Strawberry Moon 2013
(Make any announcements before introducing your Crew)
Cast Circle
HP: 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.
HPS: 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.
HP: 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.
HPS: 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
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 Drum)
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
Perform the Work
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
HP: The calm waters gathered from still pools and quiet eddies represent the Magick of the Goddess.
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 gathers from racing streams and surging waterfalls represent the Mystery of the Gods.
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.
Both: Spirit to Flesh - Masculine to Feminine - As the Goddess and God within, together they bring blessedness to life.
Cakes and Ale
Loving God and Goddess, we thank you for this food and drink, and for your blessings and wisdom you have given us. 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/HPS: We thank the vibrant and alive element of Earth for helping us cultivate or endeavors. (Sound the Staff)
We thank the gentle and cleansing element of Water for helping us cultivate or dreams. (Sound the Rain Stick)
We thank the passionate and strong element of Fire for helping us cultivate or Desires. (Sound the Clay Rattle)
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: 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
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