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Warrior Goddess Ritual
Warrior Goddess Ritual
PUT UP TEMPLE
State intent
            I must arm myself with the qualities of courage, wisdom and
            strength.  Therefore I wish to receive the Rite of the Dedication
            of the Warrior. 
 
I am aware that invoking the powers of the warrior is not a way of gaining power over or causing harm to others.  It is a way of
            taking back control over myself and my lives.  It reaffirms
            my right to make our own decisions and choices.  It gives me the
            confidence and ability to say and do the right thing.  Most
importantly, it allows us to connect with the many aspects of the universal and the Goddess when we most need to.
 
            Once I learn to call upon the Warrior Self, I will be able to respond
            quickly and efficiently whenever I or someone I love is
threatened.  I am aware that some of the most powerful warrior work I may be called upon to perform is peaceful in nature, creating change through wisdom and will.  This is power indeed.
 
            Spirits of the East who teach us of new beginnings, cleanse 
            me with your mighty winds of change.  Remove all thoughts
            of fear and hopelessness that I may be prepared for
            Transformation this day.  Namaste (smudge with incense)
 
            Spirits of the South, direction of passion ruled by fire, you speak to
            us of protection and battle.  Present the Shield which will serve
to defend me.  This shield is of psychic protection and strength and is  empowered by a symbol of protection.  (see that symbol clearly in your mind and feel your energy blending with it.  Now mentally project into it what you require it to do for you) 
 
            “Shield which is my defense and protection, in the presence of the
            Goddess and all gathered as witness, by earth, water, fire
            and air, you are called Ki  no  dashikata.  As I call upon you, so shall
            you respond to my need.
 
            Spirits of the West, your life giving waters speak to us also of
            endings and death.  Present the Sword that will serve as me
offensive weapon.  This sword serves as a symbol of justice tempered with wisdom.  It is to remind me of my sacred duty as a warrior.  It is not used in revenge, but is used as a symbol of protection.  (see that symbol clearly in your mind, then mentally sear it onto the weapon.  Feel your energy blending with the sword.  Now mentally project into it what you require it to do for you)
Sword which is my ally in battle, in the presence of the Universe and the Goddess by earth, water, fire and air, I call you kensho.  As I call upon you so shall you respond
            to my need.
 
            The Shield called Ki  no  dashikata and the Sword called kensho. 
These serve as my newly charged armaments of defense and offense. In order to call up the power of these tools I need only to take a deep breath, center my energy and say their names three times. I must also conjure up the image of the secret symbols that I projected onto your tools during this ritual.  The combination of
            the name and mental image will stir my Shield and Sword to life
            whether they are physically with me at the time or not.  They will
            also bring my Warrior Self to the surface.  I will use the energy of
            my Shield when I need to have defense and the Sword when I
            must go on the offense. 
                        SACRED VOWS OF THE WARRIOR GODDESS 
                                     (Insert vows here)
 
                        I am the Warrior called Phoenix Marishiten.
 
            Spirit of the North, you speak to us of strength of purpose.  In your
lands vows are sealed.  Bestow upon me, Phoenix Marishiten, the Warrior's cord.   This cord is the warrior’s symbol of rank.  It serves to remind me of my vows and obligations.  I will wear it with great honor
 
 

          Oh Great Goddess of Beauty – Xochiquetzal, bring to me the beauty on the outside and inside that will help me to love myself, and help me to love others unconditionally.  I know that only by seeing myself as a beautiful woman will I have the self-confidence I need to make my dreams reality. 

 

          Oh Great Goddess of Strength = Shakti – bring to me the power of self-healing and motivation and the determination to create my own life as I wish it to be.

          Oh Great Goddess of Health and wellness = Hygeia – help me to always put my own health and well-being first before anything else that comes in my life. 

 

          Oh Great Goddess of Order – Nu Kua – help rid my life of the chaos that has cluttered it up, causing me to be imprisoned in my own person, not having the freedom to breath.

 

          Oh Great Goddess of Courage – Parvati – give to me the courage and strength to rid myself of the unnecessary fears that I have faced in life, and may face in the future.  Give me the will to stand strong against oppressors and always fight for what I believe in.

 

          Oh Great Goddess of Wisdom – Athena – encourage me to continue to seek out education, and to never let any person or group convince me to set my course otherwise.  Help me to remember that personal growth is the most important piece of an individual’s life.