Consecration of the Cup

VIII

"I come before this place
to consecrate this Cup
in the presence of the God and Goddess,
so that they may witness
and accept my offering."

IX

"By Fire and Air,
I unite this Cup
to my soul through the Great Spirit
who makes all things possible."

"By Water and Earth,
I unite this Cup
to my soul through the Great Spirit
who makes all things possible."

X

"I call upon you, Father Creator,
to bless this Cup
so that I may call upon those forces
for which it has been fashioned."

With the Cup, draw before you the Pentagram of Invoking Water in a blue flame, its glow tinted in orange. Kiss the Cup. Move to the southern boundary of the circle and say...

"I call upon you, Mother Nature,
to bless this Cup
so that I may call upon those forces
for which it has been fashioned."

With the Cup, draw before you the Pentagram of Invoking Water in a blue flame, its glow tinted in orange. Kiss the Cup. Move to the western boundary of the circle and say...

"I call upon you, Father Sky,
to bless this Cup
so that I may call upon those forces
for which it has been fashioned."

With the Cup, draw before you the Pentagram of Invoking Water in a blue flame, its glow tinted in orange. Kiss the Cup. Move to the northern boundary of the circle and say...

"I call upon you, Mother Earth,
to bless this Cup
so that I may call upon those forces
for which it has been fashioned."

With the Cup, draw before you the Pentagram of Invoking Water in a blue flame, its glow tinted in orange. Kiss the Cup. Return to your place.

XI

Illuminate the golden light from your heart and expand it throughout the Circle creating a link between you and the Divine as you say...

"As this Cup has been newly consecrated,
may it serve me in communion,
by Fire, Water, Air and Earth."