| ~*Imbolc*~ |
| A symbol of the season, such as a representation of a snowflake, a white flower, or perhaps some snow in a crystal container can be placed on the altar. An orange candle anointed with musk, cinnamon, frankincense or rosemary oil, unlit, should also be there. Snow can be melted and used for the water during the circle casting. |
| Arrange the altar, light the candles and censer, and cast the circle. Then recite the Blessing Chant. Invoke the Goddess and God. Say such words as these that follow. |
| This is the time of the feast of torches, When every lamp blazes and shines to welcome the rebirth of the God. I celbrate the Goddess, I celbrate the God, All the Earth celbrates Beneath tt's mantle of sleep. |
| Light the orange taper from the red candle on the altar (or at the Southern point of the circle). Slowly walk the circle colockwise, bearing the candle before you. Say these words. |
| All the land is wrapped in winter. The air is chilled and frost envelopes the Earth. But the Lord of the Sun, Horned Ones of animals and wild places, Unseen you have been reborn of the gracious Mother Goddess, Lady of all fertility. Hail Great God! Hail and Welcome! |
| Stop before the altar, holding aloft the candle. Gaze at its flame. Visualize you life blossoming with creativity, with renewed energy and strength. If you need to look into the future or past, now is an ideal time. Works of magick, if necessary, may follow. Celebrate the Simple Feast. The circle is released. |
| Ritural from: Wicca, A Guide For The Solitary Pracitioner by: Scott Cunningham |
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| Refer to the correspondences page for incents and candles to use with this rite. |