Damian’s Baby Blessing Ceremony
I wanted to share this ritual that I wrote because baby blessings for Pagans are very hard to find online (or in reference books for that matter.)
Date: August 16th, 2008
Moon: Full in Aquarius
Ritual Type: Family
We call upon the Elemental Spirits of Air, Fire, Water and Earth, to welcome our child on this eve. From breeze to storm, from spark to flame, from stream to ocean, from field to mountain, you bring power to our circle.
We call upon our Beloved Ancestors, blood of our blood, to welcome our child on this eve. A sacred cord connects us back to before time was time, we are honored by your presence.
We call upon the Eternal Spirit of Woman, the Great Mother, and ask that you bless our child on this eve. Sacred nurturer, may your power flows through us in this rite.
We call upon the Eternal Spirit of Man, the Great Father, and ask that you bless our child on this eve. Sacred protector, may your power flows through us in this rite.
Eternal Spirits, we bring before you this being of light, our son, for whom we have chosen the name of Damian Michael Stewart. We give thee thanks for sending Damian into our lives, he is our greatest joy and has grown our hearts a hundredfold. May we always be aware of his origins in your world, as ours are, so that we may reflect back to him the knowledge of the Great Mystery.
Damian, we light this candle [the rose one on the right side of the altar] as a reflection of the light that shines within you. Though its flame may be extinguished, know that your spirit within our lives never will. May your life be a divine work of art upon which all the blessings of the Universe are bestowed. Damian, you are our beloved. We swear to live our life to the highest virtues we know because it is upon this foundation that you will grow and flourish.
Eternal Spirits, we ask that you send Damian a guardian spirit to guide and protect him as he grows his light, until such a time when he can call upon his own guides. May this guardian guide him on the path that is most true for his soul and may the power of the elements ease his travels.
Spirits of Air we ask that you guide Damian as he soars through the skies of imagination.
Spirits of Fire we ask that you guide Damian as he faces all the challenges that await him.
Spirits of Water we ask that you guide Damian as he swims in the ocean of intuition.
Spirits of Earth we ask that you guide Damian as he climbs the tree of knowledge.
So mote it be.
Elemental Spirits, you are the breath, the inspiration, the soul and the body of our world. We thank you for your presence on this eve.
Beloved Ancestors, blood of our blood, your wisdom shines upon us. We thank you for your presence on this eve.
Eternal Spirits of Man and Woman, sacred beings of love and balance, we thank you for your blessings and your power on this eve.
Our circle is open but never broken.
So mote it be.
Baby Blessing by Jaspenelle Stewart is licensed under a
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August 19th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Thanks for sharing this. I am sure it will be helpful to others online too. Never thought about how hard it would be to find a ritual like that out there before. This sounds like it was well done. Like the pic too.
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August 20th, 2008 at 7:12 am
very beautiful!
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August 20th, 2008 at 8:06 am
A Ritual well done anyhow I did my own thing for full moon.
It from the heart and thats the best ones.
Coffee is always on.
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August 21st, 2008 at 8:48 pm
That is a very beautiful ritual. Thank you for sharing!
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