Blessed Be Poem Meaning

The phrase “Blessed Be” or BB for short is the phrase used to invoke the blessing of the god or goddess or a deity. It originated with Gerald Gardner’s “Five-Fold Kiss”, which he used as an Initiation Rite. The phrase “Blessed Be” is sacred and should be used with respect and in appropriate ways. It is meant as an actual invocation of the deity’s blessing so it is a much deeper blessing than a general blessing such as “be blessed” or something similar.
To me the phrase “Blessed Be” is a special way to invoke a very focus and powerful personal blessing from the goddess, god, or a deity into yourself or someone else. I feel it is more than a well wishing or a general blessing because in a general blessing we are often just asking for a somewhat …show more content…
In the rite certain body parts are kissed by the High Priestess or Priest and then after each kiss they say “Blessed be…” . The point is to bless the person and the kissed body parts. There are several variations to this ritual. The other common use of “Blessed Be”by wiccans and pagans is in ceremonies and rituals. The other most common way “Blessed be” is used in wicca and paganism today is in an incorrect way. People use it to mean “hi”, “bye” or as a general blessing simular to “have a blessed day” or “blessings to you”. This way of using “Blessed be” is incorrect because it is not giving the correct reverence and respect that such a powerful blessing deserves nor is it using it at the appropriate …show more content…
It is something special and sacred that every pagan and wiccan should know and understand. Also because it is so often used by wiccans and pagans. The phrase “blessed be” is thrown around a lot and it’s easy to overuse or incorrectly use this phrase. Many pagans and wiccans misunderstand the actual meaning of the phrase “blessed be” precisely because it is overused or used incorrectly so often. Many people first hear the phrase “blessed be” used incorrectly, such as in place of “hi” , “bye” or “be blessed” and so assume it’s meaning to be that. This is unfortunate because they will be losing out on an incredible opportunity to use it in it’s proper way, as invoking a deity’s blessing into themselves or another person. By using it in irreverent ways, it looses it’s meaning, and therefore power, to them. I believe all things are sacred. However I also believe that there is a time and place for everything. Some things are to be used in only formal, sacred ways or times. For me I feel the phrase “blessed be” is one of those things. Used appropriately, and relevantly “blessed be” carries an immense power and potential. An unique and deeply personal blessing for all who respect its