The other day I picked up my copy of True Magick A beginners guide by Amber K.  I bought it in 99 after my sister had shown interest (I thought if we both had a copy I could help her along).  Out of the blue I found it amongst some other things I had brought into the house and I figured there was a reason it was surfacing...

I began to leaf through the browning pages and found many I'd dog eared (in case you don't know that means turned the corner down) and marked on.  One that stuck out very was A spell for self blessing.  I've been kinda bummed out lately due to my husband going back to work and being gone weeks on end, and the fact that I hate my job but am dealing with it because it's extremely flexible with me which I need for school... anyway, I wanted to share this because it's simple and easily done. 

From Amber K's True Magick:  A Spell for Self-Blessing

Equipment: A chalice of wine or pure water, a candle (white or pale blue), a little salt, and a beautiful fresh rose.

spell: This is adapted from one in the Book of Pagan Rituals.  Once the circle is cast and you favorite Deities are invoked, sprinkle the salt on the floor or ground, and stand skyclad (note from Laurel- It's your descresion here, I didn't do it skyclad) on it.  Hold the candle for a few moments, feeling the warmth and comfort.  Then take up the chalice, breathe deeply and lift the chalice to the image of the Goddess as you visualize Her before you.  Say the following alloud: 

"Bless me, Mother, for I am your child."

Dip your fingers into the challice and annoint your eyes, saying:

"Blessed be my eyes, that they may clearly see Thy path before me."

annoint your lips, saying:

"Blessed be my lips, that I may speak Thy truth."

annoint your breast, saying:

"Blessed be my breast, that I may love well, and feel Thy love for me."

annoint your loins, saying:

"Blessed be my loins, which bring forth life and plesure, as Thou hast brought forth all creation to please Thee."

Annoint your hands, saying:

"Blessed be my hands, that I may do Thy work with strength and skill."

Annoint your feet, saying:

"Blessed be my feet, that I may ever walk in Thy ways."

Present yourself the rose knowing it is Her gift of love and blessing to you.  Holding the rose meditate quietly for awhile, playing a tape of beautiful music if you wish.

Acting in accord: Take care of yourself, giving yourself as much respect and attention as you would your best friend.  Allow yourself proper nutrition and enough rest and recreation.  Dress more elegantly and carefully than usual, in some of your favorite clothes.  Give yourself a special treat: a night out with friends, a small present, a trip to someplace you have always enjoyed.  Consider whether there are parts of your life which make you bored or unhappy, and plan now to change them.