Lammas Sabbat 2024 Dragonfly

Lammas – 8/4/24

Circle Dragonfly

 Smudge/Anoint Participants

 

HP/HPS Introductions

Tonight, we celebrate Lammas, the first harvest of the year. We celebrate the rewards from seeds sown throughout the year; both those seeds sown out in the fields, and the seeds we sow in our own lives. Welcome and Blessed Be!

 

Altar Devotions

(Light candles and incense, sprinkle herbs)

 

Circle cleansing

(Sweep the circle, begin in the North moving Deosil)

 

NORTH:  (Sweep away any lingering negative energies)

I call to the elements of Earth. May all negative energies leave and only positive remain. This is my will So Mote It Be.

(Hand the Broom to the person in the East)

 

EAST:       (Sweep away any lingering negative energies)

I call to the elements of Air; may all negative energies leave and only positive remain. This is my will So Mote It Be.

(Hand the Broom to the person in the South)

 

SOUTH:   (Sweep away any lingering negative energies)

I call to the elements of Fire; may all negative energies leave and only positive remain. This is my will So Mote It Be.

(Hand the Broom to the person in West)

WEST:      (Sweep away any lingering negative energies)

 I call to the elements of Water; may all negative energies leave and only positive remain.  This is my will So Mote It Be.

(Hand the Broom back to the person in North)

 

HP/HPS Cast Circle

Starting in the North, outline the perimeter of the Circle with cornmeal.

 

With our Ancestors gathered love and wisdom; and through our own voices we call in this circle.

 

With the Earths gathered bounty, sun-ripened and rich, and through our own voices, we call in this circle.

 

In love, safety, growth, and beauty and through our own voices, we call in this circle. Blessed Be

 

Calling of the Quarters

 

NORTH:  (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

We call upon the Spirits of the North, of the Earth from which the plants that feed us grow. Hail and welcome!

(Pass the wand to the East)

 

EAST:       (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

We call upon the Spirits of the Air and the Wind that dances across the fields. Hail and welcome!

(Pass the wand to the South)

 

SOUTH:   (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

We call upon the Spirits of the South, of the Fire and Sun that gives the plants life. Hail and welcome!

(Pass the wand to the West)

 

WEST:      (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

We call upon the Spirits of the West, of the Water and Rain that nourishes the plants. Hail and welcome!

(Return the wand to the North)

 

HP/HPS Invoking the God/Goddess

O Great God of the ripening fields, you who are known as Lugh. Grant us the understanding of sacrifice as you prepare to deliver yourself to the lands of Eternal Summer. Welcome to our circle!

O Great Goddess of the Corn and Grain, you who are known as Demeter Teach us the secrets of rebirth as the sun wanes in its strength once again and the nights begin to  grow cold. Welcome to our circle!

HP/HPS Focusing energy

 

With the afterglow of late summer purring in our bodies and in the land, the days are lulled and languorous. The communities of trees are hanging heavy canopies as their life force is directed into the berries, fruits, nuts and seeds. The soft hum of the nectar gatherers, the wasps and bees, butterflies and beetles fill the air with their lovely symphony.  The moon is low and orange over the fields, the first fruits of our labors ripe enough to be eased from the branch, or gathered from the fields and baked into a harvest loaf.

 

A change in the evening air signals that the idyllic summer days are ending. It heightens our awareness that only a small percentage of the world have cornucopias of surplus. Summoning the medicine of dragonfly who can jump tracks, adapt with lightening ease, fly backwards and forwards into the past and future we initiate deep wisdom circles to welcome indigenous wisdom already known. Doughnut and gift economies to close the global poverty gap and share this Love-fest from the earth, who could feed us all, mouth on mouth.

 

HP/HPS Workings

 

Tonight, we’ll be creating corn dollies and asking them to absorb any bad luck that comes over the next 12 months. If you have one already from last year now is the time to give it a drink of whiskey or brandy in thanks before placing it in the fire to get rid of the bad luck that it has gained. Hold the new one in the smoke of the old one to let it absorb only the best of the essence of its predecessor.

 

Wish box

 

Consider your hopes and wishes for the future and ponder the plans that you’re making. Are there any sacrifices you should be making in the present that will bring benefit in the future? Write it down and put in the wish box

 

HP/HPS Cakes and Ale

 

(Raise the fruit and say…)

Blessed be the harvest, fruit of the womb of the Goddess. Blessed be Mother Earth. Today we honor the deities in their aspects as the Grain God and the Corn Mother.

So, Mote it Be

 

(Raise the Grain and say…)

Blessed be the harvest, grains of the earth. Blessed be the God of the woods and land.  Today we honor the deities in their aspects as the Grain God and the Corn Mother.

So, Mote it Be

 

Libations

 

Tonight, we enjoy the bounty of the First Harvest, mixing its energies with ours, that we may continue on our journeys of life. Many blessings we have been given. We count them now by this bread and wine, fruits of the Earth and Sun.

 

(Place some bread and wine into the libation bowl.

Cup your hands around the bowl and say…)

 

I consecrate this offering back to the Blessed Mother Nature from whom it came, to her consort, the Great Horned God of Nature, Her animals and Her fairy beings. Offerings given in love return three times over. Blessed Be this gathering, the giver and the gift. So, Mote it be.

 

Release the Quarters

 

WEST:      (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

Spirits of the West, of Water. Thank you for your blessings upon this circle. Stay if you will, go if you must. Hail and Farewell!

(Pass the wand to the South)

 

SOUTH:   (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

Spirits of the South, of Fire. Thank you for your blessings upon this circle. Stay if you will, go if you must. Hail and Farewell!

(Pass the wand to the East)

 

EAST:       (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

Spirits of the East, of Air. Thank you for your blessings upon this circle. Stay if you will, go if you must. Hail and Farewell!

(Pass the wand to the North)

 

NORTH:   (Hold the wand to the sky and say…)

Spirits of the North, of Earth. Thank you for your blessings upon this circle. Stay if you will, go if you must. Hail and Farewell!

(Return the wand to the North)

 

HP/HPS Opening the Circle

 

Great God and Goddess, Spirits of the Grain, of the Harvest, and of Nature, thank you for your blessings upon this circle. Stay if you will, go if you must. Hail and Farewell! The Circle is open, never broken, Merry Meet, Merry Part, 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)

Can You Imagine 1996 CO1

Can You Imagine? 

by Robert F. Potts, 1996

Can you imagine a world without witches,
A world with all people the same?
Where the only known dragons are hiding in books,
And children are terribly tame? 

A world without magic would be sad indeed.
I cannot imagine the pain
Of having a world where there's no Santa Claus,
Where wizards are searched for in vain.

 
Can you imagine a world without spells,
That science and businesses run?

And think of the sadness a unicorn feels
When he no longer plays in the sun. 

Can you imagine a world without witches,
No elves, and no magical pools?

And can you imagine how dull it would be 
If all that we had were the schools? 

I cannot imagine a world without witches,
A world with no magical wand.

A world without beauty, or even a dream,
Or a wood sprite of whom to be fond. 

They say I should grow up and be more mature,
Like a normal adult ought to do.
But I'd rather, at night, go to dance with a witch,
And I'll bet that you feel that way, too. 

Spiral Dance 1996 CO1

Spiral Dance 1996

I fondly remember doing the Spiral Dance often at the Tampa CUUP's Circles. Women, men, children, if you could walk you could dance. We affectionately called it Crack the Witch! Anyone over 50 grabbed the front of the line because it was a walking pace. The young'uns grabbed the end of the line because they had to run to keep up or they got whipped off the line! We often had 'catchers' stationed around the outside edge of the Circle to keep people safe. It was a challenge, and a great way to raise energy.

Instructions

The Dance was usually started by an Elder. They would begin by slowly walking widdershins (counter-clockwise) in a wide circle, left hand extended. As they passed people would join the line grasping the left hand of the next in line. As the line grew the lead would begin spiraling in, completing one, two, three circles and more until the line stopped growing. When the lead reached the center they would do a quick reverse and begin walking deosil (clockwise) the outgoing line now passing those still spiraling in. It wasn't unusual to hear greetings and laughter as people passed those they knew. 

I have many fond memories of my times with Tampa CUUP's; of the numerous Full Moon Circles and Sabbat Celebrations that I attended or helped to present.

Circle challenge - 'How do you enter this Circle?'

Response - 'In perfect love, and perfect trust.'

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)

The Witch's Way 1995 CO1

The Witch's Way 1995

That there is above all the Goddess in Her threefold aspect, and many are Her names.  With all Her names we call her Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

That there is the God, Consort, and Sun, Giver of strength and most willing to sacrifice.

That an it harm none, do what we will, this be the law.

That each of Her children are bound by the threefold law and whatever we create, be it joy or sorrow, laughter or pain, is brought back to us threefold.

That as She is the Mother of all living things and we are all Her children, we seek to live in harmony not only with each other, but with the planet Earth that is our womb and home.

That death is not an ending of existence, but a step in the ongoing process of life.

That there is no sacrifice of blood, for She is the Mother of all living, and from Her all things proceed and unto Her all things must return.

That each and every one of the children who follow this path has no need of another between themselves and the Goddess, but may find Her within themselves.

That there shall not by intent be a desecration of another’s symbols or beliefs, for we are all seeking harmony within the One.

That each person’s faith is private unto herself or himself, and that another’s belief is not to be set out and made public.

That the Wiccan Way is not to seek converts, but that the way be made open to those, who for reasons of their own, seek and find the Craft.

And as it is willed, so mote it be.

Lady Beckett,

Circle Athenaeum, April 1988

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)

First Harvest Nichols 2003

The First Harvest, by Mike Nichols 2003

Although in the heat of a midwestern summer it might be difficult to discern, the festival of Lammas (August 1) marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The days now grow visibly shorter and by the time we’ve reached autumn’s end (October 31), we will have run the gamut of temperature from the heat of August to the cold and (sometimes) snow of November. And in the midst of it, a perfect midwestern autumn. 

The history of Lammas is as convoluted as all the rest of the old folk holidays. It is, of course, a cross-quarter day, one of the four High Holidays or Greater Sabbats of Witchcraft, occurring one quarter of a year after Beltane. Its true astrological point is fifteen degrees Leo, but tradition has set August 1 as the day Lammas is typically celebrated. The celebration proper would begin on sundown of the previous evening, our July 31, since the Celts reckon their days from sundown to sundown. 

However, British Witches often refer to the astrological date of August 6 as Old Lammas, and folklorists call it Lammas O.S. (Old Style). This date has long been considered a “power point” of the zodiac, and is symbolized by the Lion, one of the tetramorph figures found on the tarot cards, the World and the Wheel of Fortune (the other three figures being the Bull, the Eagle, and the Spirit). Astrologers know these four figures as the symbols of the four “fixed” signs of the zodiac, and these naturally align with the four Great Sabbats of Witchcraft. Christians have adopted the same iconography to represent the four Gospel writers. 

“Lammas” was the medieval Christian name for the holiday, and it means “loaf-mass”, for this was the day on which loaves of bread were baked from the first grain harvest and laid on the church altars as offerings. It was a day representative of “first fruits” and early harvest. 

In Irish Gaelic, the feast was referred to as “Lughnasadh”, a feast to commemorate the funeral games of the Irish Sun God Lugh. However, there is some confusion on this point. Although at first glance, it may seem that we are celebrating the death of Lugh, the God of Light does not really die (mythically) until the autumnal equinox. And indeed, if we read the Irish myths closer, we discover that it is not Lugh’s death that is being celebrated, but the funeral games that Lugh hosted to commemorate the death of his foster mother, Taillte. That is why the Lughnasadh celebrations in Ireland are often called the “Tailltean games”. 

One common feature of the games was the “Tailltean marriages”, a rather informal marriage that lasted for only a year and- a-day or until next Lammas. At that time, the couple could decide to continue the arrangement if it pleased them, or to stand back to back and walk away from one another, thus bringing the Tailltean marriage to a formal close. Such trial marriages (obviously related to the Wiccan handfasting) were quite common even into the 1500s, although it was something one “didn’t bother the parish priest about”. Indeed, such ceremonies were usually solemnized by a poet, bard, or shanachie (or, it may be guessed, by a priest or priestess of the Old Religion). 

Lammastide was also the traditional time of year for craft festivals. The medieval guilds would create elaborate displays of their wares, decorating their shops and themselves in bright colors and ribbons, marching in parades, and performing strange, ceremonial plays and dances for the entranced onlookers. The atmosphere must have been quite similar to our modern-day Renaissance festivals. 

Many commentators have bewailed the fact that traditional Gardnerian and Alexandrian Books of Shadows say very little about the holiday of Lammas, stating only that poles should be ridden and a circle dance performed. This seems strange, for Lammas is a holiday of rich mythic and cultural associations, providing endless resources for liturgical celebration. 

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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)

Songs and Chants 1996 CO1

Songs and Chants are often used for a variety of reasons - lullaby's, grounding, centering, calming, even raising energy. Start by saying the words over and over and eventually a tune may develop.

Songs & Chants 1996

In a ring we all shall stand, Pass the Power, hand to hand
As the year is given birth, Build the Power, root to Earth
Pass The Power, hand to hand Bless the Lady, Bless the Land
Bless the Lord, bless the Skies, Bless the Power that never dies  
By Fin and Feather, Leaf and Tree Let the Power flow out and Free!
*****

Air I am, Fire I am, Water, Earth and Spirit I am

Air I am, Fire I am, Water, Earth and Spirit I am
Air I am, Fire I am, Water, Earth and Spirit I am.

*****

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 SunGod, And to Him we shall return.
Like a spark of flame, Rising to the Summer Lands
Pan, Poseidon, Dionysus, Cernunnos, Mithras, Loki, Apollo

*****

Spiraling into the center, The center of the Shield. I am the Weaver, I am the Woven One. I am the Dreamer, I am the Dream.
Spiraling into the center, The center of the Shield. I am the Weaver, I am the Woven One. I am the Dreamer, I am the Dream.
Spiraling into the center, The center of the Shield. I am the Weaver, I am the Woven One. I am the Dreamer, I am the Dream.

*****

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. 

*****

We are a Circle, within a Circle, With no beginning, and never ending

We are a Circle, within a Circle, With no beginning, and never ending

We are a Circle, within a Circle, With no beginning, and never ending

***

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

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

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

*****

Circle Opening

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

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)

Feasting 1995 CO1

FEASTING 1995

Pagan Potluck

Circle of One has always been about Community so Feasting was always included at the end of any gathering. CO1 Members would provide the essentials, something for Cake & Ale with enough to add to feasting afterwards. Along with non-alcohol drinks, paper plates,  cups, napkins & utensils. 

For Cake & Ale with Circles there was always a bottle or two of wine along with plenty of juice or tea and tiny cups to pass out. Cake could be any type of finger food from cookies, bread, cake to spring rolls, meatballs or carrots with small napkins to pass out. It all depended on the Circle and the Season. During Circle CO1 Members took care of the participants passing out the food & drink and collecting the trash after. For feasting after Circle there were often buffet tables placed out of the way for people to drop off their contributions to the potluck.

WHAT TO BRING FOR FEAST

 ** General rule is simple – bring something you enjoy and enough to serve at least 6 people, regardless of the number of people expected to be there.  Don’t forget, if everyone brings enough for 6 there will be plenty to feed even 200!!

 ** When do you bring something – always when joining a large group, always when visiting a new location, always when meeting new people, always when you’re nervous and afraid you won’t fit in.  And always when you have your own dietary restrictions to consider.

FIND SOMETHING FOR THE SEASON OR OCCASION

 ** When in doubt:  ask – don’t be afraid to ask what’s needed.  You may get a desperate plea for something needed or special instructions to blend in with the occasion.  After all, you wouldn’t really want to bring liver and onions to a chocolate circle, or wine & beer to a recovering alcoholic.

THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR ARRIVING EMPTY HANDED

 ** What to do if you don’t cook – the answer to this one is simple * SHOP :-) There are many delicious ways to fill the need at your local grocers.  Don’t forget to check your own pantry first; you just might have something tucked away for a special occasion.

 ** What to do if you’re broke – check the pantry first, it’s amazing what you can bring together to make a great dish.  Example:  1lb hamburger, 1 box macaroni, 1 can stewed tomatoes cooked and combined makes a great dish.  Or it only takes 12 teabags and a bottle of spring water to make a gallon of iced tea.

 ** Even more broke – how about a bag of potato chips, a bottle of soda, or a box of cookies.  It’s amazing what you can buy for a couple $ if you shop a little bit.

 ** What to do if you're living in a tent – Good rule on this one is to keep it simple.  Something that doesn’t require refrigeration or cooking is your best bet.  Believe it or not some of the most appreciated items are fresh fruit, water, or chocolate.

 ** What to do if you’re living in a cave – this one’s pretty extreme, it’s the person with nothing but ketchup in the fridge, along with some unidentifiable green stuff in the corner; peanut butter in the pantry next to a loaf of bread that’s hard as a rock and not a single clean dish anywhere to be found.  What does someone like this contribute??  What does anyone really WANT them to contribute??  Well, if there’s a fruit tree growing in the yard they just might have it covered.  If not, hopefully, there’s a 7-11 on the way!!

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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)

Full Moon Esbat 1997 CO1

 

Full Moon, 7/19/97

Saturday: Full Moon 10:21 PM

Sign:     Capricorn

Holiday:  Marriage of Venus and Apollo

Color:    Yellow

Incense:  Sandalwood

             

Sylphs:   are the protectors of Magickal applications

Dragons:  are the guardians of wisdom

Mers:     are the givers of love and friendship

Gnomes:   are the protectors of outdoor circles

 

Anointing & Consecrating

 

Grounding

 

Casting the Circle

Ten thousand years we’ve struck the fire, Creation’s music freely sung.  With Magick joined we’ve praised the stars, Since first the world had begun.  Our spirit lives in timeless dance, The Tarot and the Rune.  And nights united in the power, Of Drawing Down the Moon.  With Malice toward no-one, and Harm to none;  If the Goddess so desires it, then let it be done!

This Circle is cast, Blessed Be.

 

Calling the Quarters

East, the Sylphs, the Knowledge, the Wind, Positive forces I call you in.

South, the Dragons, the Hearth, the Fire, Aid this night in my desire.

West, the Mers, the Love, the Water, I conjure my need into matter.

North, the Gnomes, the roots, the Grove, Bring your gifts, I make it so.

Center, the Spirit, the Life the Force, I call you now to open your doors

 

Altar Blessing

(While lighting the candles)

In Honor glow these candles bright, To those gone long before,

I ask the Goddess to shed her light, Upon us ever more.

Starlight swirls before our eyes ,Twilight furls its wisdom wise

Moonlight curls within the skies, The time has come to prophesies.

 

Invocation

Brigit..Maiden, we ask you to bring healing to our hearts,

Dear Mother, we ask you for a blessing on these lands and seas, 

Brigit...Grandmother, we ask for peace upon the earth, your sacred body,

Bless us, Heal us, Brigit! Be with us now! Join us, Sanctify us, Make us pure again.

Workings

Releasing the Quarters

North, the Gnomes, the Roots, the Grove, Fare Thee well, I send Thee home

West, the Undines, the Love the Water, Fare Thee well, back you go to Gaia’s cauldron

South, the Dragons, the Hearth, the Fire, Fare Thee well and never tire.

East, the Sylphs, the Knowledge, the Wind, Fare Thee well, with peace I send.

Center, the Spirit, the Life, the Force, I ask you now to shut the doors.  In perfect love and perfect trust, Hail and Farewell.  Thank you Brigit, For your presence here tonight.  This circle is now open, but unbroken. 

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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)

Claires, Auras, Chakras 1996 CO1

Claires, Auras, Chakras, 1996

Clairvoyant “clear seeing”

Clairsentient “clear energy”

 
Clairaudient “clear hearing”

Clairempathic “clear emotion” 

Clairtangant “clear touching"

Clairgustant “clear taste”

Claircognizant “clear knowing”

Clairalient “clear smell” 

RED/ROOT   Passion & Energy   

Survival, Financial Independence, Stability, Security, Self-Confidence 

ORANGE/SACRAL   Enthusiasm & Emotion   

Desire, Procreation, Sexuality, Emotions, Pleasure, Creativity 

YELLOW/SOLAR PLEXUS   Happiness & Optimism   

Esteem, Confidence, Action, Power, Strength, Will 

GREEN/HEART   Harmony &Health   

Love, Compassion, Wisdom, Trust, Forgiveness, Generosity 

PINK/HEART   Love & Compassion   

Love, Compassion, Wisdom, Trust, Forgiveness, Generosity 

TURQUOISE/THROAT   Calmness & Clarity   

Communication, Self-Expression, Truth 

BLUE/THROAT   Trust & Loyalty   

Communication, Self-Expression, Truth 

PURPLE/BROW   Spirituality & Imagination  

Intuition, Imagination, Foresight, Intellect, Clairvoyance 

WHITE/CROWN   Purity & Innocence   

Spirituality, Enlightenment, Pure Awareness 

BLACK/HANDS-FEET   Power & Sophistication   

Giving, Receiving 

BROWN/NEW   Stability & Reliability  

 Technology 

GRAY   Compromise & Control   

Grief 

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)

Can You Imagine 1995 CO1

Can You Imagine? 1995 

(For the Child in All of Us)

   by Robert F Potts

   
  Can you imagine a world without witches,
  A world with all people the same?
  Where the only known dragons are hiding in books,
  And children are terribly tame? 
  
  A world without magick would be sad indeed.
  I cannot imagine the pain
  Of having a world where there's no Santa Claus,
  Where wizards are searched for in vain. 
  
  Can you imagine a world without spells,
  That science and businesses run?
  And think of the sadness a unicorn feels
  When he no longer plays in the sun. 
  
  Can you imagine a world without witches,
  No elves, and no magical pools?
  And can you imagine how dull it would be 
  If all that we had were the schools? 
  
  I cannot imagine a world without witches,
  A world with no magical wand.
  A world without beauty, or even a dream,
  Or a wood sprite of whom to be fond. 
  
  They say I should grow up and be more mature,
  Like a normal adult ought to do.
  But I'd rather, at night, go to dance with a witch,
  And I'll bet that you feel that way, too.  

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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)

Release Esbat, CO1, 2016

 

CircleOfOne Release 2001

(Break bonds and connection with  ..., ..., ..., ... and ...)

 

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
Break bonds and connection with ..., ..., ..., ... and ...
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!

Feast

Welcome to the CircleOfOne Archives

https://circleofone1.blogspot.com

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)