Wiccan
Spell A Night
First Esbat - Wolf Moon
Night 7 - Rebirthing Ritual
Winter is not only about death, but also about rebirth. This
mirrors an initiation ritual, where a seeker leaves behind his or her former
self in order to be reborn into her or his new self. The idea is one of transformation,
where the "old" self is left behind, replaced by the "new"
self.
Collect three things that represent your former self. Just before dark, gather
them together. Go outside somewhere private, and dig a hole in the earth. Put
the objects in the hole, and cover them with dirt. Say three times,
"Let the Earth take my former self,
And let my new self awaken with joy.
So be it! Blessed be!
This process acts as a symbolic death of your old self. Say
a few personal words as your bury your old self forever. Now take a deep breath,
focus on your new self and who you are becoming. Realize you can become whoever
you want to be. The choice is yours to make. If you don't like who you are,
allow you new self to awaken and live each night and day with passion!