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Rainbow Chakra Blessing
The Maiden Goddess is associated with self-expression, creativity and color.
She is the Goddess of the many-colored Dawn, of the variegated flowers which
come with Spring, and of the rainbow. In this Act of Power we will make use of
the symbolism of the rainbow, and its connection to the seven Chakras and the
seven Planes.
For this Act of Power you will need seven candles, in the seven colors associated
with the seven major Chakras: that is, red, orange, yellow, green, light blue,
dark blue, and purple. Arrange them in a row or in a circle on an altar at the
center of the ritual space. Or if you are so motivated you might obtain one of
the seven-color candelabras which are available in some metaphysical shops,
which arch like the rainbow and hold votive candles.
As each candle is lit during the ceremony, a blessing will be given. It is nice
if each of the seven blessings can be given by a different person, but this is
by no means necessary. In fact they can all be done by one person if need be
-but it is best to share them out so that more people take an active role. In
ritual the more people who take an active role the more emotionally successful
the ritual is liable to be.
You will want to begin by discussing the concepts involved. You might say
something like:
"Candlemas is the feast of light. Now light is returning to the world.
The Maiden Goddess is the Goddess of light: the light of the Waxing Moon: the
light of the dawn: the light of the Rainbow. The Rainbow reveals the spectrum
of light -its parts and qualities. So too the rainbow symbolically corresponds
to the Divine Archetypes revealing the parts and qualities of Deity: so too the
rainbow corresponds to the seven Planes revealing the parts and qualities of
existence: so too the Rainbow corresponds to the seven Chakras, revealing the
parts and qualities of the bodies major energy centers. Through the Rainbow a
range of Blessings are given. Tonight we honor the Maiden and her Rainbow
also."
You will also want to explain the mechanics. You might put it this way:
"During this rite we will invoke the powers of the rainbow and its
correspondences, attuning to them and receiving their Blessings. This ritual
calls for a chant, in which all will join after each Blessing. The words are
simple: 'Blessed Be the Holy Ones! Seven Powers born in light -Blessed is as
Blessed does -Blessed Be this holy night!
"Now let us begin."
Now let the red candle be lit and a Blessing said. After the Blessing all will
join in a chant. As the candle is lit the person lighting it should envision it
surrounded by a ball of clear white light and focus on this as they give the
Blessing. The Blessing might be along these lines:
Red
"Mine is the Red flame of Saturn, the Crone. I Bless this assemblage
with vitality and practicality. May you always have the resources and support
you need in life. May you learn your lessons, and teach in your turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now let the orange candle be lit and a Blessing said. As the candle is lit the
person lighting it should envision it surrounded by a ball of clear white light
and focus on this as they give the Blessing. The Blessing could go something
like this:
Orange
"Mine is the Orange flame of Mars, the Hero. I Bless this assemblage
with creativity and passion. May you always have joy and excitement in life.
May you receive pleasure, and give pleasure in your turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now let the yellow candle be lit and a Blessing said. As the candle is lit the
person lighting it should envision it surrounded by a ball of clear white light
and focus on this as they give the Blessing. The Blessing would be to this
effect:
Yellow
"Mine is the Yellow flame of Sun, the Lover. I Bless this assemblage
with courage and self-assurance. May you always have confidence and integrity
in life. May you be encouraged, and encourage others in your turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now let the green candle be lit and a Blessing said. As the candle is lit the
person lighting it should envision it surrounded by a ball of clear white light
and focus on this as they give the Blessing. The Blessing might be in terms
like these:
Green
"Mine is the Green flame of Venus, the Maiden. I Bless this assemblage
with love and healing. May you always have balance and harmony in life. May you
be loved, and love in your turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now let the light blue candle be lit and a Blessing said. As the candle is lit
the person lighting it should envision it surrounded by a ball of clear white light
and focus on this as they give the Blessing. The Blessing should be along these
lines:
Light Blue
"Mine is the Light Blue flame of Mercury, the Sorcerer. I Bless this
assemblage with intelligence and will power. May you always have clarity and
focus in life. May you gain knowledge, and share it in your turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now let the dark blue candle be lit and a Blessing said. As the candle is lit
the person lighting it should envision it surrounded by a ball of clear white light
and focus on this as they give the Blessing. The Blessing might be to this
effect:
Dark Blue
"Mine is the Dark Blue flame of Moon, the Mother. I Bless this
assemblage with psychic perception and magical ability. May you always be
guided by and connected to your Higher Self in life. May you receive many
Blessings, and give Blessings in your turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now let the purple candle be lit and a Blessing said. As the candle is lit the
person lighting it should envision it surrounded by a ball of clear white light
and focus on this as they give the Blessing. The Blessing would go something
like this:
Purple
"Mine is the Purple flame of Jupiter, the King. I Bless this assemblage
with spiritual understanding and wisdom. May you always know Goddess and see
Her hand in your life. May you have enlightenment and guide others in your
turn.
ALL
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
Now join hands around the candles on their altar. You might say something like
this:
"Behold the rainbow -the seven colors of creation. Remember their
Blessings and consider how these might affect you in your life. Imagine the energy
of these Blessings as a ball of clear, white light surrounding the candles. See
that light grow brighter and stronger. As we chant, focus energy into that
light, that these Blessings may be amplified and multiplied."
Continue the chant and if space and inclination allow you may wish to dance as
well. Imagine the energy growing as you do so.
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
"Blessed Be the Holy Ones!
Seven Powers born in light
Blessed is as Blessed does
Blessed Be this holy night!"
"Blessed Be! Blessed Be! Blessed Be!"
Now focus and release the energy. You might do it like this:
"Imagine that ball of energy growing brighter and brighter, stronger
and stronger, shining out in all directions like a Sun in the center of our
Circle -and let us see that ball of light rise up, up, up -higher and higher,
see the energy rise up and ...prepare to release it...NOW! And see the energy
going out into manifestation in a flash of brilliant light!"
Now continue with your ritual.