CASTING THE CIRCLE

I CALL UPON THE SACRED CIRCLE, COME AT MY REQUEST COME

WITH THE POWER OF THE WARMING SUN, THE ENERGY OF THE
EARTH. SURROUND US, EMPOWER US, PROTECT US IN OUR
WORKINGS THIS NIGHT. GRANT THIS SPACE BE FIT AND RIGHT FOR
OUR WORSHIP.

CLEANSING THE CIRCLE.

Male celebrant places the tip of his atheme into the water and holding with
both hands draws the Banishing Pentagram of water.

I EXORCISE THEE, 0 CREATURE OF WATER, THAT THOU CAST OUT

ALL IMPURITIES AND UNCLEANLINESS OF THE SPIRIT OF THE WORLD
OF PHANTASM.

Male celebrant then places tip of atheme into the salt and holding with both
hands draws the Invoking Pentagram of earth.

BLESSINGS BE UPON THEE, 0 CREATURE OF SALT.

LET ALL EVIL AND HINDRANCE BE CAST FORTH FROM THEE AND LET
ALL GOOD ENTER HEREIN.

Salt is poured into the water, and stirred three times clockwise.
Holy water is placed on pentacle.
Male celebrant replaces his atheme upon altar and stands on the right of
Female celebrant.
Female celebrant places the tip of her atheme into the flame of the right-hand
candle and holding with both hands draws the Invoking pentagram of fire
through flame.

BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU, THOU CREATURE OF FIRE

PURIFY OUR CIRCLE, ILLUMINATE OUR PATH, AND
DRIVE AWAY THE DARKNESS OF THE WORLD AND
SPIRIT.

Female celebrant places the tip of her atheme into the smoke from the
incense and holding with both hands draws the Invoking pentagram of air.

BLESSINGS BE UPON THEE, 0 CREATURE OF AIR.

PURIFY AND CLEANSE OUR CIRCLE. BLOW AWAY THE
COBWEBS FROM OUR MINDS THAT WE MAY WORK WITH INSIGHT
AND CLARITY.
BLESSING THE CIRCLE.

Male celebrant, with holy water, walks deosil around circle, sprinkling water
around temple and other people.

I CONSECRATE THIS CIRCLE WITH THE ELEMENTS OF

EARTH AND WATER THAT IT KEEPS US SAFE IN OUR
WORKINGS.
 Female celebrant, with candle in left hand and incense in right hand walks
deosil around circle.

I CONSECRATE THIS CIRCLE WITH THE ELEMENTS OF

FIRE AND AIR ,THAT OUR PATH BE ILLUMINATED AND OUR HEARTS
TRUE.

INVOCATION OF THE QUARTERS

Having chosen which members of the coven will call which quarter, they take
their positions Starting from the east they should call the quarters as they feel.
Raising their atheme's in salute, call quarter then draw pentagram of element
and pierce centre. You should see your image of the guardian in your mind's
eye.

EAST-.AIR
LORDS OF THE EAST, LORDS OF AIR,
BLOW THE BRISK WIND OF WISDOM,
TO CLEAR OUR MINDS FOR OUR WORKING TONIGHT
HAIL AND WELCOME.
BLESSED BE.

SOUTH--FIRE
LORDS OF THE SOUTH, LORDS OF FIRE,
BRING THE WARMTH OF THE HOME,
TO DRIVE THE DULL FROM OUR HEARTS FOR OUR
WORKING TONIGHT
HAIL AND WELCOME.
BLESSED BE.

WEST- -WATER
LORDS OF THE WEST, LORDS OF WATER,
FALL LIFE-GIVING RAIN TO AWAKEN OUR SOULS FOR
OUR WORKINGS TONIGHT
HAIL AND WELCOME.
BLESSED BE.

NORTH--EARTH
LORDS OF THE NORTH, LORDS OF THE EARTH,
LEND US THE POWER OF THE EARTH TO STRENGTHEN OUR BODIES
FOR OUR WORKINGS TONIGHT.
HAIL AND WELCOME.
BLESSED BE.

POWER RAISING
Both hp and HPS and all in circle form a circle linking hands, left palm up,
right palm down. If space permits a circle dance will now take place. Led by
HPS, chanting the witches rune, and/or any other power chant.
 Eko Eko Azarak
Eko Eko Zomelak
Eko Eko Karnayna,
Eko Eko Aradia
Darksome night and shining moon,
East then South, West then North,
Hearken to the witches rune,
Here I come to call thee forth.
Earth and Water, Air and Fire,
Wand and pentacle and sword,
Work ye unto my desire,
Hearken ye unto my word.
Cords and censer, scourge and knife,
Powers od the witches' blade,
Waken ye into life,
Come ye as the charm is made.
Queen of heaven, queen of hell,
Horned hunter of the night,
Lend your power unto the spell,
And work my will by magic rite.
By all the power of land and sea,
By all the might of moon and sun,
As I do will, so mote it be,
Chant the spell and be it done.
Eko Eko Azarak
Eko Eko Zomelak
Eko Eko Karnayna,
Eko Eko Aradia

Dance finishes when HPS says down.

 CHARGE OF THE GOD & GODDESS
Listen to the words of the Great Mother, Who of old was called Artemis,
Astarte, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Diana, Arionrhod, Brigid, and
by many other names:
Whenever you have need of anything, once a month, and better it be when
the moon is full, you shall assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit
of Me Who is Queen of all the Wise.
You shall be free from slavery, and as a sign that you be free you shall be
naked in your rites.
Sing, feast, dance, make music and love, all in My Presence, for Mine is the
ecstasy of the spirit and Mine also is joy on earth.
For My law is love is unto all beings. Mine is the secret that opens the door of
youth, and Mine is the cup of wine of life that is the cauldron of Cerridwen,
that is the holy grail of immortality.
I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal, and beyond death I give peace and
freedom and reunion with those that have gone before.
Nor do I demand aught of sacrifice, for behold, I am the Mother of all things
and My love is poured out upon the earth.
Hear the words of the Star Goddess, the dust of Whose feet are the hosts of
Heaven, whose body encircles the universe:
I Who am the beauty of the green earth and the white moon among the stars
and the mysteries of the waters,
I call upon your soul to arise and come unto me.
For I am the soul of nature that gives life to the universe.
From Me all things proceed and unto Me they must return.
Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold, all acts of love and
pleasure are My rituals.
Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility,
mirth and reverence within you.
And you who seek to know Me, know that the seeking and yearning will avail
you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not
within yourself, you will never find it without.
For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am That which is
attained at the end of desire.
 CHARGE OF THE GOD.

Listen to the Words of the Horned God,

Who was of old called among men:
Adonis, Tammuz, Dianus, Herne,
Bran, Beli, Lugh, Gwyn,
Dionysus, Osiris, Cernunnos, Pan,
And by many other Names.
O Secret of Secrets,
That art hidden in the being of all that lives,
Not Thee do we adore,
For That which adoreth is also Thou.
Thou art That, and That am I.
I am the Flame that burns in the heart of every being,
And in the core of every Star.
I am Life, and the Giver of Life,
Yet therefore is the Knowledge of Me
The Knowledge of Death and Resurrection.
I am alone, the Lord within ourselves,
Whose Name is Mystery of Mysteries.
I am the Horned God.
I am the Lord of the Universe,
The Father of all living,
The All-Devourer and the All-Begetter.
I am He Whose Seed lies strewn
As glittering Gems across velvet darkness
Within the Womb of the Mother.
I am the Lord of the Shadows
In the darkness of the Underworld,
For I am the Midnight Sun.
I am the Light of the Stars,
And the Spark of the Spirit Eternal,
For I am the God Within.
I am the Horned Leader of the Hosts of Air,
The Leader of the Wild Hunt,
The Judge of Gods and of Men.
I am the Hidden God,
Who ever yet remains,
For I dwell within the secret seed.
I am the seed of grain,
I am the seed of flesh,
I am the Seed of the Stars.
I am the Lord of the Heights,
I am the Lord of the Depths,
God of forest, of flock, and of field.
I am the Hunter and Hunted,
 I am the wolf and the Shepherd,
I am the vine and the grain.
I am a Guiding Star above you,
I am a bright Flame before you,
I am a smooth Path beneath you.
I am the Light of Life.
I am the Flame of Love.
I am the Horned God!

ANY MAGICAL WORKING SHOULD NOW BE DONE i.e. spells for healing
etc for those within or those known to people taking part. If it is a Sabbat,
there are specific enactments which take place to honour the season and the
corresponding aspect of the God and Goddess. (Refer to the relevant Sabat
ritual for guidance)

GREAT RITE.
Blessing the cake.
The cake should be on a suitable platter and there should be enough for all
and the goddess.
Hps holds cake, Hp holds atheme, and drawing a pentagram of earth both
repeat.

GOD AND GODDESS BLESS THIS FOOD AS A SYMBOL OFYOUR

BOUNTY. BRING YOUR CHILDREN NOUGHT BUT GOOD, LET NOT THE
EARTH GO HUNGRY.

Blessing the wine.

The wine should be in a suitable chalice

Hp holds chalice, Hps holds atheme in wine, and drawing pentagram of earth
repeat,

HP "ALTER OF MYSTERIES MANIFOLD THE SACRED CIRCLES

SECRET POINT. THUS DO I SIGN THEE AS OF OLD, WITH KISSES OF
MY LIPS ANOINT."
both kiss.

HPS "OPEN FOR ME THE SECRET WAY THE PATHWAY OF

INTELLIGENCE. BEYOND THE GATES OF NIGHT AND DAY, BEYOND
THE BOUNDS OF TIME AND SPACE."
place atheme into wine

BOTH ~BEHOLD THE MYSTERY ARIGHT THE FIVE TRUE POINTS OF

FELLOWSHIP. HERE WHERE THE LANCE AND GRAIL UNITE AND FEET
AND BREAST AND LIP."

The cake is then passed around the circle by HPS then the wine by HP.
When every one has partaken then all may sit and discuss next working and
this ritual.
 Now we take the circle down either completely or just saying goodbye.

FAREWELL GUARDIANS

The member who called the quarter also says farewell. They draw banishing
pentagram of element and stamp three times.

EAST--AIR.
LORD OF~ AIR. LORD OF THE WATCHTOWERS OF THE EAST.
I THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR RITE THIS NIGHT,
FOR GUARDING US AND GUIDING US AND BEARING
WITNESS TO OUR RITE. AND ERE YOU DEPART TO YOUR FAIR AND
PLEASANT LAND WE BID YOU HAIL AND FAREWELL.

SOUTH--FIRE.
LORD OF FIRE. LORD OF THE WATCHTOWERS OF THE SOUTH
I THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR RITE THIS NIGHT,
FOR GUARDING US AND GUIDING US AND BEARING
WITNESS TO OUR RITE. AND ERE YOU DEPART TO YOUR FAIR AND
PLEASANT LAND, WE BID YOU HAIL AND FAREWELL.

WEST--WATER.
LORD OF WATER. LORD OF THE WATCHTOWERS OF THE WEST.
I THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR RITE THIS NIGHT,
FOR GUARDING US AND GUIDING US AND BEARING
WITNESS TO OUR RITE. AND ERE YOU DEPART TO YOUR FAIR AND
PLEASANT LAND, WE BID YOU HAIL AND FAREWELL.

NORTH--EARTH.
LORD OF EARTH LORD OF THE WATCHTOWERS OF THE NORTH
I THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR RITE THIS NIGHT,
FOR GUARDING US AND GUIDING US AND BEARING
WITNESS TO OUR RITE. AND ERE YOU DEPART TO YOUR FAIR AND
PLEASANT LAND, WE BID YOU HAIL AND FAREWELL.

FAREWELL TO THE GOD AND GODDESS.

OUR LOVING GOD AND GODDESS

WE INVITED HERE TONIGHT.
TO BEAR WITNESS TO OUR RITE
WE CANNOT BANISH THOSE WE LOVE
BUT ASKING YOU STAY IN OUR SOULS
WE GIVE THEE LEAVE DEPART.
BLESSED BE.

SO MOTE IT BE

THE RITE IS ENDED.