A Simple Ritual for Tool Consecration
You'll need a white candle and holder, a small bowl of water, a small bowl of salt, your favorite incense.
And
* The tool to be consecrated *
Before you begin, determine the placement of the cardinal directions in the room that you will be performing
the consecration. Place all the items below on a square (round will do as well) table. In each corner of the table
place the item that corresponds to the specific direction.
In the Northern corner, place the container of salt
In the Eastern corner, place the incense
In the Southern corner, place the candle
In the Western corner, place a small bowl with purified water
Light the candle and the incense.
Take a moment to center your focus and intent on the work ahead. When you are ready; move around the table
to each of the corners in turn.
Beginning in the North, take the tool you wish to consecrate in your hands, and face north. Pass it over the salt,
then take some of the salt crystals in your hand and sprinkle over the tool as you declare:
Powers of the North,
Guardians of the Earth,
I consecrate this wand of willow (or knife of steel, amulet of crystal, etc)
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Now, turn to the East and, holding the tool in the smoke of the incense, say:
Powers of the East,
Guardians of the Air,
I consecrate this wand of willow
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Next, move to the South and pass the tool over the flame of the candle -- be careful if it's a flammable material.
Powers of the South,
Guardians of Fire,
I consecrate this wand of willow
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Finally, turn to the West, and pass your ritual tool over the bowl of water and sprinkle a few drops over the tool.
Say:
Powers of the West,
Guardians of Water,
I consecrate this wand of willow [or knife of steel, amulet of crystal, etc]
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Standing Centrally and holding your tool raised upwards, say:
I charge this wand in the name of Old Ones,
the Ancients, the Sun and the Moon and the Stars.
By the powers of the Earth, of Air, of Fire and of Water
I banish the energies of any previous owners,
and make it new and fresh.
I consecrate this wand,
and it is mine.
Repeat this for each of the tools as you acquire them.