Basic Ritual Structure
Setup and Purification of Alter and Ritual Space
Purification of Participants
Salt and water are consecrated and combined and then the salt water is used to purify those who will be in the circle. This is done by the priestess or her deligate.
Grounding and Centering
Grounding and centering are done by group visualization.
Circle is Cast
Circle is cast by use of wand, athame, hand or visualization.
Quarters and Elements are Evoked
Quarters are called in the following order:
if your alter is facing East ~ East, South, West, North
and if your alter is facing North ~ North, East, South, West.
Center may also be called, depending on the working, as may the Powers Above and the Powers Below.
Goddess and God are Invoked
The Deities are addressed as the Lord and Lady, names should be appropriate to the Sabbat, Moon, or other ritual purpose and used in teaching/storytelling and/or spellwork.
General Purpose of Ritual is Performed ~ Spellwork, Energy Raising, Sending Power
Power is raised by use of drumming and/or chanting. Spellwork, scrying, healing, etc. are all appropriate at this time.
Blessing of the Cakes and Wine
Feasting
A time for reflection and for enjoyment of the circle
Thank and Dismiss Deities, Quarters, and Elements
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