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As the waning moon sails slowly across the sky overhead we think of the mature stage of the God and Goddess and the God’s journey to the Otherworld. We gather during this time to celebrate and feel the missing of He who passed beyond the veil. We celebrate what He taught us, and how he lived, in adoration, and unfettered love for the Goddess. We also celebrate the Great Mystery, of return and renewal, and hope. Removes her sword from its scabbard, casting a circle thrice round saying, "On this night, of nights, the ending of beginnings and the beginning of endings, I cast this circle in perfect Love and Trust Let only those enter who are pure in intention with Perfect Love and Perfect Trust come to Behold the Divine and Honor the Lord and Lady and their teachings May all that depart this circle carry the deep poignancy of devotion and love the Lord and Lady felt for each other and for us, their Children in their hearts, and show it in their lives So Mote it Be" The Circle is cast! Let all who would enter be aware of the intention of your purpose! On your honor, how do you enter the circle? Taking her sword and holding it high to the Northern Gates she bows on one knee and calls out, "Guardians of the Northern Watchtower! I call on you, Spirits of the Element of Earth, and ask you to impart your gifts of strength and stability to bless and protect us during our rite on this, the highest and holiest nights of our craft. That we might pay Homage to the Lord and Lady on this Sabbat of Samhain" A glowing, forest green mist begins to rise. Lady Qyzida bows lower and says, "Hail and Welcome" Rises and walks deosil to the eastern portal, Raises her sword and calls out, "Guardians of the Eastern Watchtower! I call on you Spirits of the Element of Air, and ask that you impart your gifts of wisdom and knowledge to bless and protect us during our rite on this, the highest and holiest nights of our craft. That we might pay Homage to the Lord and Lady on this Sabbat of Samhain" A glowing, bright yellow mist begins to rise. Lady Qyzida bows lower and says, "Hail and Welcome" Rises and walks deosil to the southern portal, Raises her sword and calls out, "Guardians of the Southern Watchtower! I call on you Spirits of the Element of Fire, and ask that you impart your gifts of love and passion to bless and protect us during our rite on this, the highest and holiest nights of our craft. That we might pay Homage to the Lord and Lady on this Sabbat of Samhain" A glowing, deep red mist begins to rise. Lady Qyzida bows lower and says, "Hail and Welcome" Rises and walks deosil to the western portal, Raises her sword and calls out, "Guardians of the Western Watchtower! I call on you Spirits of the Element of Water, and ask that you impart your gifts of emotion and healing to bless and protect us during our rite on this, the highest and holiest nights of our craft. That we might pay Homage to the Lord and Lady on this Sabbat of Samhain" A glowing, rich blue mist begins to rise. Lady Qyzida bows lower and says, "Hail and Welcome" Rises and returns to the center of the circle and bows toward the Altar. After lighting the Goddess candle, she takes the Stance of the Goddess, and looks up toward the Moon and calls out "Great Mother, of Wisdom and Enlightenment, We invite you to our Samhain Celebration. Great Hecate, Crone Goddess who stands at the crossroads and guides those who cross over through the veil between the worlds, we seek to honor you and request your aid. We ask that you join us in our Rite this, the most Holy of nights to the Craft and your witches who walk the Path of the Wise." Bows low and waits a moment�?/P> "Hail and Welcome!" Tonight is also a time of endings. The End of the turn of the Wheel of the year, the end of something about ourselves we want to change, the end �?the death of a bad habit or negative trait that hinders a new beginning. For tonight is also a night of beginnings. The Beginning of the next run of the Wheel of the year and new challenges. A birthing of constructive plans, and the determination to carry them out. Tonight I am not just your priestess, I also take on the mantle of the Crone Goddess. As such, I will be walking the road to the otherworld to put to rest whatever needs to be discarded from members of the coven. She will be meeting with each of you in whispers to accept whatever you wish Her to take with Her. Know that in Nature, balance is essential, for whatever negativity you lay to rest you must replace with something positive of equal mass, or value. So be prepared and when the Crone returns from beyond she will find you whole and lacking nothing. When she returns we will celebrate our new beginnings and the beginning of the turning of the Wheel of the Year. While the Goddess is in Whispers with each of you one at a time, Lady Majyk will be here to provide one card readings from her Tarot deck for those who are waiting their turn with the Goddess. Stands before the altar and bows silently A transformation takes place and when the high priestess raises her head, she is no longer just the high priestess, but the Crone Goddess herself. Consult with members Tonight is the highest holy day for those who follow the ways of the Wise, the practitioners of the Craft. Tonight the veil between the worlds is thinnest and we have the opportunity to communicate with all those who have passed beyond the veil that separates our worlds This is the night when our honoring all of those we have loved, and admired, been inspired by and those who paved the way for our being able to be aware of this magickal moment is celebrated with appreciation and respect. This is when we thank all those that have played a part in who and what we are. Who and what we are is constantly evolving. With care and pruning, nice gardens become a showcase�?and so do people. Tonight you have "pruned�?the deadwood and weeds from the garden of your lives. Now is the time to replant the bare patches with something promising. If you would like to, please share with the coven what you would like to fill those voids with. Wait while they share their info All the decisions you made tonight are a direct result of the experiences and influences of your lives and the lives of those who influenced you, living or dead. Let us thank them now and celebrate the wonder and magick of being able to do that, right now. Wait while coveners do their thing As we take our first steps of the New Year, we know we are stepping out complete and fresh in our transformation. Filled with hope and promise and ready to face whatever challenge arises. Smiles lovingly at all the coveners, then bows and is silent for a few moments. A change in my aura is noticed as I am no longer "the Crone", but the high priestess once again. Speaking to you now as myself, Lady Qyzida, I just want to let you all know how intensely I believe this year will be a stellar experience for all the members of Light and Shadows. I have faith in each of you. Faith that together, all of us will make our coven one the Lady can look on and smile with pride. Faces the Altar and lifts her arms to the Mother, Blessed Lady, Wise Crone who has traveled a lifetime with this turn of the Wheel. We thank you and the Lord for all the lessons we have learned from you both this year. We grieve with your loss. May we all show the love for everyone that you and the Lord have expressed for each other in all we think, say and do. We conclude this rite with hearts full of that love and hope for the future as the Wheel of the Year begins to turn yet once more. Go if you must, stay if you will and carry all the love we have for you in your heart. Hail and Farewell" Faces the West, bows and says, "Guardians of the Western Watchtower! I thank you Spirits of the Element of Water, for imparting your gifts of love, healing, blessings and protection during our rite on this, blessed night. Stay if you will. Go if you must, and Harm None along your way" "Hail and Farewell" Faces the South, bows and says, "Guardians of the Southern Watchtower! I thank you Spirits of the Element of Fire for imparting your gifts of love, passion, blessings, and protection during our rite on this blessed night. Stay if you will. Go if you must, and Harm None along your way" "Hail and Farewell" Faces the East, bows and says, "Guardians of the Eastern Watchtower! I thank you Spirits of the Element of Air, for imparting your gifts of wisdom, knowledge, blessings, and protection during our rite on this blessed night. Stay if you will. Go if you must, and Harm None along your way" "Hail and Farewell" Faces the North, bows to one knee and says, "Guardians of the Northern Watchtower! I thank you, Spirits of the Element of Earth, for imparting your gifts of strength, stability, blessings, and protection during our rite on this blessed night. Stay if you will. Go if you must, and Harm None along your way" "Hail and Farewell" Taking her sword and going widdershins from the North watching the rainbow of colored mists retreat into the blade says, "Only Love has entered here In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust Only Love departs from this Realm between worlds Those here can stay if they will or go if they must In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust And Harm None on their way" The Circle is now open, but never broken, Merry we meet Merry we part and Merry we meet again. Blessed Be! |
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