CUUPS-Mabon Ritual 9/19/97
Entering the Circle
(Drumming
while folks are entering the circle)
Purify before circle
(smudge with cauldron)
Welcome and Bright
Blessings
Anointing
Challenge: How do you enter this circle?
Response: In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust
If no response ask: You enter this circle with Perfect Love and Perfect Trust, do you do so willingly?
Response: Yes
Statement of Intent
HPS: Welcome to the CUUPS Fall
Equinox, or Mabon Ritual. Once more the
wheel has turned. The thread of life has
been measured and is now ready to be cut.
Those dreams only just realized at Spring Equinox are now coming into
fruition. We gather here tonight in this
Sacred Space, in a place that is not a place, in a time that has no time,
between the Worlds, to give thanks for the simple things that give life
pleasure. Tonight is also a time of
gathering in, a time for looking inward.
Now is a time for remembering the experiences of the past, of savoring
those memories once more before storing them away in preparation for life’s
winter.
Grounding
(Group 'OM')
HPS: 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.
Casting the Circle
HPS: Always has life fulfilled
its cycle and led again to life in the eternal wheel of the living. In honor of
the Old Ones, we mark the fullness of our lives and the harvest of this year's
lessons. Everyone may now concentrate on
the richness of life, this moment of balance between light and dark, and the
harvest of our life's lessons, while we honor the changing of the season by
casting this circle.
HP: To the good seasons that
have gone and the good ones yet to come. The circle is cast once, in Balance
and Alignment. So Mote it be.
To the Earth! May she bring
peace, bounty, and fulfillment to all her children. This circle is cast Twice,
in Compassion and Generosity. So mote it be.
To the Sky! May he empower
us, protect us, and bring prosperity and joy. This circle is cast Thrice, in Strength and Unity. So Mote it be.
HPS: Here is the boundary of the circle. Naught but love shall enter in, Naught but love shall emerge from
within. Charge this by Your powers, Old
Ones.
Calling the Quarters
East: Guardians
of the Watchtower of the East. We do
summon, stir, and call Thee up to protect us in our rite. Come to us
now on the cool breath of Autumn's sigh which heralds the advent of
Winter and the close of harvest time.
Breathe into us the spirit of the pure joy of life. So Mote it be!
South: Guardians
of the Watchtower of the South, we do summon, stir, and call Thee up to protect
us in our rite. Come forth from the cook
fires and smokehouses where food is being made ready for the coming cold
months. Kindle within us the flame of
spiritual awakening. So mote it be!
West: Guardians
of the Watchtower of the West, we do summon, stir, and call Thee up to protect
us in our rite. Come forth from the
rainbow hued morning dew that covers the fields, and is soon to be frost. Asperge us with your diadems and water our
deepest roots that we may find peace of mind.
So mote it be!
North: Guardians
of the Watchtower of the North, we do summon, stir, and call Thee up to protect
us in our rite. Come forth from the
fertile bosom of our Blessed Mother Earth, and nourish us so that our hopes may
grow to fruition. So mote it be!
Invoking the Goddess & God
HPS: I call upon the blessed Lady, Queen of the harvest, giver of life
and plenty since before time began. I
ask that you bestow upon us your joy and beauty, power and prosperity. Join your energies with us tonight!
HP: I call upon the Lord of the
Harvest, sacred King, giver of riches and protection since before time began. I
ask that you bestow upon us your strength and laughter, power and prosperity.
Join your energies with us tonight!
Workings
In the middle of the
circle:
The Wheel with fall leaves, flowers
decorating it.
Around Wheel at the Quarters will be colored
candles and baskets
East....yellow candle with basket full of
multi-colored feathers.
South...red
candle with basket full of multi-colored birthday candles.
West....Blue
candle with basket full of multi-colored seashells.
North...green
candle with basket full of small multi-colored stones.
Basket with multi-colored Spirit bags.
HPS: What do you wish to harvest
from your experiences this summer? What
lessons have you learned? Soon we will go to the wheel and harvest what we need
for the long winter ahead. Whenever you
are low in energy...think of your harvest.
But before we can reap...we must dance, sing and celebrate what we have
earned. All join hands and move closer
to the center. Those that would like to
drum can stay where they are. Everyone facing in and moving to their left,
clockwise. The energy that is raised
tonight will be directed through me, your High Priestess, into the center of
our circle to empower the objects of our harvest.
Drumming and Dance
HPS: As
these baskets are passed around pick out a colored Spirit bag for your
harvest. Now, when you are ready pick what you will need for the winter.
HP: May
you understand the harvest better this day and take with you the memories of
the past harvests.
Blessings
HPS: Gracious Goddess of
Abundance, Bless this wine and infuse it with
Your love. In Your names, Mother Goddess and Father
God, I bless this wine.
HP: Powerful God of the Harvest, Bless these cakes and infuse them with
Your love. In Your names, Father God and Mother
Goddess, I bless these cakes.
Releasing
the Quarters
North: Guardians
of the Watchtowers of the North, return now to the Earth where worms burrow
deeper and seeds nestle awaiting the long sleep of Winter. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!
West: Guardians
of the Watchtower of the West, return now to the Autumn rains which cool the
Earth's fevered brow baked in the heat of
Summer afternoons. Take with you
our blessings and thanks. Hail and
farewell!
South: Guardians
of the Watchtower of the South, return now to the dying fires of Autumn's heat
soon to give way to Winter's chill. Take
with you our blessings and thanks. Hail
and farewell!
East:
Guardians of the Watchtower of
the East, return now to the brisk Autumn
breezes which are brimming with the excitement of the year's climax. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!
Opening the Circle
HPS: Equal
night and equal day, Soon the light will fade away.
Equal day and equal night, This circle fades as does the
light.
Thus the magick we invoke, Fades anon like wisps of smoke.
Until we next decide to play. SO MOTE IT BE!
Drumming and Chanting
May the circle - be open but unbroken,
May the Love of the Goddess be ever in your heart.
Merry
meet and Merry part and Merry meet again.
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