You can use this rite when you are feeling scattered, to harness your personal power, or in preparation for a larger ritual. You will need four candles one for each quarter (north, east, south, west) colored according to your tradition or beliefs. You can also switch the elements and directions if your tradition is different than mine. Place the candles unlit in the appropriate quarter.
Start by facing North- Light the candle and say:
A Child of Earth, I am solid and strong;
Nurturing that which needs to grow,
and letting rest that which is tired.
Pause for a moment or two then,
Turn to the East-Light the Candle:
A Child of Air, I can move swiftly or slowly
towards my destination sweeping away all obstacles.
Pause as before, then
Turn to the South, light candle:
A child of fire, I take action passionately and powerfully
Pause,
Turn towards the West, lighting the candle:
A Child of Water, I wash away that which I no longer need
I floating gently along, I am rejuvenated and cleansed.
Pause here , until you feel you are ready to end the rite.
When you’ve finished state So Mote it Be, and extinguish the candles in the order you lit them. It is a good idea to write down any impression you have while pausing, or at any other time during the rite.