White
candle
Pine incense
Salt
Small dish of water
Once
the tree is placed and ready for decorating, light the incense
and the candle. Hold the incense and, beginning in the East, walk
around the tree clockwise and say something like:
With
Air, I bless this tree of life
And blow away all stress and strife
Hold
the candle and, beginning in the South, walk around the tree and
say something like:
I
bless this tree by warmth of Fire
From which passion flows, and heart's desire
Hold
the water dish and, beginning in the West, walk around the tree
and sprinkle it while you say something like:
A
gift of Water now I give
The cleansing flow by which we live
Take
a handful of salt and, beginning in the North, circle the tree
and sprinkle it while you say something like:
I
give you now the gift of Earth
The grounding force of love and mirth
Finally,
circle the tree once more and say:
I
cast this loving blessing fast
So peace and good will here shall last
I honor you, my friend, the tree
And bring you thanks now - blessed be
Source:
Yule - A Celebration of Warmth & Light
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