Ritual Elements

Note: Formal ritual was not part of the original incarnations of the Hagstone Tradition, but was added later as an aid for students who preferred to work magic in a ritual setting (typically having been introduce to magic and witchcraft through Wicca initially). It has since been removed from the teaching materials I use in mentorship; however, I have decided to include examples of how formal ritual can be used in Hagstone Witchery here for those who may find it useful. 

• Ritual Structure (Formal & Simplified Versions)

• Preparing the Body for Ritual

• Taking the Witch’s Walk

• Giving Offerings to the Spirits of a Ritual Space

  • (Alt.) Giving Offerings to the Spirits of a Familiar Ritual Space

• Greeting the Spirits

• Establishing Ritual Space:

  • The Threshold Rite (suitable for most rituals of the Hagstone Tradition)

  • The Witch’s Compass (adapted from teachings of Traditional Witchcraft, useful for those who prefer something more formal or who are used to working in Wiccan-style Circles) 

  • Conjuring a Hedge (for rituals focused solely on spirit work, trance work and spirit flight) 

  • Conjuring a Circle (used in the Hagstone Tradition as a boundary into which a spirit is summoned) 

• Expression of Intention

• Notes on Magical Workings in Ritual

• Methods of Power-Raising: 

  • Treading the Mill

  • Fire & Wind Power-Raising Chant

  • Beat the Hoof & Turn the Wheel Chant

  • Witches’ Dance Chant

• Dismantling Ritual Space:

  • Closing the Threshold

  • Undoing the Witch’s Compass

  • Unmaking the Hedge

  • Closing a Circle Cast for Spirit Summoning

• Dismissing the Spirits

• Paying the Place Spirits