The purpose of this ritual is to charge a ritual
blade with the elemental forces of nature via the assistance of draconic
"elemental mages." What
this means is that, as with human magic workers, different Dragons can
have an affinity with different elemental energies.
Just as you don't have "elemental humans" you don't have
"elemental Dragons�" you simply have those who prefer to work with
the energies of one element over another.
And many times you will find a Dragon who works equally well with
all elemental energies, and even those who couldn't tell a
salamander from an undine.
Whenever
you hear someone talking about "elemental Dragons," those that
embody the forces of a particular Element, most likely they are either
confusing the mage with the magic, or they are seeing an elemental
critter in draconic form. The
true metaphysical representation of each element are:
Fire- the Salamander; Water- the Undine; Air- the Zephyer; Earth-
the Gnome.
Also,
it is not necessary (nor especially advisable) to place the blade you
are charging directly out in the storm as this can ruin you blade. Placing the blade out on a sheltered, open aired porch,
garage, gazebo, etc is sufficient.
I also strongly recommend that the blade be coated with a
good quality metal oil or silicon (spray or cloth such as can be found
in the gun section of a sporting goods store), or coat it with a
substance called "Renaissance Wax" which can be purchased on
line at "Museum
Replicas"
Just do a site search of
"Renaissance
Wax" and you'll find it. (BTW, this is a great place to find that
perfect ritual blade!)
Needed
items: Normal altar equipment; Blade to be charged
Step
1:
take the blade to be charged to a location where it will not be
disturbed. Sink the blade
3-6 inches into the ground (if you don't have an area of ground you can
safely use, the blade can be placed in a large pot of soil) and pour a
circle of salt around it approximately 12 inches in diameter and say:
In
the name(s) of (personal deity), I ask the Dragons of the Elements to
touch this blade and infuse it with elemental power! May all the
forces of power and justice, as unstoppable as this storm, be drawn into
this blade.
Step
2:
Call upon the Guardian Dragons of each Gate to individually touch the
blade with elemental force. If you have regular Gate guardians and you know their names
(or the names they use when working with you) then call their names at
the beginning of each invocation.
Great
Dragon of the East, and all the Dragons of Air, riders of the storm
winds, weavers of Wisdom, make this blade fly straight and true for the
honor and glory of my Gods, my Dragon friends and my Clan!
Great
Dragon of the South, and all the Dragons of Fire, whose power is
manifested by the lightening bolt, hold fast the power of transformation
within this blade that it may better aid me in my service to my Gods, my
Dragon friends, and my Clan!
Great
Dragon of the West, and all the Dragons of Water, you who swim the ocean
currents and bring the cleansing rains, rinse away all doubt and
uncertainty of purpose from this steel and she who wields it that both
may be as unstoppable as the raging flood in defense of justice and the
innocent, for my Gods, my dragon friends, and my Clan!
Great
Dragon of the North, and all the Dragons of Earth, shakers and shapers
of the World, keepers of mystery and secrets, keep strong this blade and
she who wields it that I may be able to see into the heart of mystery
and with it's aid discern the truth in any situation for the glory of my
Gods, my Dragon friends and my Clan!
Step
3:
Ask for the blessings of the Gods by saying:
(Name(s)
of deity) , I ask that You pour forth Your blessings upon this blade,
and that You touch it with Your powers, that it may be a worthy magical
weapon, aiding me as I work in Your service.
Step
4:
Go back indoors if you wish, or remain outside, until the storm has
passed. Meditate on the
desired effects of the ritual for at least 10-15 minutes.
When the storm is over give thanks to the Gods and the Dragons
for their assistance. Take
up the Blade and immediately give it a thorough
cleaning and oiling.
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