Chocolate Workshop 2023 CO1

This was one of our favorite Circles. We loved hosting it in the winter as it included Hot Chocolate w/Marshmallows. But Summer was always fun too with some cold Yoohoo!!

Circle Workshop 6/25/23

1993, John L. Shepard

(Begin by introducing yourself, your HP, and your Crew)

Altar Devotions

(Light all the candles on the Altar)

 

By the powers of the Ancient Ones, in the names of all who have gone before; we remember you, we honor you.

Anoint

(Use water to anoint the group - walk clockwise around the inside of the circle to anoint and welcome each person in whatever fashion feels comfortable)

 

Purify the Area

(Take the Chocolate Sprinkles (Rattle) and Chocolate Milk)

 

Chocolate sprinkles where thou art cast, no calories in your presence last. Let no harm adhere to me, and as I will So Mote It Be!

Chocolate where thou art cast turns this milk to chocolate, fast. 

Let all good things come unto me, and make my milk all chocolatey!

 

Cast Circle

(Take the Chocolate Candy (Athame) and walk once around the circle)

 

In the beginning, there was the word.  And the word was Chocolate.  And it was good.  Confections: 1.5 ounces, 240 calories

 

Call Quarters

 

NORTH:    Mr Goodbar, Rocky Road of the North, Cold one! Great prince of the palace of crunchy comfort food! Be present we pray thee, and guard this circle from all cheap imitations approaching from the North. Messed Be.

 

EAST: Betty Crocker, Mousse of the East, Fluffy one! Great princess of the palace of dessert! Be present we pray thee, and guard this circle from all moochers approaching from the East. Messed Be.

 

SOUTH:    Pillsbury Dough Boy, Fondue of the South, Molten one!  Great prince of the palace decadence! Be present we pray thee, and guard this circle from all diets approaching from the South. Messed Be.

 

WEST:    Swiss Miss, Cocoa of the West, Satisfying one! Great princess of the palace of thirst quenchers! Be present we pray thee, and guard this circle from all carob approaching from the West. Messed Be.

Invocation

Warrior: Listen to the words of the Mother of Chocolate, who was of old called Godiva, Suzi Q, Little Debbie, Dolly Madison, Fanny Farmer, Sara Lee, and by many other names.

HPS:    Whenever you have one of those cravings, once in a while and better it be when your checkbook is full, then shall you assemble in a great public place and bring offerings of money to the spirit of Me, who is Queen of all Goodies. In the mall shall you assemble, you who have eaten all of your chocolate and are hungry for more. To you I shall bring Good Things for your tongue. And you shall be free from depression. And as a sign that you are truly free, you shall have chocolate smears on your cheeks, and you shall munch, nosh, snack, feast, and make yummy noises all in my presence.  

HPS:    For mine is the ecstasy of theobromine, and mine is also the joy on earth, yea, even into high orbit for my law is "melts in your mouth, not in your hand." Keep clean your fingers, carry Wet Ones always, and let none keep you from Me.  For Mine is the secret that opens your mouth, and Mine is the taste that puts a smile on your lips and comfy padding on your hips. Upon earth, I give knowledge of all things delicious, and beyond death well, I can't do much there. Sorry about that. I demand only your money in sacrifice, for behold, chocolate is a business, and you have to pay for those truffles before you eat them.

Warrior: Hear now the words of the Goodie Goddess, she in the dust of whose feet are the cheap imitations, whose body graces candy racks and finer stores everywhere.

Maiden:    I, who am the beauty of chocolate chips, and the satisfying softness of big bars, the mystery of how they get the filling inside truffles, and fill the hearts of all but Philistines with desire, call unto your soul to arise and come unto Me. For I am the soul of candy, from Me do all confections spring, and unto Me all of you shall return, again.... and again... and again.... and again. Before My smeared face, beloved of women and men, thine innermost divine self shall be enfolded in the rapture of overdose. 

 

Maiden:    Let My taste be within the mouth that rejoices. For behold all acts of yumminess and pleasures are My rituals. Therefore let there be gooeyness and mess, crispness and crackling, big slabs and bite size pieces, peanut butter and chocolate covered cherries all within you. And you, who think to seek Me, know that your seeking and yearning shall avail you not unless you know the Mystery: "We shall sell no chocolate until you pay for it" For behold: I have been with you since you were just a baby, and I am that which is attained at nearly any shop in the land. Messed be. 

Warrior:    Hear now the words of the Chocolate God, who was of old called Milton Snavely, Hershey, 3 Musketeers, Fudgesicle, Devil Dog, Mars, Willy Wonka and by many other names

HP:    I am the strength of the candy rack, and the piece that fell on the floor but looks like it may not have gotten too dirty, and the deepest bitterness of dark chocolate. No matter how you try to resist the call of chocolate, I will hunt you out, and I will become your sacred prey. I am warmth of hot cocoa in the dead of winter, and the call of the road that leads you to that really expensive Godiva store downtown. By the powers of the half melted bar in the glorious sun, I charge you, by the darkest depths of the bottom of the cocoa pot and lingering smell of bittersweet chocolate, I charge you, and by the beauty of a perfectly formed Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, I charge you.

HP:    Follow your heart and your instinct, wherever they lead you. The wealth in your pocket can buy you treats that a Mayan king would envy. Take joy in that first bite of lecithin emulsified cocoa and in the last satisfying slurp of Yoo-Hoo. Yet you must be wary of deceit. Eat not of that which is called "baking chocolate," for it is vile and bitter. Lastly, always remember to leave some chocolate behind you. Be not greedy, but let yourself be known as a connoisseur. Leave a little for someone else. I am the spirit of the wild child, the inner child who can never get quite enough. If you are a true chocolate lover, then your soul and mine are intertwined.

 

Name the Working

Sacred Space, Wish Box

(While in sacred space – ask if anyone needs/wants anything special.  Ask if anyone has any questions, concerns, or comments)

Great Rite

HP:    Be it known that milk Chocolate is not better than dark Chocolate.

HPS:    Nor is dark Chocolate better than milk Chocolate.

TOGETHER:    For both are better than the falsely named white Chocolate and neither one is carob.

 

HP:    As the frosting is to the cupcake

HPS:    So the creamy nougat is to the Milky Way Bar.

TOGETHER:    And when they are eaten, they are yummy in truth, for there is no greater snack in the entire world than one made of Chocolate.  Messed Be.

Cakes and Ale

(Orio Cookies, Golden Orios, Chocolate Milk, DF Chai Tea)

Frosting is keen, and the filling is neat. All this Chocolate is waiting, Great Goddess! Let's eat!

Release Quarters

 

WEST: Oh, ye mighty goodies of the West, we thank you for attending our rites and guarding our circle. Before you depart for your sweet and sticky realms, we say unto you, "N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best."

Response:  "Chooooc-laaate"

 

SOUTH: Oh, ye mighty goodies of the South, we thank you for attending our rites and guarding our circle. Before you depart for your sweet and sticky realms, we say unto you, "N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best."

Response:  "Chooooc-laaate"

 

EAST: Oh, ye mighty goodies of the East, we thank you for attending our rites and guarding our circle. Before you depart for your sweet and sticky realms, we say unto you, "N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best."

Response:  "Chooooc-laaate"

 

NORTH: Oh, ye mighty goodies of the North, we thank you for attending our rites and guarding our circle. Before you depart for your sweet and sticky realms, we say unto you, "N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best."

Response:  "Chooooc-laaate"

 

Open Circle

As I open this circle, I give thanks to the Ancient Ones for being here with us on this night. May those who guide us with their light, protect us in the dark and walk beside us on the roads traveled, go now in perfect love, perfect trust, and perfect chocolate - this Circle is open but unbroken, merry meet, merry part and may we merry meet again!

Feast

Growth Esbat 2017

Strawberry Moon 2017

(As participants enter they’re smudged with silk flowers dipped in water.  HPS will stand at the end and pass out pencils and popsicle sticks.  Everyone is encouraged to move deosil (clockwise) to take a seat)

Cast Circle

(HPS stands at the Altar and speaks as HP walks the Circle)

Three times round this Circle’s bound.  

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask the great God 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 the great Goddess shines the light of her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound. East, then South, then West and North from edge to edge this Circle is cast.  So Mote It Be.

 

Call Quarters

(HP will walk the Circle to sound the bell as each quarter is called)

 

East:    We call upon the element of Air, and as the breeze surrounds us, cool and refreshing, we ask the energy of Air to aid us in cultivating our wishes so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Bell)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

 

South:    We call upon the element of Fire, and as the heat surrounds us, passionate and strong, we ask the energy of Fire to aid us in cultivating our desires so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Bell)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

 

West:    We call upon the element of Water, and as the rain surrounds us, gentle and cleansing, we ask the energy of Water to aid us in cultivating our dreams so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Bell)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

 

North:    We call upon the element of Earth, and as the soil surrounds us, vibrant and alive, we ask the energy of Earth to aid us in cultivating our endeavors so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Bell)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

Invocation

HPS:     Soft scented stillness that warns of the storm

Whisper of wisdom full living and warm

Both:    Goddess breathe into us wonder at all we may know

Welcome, wise wind, from wherever you blow.

 

HP:    Bright spark of courage, blaze of desire

The passion for change is a wild, raging fire

Both:    Kindled by Gods will, it burns in our veins

Welcome within us, our hearts are your flames

 

HPS:    Power of water, power to feel

Father within us, ancient and real

Both:    Soothed into calmness or tossed to extremes

Welcome, wild waves from the depths of our dreams

 

HP:    Mother in waiting, child in the womb

Newly strung thread waits the night on the loom

Both:    Earth that we come from, Earth where we go

Welcome, as you welcomed us long long ago.

 

Name the Working

(HPS will explain what everyone is to do with their sticks)

 

Perform the Work

(Working from the East, each Quarter goes up to the Altar and place their sticks into the pot.)

 

Raise Power

(Each Quarter begins as HP walks the Circle.  When all Quarters are participating, encourage a brief rise in energy, then HPS & HP will walk the Circle calming each Quarter as they pass, spiraling into the center to focus all energies)

 

East – brushing hands

South – snapping fingers

West – hands on knees

North – stamping feet

Great Rite

(HPS sits with HP standing – Members assist)

HP:    The calm waters gathered from still pools and quiet eddies represent the Magick of the Goddess.  (The bowl of water is raised for all to see)

 

HPS:    Let my worship be within the heart that rejoices, for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Therefore, let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.

 

HP:    The forceful waters gathered from racing streams and surging waterfalls represent the Mystery of the Gods.  (The pitcher of water raised for all to see)

 

HPS:    Let my reverence be within the soul that aspires, let there be desire and fear, anger and weakness, joy and peace, awe and longing within you.  For these too are parts of the mysteries.  All beginnings have endings, and all endings have beginnings.

 

(As the water is poured into the bowl)

Both:    Spirit to Flesh - Masculine to Feminine - As the Goddess and God within, together they bring blessedness to life.

 

Cakes and Ale

(As part of feasting the water from the Great Rite is poured into the Flower Pot)

BOTH:    Loving God and Goddess, we thank you for this food and drink, and for your blessings and wisdom you have given us.

 

BOTH:    Come be our guests and take your place at this table.  As this food and drink feeds our bodies, so we ask you to nourish our souls. So Mote it Be.

 



Release Quarters

(HPS will speak as HP walks the Circle widdershins (counter-clockwise) to release the Elements.  As each Quarter is released that person sits)

 

NORTH:    We thank the vibrant and alive element of Earth for helping us cultivate or endeavors.  (Sound the Bell) 

WEST:    We thank the gentle and cleansing element of Water for helping us cultivate or dreams. (Sound the Bell) 

SOUTH:    We thank the passionate and strong element of Fire for helping us cultivate or Desires. (Sound the Bell) 

EAST:    We thank the cool and refreshing element of Air for helping us cultivate or wishes. (Sound the Bell) 

We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us, may you always Blessed Be. 

 

Open Circle

(HP moves to the center of the Circle to place the bell back on the altar)

 

HPS:    May those who guide us with their light, protect us in the dark and walk beside us on the roads traveled.  This Circle is open but unbroken.  Merry Meet, Merry Part and may we Merry Meet Again.

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)



Elders Circle 2010 CO1

Elders Circle 2010

Altar Devotions

By the power of the Ancient Ones, in the names of those who have gone before.  We remember you, we honor you. So Mote it Be.

Smudge/Anoint

We call upon the masculine and feminine waters, drawn from a forest mountain stream.  We use it to bless, cleanse and anoint us for this Circle of Elders. As the water from the pool represents the female and the water from the falls represents the male, the two joined together represent the God and Goddess flowing as one. So Mote it Be.

Unite energies

Call Quarters

NORTH:    All too soon, we look towards the winter season of our lives; it’s a time to rest and reflect to gather strength knowing the sun will always rise again. In the darkness of the Midnight Hour, it will not be a time to be afraid. So we each will choose to walk forward into our lives without fear. Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the North for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

EAST:    We remember fondly the springtime of our youngest years; a brief moment of new beginnings and constantly unfolding mysteries. As each new day begins, so we will continue a new journey each morning as we awake.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the East for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

SOUTH:    The Summer of our lives flew past us all too quickly; the years of growth and prosperity. In the intense brightness of that Noon Hour, it was certainly our time to dance, to celebrate and love. Those precious years taught us to enjoy the full value of life.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the South for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

WEST:    For many of us our lives linger a while in Autumn, the years of harvest and family. These are the twilight days of our lives, sometimes bittersweet.  We spend our days surrounded by family and friends.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the West for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

Cast Circle

Three times round this Circle’s bound. From the North and the East to the South and the West then back to the North again.  

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask our Gods 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 Goddess shines the light of Her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound.  North, East, South, and West from edge to edge this Circle is cast. So Mote It Be.

History

Invocation

With the utmost respect I request the assistance of the Chivani of the Roma.  Sara Kali; Mother, woman, sister, queen, the source of all Romany blood; this altar is dedicated to you.  Sara Kali, you have stood beside me since I was a child and each day I’ve treasured your presence in my life.  Tonight I request your help – please watch over my Kumpania, protect my familia from any who would do them harm.  Assist us with your incredible healing energies.  Let the things that happen tonight be only for the greater good of all.  So Mote it Be.

Community Workings

Raise Power

Cakes and Ale

All that we do is in service and in honor to the God and Goddess.  May we never hunger - May we never thirst.  So Mote It Be! 

Thank Spirit

With malice towards no-one, and harm to none.  If the Goddess so desires it let our Magick be done.  As always, I thank you Sara Kali, I am honored by your presence in my life.  I know that you walk beside me each day, continue to guide my heart, my tongue, my spirit.  In your honor, So Mote it Be

Release Quarters

WEST:    Tonight we honor and bless the energies of the West. We thank you for your presence in our lives, reminding us of family and friends.  We shall continue to bask in their love and companionship throughout our lives.  We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

SOUTH:    Tonight we revere and bless the energies of the South.  We thank you for your presence in our lives, reminding us of the prosperity within our friends, family and foes. We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

EAST:    Tonight we admire and bless the energies of the East. We thank you for your presence in our lives; reminding us that everyday provides a new thought or idea with our lives.  We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

NORTH:    Tonight we respect and bless the energies of the North We thank you for your presence in our lives; reminding us to take a moment to find the inner sanctuary where the seeds of life and inspiration still await us.  We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

Open Circle

May those who guide us with their light, protect us in the dark and walk beside us on the roads traveled - this Circle is open but unbroken, merry meet, merry part and may we merry meet again!

Feast

Strawberry Moon 2013 CO1

 June 3, 2023 (Strawberry Moon)

Strawberry Moon 2013

(As participants enter the room the will be greeted by a gauntlet and smudged with silk flowers dipped in water.  HP & HPS will stand at the end and pass out pencils and Popsicle sticks.  Everyone is encouraged to move deosil (clockwise) to take a seat)

Cast Circle

(HP stands at the Altar and speaks as HPS walks the Circle)

 

Three times round this Circle’s bound. 

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask the great God 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 the great Goddess shines the light of her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound. East, then South, then West and North from edge to edge this Circle is cast.  So Mote It Be.

 

Call Quarters

(HP & HPS walk the Circle, at each Quarter HP hands over the item for that element)

 

EAST:    We call upon the element of Air, and as the breeze surrounds us, cool and refreshing, we ask the energy of Air to aid us in cultivating our wishes so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Brass Bell) 

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

 

SOUTH:    We call upon the element of Fire, and as the heat surrounds us, passionate and strong, we ask the energy of Fire to aid us in cultivating our desires so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Clay Rattle)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

 

WEST:    We call upon the element of Water, and as the rain surrounds us, gentle and cleansing, we ask the energy of Water to aid us in cultivating our dreams so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Rain Stick)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

 

NORTH:    We call upon the element of Earth, and as the soil surrounds us, vibrant and alive, we ask the energy of Earth to aid us in cultivating our endeavors so that they may be fruitful.  (Sound the Brass Bell)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

Invocation

HP:    Soft scented stillness that warns of the storm, Whisper of wisdom full living and warm

Both:    Goddess breathe into us wonder at all we may know, Welcome, wise wind, from wherever you blow.

 

HPS:    Bright spark of courage, blaze of desire, The passion for change is a wild, raging fire

Both:    Kindled by Gods will, it burns in our veins, Welcome within us, our hearts are your flames

 

HP:    Power of water, power to feel, Father within us, ancient and real

Both:    Soothed into calmness or tossed to extremes, Welcome, wild waves from the depths of our dreams

 

HPS:      Mother in waiting, child in the womb, Newly strung thread waits the night on the loom

Both:    earth that we come from, Earth where we go, Welcome, as you welcomed us long long ago.

 

Name the Working

(HP & HPS explain what everyone is to do with their sticks)

 

Perform the Work

(Working from the East, each Quarter encourages their participants to come up to the Altar and place their sticks into the flower pot.)

 

Raise Power

(Each Quarter instructs their section as HP & HPS walk the Circle.  When all Quarters are participating, encourage a brief rise in energy, then HP & HPS walk the Circle again calming each Quarter as they pass, spiraling into the center to focus all energies)

 

East – brushing hands

South – snapping fingers

West – hands on knees

North – stamping feet

 

Great Rite

(HPS sits with HP standing – Members assist)

HP:    The calm waters gathered from still pools and quiet eddies represent the Magick of the Goddess.

(The bowl of water is given to HPS; she holds it up for all to see)

 

HPS:    Let my worship be within the heart that rejoices, for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Therefore, let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.

 

HPS:    The forceful waters gathered from racing streams and surging waterfalls represent the Mystery of the Gods.

(The pitcher of water is given to HP; he holds it up for all to see)

 

HP: Let my reverence be within the soul that aspires, let there be desire and fear, anger and weakness, joy and peace, awe and longing within you.  For these too are parts of the mysteries.  All beginnings have endings, and all endings have beginnings.

 

(As the water is poured into the bowl)

Both:    Spirit to Flesh - Masculine to Feminine - As the Goddess and God within, together they bring blessedness to life.

 

Cakes and Ale

(As part of feasting the water from the Great Rite is poured into the Flower Pot)

Both:    Loving God and Goddess, we thank you for this food and drink, and for your blessings and wisdom you have given us.

 

Both:    Come be our guests and take your place at this table.  As this food and drink feeds our bodies, so we ask you to nourish our souls. So Mote it Be.

 

Release Quarters

(HP will speak as HPS walks the Circle widdershins (counter-clockwise) to collect the Elements.  As each Quarter is released that person sits

 

NORTH:    We thank the vibrant and alive element of Earth for helping us cultivate or endeavors.  (Sound the Staff) 

WEST:    We thank the gentle and cleansing element of Water for helping us cultivate or dreams. (Sound the Rain Stick) 

SOUTH:    We thank the passionate and strong element of Fire for helping us cultivate or Desires. (Sound the Clay Rattle) 

EAST:    We thank the cool and refreshing element of Air for helping us cultivate or wishes. (Sound the Brass Bell) 

We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us, may you always Blessed Be.

 

Open Circle

(HP & HPS move to the center of the Circle to place items back on the altar)

 

Both:    May those who guide us with their light, protect us in the dark and walk beside us on the roads traveled.  This Circle is open but unbroken.  Merry Meet, Merry Part and may we Merry Meet Again.

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)

Midsummer Sabbat 1999 CO1

Summer Solstice June 21, 2023 

Summer Solstice 6/1/99

Statement Of Intent

We are here tonight to celebrate Summer Solstice, a time when the God is at his most powerful, and the love that the God and Goddess share is manifest in everything around us.

 

Quarter Calls

 

EAST:    Hail Watchtower of the East, air, new beginnings. Be here now.

 

SOUTH:    Hail watchtower of the South, summer warmth, fire, growth. Be here now.

 

WEST:    Hail watchtower of the West, water, refreshing purification. Be here now.

 

NORTH:    Hail watchtower of the North, Earth, cornerstone of all power. Be here now.

HPS:    I now ask that spirit come and join us.

SPIRIT:    I am spirit and I am here to guide you on your way to  greater understanding. I am a constant in everyone’s life, I neither ebb or gain strength.  I am there when you call on me and when you don't.  I know where you are going and where you need to be. You can always count on me to be there.

HPS:    I now ask that Air join us.

AIR:    I am air, with my breath I make everything new. I am inspiration and fertility. My time is in the spring. My time has passed but is yet to come again.

HPS:    I now ask that Fire join us.

FIRE:    I am fire I bring the light of knowledge and the warmth of friendship. Along with the God I am at my strongest at this time of year. Everything grows and starts to ripen with my warmth. My time is now, it is a time of plenty.

 

HPS:    I now ask that Water join us.

WATER:    I am water, allow me to cover you and be refreshed. Like my still ponds I can make you calm. My time is in the fall. My time is coming.

HPS:    I now ask that Earth join us.

EARTH:    I am Earth, I am the foundation and I provide comfort to all that is physical. My time is in the winter. My time has passed but is yet to come again.

 Casting the Circle

 

HPS:    I create this circle of protection where knowledge flows freely, and time doesn't exist. We are now between the worlds. So mote it be

 

HP:    Goddess I call you to our ritual tonight to share in the joy and love of the people here. To help us except the knowledge that we are to be given here tonight. So mote it be.

 

HPS:    God consort to the Goddess, I call you to join us in our ritual. To share in the joy and love of the people here and to protect us from any malefic outside forces. So mote it be.

 

HPS:    We are here tonight to celebrate Summer Solstice. This is the time when our God is at his most powerful. Feel the loving warmth that the God shines upon us.

 

HP:    It is a time when the Goddess is well into her pregnancy. Like the unborn child within the Goddess the plants in the fields are nurturing there developing offspring. It is a time of growth and learning. It is a time of plenty.

 

Spiral Dance

 

HP:    At this time to raise energy we will do the Spiral Dance. Those who need to go slower please get as close to our High Priestess and those that can go fast please get close to me.

 

HPS:    Tonight to honor our God we will make Gods eyes. Gods Eyes that are made at Summer Solstice can be used for protection.

 

Workings

 (Explain and help make Gods eyes)

 

HP:    Repeat after me. "I empower this Gods eye to protect me and my household. So mote it be.

 

HPS:    Because we need balance in all things tonight we will do something different to honor the Goddess.

 

HP:    At this time of year Goddess is so pregnant she has started Lactating, so in the Great Right to honor her instead of having wine we are going to have milk. For those who are lactose intolerant we also have juice.

 

Great Rite

HP:   As the chalice is to the female

HPS:   The Atheme is to the male

BOTH:   And conjoined they are as one.

Announcements

Thanks

 

HPS:    Thank you God for sharing this ritual with us tonight and the love you have brought into this circle.

 

HP:    Thank you Goddess for sharing this ritual with us tonight and the nurturing you have given us.

Releasing the Quarters

 

NORTH:    Thank you for being here tonight. Go if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell. So mote it be.

 

WEST:    Thank you for being here tonight. Go if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell. So mote it be.

 

SOUTH:    Thank you for being here tonight. Go if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell. So mote it be.

 

EAST:    Thank you for being here tonight. Go if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell. So mote it be.

 

HP:    In opening this circle I thank the elements for protecting us and for all of the knowledge that was gained. The circle is open but unbroken.

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)