Casting the Circle
Lay out circle and at North set Altar items (may use fruit juice, water, or tea instead of wine).
Ground and center
Light incense and altar candles ( in selected colors ) ;
ring bell or clap hands 3 times :
The circle is about to be cast and i freely stand within to greet my lady and my lord
Take center altar candle deosil around the circle raising at each Quarter (and lighting Elemental candle is used ) returning to altar when done.
{ N } I call upon Light and Earth at the North to illuminate and strengthen the circle,
{ E } I call upon Light and Air at the East to illuminate and enliven the circle.
{ S } I call upon Light and Fire at the South to illuminate and warm the circle.
{ W } I call upon Light and Water at the West to illuminate and cleanse the circle.
Raise athame in power hand in front of the Altar :
I draw down this circle in the presence of the Lady and the Lord that they may aid and bless me in my work.
Lower athame at North walk deosil around the circle envisioning a blue light shooting out from the point to
form the circle boundary:
This is the boundary of the circle, around me through walls and floors above me and below me as a sphere is
the circle cast and consecrated to the Lady and Lord that they may work with and through their child ( name ).
this circle is charged by the powers of the Ancient Onesonly love shall enter and leave
Return to Altar and ring bell ( or clap hands 3 times ) touch point of athame in the salt :
Salt is life and purifying. I bless this salt to be used in this sacred circle by the powers of the Goddess and the God.
Using the tip of the athame drop 3 portions of salt into water , stir 3 times with blade :
Let the blessed salt purify this water that it may be blessed to use in this sacred circle. Through the power of the Goddess
and the God is this water cleansed
Sprinkle blessed water deosil around the circle :
I consecrate this circle by the Lady and the Lord. This circle is conjured a Circle of Power that is purified and sealed. so mote it be
Put water bowl on Altar take incense desoil around circle to cense it :
With the aroma of incense do i honor and make welcome my visitors and helpers visible and invisible
Dab anointing oil with fingertip on forehead in a sigil :
I, ( name ) am consecrated in the names Goddess and God in this Their Circle.
{ cut doorway in circle for others to enter , close and seal with sigil}
Challenge each as they approach the circle , then anoint with oil and sigil of choice.
a} what do you want ?
Answer : To enter the Circle
b} what is the password ?
Answer : With perfect Love and Perfect Trust
c} Enter and Mary Meet ! I bid you Welcome.
With wand invoke the Elementals at each Quarter starting at the North and moving deosil raise and open
arms to invoke then close and lower arms turning to the next quarter until all are called :
{ N } I call upon you , Elemental Earth to attend this rite and guard this circle for as i have body and strength we
are kith and kin { visualize a powerful bull arriving }
{ E } I call upon you , Elemental Air , to attend this rite and guard this circle for as i breath and think we are kith and kin
{ visualize a soaring eagle }
{ S } I call upon you , Elemental Fire , to attend this rite and guard this circle for as i have energy and drive and consume life
to live we are kith and kin. { visualize a mighty Lion }
{ W } I call upon you , Elemental Water, to attend this rite and guard this circle for as i have emotion and my heart beats ,
we are kith and kin { visualize a leaping dolphin }
Draw Cosmic Lemniscate with wand over altar . { infinity sign }
Set wand on altar raise athame in both hands straight overhead :
Hail to the Elementals at the four quarters ! Welcome Lady and Lord to this Circle . I stand between the worlds with love and power all
around.
Set down athame pick up cup, pour some beverage into libation bowl , cauldron, or the ground to honor the Lady and Lord ,
then take a sip
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ring bell or clap 3 times.
When finished, proceed with Cakes and Wine / opening the Circle.
Cakes and Wine
Ring bell or clap 3 times
Feet spread and open arms raised
" I acknowledge my needs and offer my appreciation to that which sustains me! May i ever remember the blessings of the
Lady and the Lord".
Feet together hold cup in left hand and athame in right and slowly lower the point of the athame into cup :
As the Divine males join the Divine females for the benefit of both, let the fruits of their sacred union promote life ,love and joy.
Let the Earth be fruitful and let her bounty be spread throughout all lands.
Set down athame pour a second libation into the libation bowl or cauldron
Now touch point of athame to the bread / cake in the offering dish:
This food is the blessing of the Lady and the Lord given to me. As i have received , may i offer food for the body, mind and spirit
to those who seek such of me.
Eat the circle food and finish the beverage, { divide the food and drink among attendees present } when finished :
As i have enjoyed these gifts of the Goddess and God, may i remember that without them i would have nothing. so mote it be
Hold athame in power hand level over altar :
Lord and Lady i have been blessed by your sharing this time with me, watching and guarding me, guiding me here and in all things. I
come in love and depart in love
Raise athame in a salute :
Love is the Law and Love is the Bond. Merry did i meet , merry do i part, and merry will me meet again. The
circle is closed. so mote it be
Kiss the flat of the blade and set the athame on the altar
With the wand moving deosil farewelling each Elemental with raised open arms then lower and close arms and move to the quarter ,
snuff candle if used :
{ N } Depart in peace, Elemental Earth , My Blessing take with you
{ envision the Elemental Power departing }
{ E } Depart in peace , Elemental Air, My Blessing take with you
{envision the Elemental Power departing }
{ S } Depart in peace , Elemental Fire , My Blessing take with you { envision the Elemental Power departing }
{ W } Depart in peace, Elemental Water, My Blessing take with you. { envision the Elemental Power departing }
Set wand on altar and raise open arms :
Beings and powers of the visible and invisible depart in peace. You aid in my work, whisper in my mind, and bless me from otherworld.
Let there ever be harmony between us. My blessings take with you. The Circle is cleared
Take athame and move widdershins { counter clock wise } around the circle { N-W-S-E-N }, envisioning the blue light drawing
back into the athame :
The circle is open yet the Circle remains as its magical power is drawn back into me. The Circle is cleared! so mote it be.
At altar , touch tip of athame to forehead seeing the blue light swirling and returning inside , then raise athame in a salute
The Ritual is ended
Set down athame open arms outward palms up:
Blessing have be given
Draw arms together crossed over chest and bow :
and blessings have been received
Bring arms forward with hands together in front palms upright , outward :
May the peace of the Goddess and the God remain in my heart. So mote it be .
Ground excess energy by touching palms to floor , put away all magical tools and clear the altar , empty libation bowl or
cauldron onto the earth ( outside or in a potted plant } or rinse out in sink.
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