Imbolc The Light Returns
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Time February 2nd Focus The first signs of Spring The melting of the snow Candle Lighting The return of the God Celebrating the return of Light Dispensing of the old and making way for the new Growth and Renewal Symbols The first flowers of Spring Candles Colours White, Pink, Red, Yellow, Green, . Orange A Simple Ritual for Imbloc
There are 9 steps to any Ritual 1.Prepare yourself 2.Prepare your Space 3.Cast Your Circle 4.Invocation and Blessing 5.Ritual Observance 6.Using the Energy 7.Earth the Energy 8.Thank the Gods 9.Close the Circle In Detail 1.Prepare yourself To prepare yourself for ritual you need to rid your self of any negative energy why not have a bath , just put some salt in your bathwater and think about what you will be doing in your ritual , or you can stand outdoors in the wind and let the elements take any bad vibes away , you can play a drum , or simply sit quietly and ask the goddess to put your mind in the correct place 2. Prepare your space , try to hold your Beltaine Ritual out of doors if possable . Prepare your Altar, here is a photo of ours to guide you. The Goddess side is on the left and the god side is to the right. In the middle we have a triple moon symbol , a cauldren and our incense burner .Light your incense light the candles
3.Casting The Circle .Use visualization to create a circle , Starting at the North ,use your knife to send energy out. You can walk around the circle , holding your knife out, or if your circle is very small , stand outside it and create a glowing circle of energy with your imagination .When the circles cast you can recite these or similar words, "Here at last Our circles cast In light upon the ground We call upon you elements Support our magic round God and Goddess Bless our rites and guide us through this magic night I call you now attend to me this is our will so mote it be " Then call the quarters " Spirits of the North Elements of Earth I call on you to attend our circle Hail and Welcome
Spirits of the East Elements of Water I call on you to attend our circle Hail and Welcome
Spirits of the South Elements of Fire I call on you to attend our circle Hail and Welcome
Spirits of the West Elements of Water I call on you to attend our circle Hail and Welcome "The circle is now cast TOP OF PAGE 4.Invocation and Blessing To The Goddess "O Great Goddess of the Moon you who are Queen of the Gods Light of the night Provider of life itself Mother of Woman and Man Protector of the Wicca Lover of the Horned God We ask that you will attend our circle and Bless our Mystic Rites " To the God " O Great God Horned Hunter of the Sun You who are King of the Gods Light of the Day Lord of all that is Wild and Free Father of Man and Woman Protector of the Wicca Lover of the Goddess We ask that you will attend our circle and Bless our Mystic Rites " The Blessing " May the Powers of the One The source of all creation All knowing and eternal May the Goddess The Lady of the Moon And the God Horned Hunter of the Sun May the powers of the Spirits Rulers of the Elemental Realms The Stars above and the Earth below Bless this Place And this time And we who are with you . 5.Ritual Observance Imbolc Ritual by Scott Cunningham This is the time of the feast of torches When every lamp blazes and shines to welcome the rebirth of The God I celebrate the Goddess I celebrate the God All the Earth Celebrates Beneath its Mantle of Sleep"
"All the land is wrapped in winter The air is chilled and Frost covers the earth But, Lord of the Sun Horned one of animals and wild places Unseen you have been reborn Of The Gracious Mother Goddess Lady of all fertility Hail Great God Hail and Welcome" 6.Using the Energy It is at this point that you can use the magical energy you have raised to do any Magic workings of your own 8.Thank the Gods "Guardians of the Elements Lord God and Lady Goddess We thank you for joining our circle We ask for your Blessing As you Depart May there be peace between us Now and Forever Blessed Be" This is the time to sprinkle salt around your circle to earth the energy The Circle is open but unbroken May the Peace of the Goddess Go in your hearts Merry Meet Merry Part Merry Meet Again Blessed Be
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