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Liber ab Quattuor (Book of Four)^89

Prior to the first use of the athame and whenever cleansing and charging (rededicat-

ion) is felt necessary, the following recipes are used. These recipes are also useful in the

working of spells that draw on Fire energy and are sometimes burned at that Quarter.

Fire Incense

2 parts Cinnamon

1 part Dragon’s Blood

1 part Frankincense

Enough Fire or Allspice oil to bind

Fire Oil

6 drops Allspice

3 drops Bay

3 drops Ginger

1/2 ounce base oil

The Chalice—The chalice is a drinking vessel that represents the oceans of our Lady. It

is in essence her womb. Although very few traditions have specific requirements for

this drinking vessel, it is generally made from earth, glass, or metal, earth being my

particular preference. Many folk give little thought to the selection of the chalice. Cer-

tainly it is not nearly as flashy as the athame, but keeping with the idea that it is the

relationship that counts, I think it is a good idea to select chalice and athame such that

they compliment each other. The depth of the chalice should then be no shallower

than the blade of the athame is long.

Prior to the first use of the chalice and when ever cleansing and charging (rededi-

cation) is felt necessary, the following recipes are used. These recipes are also useful in

the working of spells which draw on Water energy and are sometimes burned at the

Water Quarter.

Water Incense

2 parts Jasmine Flowers

1 part Lemon Peel

1 part Camphor (natural)

Enough Water or Lemon oil to bind.

Water Oil

6 drops Camphor

3 drops Lemon

3 drops Eucalyptus

3 drops Cardamom

1/2 ounce base oil

The Union—The union of chalice and athame is a clear and obvious symbol of cre-

ation. It is the second union, often called the symbolic Great Rite. However, it is not

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