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I think this is from Starhawk's Spiral Dance One candle at each compass point Cast the circle Invocation of the God and Goddess Statement of intent On this night, I invoke the powers of fire to protect me from all that would harm me, whether physically, mentally,emotionally or spiritually. Start at the south.Light the candle, shouting: Imagine the flame creating a wall of protection on that side of you. Move West, light the candle and shout: Again, with each candle you light, imagine the wall around you growing in power and intensity North, light the candle and shout: East, light the candle, shouting: Hold up the Southern candle to the sky, shouting: Place it back on the earth, shouting: Sit in the center of the circle, watching the candles burn. Know that the fires are burning away all evil and harm thatcomes your way. Meditate on the flames and feel their power forming a shield around you - a shield you can erect anytime you feel threatened. Cakes and ale (eating bread and drinking wine or juice to restore energies spent during ritual) Release circle Thank the Goddess and God for their protection and presence in your circle Go to each of the four directions in turn, saying: Raise your athame to the sky and touch it to the earth, then open your arms and say |
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