Protect

This ritual was written by Gypsy: "It is to be done by one person (cats
optional) who is about to go through a court date. The person it was originally
written for was in fact guilty, but the penalty if found so would have been far
more severe than necessary. The ritual is not written for an innocent person,
hence the use of the word 'triumph.'"

(Bathe or shower while thinking of a positive outcome.)

(Light a dark coloured candle and a protective incense, such as High John the
Conquerer. Place a stone or other talisman on the altar before the candle.)

(Walk the circle, casting, while reciting:)

Hail to the goddess of dark and light!

Hail to the god of day and night!

Hail to the ones above and below.

Grant me my triumph in all that I sow.

(Face east): Hail to the east, and the spirits of the mind. Bring me
understanding to help me triumph.

(Face south): Hail to the south and the spirits of the will. Bring me the
strength to help me triumph.

(Face west): Hail to the west and the spirits of the heart. Bring me the beauty
to help me triumph.

(Face north): Hail to the north and the spirits of the soul. Bring me peace to
help me triumph.

(Face the altar, and hold up the talisman.) Lady and Lord, I call to you--

Lady Ma'at, ancient eastern one, Mistress of Justice! See into my soul, that my
cause is just. See into my heart that I have learned. Imbue, then, this object
with your justice. Balance for me the scales, and protect me, Lady of Balance,
from the tipping of the scales by the forces of unyielding laws, against me.

Lord Thoth, ancient eastern one, Lord of Learning, you who are judge even of
Osiris and Ra! Look upon my life and see it turning to the better. Look upon my
actoins and see the changes I have made. Imbue, then, this object, with your
fair judgment. Protect me, Lord of Wisdom, from a loss of what I have learned
and gained.

(Hold the object to the east): Powers of the east, in your wisdom, and through
this object, protect me.

(To the south): Powers of the south, in your strength and through this object,
protect me.

(To the west) Powers of the west, in your compassion and through this object,
protect me.

(To the north): Powers of the north, in your endurance and through this object,
protect me.

(Stand at the altar facing the candle, holding the talisman. Focus, or channel,
the protective energy from the candle and from the incense - it is okay if the
incense goes out, it'll still work - into the object. When you feel the
talisman felled with energy - it may vibrate or tingle or feel suddenly heavier
- replace it gently on the altar.)

(To the altar):  Lady Ma'at, Queen of Balance

Lord Thoth, King of Judges

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, your understanding, and your protection. Go
now in peace, and with my love and thanks.

(To the east): Spirits of the East, thank you for your help and protection. Go
now in peace, and with my love and thanks.

(To the south): Spirits of the South, thank you for your help and protection.
Go now in peace, and with my love and thanks.

(To the west): Spirits of the West, thank you for your help and protection. Go
now in peace, and with my love and thanks.

(To the north): Spirits of the North, thank you for your help and protection.
Go now in peace, and with my love and thanks.

(Bring down the circle)