6Have a self-dedication ceremony. This ceremony will formalize your personal relationship with Wicca and share your devotion with your deities. There are a number of simple and complex ceremonies that you can use; many suggestions can be found online.[19] One such ceremony is as follows:
Collect symbols that signify a balance of nature. These objects will represent fire, water, air and earth. It is fine to use objects that are readily available, such as a candle for fire, a glass of water for water, and so on. In a circle around you, place the water in the west, earth in the north, air in the east and fire in the south.
Walk or swing your arm around in a clockwise manner three times. Close the circle by reciting, “Thrice I cast this circle ’round, sacred is this holy ground.” This creates a space between you and the physical world in which to make your dedication.
Make a statement about why you want to follow Wicca. Attest that you will follow the Rede (“If You Harm None, Do What You Will.”). Open the circle back up by walking or waving your arm three times counterclockwise.[20]