{"collection":"bos","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bos/bos031.htm","path":"bos/bos031.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bos/bos031.htm","text":"Internet Book of Shadows, (Various Authors), [1999]\nDedication of Altar and Athame\nDurwydd MacTara (1990)\nAltar\nThis Altar in the circle's center,\nA focal point that only good may enter.\nErected to God and Goddess in strength,\nCircular, it has neither breadth nor length.\nFocal point in A Circle of Power,\nA mighty lens for every Tower!\nSacred to Lord, Maiden, Lady and Crone,\nThe foundation of many a powerful Cone!\nResting Place of Magick and its implements,\nLet veneration and Love be our only sentiments!\nA tool of will, powerful and free,\nAs it is willed, So Mote it Be!\nAthame\nMighty Deities, Gracious Lady and Mighty Lord,\nAs I perform this ritual, Pray hearken to my word.\nThis tool, conceived in Mind of Air, (point east)\nForged and formed in Fire of the South, (point south)\nPower tool for those who dare,\nI CLAIM thee with my mouth! (kiss blade)\nTempered with Water for Strength, (point west)\nAlso dedicated to the Earth,in Power. (point north)\nBlessed be, entire in length, (kiss pommel)\nAs it partakes of every Tower!\nBy the Power of Cosmos, As above, (point up)\nThe Expression of Cosmos, is below. (point down)\nUpon this instrument of Will and Love,\nMy Sacred Tie I bestow! (1 drop of blood on each side and hilt)\nThis tool is dedicated to my service of Lady and Lord,\nPlease find this work beneficial and good.\nBound to thee by homage, decimation, effort and word,\nBound to me by words, will and blood.\nBy the powers of earth, sky, star and sea;\nSuch is my will, So mote it be!","title":"Internet Book of Shadows: Dedication Of Altar And Athame ...","type":"page"}