Supplies: Symbol of the season, such as a white flower, snow in a
crystal container, also needed, an orange candle anointed with
cinnamon, frankincense or rosemary oil (unlit), red candle to
represent the elements, and your ritual supplies.
Arrange the altar, light the candles and censer, and cast the
Circle.
Invoke the Goddess and God.
Say such words as the following:
"This is the time of the feast of torches,
when every lamp blazes and shines
to welcome the rebirth of the God.
I/we celebrate the Goddess,
I/we celebrate the God;
All the Earth celebrates
Beneath its mantle of sleep."
Light the orange taper from the red candle on the altar. Slowly
walk the circle clockwise, bearing the candle before you. Say
these or similar words:
"All the land is wrapped in winter.
The air is chilled and
frost envelopes the Earth.
But Lord of the Sun,
Horned One 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 your 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 magic, if necessary, may follow.
Celebrate the Simple Feast.
Thank the Goddess and God.
Release the Circle.
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