Release Esbat, CO1, 2016

 

CircleOfOne Release 2001

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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.
 

Anoint

It's the blood of the Ancients that runs through our veins. As these forms pass, the circle of life remains
 

Casting the Circle

 
We conjure you, a circle of Power, raise your boundaries for us this evening hour. Three times round this Circle’s bound. The first is a Circle of Protection –The second a Circle of Hope – The Third a Circle of Love.
Three time round our energies blend, completing a wall with no beginning or end
 

Calling the Quarters

 
North:     Guardians of the watchtowers of the North, for tonight’s ritual, we call you forth.  Bring with you powers of earth and ground, aid us this night so that peace may be found. So, Mote it Be
 
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 release old ties. So, Mote it Be
 
South:    Guardians of the Watchtowers of the South, we summon you now by word of mouth. Bring with you powers of sun and fire, aid us this night in our hearts desire. So, Mote it Be
 
West:    Guardians of the Watchtowers of the West, Come forth this night per our request. Bring with you powers of water and rain, aid us this night to release our pain. So, Mote it Be

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, tonight I request your help – please watch over my Kumpania, protect my familia from any who would do them harm.  Let the things that happen tonight be only for the greater good of all.  So, Mote it be.
 

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 previous members ritual tokens, garments and tools.)

 

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

SEPARATION

(A ribbon symbolizing the ties that bind current circle mates with past circle mates is produced.  A knot representing previous members of the circle is placed along the ribbon, with 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 Morrigan
We call upon the mighty presence of Herne
Underworld and heaven
Land and sea
We awaken these energies unto you
Witness now that we renounce and sever
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By all powers that are One Power
May the great sisters of Karma now weave 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)

 

Cakes and Wine

 
 As we enjoy this food and drink, 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.  All that we do is in service and in honor to the God and Goddess.  So Mote It Be!
 

Farewell to the God & Goddess

 
 With malice towards no-one, and harm to none.  If the Goddess so desires it let our Magick be done.  Thank you Sara Kali, I am honored by your presence in my life.  I know that you walk beside me each day, guide my heart, my tongue, my spirit.  We thank you for your strength and guidance this night. In your honor, 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 you, 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.
 
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!

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