Personal Cleansing Ritual
So, I apologize in advance if this is a touchy subject fore some, but it's no secret that many organized religions tend to confirm, baptize, or otherwise initiate their members before they are old enough to consent. As people get older, however, sometimes they find they don't actually want to be bound to their faith, and wish to remove the bond created by the initiation/baptism/etc.
So, I created a ritual for effectively un-baptising. (I call it un-baptising, but it can be uses to remove any unwanted blessings or rituals done to a person.) I have been performing this ritual for others for almost four years now, and I've gotten enough positive results that I would like to share it.
There are two parts to this ritual: an elemental release and a personal cleansing.
The elemental release calls upon the four elements for assistance in freeing yourself and may provide witness, but if calling/working with elements is not part of your practice, or is at all undesirable, it can be skipped.
The second part is the actual removal of blessing, and is done by anointing or washing your body, so some may be uncomfortable to perform this in circle, and may feel better creating a sacred space around their bathtub.
- Elemental Items: Incense, Candle, Chalice, Bowl of Salt/Dirt
Depending on your practice, you may call the quarters, summon spirits, call upon gods, etc. You may cast circle or otherwise concecrate your space and light your candle and incense.
Once you are ready, cleanse yourself through the elements (in whichever order is appropriate for your practice).
Pass your body through the incense smoke by stepping over your incense burner (using extreme caution), using a fan, or by passing your left and right hands through the smoke.
"I call upon you, O Powers of Air, to cleanse and release my mind. May my thoughts be free."
Using the water from your chalice, anoint your forehead and drink from the cup.
"I call upon you, O Powers of Water, to cleanse and release my heart. Let what I feel be true."
Pass your body over the flame by stepping over it (using extreme caution) or by passing your left and right hands over the candle.
"I call upon you, O Powers of Fire, to cleanse and release my hands. Let my actions be unhindered."
Rub the dirt/salt into both hands.
"I call upon you, O Powers of Earth, to cleanse and release my body. May my path be unhindered."
If you did not perform the elemental release, get your bowl of water and salt and concecrate your space. (Warm water may be preferred, as rubbing cold water over the body can result in shivering.)
You can be naked, in a robe, or in loose clothes depending on your setting, but sit with the bowl of water and mix in the salt.
- Optional Chant: "I banish now that which does not serve me."
Once it is mixed, dip your hands in the water and begin to cleanse your body from the top down in the following order:
to free your mind, your thoughts, and your spirituality
- Annoint your lips and neck
to free your words and your expression
to free your heart, your emotions, and passions
- Annoint your lower abdomen
to free your womb and your fertility
to free yourself from what currently holds authority over you
to free your movement and your ability to choose your own path
Once this is finished, you may feel like praying or meditating or just spending a bit of time in your sacred space. Take your time, and dispose of your salt water when finished (not outside!!), then take some time and rest.
You can re-dedicate to a new path at this time if you wish, but I have found from my personal experience that it may be best to sleep first and spend some time in reflection before any new initiation or blessings are performed.
This is my personal ritual for removing an unwanted baptism. I know this can be a sensitive subject, so I remind you, especially those who may be members of covens or circles, not to insist anyone perform this ritual. Baptisms and blessings and initiation rituals, even when done to someone as a child, are extremely personal and it would be immoral to push anyone to do anything to renounce such blessings. These are things individuals need to make decisions on alone.
As always, please feel free to reach out to me with questions, or even just personal stories and thoughts are welcome~☆
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