Last updated: (9/19/2025)
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The gender-affirmation ritual is designed to celebrate thyself and declare your true identity to thyself and those around you. This ritual is also designed to destroy any stigma or shame surrounding your gender-identity. You all may modify the ritual as seen fit. This version of the ritual is conducted in a group setting.
OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- 1 Hoodie or robe
- 1 Fire-safe bowl or container
- 1 Lighter or match
- 1 Glass of water
- 2 Pieces of paper
- 1 Pen or Pencil
ASSIGN THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
- Ritual Leader
- Participant(s)
RITUAL STEPS:
- Have participant(s) put on their hoodie(s) or robe(s) and set up their space(s).
- Participant(s) will write their deadnames on a piece of paper. They will then place both hands over them.
- Participant(s) will reflect on their deadnames one at a time, discussing how they were forced onto them. They will imagine themselves shedding this deadname, and finally taking back control of their identities.
- Participant(s) will wake up from their deep thought and scribble heavily over their deadname with a pen or pencil, before setting it on fire inside the fire-safe container.
- Participant(s) will grab a second piece of paper and write their new name on it.
- Have the participant(s) repeat the following: "MY NAME IS [YOUR NAME] AND I HAIL MYSELF! I AM WORTHY OF LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE! I SHED MYSELF OF ANY HATE AND BIGOTRY TOWARDS ME!"
- Everyone will take a sip of their water, then the ritual leader will ask the participant(s) to repeat: "I AM MY OWN GOD! MY NAME IS [YOUR NAME] AND I HAIL MYSELF!"
- Everyone will take one more sip of their water, leaving more in the cup, then the ritual leader will ask the participant(s) to repeat: "I HAVE SHED MYSELF OF MY DEADNAMES AND HATE! HAIL SATAN!"
- The Participant(s) will place the paper with their true identities on their heart, then will pour their cups of water over the fire.
- The ritual leader will recite: "It is done, Hail Satan!" before asking everyone remove their hoodies or robes.
Inspired by Joe Dee!
