Strawberry Moon
UU Tampa, May 14, 2013 CO1
(As
participants enter the room, greeted by a gauntlet and smudged with silk
flowers dipped in water. HP & HPS stand at the end and pass out
pencils and Popsicle sticks. Everyone is
encouraged to move deosil (clockwise) to seat)
Cast Circle
(HP stands at the Altar
and speaks, as HPS walks the Circle)
Three times round this Circles 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.
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.
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.
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
(HP & HPS walk the
Circle, at each Quarter hands over the item for that element)
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)
HP/HPS: 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)
HP/HPS: We
welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be
SOUTH: 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)
HP/HPS: We
welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be
WEST: 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 Brass Bell)
HP/HPS: 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
breathes 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
(HP/HPS Present large
flower pot with plants already in place. Advise participants to write their
wishes on the popsicle sticks and hold on to them. They will be ‘planting’
their sticks after energy raising. And the pot will be placed outside in the
community)
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
(HPS sits with HP standing)
HP: The calm waters gathered from still pools
and quiet eddies represent the Magick of the Goddess.
(The
bowl of water is given to HPS; she holds it up for all to see)
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 gathered from racing streams and surging waterfalls represent
the Mystery of the Gods.
(The
pitcher of water is given to HP; he holds it up for all to see)
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.
(As the water is poured
into the bowl)
BOTH: Spirit
to Flesh - Masculine to Feminine - As the Goddess and God within, together they
bring blessedness to life.
Cakes and Ale
(As part of feasting the
water from the Great Rite is poured into the Flower Pot)
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 speaks as HPS walks
the Circle widdershins (counter-clockwise) to collect the Elements. As each Quarter is released that person sits)
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)
BOTH: We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace
between us, may you always Blessed Be.
Open Circle
(HP & HPS move to
the center of the Circle to place items back on the altar)
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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