Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

Description

The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) is one of the most fundamental and important rituals in Western ceremonial magic. It serves to cleanse your space of negative energies, establish a sacred circle, and align yourself with the four elements and divine forces. This powerful protective ritual has been used by practitioners for over a century to prepare sacred space for magical work.

⏱️ 15 minutes

🔰 Beginner-Intermediate

Purpose & Benefits

The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram serves several important functions:

Cleanses your space of negative or unwanted energies

Creates a protective circle for magical workings

Balances the four elemental energies within and around you

Enhances focus and mental clarity for spiritual work

Opens channels for divine communication

Strengthens your aura and personal boundaries

This ritual is recommended for daily practice and is especially useful:

Before and after any magical or spiritual work
When entering a new or unfamiliar space
During times of spiritual confusion or psychic attack
As preparation for meditation or divination

Materials Needed

Gather these items before beginning

Ritual dagger (athame) or index finger

Optional: White candle

Optional: Incense (frankincense recommended)

Comfortable clothing (preferably clean and dedicated to ritual work)

Quiet space with enough room to move in a circle

How to Perform This Ritual

Follow these steps to properly perform the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. Each step builds upon the previous one to create a complete protective circle.

Preparation

Step 1 of 6