January 6, 2023 (Wolf Moon)
Howling at the Moon
Tampa CUUP's 2004
Statement of Intent
No witch, no pagan, no human is truly an island. We all have our friends and loved ones. We all have our pack. Tonight we will be using the wolf to help us call on that energy and aid the larger community. The sounds you’ll be hearing tonight are actual recordings of several wolves that make their home in Wolf Park in Indiana. Wolf Park is currently home to 15 wolves that live in several different packs and groupings. Tonight, you‘ll be seeing us acting as a pack and you’ll have the opportunity to create your own pack. Don’t be shy, please join in if the wolf spirit moves you.
(When finished, signal for darkness – all lights turned out)
Opening
(The pack gathers round with random playfulness, constant movement and occasional howls)
The Pack (x2): Hear me, I am the Wolf, No chain will ever bind me.
Hear me, join in my song, Singing the song of Freedom.
HPS: Spirit soaring, song rejoicing, in the light of the moon
(When done, spotlight is turned on and CD with wolf sounds is turned on)
HP: I am the wolf
Pack: We let no chain bind us, We sing beneath the moon and call to the night.
Together: We understand our connection to each other.
HP: I suffer
Pack: We all suffer
HP: I live
Pack: We all live
HP: My fate
Pack: Is our fate.
(When everyone is done, HP will gather the pack and shoo them back to attention, everyone will pick up their water bowls and return to their quarter)
Cast Circle
HPS: We will now cast the Circle
(Pack will all ‘mark’ their quarters with water.)
HP: I cast this Circle, I mark you as mine
(HP will walk the entire circumference and join the quarters into one Circle. When done all will remain in their quarters.)
Call Quarters
(As each quarter is called they join HP as he moves to the next quarter.)
HP North: We call to the loyal ones of hearth and family, those who dwell in the great forests.
Quarter: I am the Black Wolf of the North, the Nurturer. I protect the cubs and show them the way.
HP East: We call to the free ones of mist and wind, those who dwell in the land of the midnight sun.
Quarter: I am the White Wolf of the East. Unlike the dog, I shall never be chained.
HP South: We call to the brave ones of flame and fire, those who dwell in the foothills of our ancestors.
Quarter: I am the Red Wolf of the South, the Light Bringer. I am the warrior who returned the sun to my people.
HP West: We call to the intuitive ones of shadow and moonlight, those who dwell along the great rivers.
Quarter: I am the Grey Wolf of the West. Throughout the long night, you have my call to guide you.
Invocation
(The Pack moves to the Center to call the God/Goddess)
Pack: We call to the God, the Protector of the pack (howls),
We call to the Goddess, the Tender of the Mysteries (howls)
Unite energies
(HPS leads the group howl, three continuous howl’s to unite everyone and help them get in touch with their inner Wolf)
Name the Working
Perform the Work - Create the Circle
Story Time
Raise Power, Howling at the Moon
(Move the chain, Read the name, Howl)
Cakes and Ale
(Beef Jerky, Dried Cranberries, CranApple Juice)
HPS: Thank you for gathering the food for the Pack, May it be blessed by the Gods.
Release Quarters
HP: Brothers and Sisters of old, we give thanks to you for being here tonight and wish you and yours the comfort and security of the Pack.
(The Pack howls)
Open Circle
May the Circle be open, but never broken. Merry Meet, Merry Part and may we Merry Meet again.
Feast
Go Mbeannaigh
(Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)
Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku
(Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)
Xut Kala Xetl
(Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)
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