welcome' and repeating for each compass point.
(2.) Each of the four quarters corresponds to an element. North=earth, East=air, South=fire, West=water
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