Separation Circles are done for a variety of reasons. This was the very first time we had to do one to release five of our Circle Mates who wanted leave Circle of One to begin on their own. This type of Circle is best kept uncomplicated as the Sharing Circle portion should not be hurried. It's important to allow the remaining Circle Mates their own moment to speak freely and to allow others time to offer advice or comfort.
Separation Circle 2001
ATTUNEMENT (Group Ohm)
ASPERGING
(Circle is cleansed with Salt, Incense, Fire, Water and Broom in a counter clockwise motion)
CASTING THE CIRCLE
(Widdershins for banishment)
We conjure thee, O circle of Power, Raise your boundaries for us this evening hour.
Thrice circle round our energies blend, Completing a wall with no beginning or end.
CALLING THE QUARTERS
(Widdershins for banishment)
North: Guardians of the watchtowers of the North, For tonight’s ritual, we call thee forth. Bring with you powers of earth and ground, Aid us this night so that peace may be found
West: Guardians of the Watchtowers of the West, Come forth this night per our bequest. Bring with you powers of water and rain, Aid us this night to release our pain
South: Guardians of the Watchtowers of the South, We summon you now with words from the mouth. Bring with you powers of sun and fire, Aid us this night in our hearts desire
East: Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East, Join us for the rite and later to feast. Bring with you the powers of the wind and the skies, Aid us this night to sever old ties
INVITATION TO THE GOD
Mighty God Herne, Father of all that is Magick. King of the Greats, Protector of all nature. Thou who casts thy golden ray upon the children of the earth. Smile upon thy witches and Priestess, Who seek thee here above, And lend thy sacred energies to our tasks this night
INVITATION TO THE GODDESS
Great Goddess Morrighann, Mother of all enchantments. Queen of the Devas
Provider for all nature. Thou who casts thy green ray upon the children of the earth. Smile upon thy witches and Priestess, Who seek thee here above, And lend thy sacred energies to our tasks this night
STATEMENT OF INTENT
We have gathered tonight to complete the separation of the ties that bind us to past circle mates who have chosen to explore different paths. Now is the time to say goodbye to those circle mates and contemplate which direction you wish to see Circle of One take. After tonight’s ritual, and before re-dedication in November, decide what you would like to see kept, and what you would like to see changed. We all have certain tasks that must be done between now and then and this is the time to create and complete them.
SHARING CIRCLE
Everyone takes a moment to express any final feelings they have about events and people leading up to the separation. All positive and negative emotions are expressed, allowing for cleansing and new growth.
BURNING OR BURIAL OF THE TOKEN
Burning of any remainders of previous member’s ritual tokens, garments and tools to release their energy and obligation to Circle.
BLESSINGS
East, South, West and North, please aid us in this spell. Guardians of the protecting light, Be with us this day and all the night. Guide us away from harmful intent, Return ill will from where it was sent. Aid us in peace and serenity, As we will it, so mote it be
RAISING POWER
SEPARATION
(A ribbon symbolizing the ties that bind current circle mates with past circle mates is produced. On one half of the ribbon are knots, with spacing in between, representing previous members of the circle. On the other half are streamers representing existing members. Everyone forms a circle and each person holds a streamer.)
We call upon the energies of Universal Balance
We call upon the ancient energies of our people
We call upon the living essence of the Morrighann
We call upon the mighty presence of Herne
Underworld and heaven, Land and sea, We awaken these energies unto thee. Witness now that we renounce and sever, Break bonds and connection with (names of those being released from Circle). By all powers that are One Power, May the great sisters of Karma now weave all anew. And separate us from you. As we will it, So Mote It Be!
(The ribbon is severed between the knots, breaking all remaining spiritual ties. The remains are placed within the fire. The ends of the half with the streamers is tied together to create a circle.)
CAKES & WINE
We charge these cakes of light and lunar wine. As we partake of them, let it be a sign that what is above shall be made to manifest below. What is within shall be without. That we act on this plane to achieve our aims as well as placing our intentions on the astral level.
FAREWELL TO THE GOD & GODDESS
Mighty God Herne, Great Goddess Morrighann, Mother of all enchantments, Father of all that is magick, Provider and protector of all nature. We thank you for your strength and guidance this night, Go if you must, stay if you will, Hail and farewell.
RELEASING THE QUARTERS
Guardians all, we thank you this night. You’ve lent us your powers to aid in this rite. Four points of the circle who joined us here, We thrill in the knowledge to know you were near. Back to the homes from whence you came, Until the next time when we call you by name. Stay if you will, go if you must, Hail and Farewell.
OPENING THE CIRCLE
We release thee, O circle of Power. From the depths of the earth to the tops of the towers. Energies emerge with tales to tell, Our magick works to complete the spell
Thrice circle round, the energies fade, Out to the universe upon which it was made. This circle is open, but never broken. Merry may we Meet, Merry may we Part, and Merry may we Meet again.
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