August Esbat 2011 CO1

August Esbat, 2011

The sun rises high in the summer sky, And lights our way even into the night. Today the sun casts three rays, The light of fire upon the land, the sea, and the heavens. From the west, the mist rolls in bringing rain and fog; the life-giving water without which we would cease to be. Beneath my feet is the Earth, soil dark and fertile; the womb in which life begins and will later die, then return anew.

 

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.

Name the Working

(Green ribbons & dirt)

Raise Power

We are here tonight, United as one light, one voice, and one love

Regardless of what or who we call as Divine Spirit, 

We call on you now, as one voice. One Light, One Voice, One Love.

We ask that you bring to Earth all the Light that is, 

We ask that you be present to help us heal this world.

One Light, One Voice, One Love. We need your light to show us the True Path, 

So that we may lead ourselves and others out of the Darkness. 

One Light, One Voice, One Love.  In perfect love and perfect trust, so mote it be.

Perform the Work

By the power of the Ancient Ones, in the names of those who have gone before, I am free.  By my will, so Mote It Be.

Cakes and Ale

Earth Mother, Father Nature, bless what we eat, bless what we drink.

Earth Mother, Father Nature, with all things, we rejoice.

All that we do is in service and in honor to the God and Goddess.  So Mote It Be!

 

Thank Spirit

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.  In your honor, So Mote it Be. 

Release Quarters

We thank you, earthly guardians for your presence here tonight.  We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.

Open Circle

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

Ask Permission 2023 CO1

Ask Permission 2023

Before cutting the branch of a tree or removing a flower, tell the spirit of the tree or plant what you are going to do, so that they can withdraw their energy from that place and not feel the cut so strong.

When you go to nature and want to take a stone that was in the river, ask the river keeper if he allows you to take one of his sacred stones.

If you have to climb a mountain or make a pilgrimage through the jungle, ask permission from the spirits and guardians of the place. It is very important that you communicate even if you do not feel, do not listen or do not see. Enter with respect to each place, since Nature listens to you, sees you and feels you.

Every movement you make in the microcosm generates a great impact on the macrocosm.

When you approach an animal, give thanks for the medicine it has for you.

Honor life in its many forms and be aware that each being is fulfilling its purpose, nothing was created to fill spaces, everything and everyone is here remembering our mission, remembering who we are and awakening from the sacred dream to return home.

Growth Esbat 2017

Strawberry Moon 2017

(As participants enter they’re smudged with silk flowers dipped in water.  HPS will stand at the end and pass out pencils and popsicle sticks.  Everyone is encouraged to move deosil (clockwise) to take a seat)

Cast Circle

(HPS stands at the Altar and speaks as HP walks the Circle)

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.

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 will walk the Circle to sound the bell as each quarter is called)

 

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 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 Bell)

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 Bell)

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 Bell)

We welcome you into our Circle, Blessed Be

Invocation

HPS:     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.

 

HP:    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

 

HPS:    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

 

HP:    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

(HPS will explain what everyone is to do with their sticks)

 

Perform the Work

(Working from the East, each Quarter goes up to the Altar and place their sticks into the pot.)

 

Raise Power

(Each Quarter begins as HP walks the Circle.  When all Quarters are participating, encourage a brief rise in energy, then HPS & HP will walk the Circle 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 – Members assist)

HP:    The calm waters gathered from still pools and quiet eddies represent the Magick of the Goddess.  (The bowl of water is raised 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.

 

HP:    The forceful waters gathered from racing streams and surging waterfalls represent the Mystery of the Gods.  (The pitcher of water raised for all to see)

 

HPS:    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)

BOTH:    Loving God and Goddess, we thank you for this food and drink, and for your blessings and wisdom you have given us.

 

BOTH:    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

(HPS will speak as HP walks the Circle widdershins (counter-clockwise) to release the Elements.  As each Quarter is released that person sits)

 

NORTH:    We thank the vibrant and alive element of Earth for helping us cultivate or endeavors.  (Sound the Bell) 

WEST:    We thank the gentle and cleansing element of Water for helping us cultivate or dreams. (Sound the Bell) 

SOUTH:    We thank the passionate and strong element of Fire for helping us cultivate or Desires. (Sound the Bell) 

EAST:    We thank the cool and refreshing element of Air for helping us cultivate or wishes. (Sound the Bell) 

We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us, may you always Blessed Be. 

 

Open Circle

(HP moves to the center of the Circle to place the bell back on the altar)

 

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.

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)



Elders Circle 2010 CO1

Elders Circle 2010

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.

Smudge/Anoint

We call upon the masculine and feminine waters, drawn from a forest mountain stream.  We use it to bless, cleanse and anoint us for this Circle of Elders. As the water from the pool represents the female and the water from the falls represents the male, the two joined together represent the God and Goddess flowing as one. So Mote it Be.

Unite energies

Call Quarters

NORTH:    All too soon, we look towards the winter season of our lives; it’s a time to rest and reflect to gather strength knowing the sun will always rise again. In the darkness of the Midnight Hour, it will not be a time to be afraid. So we each will choose to walk forward into our lives without fear. Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the North for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

EAST:    We remember fondly the springtime of our youngest years; a brief moment of new beginnings and constantly unfolding mysteries. As each new day begins, so we will continue a new journey each morning as we awake.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the East for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

SOUTH:    The Summer of our lives flew past us all too quickly; the years of growth and prosperity. In the intense brightness of that Noon Hour, it was certainly our time to dance, to celebrate and love. Those precious years taught us to enjoy the full value of life.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the South for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

WEST:    For many of us our lives linger a while in Autumn, the years of harvest and family. These are the twilight days of our lives, sometimes bittersweet.  We spend our days surrounded by family and friends.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the West for their presence in our lives. Enter our circle and be blessed

Cast Circle

Three times round this Circle’s bound. From the North and the East to the South and the West then back to the North again.  

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask our Gods 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 our Goddess shines the light of Her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound.  North, East, South, and West from edge to edge this Circle is cast. So Mote It Be.

History

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, you have stood beside me since I was a child and each day I’ve treasured your presence in my life.  Tonight I request your help – please watch over my Kumpania, protect my familia from any who would do them harm.  Assist us with your incredible healing energies.  Let the things that happen tonight be only for the greater good of all.  So Mote it Be.

Community Workings

Raise Power

Cakes and Ale

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 Spirit

With malice towards no-one, and harm to none.  If the Goddess so desires it let our Magick be done.  As always, I thank you Sara Kali, I am honored by your presence in my life.  I know that you walk beside me each day, continue to guide my heart, my tongue, my spirit.  In your honor, So Mote it Be

Release Quarters

WEST:    Tonight we honor and bless the energies of the West. We thank you for your presence in our lives, reminding us of family and friends.  We shall continue to bask in their love and companionship throughout our lives.  We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

SOUTH:    Tonight we revere and bless the energies of the South.  We thank you for your presence in our lives, reminding us of the prosperity within our friends, family and foes. We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

EAST:    Tonight we admire and bless the energies of the East. We thank you for your presence in our lives; reminding us that everyday provides a new thought or idea with our lives.  We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

NORTH:    Tonight we respect and bless the energies of the North We thank you for your presence in our lives; reminding us to take a moment to find the inner sanctuary where the seeds of life and inspiration still await us.  We bid you well as you depart, may you always Blessed Be.

Open Circle

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

Strawberry Moon 2013 CO1

 June 3, 2023 (Strawberry Moon)

Strawberry Moon 2013

(As participants enter the room the will be greeted by a gauntlet and smudged with silk flowers dipped in water.  HP & HPS will stand at the end and pass out pencils and Popsicle sticks.  Everyone is encouraged to move deosil (clockwise) to take a seat)

Cast Circle

(HP stands at the Altar and speaks as HPS walks the Circle)

 

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.

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 HP 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) 

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 Brass Bell)

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

(HP & HPS explain what everyone is to do with their sticks)

 

Perform the Work

(Working from the East, each Quarter encourages their participants to come up to the Altar and place their sticks into the flower pot.)

 

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 – Members assist)

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)

Both:    Loving God and Goddess, we thank you for this food and drink, and for your blessings and wisdom you have given us.

 

Both:    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 will speak as HPS walks the Circle widdershins (counter-clockwise) to collect the Elements.  As each Quarter is released that person sits

 

NORTH:    We thank the vibrant and alive element of Earth for helping us cultivate or endeavors.  (Sound the Staff) 

WEST:    We thank the gentle and cleansing element of Water for helping us cultivate or dreams. (Sound the Rain Stick) 

SOUTH:    We thank the passionate and strong element of Fire for helping us cultivate or Desires. (Sound the Clay Rattle) 

EAST:    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 move to the center of the Circle to place items back on the altar)

 

Both:    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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Circle Workshop 2023 CO1

Circle Workshop 5/28/23

Altar Devotions

By the power of the Ancient Ones, in the names of those who have gone before.  I cast out all that would be harmful to those who gather here.  I clear the way for that which is only for our own greater good. We gather to experience the positive aspects of Healing and Learning and to share with each other the positive energies that will enable us to grow both emotionally and spiritually. With malice towards no-one, and harm to none - if Spirit so desires it, then let it be done!

 Smudge/Anoint

May the light of Spirit shine though you

Statement

May 28th, 2023, Moon, Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the First Quarter, an 8 days young Moon currently in Virgo.  Feelings of safety right now are related to order and clarity, even in emotions. There's the need to organize everything chaotic and disorganized. But try being more tolerant and accept the imperfections of life. It's better to trust life and let it run its course, not everything has to be according to our expectations.

 Call Quarters

EAST:    We remember fondly the Springtime of our youngest years; a brief moment of new beginnings and constantly unfolding mysteries. As each new day begins, so we will continue a new journey each morning as we awake.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the East for their presence in our lives. Blessed Be.

SOUTH:    The Summer of our lives flies past us all too quickly; the years of growth and prosperity. In the intense brightness of that Noon Hour, it was certainly our time to dance, to celebrate and love. Those precious years teach us to enjoy the full value of life.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the South for their presence in our lives. Blessed Be.

WEST:    For many of us our lives linger a while in Autumn, the years of harvest and family. These are the twilight days of our lives, sometimes bittersweet.  We spend our days surrounded by family and friends.  Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the West for their presence in our lives. Blessed Be.

NORTH:    All too soon, we look towards the Winter season of our lives; it’s a time to rest and reflect, to gather strength knowing the sun will always rise again. In the darkness of the Midnight Hour, it will not be a time to be afraid. So we each will choose to walk forward into our lives without fear. Tonight we honor and thank the Spirits of the North for their presence in our lives. Blessed Be.

Unite Energies 

Visualize a stream of vibrant, white light flowing down from the Universe above and in through the top of your head. Feel the light wash over you as a purifying waterfall, cleaning all past worries, fears, and anxieties. The light flows through you as you experience unconditional love, joy, well-being, and vitality all in the name of Spirit.

The white light shines vibrantly, as vibrant as all the jewels and gems in this world, and reflects all the colors of the rainbow throughout your being. Feel each color strike each individual cell of your body with radiating love and nourishment. You are healing.

Use your breath to breathe the stream of light in through your head. It flows through your body enriching and enlivening you. Breathe this light deep through your body and down through your feet through the soles and into the Earth.

You are creating an immeasurable corridor of light from the Source of Creation through your entire being and deep into the core of Mother Earth. You are becoming the vibrations and the frequencies of the healing white light. When you breathe out the white light, send it´s healing energy out to all of humanity.

Now take a bit of that beautiful light and send it out behind you where it will connect with the light of others in this room. We’ll use that combined light to create our Sacred Space today. So Mote it Be.

Cast Circle

Three times round this Circle’s bound. From the North and the East to the South and the West then back to the North again.

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask our Gods 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 our Goddess shines the light of Her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound.  North, East, South, and West from edge to edge this Circle is cast. 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, you have stood beside me since I was a child and each day I’ve treasured your presence in my life.  Tonight I request your help – please watch over my Kumpania, protect my familia from any who would do them harm.  Assist us with your incredible healing energies.  Let the things that happen tonight be only for the greater good of all.  So Mote it Be.

Community Workings

Buttons are such amazing little things. They help to keep things neat and tidy, everything in its place. But there are times when trying to keep everything in control can be very stressful; moments that silently steal our time and energy, robbing us of the ability to focus on those times that truly need our attention. We always called it 'choosing our battles' because not every battle needs to be won. There are times when we need to trust that everything will happen as it should. Sometimes it's best to simply take a deep breath, and let it go. Turn the moment over to the Universe to deal with. Tonight these buttons are going to become our reminders, and encouragements, of when we should learn to let it go.

Raise Power

Tonight we're going to make some noise, a cacophony of sound if you will. Doesn't matter what you do...snap your fingers, clap your hands, stamp your feet, hum a tune. We'll begin softly, a harsh discordant mixture of sounds. Then perhaps build a bit before finishing. And we'll turn that energy over to the Universe to play with.

Now we’re going to choose our button from the Altar. Think about those wasted battles when it would have been easier to simply let them go, to let the Universe handle it. If it’s something you’d like to say out loud, we’re here to listen. When you go home, simply place your button where you can see it occasionally to remind you that it’s okay to let it go.

Sacred Space/Wish Box 

Cakes and Ale

The bond that links a true family is seldom one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s lives.  Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.  Tonight we share this food and drink with members of our Community, our friends, and we ask Spirit to bless each of us, to continue to walk beside us as we move throughout our daily lives.  All that we do is in service and in honor to our Lord and Lady.  May we never hunger - May we never thirst.  So Mote It Be!

Thank Spirit

With malice towards no-one, and harm to none.  If the Goddess so desires it let our Magick be done.  As always, I thank you Sara Kali, I am honored by your presence in my life.  I know that you walk beside me each day, continue to guide my heart, my tongue, my spirit.  In your honor, So Mote it Be

Release Quarters

NORTH:    Tonight we respect and bless the energies of the North. We thank you for your presence in our lives; reminding us to take a moment to find the inner sanctuary where the seeds of life and inspiration still await us.  We bid you well as you depart, hail and farewell.

WEST:    Tonight we honor and bless the energies of the West. We thank you for your presence in our lives, reminding us of family and friends.  We shall continue to bask in their love and companionship throughout our lives.  We bid you well as you depart, hail and farewell.

SOUTH:    Tonight we revere and bless the energies of the South.  We thank you for your presence in our lives, reminding us of the prosperity within our friends, family and foes. We bid you well as you depart, hail and farewell.

EAST:    Tonight we admire and bless the energies of the East. We thank you for your presence in our lives; reminding us that everyday provides a new thought or idea with our lives.  We bid you well as you depart, hail and farewell.

Open Circle

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

101 Esbat 2007 CO1

This is an example of one of our 'graduation' Circles. Students of the 101 classes always wrote their own Ritual, did all the preparations, and presented the entire Circle for their loved ones and friends.

101 Graduation Circle, 2007

Cleanse the Circle, Great Rite, Smudging (Altar Setup)

East Quarter Call, Great Rite, Release (Flowers for Altar)

Invoke God, Perform Working, Release Circle (Bread)

Quarter Call, Anointing, Release (12 Balloons) 

Cast Circle, Invoke Goddess, Name Working (Juice)

 

Purify the Area

 

Smudging/Anointing

 

Cast the Circle 

 

Three times round this Circle’s bound. From the North and the East to the South and the West then back to the North again. 

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask our Father Sky 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 our Mother Earth shines the light of Her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound.  North, South, East and West from edge to edge this Circle is cast. So Mote It Be.

 

Call Quarters

 

NORTH:    Energies of the North, we ask for your strength, and nurturing abundance in our spiritual quest. I call upon the forces of the earth to sharpen our minds for the work ahead and to breathe protection, grounding and sense into our hearts.  Be with us here forces of the earth.  Enter our circle and be blessed!

 

EAST:     Energies of the East, where ideas are born and new days begin. I call upon the forces of the air to lift our spirits and breathe life into our dreams, grant us knowledge and vitality, gift us with clarity, vision and swift thought.  Be with us here forces of air. Enter our circle and be blessed  

 

SOUTH:    Energies of the South, where passion and truth are found, and fulfillment is ours.  I call upon the forces of fire to energize our dreams and breathe passion and inspiration into our lives.  Give us strength, energy and love.  Be with us here forces of flame.  Enter our circle and be blessed!

 

WEST:     Energies of the West, where daylight ends and our fears are healed.  I call upon the forces of water to grant us intuition and wisdom, and breathe purity and empathy into our studies.  Be with us here forces of water.  Enter our circle and be blessed!

 

Unite Energies

(A Good Solid Ohm - Visualize the energy whirling around the circle - Visualize whirled peas - and going down into a cone into the earth for grounding.)

 

Invocation

 

Goddess of movement and creativity we invite you into our circle tonight as we celebrate our spirituality. We ask for your inspiration as we create our spiritual paths and your passionate fire to move us forward in that creation with light and love. Guide our hearts and open our minds. Blessed be. 

God of lessons learned we invite you into our circle tonight as we celebrate our spirituality.  We ask for your wisdom as we create our spiritual paths and your guidance to move us forward in that creation with love and light.  Help us choose the lessons for our highest good.  Blessed be. 

 

Name the Working 

 

Our ritual tonight is, for some, an exciting new adventure. For others it is a time of reflection and renewal of their spiritual path. For each of us, the God and Goddess have a special message, a truth that will bring a new spark of awareness and meaning to our individual paths. We have learned a lot about community and the power of laughter. And we would like to share a remembrance that the God and Goddess have great senses of humor, are always there to guide us and are the first to forgive when the intent is true. Tonight we will raise energy for everyone's spiritual path. Be it a beginning, a renewal, or a celebration, we invite all to share in our very special circle of growth. 

 

Perform the Work 

 

We would like everyone in circle to visualize where they want to be on your spiritual path six months from now. When I tell you to begin - visualize your path while blowing up your balloon, placing your intent inside. See your vision expand just as the balloon does with all the great possibilities that lie ahead. When you've finished blowing up your balloon, hold the end closed but do not tie it.  Hold your balloon up so we can see when everyone is done.  Now you may begin.

Raise Energy

 

Ok, everyone is done, now we're going to release the air from our balloons with as much noise as possible.  Visualize your intentions and stored up energy being released as loudly and with as much imagination and fun as you can muster.

 

(Gather the energy and release it like a Large Balloon.  Once the energy has peaked and the room begins to quiet face each other at the altar and raise arms together to signal the release of the energy)

 

Great Rite

 

I hold the chalice representing the feminine energies, the gentle, nurturing, and compassionate aspects of the Goddess.  She is the bearer of life in all forms, both plant and animal. As life and death are a never ending cycle, so are the cycles of the earth.

I hold the Athame, representing the masculine energies, the strong, powerful and protecting aspects of the God.  He is the sun, shining down and giving strength to all that grows. As all life becomes weak and dies, only to be reborn once again to continue the cycle.

TOGETHER:   We now come together to complete the union of both Feminine and Masculine energies - a union of balance and wholeness, a union in which one will compliment the other. 

 

As I represent the mother

As I represent the father

TOGETHER:   Joining together, we create the balance that will sustain the cycles of all life.

Cakes & Ale

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 

Thanks, God/Goddess

 

With malice towards no-one, and harm to none, if Spirit so desires it let our Magick be done. Goddess Mother and Lord Father, we thank You for coming into our Circle tonight. We know that you walk beside us each day, guide our hearts, our tongues, and our spirits.  We ask for your blessing as you depart. Hail & Farwell!

 

Release Quarters

 

WEST:    We thank the energies of the West for attending our circle. As we flow through life we will remember that every twist and turn may hold new and exciting adventures for each of us. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

 

SOUTH:    We thank you energies of the South for attending our circle. The fires of passion will light our way and shine upon the truth of what we need to know for our greatest good. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

 

EAST:    We thank you, energies of the East, for attending our circle. Your mighty winds have cleared our paths to spirit. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

 

NORTH:    We thank you, energies of the North, for attending our circle. May mother earth continue to sustain us on our journey. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

Open Circle

 

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!

Wicca 102 Classes 2007 CO1

Wicca 102 Classes, designed for the experienced practitioner who's looking to fine-tune their skills. Students need to have already experienced the 101 Classes. Each class focuses on a different aspect of creating Sacred Space, Spell Working, Divination, Healing, and Teaching . Every class begins as an open discussion and ends with actual experience.

Wicca 102 Classes, 2007

2-Hour Classes - $50.00 Due 1st, 4th, 8th Class

1st Class - Simple Magick, Sympathetic Magick

    On becoming a Light House on the Astral Plane

    Timing is everything, or is it?

    Working with what’s available

2nd Class - Protection and Spell-Working, and why the two go hand in hand

    The power of Color, Candles, Oils and such

    The power of Energy, some Cautions and Concerns

    Bending time

3rd Class - Are you a good Witch or a bad Witch?

    Why there’s no such thing as a White Witch

    Working with negative Energy, should you, could you?

4th Class - Power Animals, Spirit Guides, things that go bump in the night

    Learning to Listen, and when to ignore

    The Summerland, Death and Reincarnation

5th Class - Divination VS Fortune Telling

    The Ethics of telling it all

    Telepathy, Psychometry and Mind Power

    Practice makes perfect

6th Class - Astral Projection, Bi-Location, Shape Shifting

    Meditation, Trance or Hypnosis

    What’s the story, what’s the reality?

7th Class - Healing, Gems, Herbs and Energy

    Remembering you’re not a Doctor

    Realizing Doctors don’t know it all

    Filling in the blanks

8th Class - Showing off and Teaching, knowing the difference

    Why you’re qualified to pass it on

    The mechanics of starting a group

    What kind of Leader are you?

9th Class - Web Weaving, and the power of Community

    Handfasting's, Baby Blessing's, Passing's, Rites of Passage

    Coming out of the Closet

    Giving back, Three times Three

10th Class - Presenting Ritual, Working Group Energy, Herding Cats

Faery Circle 2023 CO1

Faery Circle 2023

Smudge & Welcome

May the Fae bless you tonight

Unite energies

Close your eyes.  Breathe deeply three times, in through the nose, out through the mouth (pause)

Visualize the Tree of Life, branches reaching far up into the heavens and roots extending to the core of the Earth (pause)

Sit down beneath the tree with your back against it.  Feel its strength. Connect with its life force (pause)

Relax in this setting, letting all your tensions and worries pour into the tree, down through its roots and into the soil (pause)

You feel renewed and completely alive. When you’re ready, open your eyes and rejoin our circle (pause)

Calling the Fey

Faeries high and Gnomes below, Leprechauns come and Dwarves do show,

What e'er you do, where e'er you be, I beseech thee now, please come to me.

I mean you no harm nor any ill will. Please, Faeries come from out your hill.

I wish to see you with mine eyes. Speak only the truth and I'll tell you no lies.

Faeries, Sprites, what e'er you be, Pixie, Elf, or Spirit of tree,

Please come out and bestow me with your presence. 

I assure you, I hold you in very high reverence.

I would much like to meet thee and know you by name.

I have love, health and peace, and I wish you the same.

So, if you can hear me, please do as I ask

To sit and talk with me can't be too much of a task.

So, if you be friendly, please answer my call, and we may be friends in no time at all.

Invocation

HPS: Maiden, bring your Flowers.  Mother, bring your Child.  Crone, Old One, bring your Wisdom.  Bright Lady, we welcome you to this Circle.

HP: Hunter, bring your Prowess.  Warrior, bring your Skill.  Sage, Ancient One, bring your Guidance.  Horned Crown, We welcome you to this Circle

Together: Sacred space within myself, Earth and sky, light and health.  Blessings of the Spirit shine.  As above, it is below now peace and love around me grow.  Circles for healing, and working the weather, Circles for knowing the Moon and the Sun, Circles for thanking the Lord and the Lady, Circles for dancing the dance never done.  So mote it be

Circle Casting

Three times round this Circle’s bound. From the North and the East to the South and the West then back to the North again. 

The first is a Circle of Protection - as we ask our Father Sky 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 our Mother Earth shines the light of Her love upon all who gather here beneath this roof.

Three times round this Circle’s bound.  North, South, East and West from edge to edge this Circle is cast. So Mote It Be.

Quarter Calls

East:    All you whispers of the wind.  The sylphs, the sprites, the faeries.  Hear my call.  Enter our circle and be blessed

South:    All you little ones of the sunbeams, the salamanders and sunbathers.  Hear my call.  Enter our circle and be blessed

West:    All you from the watery world, the nymphs, undines, and water sprites.  Hear my call.  Enter our circle and be blessed

North:    All you little ones of the moonbeams, The elves, the gnomes and the trolls.  Hear my call.  Enter our circle and be blessed

Wish Box

Cakes & Ale

HP:    Ancient Lord, Bless these cakes and infuse them with Your love. 

HPS:    Bright Lady, Bless this wine and infuse it with Your love.

Together:    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!

Quarter Release

North:    All you little ones of the moonbeams, The elves, the gnomes and the trolls; We thank you for aiding us.  Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

West:    All you from the watery world, the nymphs, undines, and water sprites.  We thank you for aiding us.  Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

South:    All you little ones of the sunbeams, the salamanders and sunbathers.  We thank you for aiding us.  Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

East:    All you whispers of the wind.  The sylphs, the sprites, the faeries.  We thank you for aiding us. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you well as you depart, may there be peace between us.  May you always Blessed Be.

Open Circle

Farewell, O positive Devas of this land. 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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