Coven elder stands, in the form of a circle while the purification of the water is being done.
"Salt is life. Let this Salt be pure and let it purify my life, as I use it in this Rite, dedicated to the God and the Goddess in whom I believe."
Now take three pinches of the salt and drop them, one at a time, into the water. Stir the water three times round, deosil, with your finger and say:
"Let the Sacred Salt drive out any impurities in this Water that together they may be used in the service of the gods and goddesses; throughout these Rites and at any time and in any way I may use them."
Take the bowl of salted water to the east and sprinkle its contents while passing it to the initiates. Say:
"The Sacred Circle is about me. I am here of my own free will and accord, in Peace and in Love."
Let the towerguard of the North, knife in hand, stand before fire and proclaim:
"I am the watchtower of the North to the element of Earth, saying unto you that it is better for you to rush upon this knife than to enter this coven with fear in your heart. How do you enter?"
Response:
"With perfect love and perfect trust, and as a sign of my rebirth, I take on a new name, for my life in the craft. Henceforth I shall be known as ..(name)..
So mote it be!"
The Watchtower of the North will then dip his/her forefinger into the salted water and mark a cross on the forehead of Fire, in the position of the third eye (between the eyebrows). And say:
You have been blessed by the spirits, go now and hold them in honor, always remembering the creed: An' it harm none do what thou wilt."
North will then pass the knife on to South, who will in turn go to the East, and make the proclamation. After East is initiated, East will take the knife and make the proclamation to West, and will then pass on the knife to West, who in turn will initiate North. When the initiation is complete, a goblet of wine will be passed to all, while they chant:
"Lord and Lady, hear me now!
I am here a simple pagan holding thee in honor.
Far I have journeyed and long have I searched,
Seeking that which I desire above all things.
I am of the trees and of the fields.
I am of the woods and of the springs;
The streams and the hills.
I am of thee and thee of me.
Grant me that which I desire.
Permit me to worship the gods.
And all that the gods represent.
Make me a Lover of life in All Things.
Well do I know the creed:
That if I do not have that spark of Love within me,
Then will I never find it without me.
Love is the Law and Love is the Bond.
All this I honor above aught else.
My Lord and Lady, here do I stand before you,
To dedicate myself to thine honor.
Ever will I protect you and that which is yours.
Let none speak ill of you, forever will I defend you.
You are my life and I am yours,
From this day forth.
I accept and will ever abide by the Wiccan Rede:
'An it harm none do what thou wilt'.
So be it."
When all have drunk, take up the goblet and slowly pour the remainder of the wine on to the ground, saying:
"As this wine drains from the goblet,
So let the blood drain from my body
Should I ever do aught to harm the gods,
Or those in kinship with their love.
So mote it be!"
"I thank the gods for their attendance.
As I came here in love of them, I now go my way.
Love is the Law, and Love is the Bond.
So be it! The ritual has now ended."
