13 Steps To Inner Renewal
1. I honor the energy of *birch*, for a new beginning. I am able to change
myself as I will to do. So mote it be!
2. I honor the energy of *rowan* for protection against evil enchantment. I will
not hobble myself with the chains of past failures. So mote it be!
3. I honor the energy of *alder*, for the protection of my inner oracle. I will
listen to the voice of the Goddess Within. So mote it be!
4. I honor the energy of *willow*, for the lunar rhythms within me as a woman. I
will recognize and heed my own body's cycles. So mote it be!
5. I honor the energy of *ash*, the magician's staff. I will recognize that "as
above, so below," I play a part in the larger scheme of things. I will link my
inner and outer worlds. So mote it be!
6. I honor the energy of *hawthorn* for cleansing and restraint. I will choose
what I place within my body, and empty myself of all that violates my personal
well-being. So mote it be!
7. I honor the energy of *oak*, the doorway to the mysteries. I will call upon
the strength of the Horned One when I feel in need of protection. So mote it be!
8. I honor the energy of *holly*, spear of the warrior. I will not remain
passive and victimized, but will choose to fight for my own freedom. So mote it
be!
9. I honor the energy of *hazel*, the tree of wisdom. I will heed my own inner
intuitions, and will be wise and informed in my choices. So mote it be!
10. I honor the energy of *vine*, the tree of conviviality and celebration. I
will love myself and will celebrate life, not seeing the choices I make as
deprivations but gifts. So mote it be!
11. I honor the energy of *ivy*, the spiral to center. I will do all that I do
because of my own inner desires. I will listen to myself, and will remain
balanced and centered while I do this work. So mote it be!
12. I honor the energy of *reed*, the tool of the hunt. I will take direct
action when necessary to protect myself, including the "killing" of old
patterns, friendships and associations which harm me. So mote it be!
13. I honor the energy of *elder* which sees the end from the beginning.
Throughout many lifetimes I have been here. I have the knowledge that I have
changed myself again and again. I will start from where I am now, and continue
to persist in my path. I will succeed. So mote it be!
