Copyright © 1997-99 Akasha Decorate the altar with Pine and Evergreens.
You will need the cauldron filled with a burnable substance or put the Red Candle in it.
Setup the altar and worship area. Light the Candles and Incense. Cast the Circle and invoke the Deities. Look into the cauldron.
Say:
"Though the Earth is wrapped in winter's sleep,
Though the snow and wind blows,
I will celebrate with joy."
Light the cauldron or Red Candle in the cauldron and,
Say:
"To honor thee O Mother Goddess,
To welcome the returning God of the Sun,
I light this fire."
Walking slowly, clockwise around the altar looking at the fire.
Repeat this Chant:
"The wheel turns; the power burns."
When you have finished this, stop and meditate on the hidden potential within us and every living thing.
Then stand before the altar and
Say:
"I give honor to thee My Lord of the Sun,
From darkness you have been reborn,
Blessings to you My Lord,
I welcome thee!"
Practice magick or divination now. Perform the Simple Feast and release the Circle. It is completed.
Yule Oil
1/4 cup almond or other carrier oil
8 drops pine oil
8 drops cedar
5 drops juniper
ground myrrh-approx 5 or 6 small lumps
ground frankincense-apporx 5 or 6 small lumps
Be sure the resins are ground into a very very fine powder.
You may wish to heat them with the carrier oil over very very low heat or in a small potpourri cooker for about an hour or so-when the fragrance is released you will know it is time.
Once that is done add your essential oils and combine all ingredients. May be used for annointing purposes
~Winter Dawns Cleansing Ritual~
(Anoint head with salt water)
"I cleanse my thoughts, that they might be pure and honest."
(Anoint throat)
"I cleanse my voice,that all I say might be good."
(Anoint heart)
"I cleanse my heart,that it might be open, giving and full of light. Grant that I may give freely of my love to others."
(Anoint hands)
"I cleanse my hands,that I may use them only for good."
(Anoint feet)
"I cleanse my feet,that they may take me far in life. That my journeys may be filled with love light and peace."
So Mote it Be!!!