(This ritual should ideally be done once a week, but never more than once a week. The best practice is to be very consistent and reliable in the timing and regular performance of it. Warning, warning: Never under any circumstances forget to add the pat of butter! Use real butter, even if you are vegan. This porridge is to be made only for the house ghost, and no one else. Cook an amount that is right for one serving for the house ghost. This ritual should be performed at the main hearth of your home. If your home has no hearth then perform it in the kitchen.)

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O hael Spirit of the hearth
Guardian of our home
Come and join us in our mirth
Your presence we will welcome

We invite you in to share
Our stories, laughter and our cheer
Your wisdom we will revere
Our friendship is sincere

We bid you warmly join us here
Your presence we do not fear
Your secrets we’ll revere
Your protection we hold dear

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O ghost of this house, come and take your place,
For peace and harmony we must embrace.
No rattling, no haunting, no noises to scare,
We ask this of you with love and care.

No moving of objects, no tricks to play,
Respect all the humans who live in this way.
Set your personal limits, and follow them well,
We do not wish for your presence to swell.

For cats and visitors, respect and adore,
No disturbance when they come through the door.
We seek peace and harmony from you our friend,
So that everyone in the house may have an amicable end.

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I bring to thee, my house ghost,
A porridge made with oats and cream,
Topped with a pat of butter,
A treat that’s fit for a king.
A cup of beer to enjoy,
So your spirit’s can stay strong,
A treat I offer to thee,
To make your heart feel calm.
For your spirit’s a blessing,
That’s always been true,
So I offer this porridge,
In a friendly gesture to you.
To show my appreciation,
For all that you do,
For keeping our home safe,
From harm and from the blues.
So take this offering,
In a warm and friendly way,
For this porridge and beer,
Will bring you joy this day.

(Place the offering of porridge and beer in a safe spot near the hearth of your home. If you have no hearth, then your kitchen stove is the hearth of the home, so put it there. Do not drink or eat any of the offerings. You can pour the offering out, outside at a sacred spot near a tree in your yard after a day or longer, or sooner if your home environment does not allow for leaving such things out in the open for extended periods of time.)

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(Go to your ritual spot, or some other spot, far away from where you did the ritual and placed the offerings and do the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Hammer, and ground completely.)