Angel Moon 2024 Dragonfly

Angel Moon

Circle Dragonfly 10/20/24
Community Workings, Thanks, Earth Focus
 
Altar Set-up/Devotions – Helpers
(light all the candles on the Altar except the God and Goddess Candles)
 

By the powers of the Ancient Ones, in the names of all who have gone before. 

We remember thee, we honor thee.

 
Cleanse the Area – Helpers
 
Smudge/Anoint Participants – Helpers
(Use oil to anoint the group – clockwise, walk the inside of the circle to anoint and welcome each person in whatever fashion feels comfortable)
 
Unite energies – HP/HPS
(Start with a Round Robin. Introduce yourself, speak a little bit about yourself and encourage the others to do the same - starting with the person to your left.)
 
Meditation/Chant – Helpers
 

The Hunter’s Moon gets its name from the role it plays in our ancient connection to the seasons of nature. With its appearance in the sky, it marks a time when the wilderness wakes up, and the hunt for food becomes essential. Nestled in the heart of autumn, the Hunter Moon casts its light upon the world, helping hunters at night and guiding their way through the darkened forests. In the embrace of this moon, we’re invited to consider the delicate balance of life and death. And to honor the beautiful dance of nature’s cycles. October’s full moon serves as a gentle reminder to pause and pay attention to the changes happening around us. Its beautiful glow, akin to the warm glow of a campfire, offers an opportunity for connection. Whether it’s through quiet moonlit strolls or gatherings that celebrate the season, this moon invites us to enjoy ourselves in its silvery light.

 

The October full moon is known as the Hunter’s Moon, or Blood Moon. It’s believed to be a time of great power, when the veil between the spiritual world and the mundane world is very thin. This moon is associated with courage and strength, as it is believed to aid hunters in the successful hunt. October is also a time to honor the ancestors and those who have passed on, as it is believed to be a time of spiritual connection. For us it’s also a good time to do spiritual and physical house cleaning, getting rid of what doesn’t serve you in the coming year, be that bad habits or clutter in your home.

 
Cast Circle – HP/HPS

 

First time round, this Circle’s bound.  With wings of light, beauty and sight.

Brilliant Seraphim, Mighty Cherubim, the Stable Thrones of the first sphere.

 

Second time round, this Circle’s bound.  With wings of authority, life and spirit. Dominions of Leadership, Powers of Protection, the Miraculous Virtues of the second sphere

 

Third time round, this Circle’s bound.  With wings of justice, delight and friendship. Righteous Principalities, Glorious Archangels, the Guardian Angels of the third sphere

 

Three times round, this Circle’s bound. Fashioned by the wings of the Angels. We create this Sacred Space, with wings of justice, delight and friendship. Where night and day, birth and death, Joy and sorrow, all meet as one. As above, so it is below.  As without, so it is within. This Circle is now sealed. So, Mote it be.

 
Call Quarters, E/S/W/N – Helpers
 

East:    I call forth the Governor of the East, the Archangel Raphael. Powers of air, blow out the old, Bring in the new on your winds of change. Charge us tonight and center us in your glorious light.

 

South:    I call forth the Governor of the South, the Archangel Michael. Powers of the South, burn away the endings that hold us back.  Shine your gentle rays upon new goals. Guide us tonight to enrich our self-worth

 

West:    I call forth the Governor of the West, the Archangel Gabriel. Powers of the west, cleanse our lives of unnecessary and harmful habits. Drop your renewing rains upon us for growth.  Guide us tonight to have mercy on those who shed tears.

 

North:    I call forth the Governor of the North, the Archangel Uriel. Powers of the North, let your renewing Magick bury old ways, and open new paths before us. Guide us tonight to plant our feet firmly in your riches.

 

Light God/Goddess Candles, Sprinkle Herbs – Helpers
 
Invocation God/Goddess – HP/HPS
 

HPS:  Father Sky, Lord of the beasts, and Protector of the Light, be with us now.

 

HP:  I am already here…

in your shadow on the ground, and the whisper on the wind.

I am here in the sunlight on your hair, and the soft sounds of a gentle rain…

I have always been here for you.

 

HP:  Mother Earth, Lady of the Grain, and Source of the Light, be with us now.

 

HPS:         I am already here…

in the beating of your heart, and the innocence of a child’s smile,

I am here in the light of your Lover’s eyes, and the understanding of a true friend…

I have always been here for you

 
Spell Work instructions – HP/HPS
 
Perform the Work – HP/HPS
 
Raise Power – HP/HPS 
(Clap hands, begin slow/soft and gradually increase speed/volume)
 
Cakes & Ale – Helpers
 
Nuts and Berries, Roots and Leaves; Bounty born of all that lives. Fruit in trees and grain in sheaves; Praise for all the good Earth gives.
 
All that we do is in service and in honor to the God and Goddess.  May we never hunger - May we never thirst.  So, mote it be!
 
Thank God/Goddess – HP/HPS

 

Father Sky, Mother Earth

What no human ear could hear, you heard.

What no human eye could see, you saw.

What no human heart could bear, you transformed.

What no human hand could do, you did.

What no human power could change, you’ve changed.

Goddess of love, God of protection, You through whom all power flows; 

Source of all; Accept our humble tokens of thanks. 

From these Solitary Witches; Who have spoken

And who have been heard. Blessed Be

 
Extinguish Candles – Helpers
(Extinguish all the candles on the Altar)
 
Release Quarters, N/W/S/E – Helpers 
 

North:      Thank you, Archangel Uriel, Governor of the North, Powers of Earth. We welcome the new paths before us. Stay if you will and feast with us, or go if you must. Hail and farewell. So, mote it be.

 

West:        Thank you, Archangel Gabriel, Governor of the west, powers of Water. We welcome our new growth. Stay if you will and feast with us, or go if you must. Hail and farewell. So, mote it be.

 

South:       Thank you, Archangel Michiel, Governor of the West, Powers of Fire. We welcome our new goals. Stay if you will and feast with us, or go if you must. Hail and farewell. So, mote it be.

 

East:          Thank you, Archangel Raphiel, Governor of the East, Powers of Air. We welcome your winds of change. Stay if you will and feast with us, or go if you must. Hail and farewell. So, mote it 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 – Helpers
 

Hunter's Moon in Aries

Working:   Angels & Elements

Colors:       Orange, Red, Gold

Scents:       Patchouli, Orange, Cinnamon,

Flower:       Poinsettia

Animal:      Deer, Fox

Power:       Release, Letting Go, Renewal, Transformation

Personal:   Reach out to friends, family, the lonely & needy

 

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

I am Esbat 2008 CO1

 
Full Moon Esbat, October 13, 2008
CircleOfOne Coven & Rowan Tree Grove
 

I am!!

 

Anoint/Welcome

(Quarters; gauntlet inside the door with four elements to greet & welcome)

(Once the last person has entered, collapse the gauntlet with chant and walk

one full circle before returning to their quarters.)

 

CHANT: x3  

She changes everything she touches – And – Everything she touches changes

We are the flow, and we are the Ebb, we are the weavers, and we are the Web

 

Purify/Besom

(Walk counter clockwise (widdershins) to cleanse the Circle with Besom)

 

Unite energies/Grounding

(Everyone stands, arms outstretched, left hand down, right hand up)

 

TOGETHER: x3  

I am one with the Universal Life Energy

It is flowing through my body now, I can feel it

 

Salt & Water

(HP/HPS purify and prepare salt & water)

 

Cast Circle

(HP/HPS walk circle clockwise (Deosil) once with swords)

(Quarters join and walk circle 2nd time with chant.  Everyone splits off 

and move to their quarters when done)

 

CHANT: x3  

We are a Circle, within a Circle - with no beginning, and never ending

 

Call Elements

(ESWN)

I call thee forth that our ritual be witnessed,

Our work be aided and our circle be protected.

 

Water & Incense Circle

(Walk clockwise (Deosil), inside Circle to bless with Water & Incense)

 

Call Quarters

(Everyone moves to the Center to surround Altar, arms raised)

 

TOGETHER:

Hear me, and heed me o ancient and mighty ones,

Look now upon us and guide us in our rite.

 

Invocation/Drawing Down

(HP/HPS stand together, surrounded by other members. 

Place Goddess Circlet on HPS, place God Horns on HP)

 

GODDESS CHANT:

We all come from the Goddess, and to her we shall return

Like a drop of rain, Flowing to the ocean

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali - Inanna!

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali - Inanna! (slow)

 

GOD CHANT:

We all come from the Sun God, and to him we shall return

Like a spark of flame, Rising to the Summerlands

Pan, Poseidon, Dionysus, Cernunnos, Mithras, Loki, Apollo

Pan, Poseidon, Dionysus, Cernunnos, Mithras, Loki, Apollo (slow)

 

HPS:    In the mists of time, I was called Brigid, Demeter, Hera, Ceridwin, and by many other names.  I am the quickening of the seed in springtime and the peace of the quiet wood in winter.  By the powers of the steadfast Earth, the darkness of death and the white light of birth, I charge thee; strive always for the growth of your eternal soul.  Challenge your mind, act always for the betterment of your brothers and sisters.  For you are my children.  You are strong and wise and full of the powers of life.  It is yours to use them in my service.  Go forth in the light of my love, turning to me without fear when darkness threatens to overcome you.  Know in your heart of hearts that we are together in blood and spirit ‘til the last star darkens in the sky and winter comes to the universe.

 

HP:  In an earlier age I was called Herne, Osiris, Zeus, Cernunos and by many other names.  I am the strength of the rock at your back; I am the Hunter and the Sacred Prey.  By the powers of the running stag, by the darkest depth of night and the lingering tendrils of dreams, I charge thee; follow your heart and your instinct, wherever they take you.  Take joy in the powers of your bodies.  Learn to take your strength from the foolish things you have wrought as well as the good you have done. For you are dear to me my children and I am with you always.  I am the Lord of Death, and when you have come to the end of your life on this world, I will be there to offer you peace and rest.  I am the Spirit of the wild things, and you too are wild in your souls and we are forever intertwined.

 

Name the Working

(Aries Moon, taking back power, re-affirming things that were lost, I am!!)

Perform the Work

 

Raise Power

 

CHANT: x3  

Hoof and horn, hoof and horn - all that dies shall be reborn

Corn and grain, corn and grain - all that falls shall rise again.

 

Sage and Crone, Sage and Crone - wisdom’s gift shall be our own,

Crone and Sage, Crone and Sage - wisdom is the gift of age.

 

Great Rite/Cakes & Ale

(Vanilla Wafers, Apple Juice & Apple Wine)

(After everyone has shared Cakes & Ale, gather around altar for their own cakes and ale.  When done, turn outward to face participants and begin chant)

 

CHANT: x3

Air I am! Fire I am!      Water, Earth and spirit I am!

 

Thank Spirit & Release Elements & Quarters

 

TOGETHER:

Mighty Ones, we honor and love you

Thank you for attending our Rite and aiding our work

Teach us to live with love and understanding between us

 

Open/Close Circle

 

CLOSING CHANT:

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

 

May the circle be open but unbroken

May the Love of the Spirit be ever in your heart

Merry meet, and merry part,

And merry meet again

 

May the circle be open but unbroken

May the Love of the SunGod be ever in your heart

Merry meet, and merry part,

And merry meet again

Feast

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Travel Esbat 2001 CO1

Safe Travel 10/13/01

Altar Devotions

Purify the Area

Salute

Calling Quarters

Boreas, Notus, Eurus, Zephyrus, Winds of North, South, East, West, Gather close at my behest. Join with us on this dark night, and lend your energies to our rite. Winds merge and intertwine, Your essential energies now combine

BOREAS, Spirit of Earth, Midnight and Winter - we call for strength and

protection, ground us

NOTUS, Spirit of Fire, Midday and Summer – bring to us the energy to fill our

need, empower us

EURUS, Spirit of Air, Sunrise and Spring - we call for spirit and knowledge,

guide us

ZEPHYRUS, Spirit of Water, Sunset and Autumn - for the journey that is to

come, move us

Casting the Circle

Four winds form our Circle and weave a spell, North, South, East, West, your tale to tell. As above, so it is below, Keep out all that would cause us woe. As within, so it is without, Safe we’ll be, there is no doubt. Three times round this Circle’s cast.

Anoint

Unite energies

Invocation

Gracious Goddess of the night, woman of the Moon, and Mother of all that may be, I ask for your assistance and presence for my rite. 

Gracious God of the day, man of the Sun, and Father of all that may be, I ask for your assistance and presence for my rite.

Name the Working

To empower stones to be talismans for safe travel. 

The stones will be cleansed and emptied by the energy we raise. Once cleansed they will be ready to absorb any negativity that we may come into contact with. In this way they will protect us from harm. As we breath in we are going to bring in energy from the Mother as we breath out we will expel that energy into the sphere of our Circle, filling it with the power for our purpose. The power to cleanse these stones and prepare them for the task we have described.

Raising Energy

breathing - Listen to the sound of the breath of your circle mates. Become synchronized together, become one together . Breath in as one, breath out as one. 

Cakes & Ale

Thanking the Divine

Gracious Goddess of the night, woman of the Moon, and Mother of all that may

be, thank you for your assistance and presence during our rite. Stay if you will, go 

if you must, Hail and Farewell.

Gracious God of the day, man of the Sun, and Father of all that may be, thank you

for your assistance and presence during out rite. Stay if you will, go if you must, 

Hail and Farewell.

Release the Circle 

Four winds formed our Circle at our behest, North, South, East, West. You lent your energy above and below, To keep us safe and free from woe. Your presence assured within and without, Safe travel we’ll have, there is no doubt. Stay if you will, go if you must, Hail and Farewell.

This Circle is Open, but Unbroken, Merry Meet, Merry Part, until we Merry meet again.

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Aurora Borealis 2024 Co1

 
Aurora Borealis or The Northern Lights

New Hampshire, 8:pm, 10/10/24

 

That's Gaia's life form defense shield working. Since the planet spins it creates a magnetic field that diverts the solar wind and keeps it from killing off the life forms on the planet surface. When there's a large CME coming straight at us it (the shield) starts glowing. Looks pretty, and if it wasn't there, we'd all be dead now. As it is a lot of electronics do struggle with what does get through the shield.

 

Because the planet has a molten iron core and spins; life can exist in proximity to an enormous un-shielded Fusion Reactor (the Sun). The reason it has an iron core? It's made out of stardust from a previous stellar explosion. 

 

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

 

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

 

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Mabon Sabbat 1997 CO1

Mabon Sabbat, Tampa CUUPS, 9/20/97

Entering the Circle

(Drumming while folks are entering the circle)

Purify

(As people enter, 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 Tree

HP:    Now we'd like everyone to get comfortable, both feet on the ground, eyes closed. We're going to begin with a deep breath, in through the nose, and out though the mouth. And relax. Breath slowly, comfortably, and relax. Each time you inhale take in the positive energy that surrounds you. As you exhale release the stress and worries of the day. As you breathe, imagine a strong, beautiful, steady tree. Imagine yourself stepping into this tree, where your arms become the branches reaching up into the sky, your body is the trunk of the tree strong and healthy, and your legs and feet become the roots buried deep in the earth. Picture yourself in this tree and feel the strength and support of the trunk and roots. Shift your attention to your breath. Breathing in strength from the sky and universe through the branches. Breathing out and releasing distress through your roots to the earth and the ground under your feet. Continue to breathe, feeling your body, be steady, and at ease. Picture yourself stepping out of the tree, feeling calm, connected, and grounded. Take a moment and when you're ready open your eyes and rejoin our Circle.

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.

Maiden:    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. 

(Walk 1 time clockwise, begin in the East, sprinkle the water on the altar)

Maiden:    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. 

(Walk 1 time clockwise, begin in the East, sprinkle the salt on the altar)

Maiden:    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.

(Walk 1 time clockwise, begin in the East, point the Athame down & out)

HP:    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.

Quarters

(Begin in the East, invite everyone to stand and face East)

East:     Guardians of the Watchtower of the East.  We do call You 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 call You 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 call You to protect us in our rite.  Come to us now from the rainbow hued morning dew that covers the fields, and is soon to be frost.  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 call You 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 

HP:    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!

HPS: 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!

Rise Power, Chanting x3

We all come from the Goddess, 

And to Her we shall return.   

Like a drop of rain,   

Flowing to the Ocean   

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Innana

We all come from the Sun God,

And to Him we shall return.

Like a spark of flame,

Rising to the Summerland’s

Pan, Poseidon, Dionysus, Cernunnos, Mithras, Loki, Apollo

Workings

(In the middle of the circle - In the middle a basket with multi-colored Spirit bags. The Wheel decorated with fall leaves, flowers. Around the Wheel 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.

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...take your bag and 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 right, clockwise.  The energy that is raised tonight will be directed into the center of our circle to empower the objects of our harvest.

Chanting

(Pass out baskets of cloth and ribbon)

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.

Quarters: Each take the basket for their quarter, starting in that quarter, begin passing out the feathers, candles, shells, and stones.

HPS: May you understand the harvest better this day and take with you the memories of the past harvests.

Blessings

HP: Gracious Goddess of Abundance,

Bless this wine and infuse it with Your love.

In Your names, Mother Goddess and Father God,

May we never thirst

HPS: Powerful God of the Harvest,

Bless these cakes and infuse them with Your love.

In Your names, Father God and Mother Goddess,

May we never hunger

Releasing the Quarters

(Begin in the North, invite everyone to stand and face North)

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 away like wisps of smoke. 

Until we next decide to play.                                 

Everyone:    So Mote it Be! 

Open Circle

In honor of the Old Ones, we mark the fullness of our lives and the harvest of this year's lessons  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 merry meet again.

Feast

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Happiness Esbat 2001 CO1

Full Moon, Happiness

Cruise 2001 Circle of One

 
This was just a simple fun one we did once while on a cruise.  We blessed glass stones with happiness that we handed out to people on the ship as gifts. They had no clue why we were giving them a pretty piece of glass.
 

Smudge/Annoint/Grounding

 

Cast Circle

 
Smiles, laughter, and times of fun this Circle casting has now begun.  As above, so it is below.  Keep out all that would cause us woe.  As within, so it is without, safe we'll be, there is no doubt.  Three times round this Circle's cast
 

Call Quarters

 
Eastern Waters where Trade Winds blow; we call to you, your powers bestow.  Wisdom and truth within us to see, be here now, so mote it be.
 
Southern Waters with Tropical heat; we ask you to aid our Magickal feat.  Passion and creation within us to see, be here now, so mote it be.
 
Western Currents where deep waters flow; we call to you, your powers bestow.  Courage and healing within us to see, be here now, so mote it be.
 
Northern Secrets locked in icy sheet; we ask you to aid our magickal feat.  Success and stability within us to see, be here now, so mote it be.
 

Invocation

 
The Lord and Lady have always been there for us, since before time was.  They were there in the scents of the Earth in the whisper of the Wind in the warmth of the Sun in the refreshing coolness of a Mountain Stream.
 
They have always been there for us, even before we understood.  They are there in the magick of the Moonlight in the wonder of a Sunrise in the freedom of an Open Field in the comfort of a Sheltering Forest.
 
Tonight, we ask them to join our Circle and be with us as we celebrate laughter and light, growth and mystery during our travels.
 

Great Rite

 
The flowing waters obtained from a rushing waterfall symbolize the energy of the God.
The still waters obtained from a serene pool symbolize the energy of the Goddess.
 
As the water from the falls represents the male and the water from the pool represents the female, the two joined together represent the God and Goddess as one.
 

Release Quarters

 
Elemental Waters you have protected us well.  The lessons learned will continue to dwell.  We release you now as we lift the spell. Go with our blessing.  Hail and Farewell.
 

Open Circle

 
As again we walk around this Circle to release, though the boundary now is gone, our laughter will not cease.  This Circle is open but not broken Merry Meet, Merry Part and may we Merry Meet Again.

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)

Redneck Esbat 2023 CO1

Redneck Esbat 8/31/23

 Blue Moon, Circle Dragonfly

Cleanse the space

(Maidens - Use incense and walk counter clockwise around the room)

 

Anoint/Smudge

(HP/HPS - Ask the participants to join in line)

(Maidens - Welcome everyone)

 

Introductions/Intent

(HP - Introduce yourself and your Crew)

 

(Light all the candles on the altar, except for the God/Goddess candles)

 
HP:    A Blue Moon is when two full moons occur within a calendar month. Since they only take place about every two or three years, they’re considered a rare and Magickal event. This August not only do we have TWO moons, they're also both Sturgeon Moons, and both are Super Moons! Tonight's super moon will be the closest, biggest, and brightest full super moon of 2023. It’s exceptionally close in moon miles from Earth. The last blue super moon was December 2009, and the next one won't be until August 2032.
 
HPS:    So that makes tonight's Super Blue Moon exceptionally rare. We've all heard the phrase 'Once in a Blue Moon'. It's a time to be silly, have some fun; it's also a time when some of your wildest, most impossible dreams and wishes just might have their moment to become reality. Tonight the Super Blue Moon in Pisces will open the portal between your dreams and reality. And we’re going to take full advantage of that.
 

Cast Circle

(Done with a hand clap 'wave' clockwise around the circle)

 
HPS:    We’re going to Cast Circle tonight with a ‘wave’ around the group. When we start, take the bundle of blue stones and pass it to the person to your left. Don’t start until you’ve received the bundle. Once you’ve passed it on, begin clapping and singing along with everyone else.
 

(Begin in the North tonight; keep repeating the song until everyone is done. Then pour the stones into the bowl on the altar)

 
Sing:    Down by the banks of the Hanky Panky, where the Bullfrogs jump from bank to banky - North, East, South then West, Circle round and seal the rest!!
 

Quarter Call

(HP/HPS invite everyone to stand, facing the quarter to be called.)

 

North:      Spirit of the North, Ancient One of Earth - Bubba we call to you. Ya’ll come on down now an witness this hare shindig!!  Bring with you that there Possum you got.  Enter our circle and be blessed!
 
East:         Spirit of the East, Ancient One of Air - WindyLou we call to you.  Ya’ll come on down now an witness this hare jamboree!!  Bring with you that there Chicken you got.  Enter our circle and be blessed!
 
South:      Spirit of the South, Ancient One of Fire - Cleatus we call to you.  Ya’ll come on down now an witness this hare wingding!!  Bring with you that there Armadillo you got.  Enter our circle and be blessed!
 
West:        Spirit of the West, Ancient One of Water - Bertha we call to you.  Ya’ll come on down now an witness this hare bash!!  Bring with you that there Trout you got.  Enter our circle and be blessed!
 

Unite Energies

(Start by saying the verse, give everyone time to recognize it and join in)

(Then sing the verse 2 more times until everyone has joined in)

 
Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away
And I'll be OK
Yeah, I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places
 

Invocation

 
HPS:  I call upon the blessed Lady, Queen of Country, giver of life and plenty since way back when.  Reba, we ask that you bestow upon us your joy and beauty, power and prosperity.  Join your energies with us tonight!
 
HP:  I call upon the blessed Lord, King of Country, giver of riches and protection since way back when.  Garth, we ask that you bestow upon us your strength and laughter, power and prosperity. Join your energies with us tonight!
 

Raise Energy

(Maidens - pass out slips of paper to all the participants)

 
HP:  Tonight we’re going to raise some energy with a lot of silly. Everyone will be getting a piece of folded paper. Don’t open it!! Wait until it’s your turn, then stand up and read what you’ve got so that everyone can enjoy it.
 

(Wait until everyone has their paper, and then choose someone to begin)

(Alternate HP/HPS as you randomly choose people and say…)

 
HP/HPS   You might be a Red-Neck Pagan if…
 
If your ceremonial garb consists of cut-offs and a tube top
If you think a "family tradition" is a dating club
If you've reached the 3rd degree but not the 3rd grade
If your coven's secret names for God & Goddess are "Reba" and "Garth"
If your ceremonial chalice says "I love you man" on it
If you consider chewing tobacco to be a sacred herb
If your Circle Casting includes the words "Hanky Panky"
If your Coven chose it's High Priest during a belching contest
If they chose their High Priestess at a wet t-shirt night
If your anointing oil smells like "Old Spice"
If your outdoor Circle has defunct washing machines for quarter altars,
If the Cakes & Ale are done with a bowie-knife, a can of beer and moon pies
If your pantheon includes Bubba, WindyLou, Cleatus, & Bertha
If your ritual music has ever included Johnny Cash singing "Ring of Fire"
If you think the Wiccan Rede is good for making twig furniture
If your altar cloth says "Holiday Inn" or "Howard Johnson's"
If your Goddess picture has staples in her belly button
If your God statue looks like Elvis Presley
If you have ever written a spell on the back of a Denny's menu
If you have ever cancelled a Coven meeting to watch wrestling on TV
If you’ve ever sold on E-Bay a potato that looked like the Willendorf Goddess
If you’ve ever cast a love spell on livestock
 

Working

Once in a blue moon, impossible dreams & wishes

Blue Glass Gemstones

 

Wishbox

  

Great Rite

 
HP:    Let it be known that no man is greater than any woman
HPS:    And that no woman should ever question her man!!
 
HP:    For when one stays out late drinkin all night
HPS:    The other should remain home a’cookin and a’cleanin
 
HP:    As the Athame is to the male.
HPS:    The Chalice is to the female.
 
HP:    In affirmation of fulfillment to come.
HPS:    In celebration of the balance.
BOTH:  And the union of the life-force within!
 

Cakes & Ale

(Blue Moon Beer & Blue Juice, Moon Pies)

All that we do is in service and in honor to Elvis and Reba.  May we never hunger - May we never thirst.  So Mote It Be!
 

Release

 
Bubba, WindyLou, Cleatus, & Bertha we thank you for your presence here and we release you to return to your journey with our love. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us. May you always, Blessed Be.
 

Open Circle

 
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, Elvis has left the building!
 
HP:    Ya’ll come back now, y’hear!!

Feast

Welcome to the CircleOfOne Archives

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Go Mbeannaigh    (Gaelic, Ireland - Blessed Be)

Beannaichte Be    (Gaelic, Scotland - Blessed Be)

Sonqongi Apukuna Wak'aychasunkiku

   (Quechua, Peru - May the Heart of the Mountain bless you)

Xut Kala Xetl     (Tlingit, Alaska - Blessed Be)

Seja Abençoado     (Portuguese, Portugal - Blessed Be)