Goddess Rituals and Symbols 
Q: What is me symbolic meaning of the 5 pointed pentacle?
A: Four Elements and Spirit
Q: What is the symbolic meaning of the 9 pointed enneagram?
A: The Temple of Light or Shaper of All or Goddess with her 9 aspects (Energizer, Measurer, Protector, Initiator, Challenger, Deliverer, Weaver, Preserver, Empower)
Q: How are the pentacle and enneagram related?
A: Both are symbols for the Goddess, Mother. The enneagram aspects can be arranged into 9 pentads of power (i.e. Empower, Measurer, Initiator, Challenger, Weaver)
Q: What are the similarities to the Medicine Wheel?
A: Can physically be with and meditate on aspects (energy) to develop and inner knowledge of that
aspect or relationship of the circle or enneagram. Can also fund practical applications.
Q: How can we make the aspect a reality and find practical applications.?
A: Through 1) rituals, we can translate them into reality by performing the symbolism, making it a direct, personal, and immediate experience.; 2) through our own actions; 3) become a model.
Q: What are the basic steps in a Wiccan ritual?
A: Steps:
- Purification of Self - bathe or anoint with oil.
- Purification of Space - sprinkle fresh water or sweep area.
- Creation of the Sacred Circle - set up alter, cast circle with athame, carry around salt, candle and water.
- Invocation - pray to the Goddess/God.
- Ritual Observance -
- Sabbat, Esbat (full or new moon) or
- Book of Shadows ritual. or
- Raising Energy - magic rituals.
- Earthing the Power - eating cakes and drinking.
- Thanking God/Goddess
- Breaking the Circle - circle closing and with Athame, draw energy back into the circle
Q: What are the Wiccan rituals?
A: Rituals:
- Esbats - new and full moons
- Sabbats - Yule: renewal land rebirth during winter
- Imbolc: festival of lights to encourage the sun's retum
- Ostara: start of Spring Beltane: retum of fertility
- Litha: great magical power
- Lughnasadh: harvest and thanksgiving
- Mabon: second harvest and mysteries
- Samhain: end of Summer, honor dead.
Q: What are the meanings of some the Wiccan Symbols:
A: see "Living Wicca" p.l53 - 178
Q: What are the Wiccan ritual tools and how are they used?
A: Tools: - Images of Goddess & God - sculpture or drawing
- Book of Shadows - hand written book of Wiccan rituals, rules, & magical techniques
- Athame - black handled knife which is used to direct energy in creating magic circles
- Censer - incense or herbs for purification & to invite in God/Goddess
- Chalice/Cup - hold ritual liquids (water/wine)
- Knife - white handled knife used for actual cutting
- Salt - used for circle casting, consecration of tools, etc
- Water - for purification of the circle
- Pentacle - five pointed star symbol of the Goddess
- Wand - used for energy raising or while inviting beings to attend circle
- Cauldron - symbol of Goddess used as center of circle. Fires are sometimes lit within them.
- Bell - rung at specific points in ritual
- Broom - for cleansing! cleansing the ritual area
- Cords - symbolize bond of love and responsibility shared by members of circle
- Alter Cloth - specific color cloth for different rituals with Pentagram sown on it
GODDESS MEDITATION:
Entering, say: "I am entering the stillness before creation.
I am entering the ground of the Goddess.
May my body be still.
May my mind be peaceful.
May my heart be ready.
May all that I realize today benefit all creation."
Read "The Goddess”, pages 1 10 -1 1 1
Exiting, say: " I return from the stillness before creation, I return from ground of the Goddess, May my body be wakeful, May my mind be alert. May my hear to open. May all I have realized benefit all creation."
