You are what makes the space sacred. The main concern of your space is that it must be clear of fear and confusion. You create the space to fit your needs, ability and desire. Richard Bach wrote, "argue for your limitations, and they are yours." We all tend to draw mental boundaries on what is and is not acceptable. Your sacred space is and will be your power center to erect your altar, perform rituals, or simply commune with the universe. It is a place that has to be respected for various reasons.
There are many types of physical spaces but the two we will talk about here are the indoor and outdoor areas. The most basic of prerequistes for either place is privacy. If you are living with someone else, if they have the same belief system or not, privacy and respect for the area is important.
Indoor Spaces
There are obviously times where doing rituals and etc. outdoors will not be possible, so having a sacred space indoors is necessary. If you are doing an indoor ritual, meditation of visualization, you can still imagine the strength from the God/dess coming through the walls. If doing a ritual or etc. with others, attempt to make sure that the sacred space is as free from negativity or fear as possible. This space must be comfortable for you and those around you.
Ourdoor spaces
Try to include stone benches, a fountain or a small pool along with other items you have decided would work well with you in your rituals. Try to find some area that will offer you privacy, which in today's society is difficult at best, so you can do your rituals and holidays in as much privacy as possible. Please keep in mind that creating this space can at times, take years until you are totally satisfied with the design and upkeep of your area. Also, keep in mind that if you have the room, you can expand the area to fit your needs. There may be a time that a temporary outdoor area would work the best, just make sure, if you are going to a new area, to ask the power in the area first. A sacred space will carry the positive energy you generate there long after a ritual is over, whether done indoors or outdoors.
Creating Your Own Holy Water
Holy water can be used for a variety of magickal workings, from cleansing a room to assisting in a healing. Please follow the instructions carefully.
You will need the following items:
1 tsp of rose water (optional)
2 tbsp sea salt or Kosher salt
1 small bowl of spring water*
1 clean glass container
1 new compact mirror
1 storage bottle (small)
*NOTE- spring water is extremely hard to come by. You may not be able to trust the bottled water, as it has been determine that many who use it are victims of false advertising, so be sure you are familiar with the spring water company. Should you go out in the country, you may bring a bottle with you and get yours from a stream or spring, the life within that water would add strength to your workings.
Follow these steps:
Cleanse and sterilize the bowl and glass container with boing water.
Insure that you have total privacy during preparation.
Time - midnight during a full moon phase.
Place - out of doors under the moon, or near a window that will reflect the light of the moon.
Set your work cloth and all ingredients upon it.
Take five or six deep breaths to relieve the stress of the day.
Cast your magick circle.
Holding your arms outstretched in the Goddess position say the following:
In the cloak of the midnight hour
I call upon the Ancient Power
I seek the presence of the Lady and Lord
To bless this water that I will pour.
At this point, you should feel the energy of Earth Mother and Skyfather move about your feet and head. Feel your own energy expand around your navel and then unity with Divinity. Take your time, no need to rush.
Add the rose water to the spring water. Pick up the bowl of water; hold it toward the light of the moon and say:
In my hands, I hold the essence of the Gods, I hereby cleanse and consecrate this water to Divinity that it may be used for positive acts only and may aid me in my magickal work.
As with the water, imagine the energy of the Moon Goddess empowering the salt.
Set the salt down and pour a little into the bowl of water, stir clockwise three times. Repeat this process twice more.
With the bowl in your left hand (receiving) and the mirror in your right (sending), reflect the light of the moon off the mirror and into the bowl.
After a few moments say:
This liquid is now pure and dedicated to the Lord and Lady.
It is free from all negativity and in any time and any space.
Set the bowl and mirrow down and hold both of your hands, palms down, over (not touching) the bowl, about an inch above the water.
Let the vibrations of your body come alive. Open your third eye chakra and imagine a glowing purple light emanating from it. Form an open triangle with your hands over the water and project the light into it. In your mind, see the water change color and glow. Feel the power and energy flow from your head down through your arms and up from your feet and out from your arms simultaneously.
When you feel the energy begin to dissipate, slowly lower your hands and say:
As I will
So mote it be
With the free will of all
And harm to none
This formula is done!
Be sure to ground yourself after your ceremony by either placing your hands on the earth and returning the energy or imagine yourself leaving the skeleton of the energy behind as you stop away.
The information concerning the holy water is from Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenheart.
