This is a candle-lit, wine-infused initiation to the season of growth. This ritual uses floral wine, fire, and spoken intention to mark your entrance into Blackthorn's hidden world—and the next version of yourself.

What You'll Need: 

• A floral or aromatic wine (like Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Torrontés, or a skin-contact white with floral notes)

• A candle (ideally beeswax or something natural)

• A small piece of paper + pen

• Something green (a sprig of herbs, flower, or a leaf)

Ritual Steps:

1. Set the Circle
   At twilight or evening, dim the lights. Light the candle. Pour your wine into a glass. Place the green item nearby as a symbol of growth.

2. Sip with Intention
   Take a slow sip of your wine. Let the aroma bloom. 

3. Write the Flame-Call
   On your paper, write down one thing you want to ignite this season—an idea, a desire, a part of yourself ready to bloom.

4. Feed the Fire
   Carefully burn the paper (or tear it and bury it beneath a plant/herb/leaf if fire isn’t an option). Say:
   “I offer this to the fire. May it grow wild and true.”

5. Final Blessing
   Close your eyes. Place your hand over your heart. Whisper:
   “The door is open. I step through.”

6. Finish Your Wine
   Savor the last sips slowly. Let them anchor the ritual into your body. Feel the ember in your chest.