Ostara Sabbat 1998 CO1

On Children, Ostara, 3/21/98 

Purify Before Circle

Welcome and Bright Blessings.

Anointing

Those who walk in Love and Truth, shall grow in Honor and Strength.  Blessed Be.

Statement of Intent

Greetings and welcome to the CUUPs Spring Ritual.  Today  we celebrate  Ostara, or the Spring Equinox.  The first day of true spring.  The hours of day and night are equal; light is overtaking darkness.  This is a time of beginnings, of action, a time for the planting of seeds in the physical, mental and spiritual realms.  The Goddess has given birth to the Baby Sun and now bursts forth from Her sleep to bathe in Her magic fountain and become a girl again.  Now She and the God grow up together.  Where They step, the wild flowers appear, as They dance, despair turns to hope, sorrow to joy, and want to abundance.  Tonight, we’re going to remember once more what it was like to be a child.   We will remember  the child you were, the child you always wished to be.

Grounding the Participants

(Group 'OM')

Tonight we’re going to ground with a group `OM`.  Everyone please hold hands.  Take several deep breaths and on the count of three begin first 'OM'...hold as long as possible... inhale...and begin the second 'OM'.  Don't stop or wait for others.  Continue for third 'OM' and stop when done.  Wait until sounds die out.

 

Long have we been Adults. We have spent a lifetime becoming Adults. We grow boundaries, of responsibility, and need. We assume the aura of power, ordained by our Parents and their Parents before them. Long have we felt lost. Long have we felt need. Long have we dreamed.

All: Tonight we relinquish the mantle

Tonight we are one

Tonight we are free.

Too soon, we leave the child behind us. Long have we felt the child within us. The child we were, the child we wanted to be. The scared and happy being. The adventure. The openness. The wonder.

All: Tonight we relinquish the mantle

Tonight we are one

Tonight we are free.

For too long we have carried our burdens. Too long we have lived alone, the child within suppressed and silenced. For too long we have carried the weight of the world upon our shoulders. Too long we have been what others expected us to be. Now we awaken!

All: For tonight we relinquish the mantle

For tonight we are one

For tonight we are free.

In this circle we are safe. In this circle we are children. In this circle we are free.

Casting the Circle

I cast this circle in the name of the Maiden. Holy Maiden, huntress, Maiden come to us!

I cast this circle in the name of the Mother. Silver shining wheel of  Radiance, Mother come to us!

I cast this circle in the name of the Crone. Ancient Queen of Wisdom, Old Ones come to us!

All:     We are a Circle within a Circle

    With no beginning, and no ending.

    We are the fire that keeps returning

            The eternal flame, forever burning.

            The Circle has been cast 3 times.

    In the name of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

    So mote it be!

Calling the Quarters

East, Air Calm and soothing winds, surround and embrace us with your Spring breath of life, so that we may enjoy your Spirit of Freedom and Happiness as we perform this rite.  Come East Come, be here this night!  So Mote It Be!

Note:  HPS; take flower pot to East.  The seeds, a representation of East are now planted.

As this seed is planted at the Dawn of Spring,  Air let your blessings be bestowed upon it so, that as the flower grows, we grow with spirit and vitality of life. 

South, Fire Fire that protects and warms with the Spark of Life, surround and embrace us with your soothing energies, so that  we may enjoy your will and courage as we perform this rite.  Come, South, Come, be here this night!!  So Mote It Be!  

Note:  HPS; take flower pot to South.  The seeds, a representation of Fire are now planted. 

As this seed is planted at the dawn of Spring,  Fire let your blessings be bestowed upon it so, that as the flower grows, we grow with vigor, strength, and courage.

East, Water Water that feeds us with feelings of Contentment and Happiness of life, surround and fill us with  your Emotions of Joy,  so that we may enjoy the blessings of Spring's Dawn as we perform this  rite.  Come, West, Come, be here this night!!  So Mote It Be!

Note: HPS; take flower pot to West. The seeds, a representation of Water are now planted. 

As this seed is planted at the Dawn of Spring,  Water let your blessings be bestowed upon it, so that as the flower grows we grow with emotions of Happiness, Contentment, and Joy.

North, Earth  Earth that  teaches us Knowledge and Understanding of Life, surround and fill us with your Wisdom, so that we may enjoy the blessings of Spring 's dawn as we perform this rite.  Come, Earth Come, be here this night!!  So Mote It Be!

Note:  HPS; take flower pot to North.  The seed, a representation of North are now planted.

As this seed is planted at the Dawn of Spring,  North let your blessings be bestowed upon it, so that as the flower grows we grow with  Understanding, Knowledge, and Wisdom.

(The flower pot is placed on altar between God & Goddess)

Invoking the God\Goddess 

Silver Lady, Goddess of Immortality, Youth, Beauty, we invite you to join us tonight.  Join us tonight as we celebrate the Dawn of Spring and New Beginnings in your Honor.  Be with us our Lady.

Note:   plant a seed  in the potted soil as the representation of new beginnings 

Golden Lord, Bright One, Shining God and a light for all to see, we invite You to join us tonight as we celebrate the Dawn of Spring and new beginnings in Your honor.  Be with us our Lord.

Note:   plant a seed  in the potted soil as the representation of new beginnings

Before Time Was

(Slow heartbeat as background music)

Before time was, there was The One;   The One was all, and all was The One.  And the vast expanse known as the universe was The One, all-wise, all-pervading, all-powerful, eternally changing.  And space moved.  The One molded energy into twin forms, equal but opposite, fashioning the Goddess and  the God from The One and of The One.  The Goddess and the God stretched and gave thanks to The One, but darkness surrounded them.  They were alone, solitary save for The One.  So They formed energy into gasses and gasses into suns and planets and moons;  they sprinkled the universe with whirling globes and so all was given shape by the hands of the Goddess and the God.  Light arose and the sky was illuminated by a billion suns.  And the Goddess and the God, satisfied by their works, rejoiced and loved, and were one.  From their union sprang the seeds of all life, and of the human race, so that we might achieve incarnation upon the Earth.  The Goddess chose the Moon as Her symbol, and the God the Sun as His symbol, to remind the inhabitants of Earth of their fashioners.  All are born, live, die and are reborn beneath the Sun and Moon;  all things come to pass thereunder, and all occurs with the blessings of The One, as has been the way of existence before time was.  

Drumming and Chanting

We all come from the Goddess, We all come from the SunGod,

And to Her we shall return. And to Him we shall return.

Like a drop of rain, Like a spark of flame,

Flowing to the Ocean. Rising to the Summerlands.

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Innana

Pan, Poseidon, Dionysus, Cernunnos, Mithras, Loki, Apollo

 

Mediation: Inner Child

(drum, slow 1 beat as mood music)

Make yourself comfortable, close your eyes, relax.  Begin by taking three deep breaths.... slowly... inhale... exhale.... Let your mind become blank (pause)  Envision the Golden light of Healing, floating above your head, about the size of a round grapefruit.  Slowly, pull the golden light down (pause) With each breath you inhale draw the light down (pause) Feel it’s warm glow fill your body until it reaches the base of your spine (pause) Relax, if a few stray thoughts seem to enter your mind, gently push them aside for now.  Listen only to the sound of my voice.  Feel the tensions of the day slowly fade away.  Relax, breath naturally (pause) with each breath you exhale allow tension to leave your body.  Feel yourself become more relaxed and comfortable.  Gradually you begin to see trees, many trees, as if in a large forest.  You walk into the forest for a few minutes, following a random path (pause) Up ahead of you a large gate begins to materialize, a golden light glows softly behind it.  Slowly walk over to open the gate.  Reach out to pull on the large handles.  As it opens, you gradually become aware of noises, people talking, swing chains clanging, and the smell of fresh cut grass and wildflowers.  You notice that you are now a child, the child you were, the child you always wished to be.  Take a moment to enjoy the freedom and innocence of childhood once more (pause) With light, carefree steps you walk over to a sandbox.  Inside you see a few toys, sifters, funnels, plates, shovels and such. You then notice a small pile of toys over to the side.  You reach for a toy. Know that you have just picked up your favorite toy of this childhood.  You play with it, handle it carefully, rock it, love it, and tell it all the things you remember, all the things you would have liked to hear as a child (pause) You look up, above you can hear someone telling you something.  A short message, perhaps from a family member, or a friend or someone you've never seen before (pause) Take this message and remember it.  Now you put your toy down and slowly walk back to the large open gates.  You turn and wave good-by to everything and everyone.  They return a wave back to you.  As you walk through the gates, they close softly behind you.  Slowly walk back through the trees, filled with a sense of contentment (pause) Once again you become aware of your current surroundings.  Inhale feel yourself returning to the now. When you are ready (pause) open your eyes and rejoin our circle.

On Children

Our children are not our children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.  They come through us but not from us, And though they are with us yet they belong not to us.  We may give them our love but not our thoughts, For they have their own thoughts.  We may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which we can not visit, not even in our dreams, We may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like us.  For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.  We are the bows from which our children as living arrows are sent forth.  The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends with us His might that His arrows may go swift and far.  Let our bending in the archer's hand be for gladness; For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves the bow that is stable.

The Dance

(Leading to the Music of The Hokey Pokey)

(Drum, chant & have fun!!)

(Passing out bottles of bubbles)

When you are ready, create an image of your Child Self, the Child you were, the Child you wished to be.  As you blow the bubbles, project that image into the bubbles and set the Child Within free.  Send your Child Self up into the Loving arms of our Lord and Lady.

Blessing of the Cakes & Wine

(Offer bread to the Lord and Lady by placing it in the flower pot)

As the seeds are planted to grow the grain for the bread, let it fill us with wisdom and understanding.

(Offer wine to the Lord and Lady by placing it in the flower pot)

As the seeds are planted to grow the fruit to make the wine, let it fill us with joy and happiness.

Drumming and Chanting

She changes everything She touches   She changes everything She touches

and             and

Everything She touches changes           Everything She touches changes

We are the Flow, and we are the Ebb, We are the Weaver, and we are the Web.

 Can you imagine

Can you imagine a world without witches, A world with all people the same?

Where the only known dragons are hiding in books, And children are terribly tame? 

A world without magic would be sad indeed. I cannot imagine the pain

Of having a world where there's no Santa Claus, Where wizards are searched for in vain. 

And think of the sadness a unicorn feels, When he no longer plays in the sun. 

Can you imagine a world without witches, No elves, and no magical pools?

And can you imagine how dull it would be, If all that we had were the schools? 

 

I cannot imagine a world without witches, A world with no magical wand.

A world without beauty, or even a dream, Or a wood sprite of whom to be fond. 

They say I should grow up and be more mature, Like a normal adult ought to do.

But I'd rather, at night, go to dance with a witch, And I'll bet that you feel that way, too.   

Releasing the Quarters

North, Earth North, Powers of Earth, we thank you for being here this night and witnessing our rite.  We wish you Bright Blessings and pleasant journeys.  Hail and Farewell.

West, Water West, Powers of Water, we thank you for being here this night and witnessing our rite.  We wish you Bright Blessings  and pleasant journeys.  Hail and Farewell.

South, Fire     South, Powers of Fire, we thank you for being here this night and witnessing our rite.   We wish you Bright Blessings  and pleasant journeys.  Hail and Farewell.

East, Air East, Powers of Air, we thank you for being here this night and witnessing our rite.  We wish you Bright Blessings  and pleasant journeys.  Hail and Farewell.

Closing

Day of work and night of pleasure, Happiness circles now full measure

Earth and Fire, Air and Water, Heaven’s Queen and Moonlight’s Daughter

Bless this company as we leave, Carry His protective seed.

Blessing of the Lord and Lady upon you. This circle is open, but unbroken,

Merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again.  

Feast

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Pagan Voodoo 2013 CO1

Voodoo Ritual CO1

Mar 16, 2013

 

Altar Devotions

 

West outside – cup of strong, black coffee

West inside – red food

North – leaves, plants

East – ram

South – rum

Center – pipe & mound of earth surrounded by palm fringes

 

Purify the Area

(Walk the Circle with gourd rattle)

 

Cast Circle

 

I cast this Circle three times ‘round in the names of the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone.

 

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask our Golden Lord to cast a protective eye upon all who dwell within these walls.

The second is a Circle of Hope - as we understand that all who pass through these doors will find hope in themselves and in their futures.

The third is a Circle of Love - as we know that our Silver Lady shines the light of Her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

 

Three times round this Circle’s bound. West, North, East and South, from edge to edge this Circle is cast. As above, so it is below, as without, so it is within. This Circle is sealed. So, Mote It Be!

 

Salute to Atibon Legba

The Great Gatekeeper

 

Papa Legba, we salute you, beloved opener of the way between this world and the world of the Lwa. We ask you to open the doorway between the spiritual and material worlds, to allow communication between us and the Lwa.

 

Call Quarters

 

North: Gran Bwa, master of the sacred forest and protector of wild animals, we invite you to observe us as we honor you, and to communicate with us from a distance, if you so desire it. So, Mote it Be.

 

East: Bade, God of the winds, we invite you to observe us as we honor you, and to communicate with us from a distance, if you so desire it. So, Mote It Be.

 

South: Ogoun, deity of fire and metal, we invite you to observe us as we honor you, and to communicate with us from a distance, if you so desire it. So, Mote It Be.

 

West: Baron La Croix, God of Death and giver of life, we invite you to observe us as we honor you, and to communicate with us from a distance, if you so desire it. So, Mote It Be.

 

Anoint

(Long-stemmed cross)

 

Unite and Raise Energy

 

Ground and Center

 

Invocation

 

God – Loko: I light this pipe in honor of the God Loko, priest of all priests and guardian of initiation secrets.

 

Goddess – Ayizan Velekete: I anoint this earth with oil, in honor of Ayizan Velekete, patroness of the initiation into Voodoo and wife of Loko, whose name means ‘very well-chosen friend of the earth.’

 

History

 

First and foremost, Voodoo is a religion, the dominant religion of Haiti, and is the result of many different cultures and ethnicities of people being uprooted from Africa and imported to Hispaniola during the transatlantic African slave trade. Vodouisants believe, in accordance with widespread African tradition, that there is one God who is the creator of all, referred to as “Bondje”, from the French words “Bon Dieu” or “Good God.” Bondje is distant from its creation, and so it is the spirits that the Vodouisant turns to for help, as well as to the ancestors. The Vodouisant worships God, and serves the spirits, who are treated with honor and respect as elder members of a household might be.

 

There are three important categories of other spiritual beings - Lwa, or Spirits; the twins, who are a curious and rather mysterious set of forces of contradictories: good and evil, happy and sad, and so forth; and the dead. These are mainly the souls of one’s own family members who have died but have not yet been ‘reclaimed’ by the family.

Ignored family dead are dangerous. Honored and cared for family dead are helpful. The priesthood of Voodoo contains both men (houngan) and women (mambo). Their functions are: healing, performing religious ceremonies; holding initiations; telling the future; reading dreams; casting spells; creating protections, and creating potions. The central and key aspect of Voodoo is healing people from illness. Such healing activities probably constitute 60% of all Voodoo activity.

 

Another central feature of Voodoo is the ‘service’ the religious rites of the religion. These are usually held outside, under a rough roof and around a center pole. Drums are used extensively to provide music, and dancing is absolutely essential to the whole service, in which nearly everyone who attends participates. In most services, the Lwa ‘mount’ people. That is, they come and take over a person’s body for a time. When the Lwa come, the person is gone. (It’s not clear where the person goes.) The body is the body of the person, but it is really the Lwa.

 

Everyone has spirits, and each person has a special relationship with one particular spirit who is said to “own their head”; however, each person may have many Lwa, and the one that owns their head may or may not be the most active spirit in their life. Most Vodouisants are not initiated, since it is not a requirement to be an initiate in order to serve one’s spirits. Far more common among the Haitian community is the “maryaj mistik”, or the mystical marriage, in which the Vodouisant literally marries one or more Lwa, in a ceremony complete with bridal dresses, rings, cakes, and a priest. In return they gain special protection and favor from the spiritual spouse. This is generally in exchange for one day of sexual abstinence per week in which the human spouse receives the spirit in their dreams, and any other terms spelled out in the marriage contract.

 

The cultural values that Vodou embraces center around ideas of honor and respect – to God, to the spirits, to the family and society, and to oneself. Love and support within the family of the Vodou sosyete seems to be the most important consideration. Generosity in giving to the community and to the poor is also an important value. Our blessings come to us through our community and we should be willing to give back to it in turn. Since Vodou has such a community orientation, there are no 'solitaries' in Vodou, only people separated geographically from their elders and house. It is not a 'do it yourself' religion – a person without a relationship of some kind with elders will not be practicing Vodou.

 

Way of Worship in Haitian Vodou

 

After a day or two of preparation setting up altars, ritually preparing and cooking food, etc., a Haitian Vodou service begins with a series of Catholic prayers and songs in French, then a litany that goes through all the European and African saints and Lwa honored by the house, and then a series of verses for all the main spirits of the house. This is called the African Prayer. After more introductory songs are sung, the songs for all the individual spirits are sung. As the songs are sung spirits will come to visit those present by taking possession of individuals and speaking and acting through them. Each spirit is saluted and greeted by the initiates present and will give readings, advice and cures to those who approach them for help.

 

On the individual’s household level, a Vodouisant may have one or more tables set out for their ancestors and the spirit or spirits that they serve with pictures or statues of the spirits, perfumes, foods, and other things favored by their spirits. The most basic set up is just a white candle and a clear glass of water and perhaps flowers. On a particular spirit’s day, one lights a candle and says an Our Father and Hail Mary, salutes Papa Legba and asks him to open the gate, and then one salutes and speaks to the particular spirit like an elder family member. Ancestors are approached directly, without the mediating of Papa Legba, since they are in one’s blood.

 

The most important concept in Voodoo is reverence to ancestors. Always be sure to remember those who have gone on before you. It is the single most important thing you can do to ensure success in your ritualistic endeavors.

 

Raise Power

 

Name the Working

 

In Voodoo, use of the seven-day candle, or ‘7-day vigil candle’ is commonplace. The seven-day candles are used in difficult cases and cases where concentrated energy is needed. The candle is burned over a period of seven days, while the practitioner pays attention to revealing and divinatory signs from the candle.

 

To use your pins with a candle, you start with a regular offertory or large candle and seven pins of the seven colors. The candle is divided into seven equal parts by sticking the pins into the candle at seven equal intervals. The seventh pin goes into the top or bottom of the candle. Make sure the pins go all the way into the candle.

 

Take a piece of parchment paper (best to start with a rather large piece of paper) and write down seven wishes. Fold the paper at a 90-degree angle and write your full name over your wish, then fold again and write your name again, proceeding with this process seven times. Dress your candle with the appropriate oil and place the folded paper under the candle. The candle is burned for seven nights, with the flame pinched out each time a pin falls. Save all of the pins and when the last needle falls, stick the pins into the paper so that it looks like the one in the picture. According to the law of attraction, bury the paper, pins and leftover wax under your doorstep to attract your wishes to you. If your wishes are of the repelling type, throw the ritual remains in a crossroads, graveyard, or in a moving stream or river.

 

Perform the Work

 

Cakes and Ale

 

Nearly every Voodoo service has animal sacrifice. By killing the animal, one releases life. The Lwa are exhausted by the taxing task of running the universe, thus they can receive this life sacrificed to them and are rejuvenated. As the dish of animal cookies are passed around, take a moment to thank the animal for its sacrifice.

Release Quarters

West:        Baron La Croix, God of Death, we thank you for your watchfulness and bid you farewell. So, Mote It Be.

South:      Ogoun, deity of fire and metal, we thank you for your watchfulness and bid you farewell. So, Mote It Be.

East:         Bade, God of the winds, we thank you for your watchfulness and bid you farewell. So, Mote It Be. 

North:      Gran Bwa, master of the sacred forest, we thank you for your watchfulness and bid you farewell. So, Mote It Be.

 Feast

Open Circle

 The Circle is open, but unbroken. Merry meet, merry part and merry meet again!

Using the Seven Pins in Candle Magick

 
To use your pins with a candle, you start with a large candle and seven pins of the seven colors. The candle is divided into seven equal parts by sticking the pins into the candle at seven equal intervals. The seventh pin goes into the top or bottom of the candle. Make sure the pins go all the way into the candle. (I have a pair of wire cutters to clip off the excess.) Take a piece of parchment paper and write down seven wishes.
 
Fold the paper at a 90-degree angle and write your full name over your wishes, then fold again and write your name again, proceeding with this process seven times. Dress your candle with the appropriate oil and place the folded paper under the candle. The candle is burned for seven nights, with the flame pinched out each time a pin falls. Save all of the pins and when the last needle falls, stick the pins into the paper so that it looks like the one in the picture.

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Saining Day 2025 Dragonfly

 

Saining Day

Circle Dragonfly

                                                            Baby:

                                                            Born 0/00/00

                                                            Mother:

                                                            Father:

                                                            Fairy GodMother:

 
May the Lord and Lady Guard and Guide You, Now, and Forever
 
We gather together as a Circle of friends to welcome one of our own back into the community.  In past lives we have lived, loved, and fought together.  It is with great rejoicing that we greet one who has returned.  The seed of perfection is planted in every child and awaits only recognition to give complete expression of good in this life.
 
We gather here today to witness (Mom) and (Dad) commitment to parenthood and to officially welcome a new member into our community.  We’re here because of our relationship with them, for we are their community - their circle of people.  We are the community with whom they celebrate life's special moments, and to whom they will turn in times of need.  We are their extended family and friends and we honor their commitment to this new little one, who has changed their lives forever.
 

Naming

 
Today, we welcome this precious new life as an individual.  Today, we formally “give” the child his/her name, a symbol of his/her uniqueness.  Names are powerful symbols in human cultures.  Bestowing the name is a moment of welcoming a differentiated life, with its own power, into the circle of the tribe of humanity. 
 
How shall this child be called and how did you choose this name?
 
(Name), your name was chosen with great care, and it was chosen just for you.  We all hope that you grow into a caring person who is healthy and happy, and with wisdom to help you through life.  On behalf of all who shall know you, with the hope that you find among us all the nourishment that you need, we welcome (Name) back into our community.
 

Welcoming

 
This afternoon is an opportunity for everyone to re-affirm our trust in the inherent capabilities already present in (Name) to fulfill his/her destiny.  We have the faith that he/she possesses the potential to become whatever he/she desires to be.  This occasion is also an opportunity to express our joy, as we realize that (Name) will always be in an all-embracing circle of infinite love. 
 

Parents

 
(Mom) and (Dad), to be a parent forces you to recognize that you are no longer a child.  Claiming adulthood, we look at our children and see ourselves.  We often feel the temptation to help them succeed where we have failed.  But as much as we seek to make them like us, we cannot.  What we can do is see that they do their best.  And as they grow, they will in turn be pushing us to grow with them.  This we can do, if we love them, not for who they may become, but for who they are - unique and special. 
 
Do you wholeheartedly accept the responsibilities being placed before you?
 
Parenthood is the ultimate expression and the severest test of a marriage.  The greatest act of love parents have to give their children is the love they express for one another.  The interactions between a mother and father, husband and wife, partners, form the web of the relationship that serves as the child's nest.  Children learn about men and women, communication, caring, respect, feelings, conflict, and love by watching their parents.
 
Do you have any wishes or blessings you would like to offer to (Name) at this time??
 
One of the best pieces of advice to parents I’ve ever heard comes from
Mahatma Gandhi.  It is this: “Your life is your message to your children.”
How you live it, what you value more, and what less, this is where your child will learn the most indelible lessons.  May Spirit bless you in your commitment to (Name).
 

Fairy GodMother

 
(Name), your responsibility is to (Name), and no one else.  In choosing you, the parents have honored you with a great trust.  If there are times you feel called upon to speak up, on behalf of the highest and best good of (Name), they are trusting that you will speak up.  They are trusting that, if necessary, you will be there to help him/her love, trust and respect himself/herself.  Should the need arise; it will be up to you stand in place as friend and counselor; listening when he/she needs to talk, advising when he/she asks, and always loving him/her unconditionally.  It is an honored place you hold in this child’s life.  Do you wholeheartedly accept this honor?
 
Do you have any wishes or blessings you would like to offer to (Name) at this time??
 
Be wise and sensitive enough to help him/her become good, honest, caring, giving and loving individual.
 

Community

 
This community gathered here will be especially important to (Name).  We are his people.  As he comes of age, we will appear to him/her as part of his/her world.  He/She will look among us for companionship and leadership and to all of us for support.  By watching us, he/she will learn how life works.  He/She will know the way human society works by how we create our relationships here.  Do you pledge to support this child, to respect his/her uniqueness, and to elicit the best from him/her and this family? 
 
Do any of you have any wishes or blessings you would like to offer to (Name) at this time??
 
In this special circle, we are bound together by love and respect.  Each and every one of us matters.  When we leave here today, we will remain a part of this special circle.  As this child we name today is a newcomer, we have all at one time been newcomers.  Like all of us, he/she needs us to open our circle and support to him/her.
 

On Children

From The Prophet - by Kahlil Gibran

 
Your children are not your children.  They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.  They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.  You may give them your love but not your thoughts; for they have their own thoughts.  You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.  You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you, for life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.  You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.  The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.  Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness; for even as he loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable. 
 
(Dad) and (Mom), we want you both to know that we rejoice with you in the birth of this beautiful child.  We’re here to support you, and understand that (Name) birth is a rite of passage for this family.  We lovingly support your understanding that (Name) is an individualized expression of the life force; born to walk his/her own path, live his/her own journey.
 
And if we are ever absent in a particular instance when you need our support, please call on us!  We are never so busy that we wouldn’t consider it a privilege to be asked to drop everything and lend an ear, a hand, a shoulder.  Thank you all for coming today, Blessed Be.

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   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

MooseMaas 2000 CO1

MooseMaas, 2000

MooseMaas is the 9th Sabbat.  It can be held at any time during the year but we tended to like doing them early.  For many of us from October till February was a headlong rush so this was a great way to wrap that crazy season up.  Generally, they were scheduled on a Sunday from 10:am till 5:pm that way people were still able to get home in time to get ready for the work week.

MooseMaas is a day of total indulgence, relaxation & friendship.  It’s a day when we all wear our most comfortable clothes; many just show up in their jammies, sweats, snugglies, slippers, socks, whatever and spend the day together.  This is normally an adult only Sabbat. This is NOT a public Sabbat, although very close friends and partners are more than welcome to indulge with us.

Everyone brings their favorite comfort food to share.  Doesn’t matter what it is – casserole, meal, breakfast, dessert, snacks – we don’t have any mealtimes planned.  Everyone just sort of grazes all day on anything they want.  There are NO calories on MooseMaas.

Everyone offers at least one indulgence to the group … foot baths, facials, back massage, readings, reiki, manicures, pedicures, nail polish, skin care, hair shampoo … you name it, you can offer it.  Each person is responsible for bringing whatever supplies they will need.

If you have a favorite game, music, movie, craft you’re welcome to bring that as well. This is a free form Sabbat so all suggestions, comments, changes were always welcome.

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Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Dragon Esbat 1997 CO1

 Dragon Esbat 1997

Anointing

Welcome to our Dragon Circle

Purify the Area

Drumming: Element of Spirit, by Dragon Power I call you purified

Grounding

Group OM

Casting the Circle

On the mists, East, South, West, and North, Come ye Dragons, we call you forth

At our bidding, Magick bring, Stay with us in our Sacred Ring

Thrice circle round, this area bound, as above, so below, this circle is sealed.

Calling the Quarters

EAST    Dragons of the East, Ancient Ones of Air.  Come to us on wings swift and sure.  We call You to attend this circle.  Breathe into us your intelligence and optimism Old Ones! 

 

SOUTH    Dragons of the South, Ancient Ones of Fire.  We call You to attend this circle. Grant us the strength of your Courage and Willpower Old Ones!

 

WEST    Dragons of the West, Ancient Ones of Water.  You of such fluid grace.  We call You to attend this circle. Bestow upon us your laughter and intuition Old Ones! 

NORTH    Dragons of the North, Ancient Ones of Earth.  Join us with steps swift and sure.  We call You to attend this circle.  Charge us with your endurance and respect Old Ones! 

Altar Devotions

Here before the Midnight Hour, we call upon all Dragon Power

After the time of Setting Sun, we ask all Dragons to join our fun.

Dragons of Chaos, Dragons of Light, Protect us in this evenings Rite.

Invocation

In the cloak of the twilight hour, we call upon the Ancient Power. We seek the presence of the Lord and Lady of light. We thank Thee for the use of thy Powers.

Perform the Work

Dragon of Spirit, a simple task, This request of thee I ask. No evil may be bound to me, banish all negativity. As my will so mote it be. With Malice toward no-one

and Harm to none; If the Goddess so desires it, then let it be done!

Raise Power

Great Rite

HP:    As the Athame is to the male.

HPS:    The Chalice is to the female.

HP:    In affirmation of fulfillment to come.

HPS:    In celebration of the balance.

Together:    And the union of the life-force within!

Blessings

HPS:    Lady of Light, Bless this wine and infuse it with Your love.

     May you never thirst.

HP:    Lord of Light, Bless these cakes and infuse them with Your love.

May you never hunger

Release Quarters

NORTH    Farewell, Dragons of the North.  We Give thanks for your presence here.  Go in power.

WEST    Farewell, Dragons of the West.  We Give thanks for your presence here.  Go in power.

SOUTH    Farewell, Dragons of the South.  We Give thanks for your presence here.  Go in power.

EAST    Farewell, Dragons of the East.  We Give thanks for your presence here.  Go in power.

Closing the Circle

Open now this sacred space, Send all dragons back to place. Fare thee well and safe return

Feast

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Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Nine Angelic Choirs 2001 CO1

The Nine Angelic Choirs 2001 

            The first sphere of angels is collectively concerned with the universe and the manifestations of divinity within it, operating at the highest level of the astral.  The angels of the first sphere are the Seraphim, the Cherubim, and the Thrones. 

Seraphim:  The Seraphim, those closest to divinity, concentrate on vibrational manifestations to keep divinity constant and intact, and are considered the angels of pure love, light, and fire. They make sure no negative energy gets through to divinity.  The Seraphim shine so brilliantly that a human would die of fright should he or she see a Seraphim in all his or her glory.  Humans encounter them by invitation only.  

Magickally:  Work with the Seraphim when you wish to raise energy for humanitarian or planetary causes. They listen to group ritual. To reach the Seraphim, burn a white candle for divinity, and a purple candle for the Seraphim.

Cherubim:  The Cherubim function as the guardians of light and stars.  Humans see them as a sort of Beauty and the Beast combined into one creature.

Magickally:  When you are seeking divine protection, wisdom, and knowledge, look to the Cherubim. To reach the Cherubim, burn a white candle for divinity and a blue candle for the Cherubim.

Thrones:  The Thrones are assigned to planets. they create, channel, and collect incoming and outgoing positive energies. The Thrones carry the name "many-eyed ones," sort of private investigators for divinity, as well as instructors of humility. 

Magickally:  Call on the Thrones for assistance in smoothing relations with groups of people or between any two individuals. If you seek stability, look to the Thrones. To reach the Thrones, burn a white candle for divinity and a green candle for the Thrones. 

            The second sphere angels concern themselves with the governing of a specific planet, as well as those angels assigned tasks below them.  Second sphere angels deal with the cosmos and its interconnectedness. The second sphere angels are the Dominions, the Powers, and the Virtues.

Dominions:  The Dominions fill the role of divine leaders whose efforts involve integrating the material and spiritual, without losing control. They carry emblems of authority, such as scepters and orbs. 

Magickally:  If you wish to access divine wisdom, ask the Dominions.  They are perfect mediators and arbitrators. If you are beginning an important project or have come across a glitch in an existing one, call the Dominions.  To reach the Dominions, burn a white candle for divinity and a pink candle for the Dominions.

Powers:  The Powers keep track of human history. The angels of birth and death belong to this lineage.  They work through the human sixth sense, accessing it to get us to listen to them.

Magickally:  They are warrior angels, and you should call them when you are in trouble. These angels will defend your home, property, children, or any group who call on them for protection and defense. To reach the Powers, burn a white candle for divinity and a yellow candle for the Powers.

Virtues:  The Virtues' primary job is to move mass quantities of spiritual energy to the earth plane and the collective human consciousness. Known as the "miracle angels," they bestow grace and valor.  The Virtues are the spirits of movement. These are the angels of nature, working and guiding the elemental energies that affect our planet. Earth, air, fire, water, spirit.

Magickally:  When you are in trouble or working a healing, turn to the Virtues. When you are sick or scared, call on the Virtues. To reach the Virtues, burn a white candle for divinity and an orange candle for the Virtues. 

            The angels of the third sphere find themselves intricately involved in human affairs and are considered the angels of the Earth. They constantly weave in and out of our lives, listening closely to human affairs. The third sphere angels are the Principalities, the Archangels, and those simply called the Angels.

Principalities:  The Principalities are the guardians of large groups, such as continents, countries, cities, and other human creations on a grand scale.  They work toward global reform. You'll find them in boardrooms and swimming holes, wherever groups of people gather for learning, decision making, or just plain fun.

Magickally:  You can call on these angels in times of discrimination, extinction of animals or people, inadequate rulership, or strength to make wise decisions.  To reach the Principalities, burn a white candle for divinity and a red one for the Principalities 

Archangels:  The Archangels are an odd bunch. They often belong to one of the other spheres, or choirs, yet enjoy dealing with humans when they can. They are the special forces of the angelic realms, used to dealing with the top brass down to the newborn babe.  The four Archangels are Michael, Raphael, Gabriele, and Ariel.

Angels:  The Angels are those beings assigned to a particular person. They are often known as guardian angels.  Our guardian angels are assigned to us through all incarnations on Earth. They are our best friends and our closest companions. They are with us at our birth and help us through the transition of death. They defend us when we are in trouble, help us to assimilate into the world, assist us in carrying out our divine plan, and call in the other forces of the Nine Choirs when we need them. However, you need to ask them of their help. Human free will is not only a gift, but sometimes our downfall. 

Three times round, this Circle’s bound.

With wings of light, beauty and sight

Brilliant Seraphim, Mighty Cherubim, 

the Stable Thrones of the first sphere.

Three times round, this Circle’s bound.

With wings of authority, life and spirit

Dominions of Leadership, Powers of Protection,

the Miraculous Virtues of the second sphere

Three times round, this Circle’s bound.

With wings of justice, delight and friendship

Righteous Principalities, Glorious Archangels,

the Guardian Angels of the third sphere

Three times round, this Circle’s bound.

Created on the wings of the Angels.

As above, so it is below.  As without, so it is within

This Circle is now sealed.

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

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Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Planning Session 2025 Dragonfly

Circle Dragonfly

2025 Planning Session,

1/5/25 @ 3:pm-7:pm

 

Sabbats – Community workings, 

Open to Circle Mates, family, children, friends

 

        Imbolc, February 3   -   Ostara, March 20   -   Beltane, May 5

        Litha/Midsummer, June 20   -   Lammas/Lughnassadh, August 7

        Mabon, Monday,   -   Samhain, November 6   -   Yule, December 21

 

Full Moon – Celebrations, Thanks, Dedications, Initiations, Earth

 

Wolf Moon in Cancer, January 13 - Snow Moon in Leo February 12

Worm Moon in Virgo, March 14 - Pink Moon in Libra, April 12

Flower Moon in Scorpio, May 12 - Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius, June 11

Deer Moon in Capricorn, July 10 - Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius, August 9

Corn Moon in Pisces, September 7 - Hunter Moon in Aries, October 6

Beaver Moon in Taurus, November 5 - Cold Moon in Gemini, December 4

 

Who, What, When, Where, why

 

Who           will be assisting in presentation?

What         Community workings will be done

When        date/time that works best for Presenter & Host,

                    4-hour window. Ex 4:pm-8:pm, 6:pm-10:pm

Where      will Circle be held, get accurate address

Why          do you want to present? Research history

 

Waxing, Waning, New Moon

Esbats – Closed Spell Work

Circle Mates only

What Spell Work will be done

                    Choose date/time/location to suit Presenter & Host

                    2-4-hour window. Ex 4:pm-6:pm, 6:pm-10:pm

 

 

2025 Full Moon & Sabbat Dates

 

Full Moon, Wolf Moon in Cancer, Monday, January 13

          Circle Dedication, Sunday, January 12

 

Imbolc Sabbat, Monday, February 3

 

Full Moon, Snow Moon in Leo Wednesday, February 12

 

Ostara Sabbat, Thursday, March 20

 

Full Moon, Worm Moon in Virgo, Friday, March 14

 

Full Moon, Pink Moon in Libra, Saturday, April 12

 

Beltane Sabbat, Monday, May 5

 

Full Moon, Flower Moon in Scorpio, Monday, May 12

 

Litha/Midsummer Sabbat, Friday, June 20

 

Full Moon, Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius, Wednesday, June 11

 

Full Moon, Deer Moon in Capricorn, Thursday, July 10

 

Lammas/Lughnassadh Sabbat, Thursday, August 7

 

Full Moon, Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius, Saturday, August 9

 

Full Moon, Corn Moon, Tuesday, September 7

 

Mabon Sabbat, Monday, September 22

 

Full Moon, Hunter Moon in Aries, Monday, October 6

 

Samhain Sabbat, Thursday, November 6

 

Full Moon, Beaver Moon in Taurus, Wednesday, November 5

 

Full Moon, Cold Moon in Gemini, Thursday, December 4

Yule Sabbat, Sunday, December 21 

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)