Core Order of Ritual Breakdown: Statement of Purpose

Today we meet

between the earth and sky,

to honor the Kindreds

We celebrate the

turning of the wheel,

the changing of the seasons,

and the forward motion

of time.

May our work

bless all who attend,

in person,

in heart,

and in spirit

.

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The Core Order of Ritual is something that I utilize regularly in my practice, so I feel like it's important to dive into that ritual structure a little bit and share my understanding of each part, as well as giving an example of what that part of the ritual might look like. Today we continue our discussion by talking about the Statement of Purpose.

The Statement of Purpose is where we explain WHY we are performing a ritual. It gives everyone involved, both physically and spiritually, a clear understanding of the intent behind the ritual. In this section, you may give a brief description of what type of ritual you’re performing (for example, high day, unity rite, devotional ritual, etc.) and any historic context you want to include. You may also share who the beings of occasion will be for the ritual.

If you have questions about this step, or any of the other parts of this series, please don't hesitate to ask. Have a wonderful weekend!