HP - With this broom, tool of my will, I do cleanse, purify and prepare this space. From this circle now I banish all fear, malice and misfortune, that this circle may be a fit meeting place for gods and men. As I do will, so mote it be.

HPS - Creature of earth, firm salt of law, sharp salt of truth, be purified and sanctified as a tool of my will. Creature of water, gentle and receptive, be purified and sanctified as a tool of my will. Be now one, the salt sea-water of the Mother's womb, to bless and purify all who partake of this rite.

HP -(sprinkling salt/water around circle clockwise) - I purify you by the firm salt of law and the sweet waters of birth.

HP/HPS - Three times about and the circle is cast. Let nothing remain save that which is in accord with my will and the intent if this ritual. This is a place that is not a place, a time that is not a time, between the worlds and beyond. Let all be welcome who would share the blessings of this ritual.

East

Oh great Spirits of the East, the gentle sprites, soaring eagle and sweet butterfly, Masters of the Eastern wind, be with us in laughter, bring us the bracing dawn wind and memories of fragrant Spring. I do summon you up - Come and be welcome in this our rite.

South

Oh great Spirits of the South, the leaping salamanders, dragon in power, pheonix arising pure and whole from the flame, Masters of the South wind, be with us in passion, bring us the warmth of the hearthfire and the summer sun, and the clear sight of noonday. I do summon you up- Come and be welcome in this our rite.

West

Oh great Spirits of the West, the deep-dwelling undines, loving dolphin, Masters of the Western wind, be with us in feeling and in vision, in the evening tide's mystery and the upwelling autumn dreams. I do summon you up- Come and be welcome in this our rite.

North

Oh great Spirits of the North, thou Gnomes of the within the earth, bear slow and sure and bull of great strength, and tunneling worms whose work insures life, Masters of the north and ruler of the winds, here at the dwelling place of the Gods be with us in solid strength and permanence, giving us sure knowledge of nature's ever-renewed cycles, the safe womb of night and the slow movement of winter. I do summon you up, Come and be welcome here in this our rite.

Goddess Invocation

Arianrhod, white moon mother, come to us as love to lover. In the moonlight shining bright, we call to you by will and right. Magic and wisdom, secrets you bear, honor we give you, knowledge to share. Within this circle we have made a place, be here with us and show us grace. Bright one, be welcome. Blessed be!

God Invocation

Arawn, horned hunter, come to us with joy and wonder. You who offer death and return, we call to you with hearts that burn. Yours the law and yours the choosing, and yours the wild hunt's grand career. We welcome you freely, our guest and our master, you teach us not to be trapped within fear. Within this circle our hearts are open, be here with us - this candle's the toke n. Horned one, be welcome. Blessed be!

Blessing of the Wine

HP -      The male holds the power and is the reservoir of power. 
HPS -     The female taps the power in him and channels it. 
HP/HPS -  Neither one can work without the other; one without the other 
                 is incomplete. 
HP -      The god is a god of life and death. 
HPS -     The goddess is of birth and renewal. 
HP/HPS -  To learn you must struggle, to live you must be born, to be born 
                 you must die; the beginning, the continuation and the end, over 
                 and over and over. 
HP -      The sun gives forth light. 
HPS -     The moon holds it in darkness. 
HP -      As above
HPS -     So below
HP -      As the athame is to the male. 
HPS -     So the chalice is to the female. 
HP/HPS -  And together joined they are one in truth, for there is no greater
                 power in a the world than that of an man and woman joined in the 
                 bonds of love.

Chants: (Done by HP or HPS or both)

We are a circle 
In a circle
with no beginning
And never ending

Spirit of Fire come to us
We will kindle the fire

We will kindle the fire
Dance the magic circle 'round

We will kindle the fire
We will kindle the fire

Pass our the cakes and wine

Close the circle

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