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