An Opening Ritual

As we stand in our circle, let the arms of the Goddess enfold us.  Feel her warm
loving touch.  In her touch we feel all that is ... around us.  We can feel the
oneness of all things.  We call her to enfold us ... to encircle us. In her arms
we fear nothing, for everything is part of us.

We call upon the elements of Air.  Spirits of the East. Let our thoughts be as
Air -- clear and crisp.  Swirling free, with no bounds.  Whispering through the
lonely canyons.  Rising up to meet the sun.

We call upon the elements of Fire.  Spirits of the South. Let our will rise
within us like lava, radiating with energy and power, flowing down to meet the
sea.

We call upon the elements of Water.  Spirits of the West. Let our emotions be
fluid as the tide, changing shape and form with its surroundings.  Reflective
as deep blue pools ... passionate as the crashing waves upon the rocks.

We call upon the elements of Earth.  Spirits of the North.  Feeling it beneath
our feet, we draw strength. We send our roots down into her soil.  Growing solid
and firm.  Partaking of her warmth and security.

Thus we are in her embrace, wherein we are not separate beings ... but one ...
in total trust and total love.