from The Path Through the Labyrinth by Marian GreenA self-blessing ritual may be developed along the lines of the following prayer, which is performed with appropriate gestures, very slowly and sincerely, allowing each force to be fully perceived before going on to the next direction. From beneath me arises the energy of the Earth my home and my foundation From above me pours down the power of the Sun and the enchanting light of the Moon To my right hand comes the strength to control and direct the arts of magick To my left hand flows the skill to divine and heal the source of blessing Before me arises the Perfected One I strive to become my magical true self Behind me falls the one I was, and with it all my discarded faults Around me circle the eternal stars lamps of wisdom in the deeps of space Within me grows the Flame of Light the jewel of experience and arcane knowledge On me and my world may blessings be | 
