Ritual Outline Esbats 1996 CO1

Esbats are normally small, private, gatherings of 1-13 people. Smaller groups allow for more focused intent and energy. Esbats often follow the phases of the moon when doing any kind of spell work. Remember that Magic is performed on a stage, and Magick is created in the heart.

Ritual Outline Esbats, 1996

Altar Devotions

Purify the Area

Salute

Cast Circle

Call Quarters

Anoint

Unite energies

Invocation

Name the Working

Perform the Work

Raise Power

Cakes and Ale

Salute

Release Quarters

Open Circle

Feast

Ritual Outline

What is the main Purpose/Reason/Intent behind the Ritual/Ceremony?
How will you support that intent energetically?
Date?  Time?  Who will you invite?

Circle Assignments

Who will be responsible for:

     Setting up the Altar
     Cleansing/Purifying the Space and the Participants
     Statement of Intent to the Circle
     Grounding the Participants and unifying the group
     HP/HPS Casting the Circle
     Calling the Quarters (Four Directions)
     HP/HPS Invoking the God/Goddess
     Raising energy
     HP/HPS Focusing energy
     Directing energy
     Releasing the Quarters (Four Directions)
     Earthing/Grounding the participants
     HP/HPS Opening the Circle

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)