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Servants Of The Elder Gods
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Original Issue: Compiled By:
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Vernal Equinox, 1992
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Durwydd MacTara
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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Charge of The Goddess ............................................. 8
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Charge of The Horned God .......................................... 9
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Cakes and Wine Ritual (w/o G.R) ................................... 29
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Cakes and Wine Ritual (w/G.R) ..................................... 30
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Circle Ritual ..................................................... 25
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Dedication Ritual ................................................. 14
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Dismissals ........................................................ 28
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Elemental Invocation .............................................. 27
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Initiation Ritual ................................................. 5
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Principia ......................................................... 1
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Quarter Calls ..................................................... 28
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Suggested Rituals
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Solitary Moon Rite (E.C. Reed) .................................... 33
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Token (Symbolic) Great Rite ....................................... 36
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Tool Dedications (Personal Tools)
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Altar ................................................... 23
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Athame .................................................. 24
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Chalice ................................................. 31
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Wand .................................................... 32
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Tool Purification (Graeco-Roman)................................... 20
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TABLE OF CONTENTSServants Of The Elder Gods
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Original Issue: Compiled
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By:
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Vernal Equinox, 1992
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Durwydd MacTara
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Starwyn
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SERVANTS OF THE ELDER GODS
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SOTEG is formed for the purpose of promoting friendship,
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ethicality, and brotherly/sisterly love between those who walk
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nontraditional spiritual paths. It is not intended to supplant any
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other particular path, but to provide an alternative for those who
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wish to form or participate in a support group of like minded people.
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It welcomes and encourages its membership participating with other
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groups of similar, or at least non-contradictory paths. It is even
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conceivable that some of the SOTEG may call themselves "Christian,
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Buddhist", etc. A cornerstone of the SOTEG is a combination of
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tolerance and acceptance of other Paths as valid for those who
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participate in them with an adherence to the Wiccan Rede, and a
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celebration of the mystery of "The descent of the Goddess".
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1. All who desire to do so may call themselves a Servant of the Elder
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Gods.
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2. Two or more people who call themselves SOTEG may form a group for
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whatever purpose they deem fit; i.e. Religious, Magical, Study,
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etc.
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3. Any group so formed, should name itself with a name indicative of
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its purpose; i.e. SOTEG study group of CO. Springs, for example, or
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SOTEG association of Mages, etc.
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a. The use of the word "Coven" is reserved for religious group use
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only.
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4. Coven Organization
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a. A "Coven" is a group of the SOTEG organized for the purposes
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of worshipping the Elder Gods and Goddesses in a balanced
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manner, i.e. we of the SOTEG worship the Lord and Lady as a
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balanced pair of Deities.
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b. A coven is considered to have met when such meeting was called
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by the currently elected Priest and Priestess calls such a
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meeting and at least 50% of the members of the coven attend.
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In no case shall a meeting be considered a gathering of the
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Coven without at least three people present.
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c. Coven Officers will consist of at least three: Priest,
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Priestess, and Scribe. Others may be elected as the need
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arises by the general membership of Initiates.
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d. Within a consecrated Circle and during Ritual, the authority
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of the Priestess and Priest is absolute. Any other governance
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of the Coven may require is by consensus of the members.
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e. After dedication, a student of SOTEG may participate in any
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general Circle ritual held by the sponsoring Coven, and
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special Circles by invitation of the Priest or Priestess
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presiding. In fact, such participation in celebration of
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Sabats and Esbats should be encouraged as part of his training
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and leading to his/her initiation into full membership of the
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Coven, however a Dedicant has no voice in the daily governance
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of the Coven.
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f. After a suitable time of instruction decided by the Coven, a
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Dedicant may be presented for Initiation to full Coven
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membership. After the receiving of the Coven Initiation, the
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Initiate is eligible to vote in all matters of Coven
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governance, and has all if the rights and responsibilities of
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Coven membership. An Initiate Can elect to remain (or become)
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a Solitary Practitioner of the Craft at any time, providing
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he/she gives written notice to the presiding Priest or
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Priestess of the Coven and it is recorded by the Scribe of
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said Coven.
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g. Any Initiate of the SOTEG can leave a Coven and start a new
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Coven if they abide by the rules stated herein.
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SERVANTS OF THE ELDER GODS (cont.)
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5. Ritual Observance
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a. Holidays
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The traditional eight holidays of Wicca will be observed at
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appropriate times, to be determined by the Coven involved;
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i.e. many celebrate Holidays on the "Closest" calendrical
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weekend, others select the Nearest Full Moon, etc.
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b. Esbats
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The selection of Esbat observance is left to the SOTEG coven
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concerned, and the convenience of it's membership.
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c. Dedication and Initiation
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A Dedication Ritual should be performed to indicate a
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students dedication to learning about the Craft and to
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introduce him/her to the Coven as a student, as well as to
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give them a taste of Circle Ritual and to prepare them for
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participation in Sabat Circles as a Dedicant. An Initiation
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Ritual is to admit the Dedicant to Full Membership in the
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Coven, with all the Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities
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appurtenant thereto.
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d. Ritual Sources
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SOTEG is based on an eclectic approach to Wiccan Worship,
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therefore, the approach to Ritual Sources, is "if it works
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use it, and if it doesn't work for you and /or your group
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don't use it". These principles are , of course, to be
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applied within the framework of the principles of a balanced
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approach to worship of the Lord and Lady, the Wiccan Rede,
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and the utmost respect for your fellow Man.
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6. There is no degree system or "hierarchy" involved in SOTEG, merely
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a recognition of individual "specialties", for those who desire
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such recognition. In other words, "Dedicant" and "Initiate" are
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stages of development and not "degrees" per se.
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a. Specialties currently recognized are:
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1. Priest or Priestess - indicating experience and ability in
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leading ritual on the eight Sabats and Circle worship
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at other times. Recognition for this specialty is depen-
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dent on demonstrated ability by the individual concerned on
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at least one each of these occasions. A group in need of
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one of this specialty may appoint someone as an "Acting"
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Priest or Priestess until such person becomes fully
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qualified. An "Acting" Priest or Priestess may be confirmed
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to this specialty, depending on Coven determination.
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2. Mage - indicating experience and ability in working
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Thaumaturgical magic and spell-work. Recognition for this
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specialty is dependent on demonstrated ability by the
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individual concerned on at least three occasions.
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3. Healer - indicating experience and ability in working with
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healing of others, whether by magical/psychic means, herbal
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and naturopathic, medical, or other means. This capability
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must be demonstrated either by a certificate of
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training/accomplishment (mundane methods such as first-aid,
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nursing, etc), or successful application upon at least three
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occasions.
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4. Counselor - Indicating expertise in interpersonal
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relationships and the healing of persons with psychological
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or social dysfunctions. This specialty is allowed only upon
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the documentation of three successes and the agreement of
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two others of the SOTEG in writing.
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SERVANTS OF THE ELDER GODS (cont)
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a. Specialties (continued)
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5. Warrior - Indicating devotion to bringing and maintaining
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Peace to (and between) both Brothers and Sisters of the
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Craft as well as the mundane world. This specialty is
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recognized only after written nomination by three others of
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the SOTEG.
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6. Elder Priest or Elder Priestess - Indicating successful (as
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determined by the Coven)service of two or more 13 Lunar
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Month terms as Priest or Priestess of a SOTEG Coven.
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7. Elder of the Craft - signifying experience as a member of
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a Coven for three or more lunar years with at least two
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years of successful experience in two or more of the listed
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specialties.
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8. Scholar - This specialty is Coven recognition of expert
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Knowledge (but not necessarily active practice) of ALL of
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the specialties herein named.
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9. Tutor - Indicating successful instruction of two or more
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dedicants, proven by their acceptance and initiation.
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b. These specialties are listed as a requirement for a
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"journeyman" status in those specialties and are a
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recognition for Continuous practice in those specialties.
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Some Covens may wish to grant a "Master" level to these
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activities in recognition of exemplary service, expertise,
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and knowledge for a period of five or more years in a
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specialty.
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Servants Of The Elder Gods
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Initiation Ritual
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March 3, 1992 Durwydd MacTara
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(the circle is cast, watchtowers invoked and Drawing Down is done first,
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with Summoner outside of the circle, accompanying Dedicant to be
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Initiated.)
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I: "Who comes here?"
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D (mundane Name ), a cowan, who seeks admission to this Circle of the
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Craft of the Wise.
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I: Is (s)he Worthy to enter this Hallowed Ground?
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S: (S)he is.
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I: By what Standard is (s)he Worthy?
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S: By being a person of good report and good standing in BOTH
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communities, Sacred and Profane, and by honoring and respecting our
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ways.
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I: Is (s)he Well Qualified to be admitted to this place between the
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worlds of pattern and expression?
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S: (S)he is.
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I: How qualified?
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S: (s)he has successfully completed a course of training in our
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teachings, ethics and ways, and swears by the Rede.
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I: Repeat the Rede.
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C: "An Ye Harm None, do what you Will".
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I: Truly an Ethical Core. Are there any exceptions to this principle?
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C: One
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I: What might that be?
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C: "Except in self defense it be, then ever mind the rule of three!"
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I: Is (s)he Duly and Truly Prepared?
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S: (s)he is.
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I: How prepared?
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S: By being neither Naked nor Clad, Barefooted nor Shod, and neither free
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nor bound, and by only having a part of the Law.
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I: You will await a time with patience whilst the Lord and Lady and the
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Coveners present are informed of your request and their answers
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returned.
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I: (goes to the Altar and addresses Coven) "Fellows of the Craft, we have
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without the Circle a cowan, one (mundane name) who prays entry into
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our Circle and confirmation of their initiation as Priest(ess) and
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Witch by being fully initiated into our Coven. How vote you? (all
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present vote by displaying thumbs up or down) P then turns and kneels
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before the Altar and consults with Lord and Lady in meditation for a
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moment before returning to Candidate.
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I: By what further Right or Privilege do you expect to gain entrance to
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this Circle and receive the honor of our company?
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S: by Right of the Password.
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I: Has (s)he the password?
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S: (s)he has it not, I have it for him(her).
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I: Give it or them.
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S: There are two, Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
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I: Enter in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos!
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S & D take one step forward, and are stopped by a Sword placed to D's
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breast.
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I: `O thou who standest on the threshold of the pleasant world of men and
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the dread domains of the Lords of the outer Spaces, hast thou the
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courage to make the assay? For I say verily, it were better to rush
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on my blade and have thy body Perish, than to enter with fear in your
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heart, for then you risk your very being.
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D: I have two passwords. Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
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I: All who have such are doubly welcome. I give thee a third to pass
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this dread door.
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(hands sword to partner and kisses D. Partner seals doorway and returns
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Sword to altar, and waits there.
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I: (leads candidate to E, S, W, & N.)
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I: "Take heed ye Lords of the East (or whichever direction is being
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saluted) (mundane name) is properly prepared and vouched for to be
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initiated a Priest(ess) and Witch." (P & C finish up before the
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Altar.)
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(P): "In other religions the postulant kneels while the Priest towers over
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him. But in our art magickal we are taught to be humble, and we kneel
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to him [her] and we say:"
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I: (Kneels and kisses feet) "Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee
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in these ways" (Kisses knees) "Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel
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before this Altar." (Kissing just above pubic area) "Blessed Be thy
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organs of generation, without which we would not be" (Kissing
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Breast[s]) Blessed Be thy Breast(s), formed in strength(beauty)."
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(Kissing Lips) "Blessed Be thy lips, that shall oft utter the sacred
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names".
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The Charge of the Goddess
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Priestess:
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Whenever ye have need of any thing, once in the month, and
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better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in
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some secret place and adore the spirit of She, who is Queen of
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all witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn
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all sorcery, yet have not won its deepest secrets; to these will
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She teach things that are yet unknown. And ye shall be free from
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slavery; and as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall be naked
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in your rites; and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and
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love, all in Her praise. For Hers is the ecstasy of the spirit,
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and Hers also is joy on earth; for Her law is love unto all
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beings. Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it; let
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naught stop you or turn you aside. For Hers is the secret door
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which opens upon the land of youth and Hers is the cup of wine of
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life, and the cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of
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immortality. She is the gracious goddess, who gives the gift of
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joy unto the heart of man. Upon earth, She gave the knowledge of
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the spirit eternal; and beyond death, She gives peace and
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freedom, and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor does
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She demand sacrifice, for behold, She is the mother of all
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living, and Her love is poured out upon the earth.
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She who is the beauty of the green earth, and the white moon
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among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the desire of
|
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the heart of man, calls unto thy soul. Arise, and come unto Her.
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For She is the soul of nature, who gives life to the universe.
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from Her all things proceed, and unto Her all things must return;
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and before Her face, beloved of gods and men, let thine innermost
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divine self be enfolded in the rapture of the infinite. Let Her
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worship be within the heart that rejoiceth; for behold, all acts
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of love and pleasure are Her rituals. And therefore let there be
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beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility,
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mirth and reverence within you. And thou who thinkest to seek
|
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Her, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless
|
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thou knowest the mystery; that if that which thou seekest thou
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findest not within thee, then thou wilt never find it without
|
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thee. For behold, She has been with thee from the beginning; and
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She is that which is attained at the end of desire. The Charge of the God
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Priest:
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Listen to the words of the Horned God, the Guardian of all
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things wild and free, and Keeper of the Gates of Death,
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whose Call all must answer:
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I am the fire within your heart...
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The yearning of your Soul.
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I am the Hunter of Knowledge
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and the Seeker of the Holy Quest
|
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I - who stand in the darkness of light
|
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am He whom you have called Death.
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I - the Consort and Mate of Her we adore,
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call forth to thee.
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Heed my call beloved ones,
|
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come unto me and learn the secrets of death and peace.
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I am the corn at harvest
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and the fruit on the trees.
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I am He who leads you home.
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Scourge and Flame,
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Blade and Blood -
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these are mine and gifts to thee.
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Call unto me in the forest wild
|
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and on hilltop bare
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and seek me in the Darkness Bright.
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I - who have been called;
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Pan,
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Herne,
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Osiris ,
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and Hades,
|
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speak to thee in thy search.
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Come dance and sing;
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come live and smile,
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for behold:
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this is my worship.
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You are my children and I am thy Father.
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On swift night wings
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it is I who lay you at the Mother's feet
|
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to be reborn and to return again.
|
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Thou who thinks to seek me,
|
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|
know that I am the untamed wind,
|
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|
the fury of storm and passion in your Soul.
|
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|
Seek me with pride and humility,
|
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|
but seek me best with love and strength.
|
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|
For this is my path,
|
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|
and I love not the weak and fearful.
|
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|
Hear my call on long Winter nights
|
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|
and we shall stand together guarding Her Earth
|
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as She sleeps.
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TAKING OF THE MEASURE
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|
The partner now hands the length of ribbon to the Initiator.
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|
I: "We are now going to take your measure."
|
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|
The initiator, with the help of another Witch of the same sex,
|
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|
stretches the ribbon from the crown of the postulants head to the ground at
|
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|
his/her feet and cuts the ribbon to length with the white handled knife
|
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|
(fetched by the assistant). Initiator measures circumference of head at
|
|||
|
forehead and ties a knot in the ribbon to mark it, then the repeats same
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|||
|
(from same end) around chest at heart level and ties knot and repeats the
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|||
|
process at the level of the genitals. Initiator then pricks postulants
|
|||
|
finger and "seals" measure before rolling it up and laying it on the Altar.
|
|||
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|
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|
BINDING AND SCOURGING
|
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|
I: "Before thou art sworn, art thou ready to pass the ordeal and be
|
|||
|
purified?
|
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|
D: "I am."
|
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|
|||
|
The Initiator and other Witch of the same sex help the candidate to
|
|||
|
kneel and bow his/her head and shoulders forward. the unwind the loose
|
|||
|
ends of the ankle and knee cords and use them to bind the ankles and knees
|
|||
|
together. The initiator fetches the scourge from the Altar.
|
|||
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|
|||
|
I: "Art thou willing to suffer to learn?
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
A: "Three" (rings bell 3 times)
|
|||
|
The initiator administers 3 light strokes
|
|||
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|
|||
|
I: "Art thou willing to suffer to grow"?
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
A: "Seven" (does not ring bell)
|
|||
|
Initiator administers seven light strokes
|
|||
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|
|||
|
I: Art thou willing to suffer to serve?
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
A: "Nine"
|
|||
|
Initiator administers nine light strokes
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "Art thou willing to suffer for perfection in the Craft"?
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
A: "Twenty-One"
|
|||
|
Initiator administers twenty light strokes and one more vigorous final
|
|||
|
stroke.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "Thou hast bravely passed the test. Art thou ready to swear that thou
|
|||
|
wilt be always true to the Art"?
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "Art thou always ready to help, protect and defend thy brothers and
|
|||
|
sisters of the art"?
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
TAKING OF THE OATH
|
|||
|
Then repeat after me: I ______________ ____________ In the presence of
|
|||
|
Cernunnos and Aradia, The Guardians of the Portals, and the worshipful
|
|||
|
members of this Circle do of my own free will and accord solemnly and
|
|||
|
sincerely promise and swear that I will always Heal, forever conceal, and
|
|||
|
never reveal any of the Arts, Parts, or Points of the Sacred Core of the
|
|||
|
Art Magickal which have been, may now, or at any future time come to my
|
|||
|
knowledge as such except it be to a brother or sister of the craft,
|
|||
|
properly prepared in a Circle such as the one we are now in; and that I
|
|||
|
will never deny the secrets to such a person if he or she be vouched for
|
|||
|
by a brother or sister of the Craft. I may, however, share for
|
|||
|
instructional purposes any material necessary to teach a proper dedicant in
|
|||
|
preparation for Initiation; I furthermore promise and swear to uphold the
|
|||
|
Rede to the best of my ability, to keep the secrets of a brother or sister
|
|||
|
of the craft they being given into my keeping and accepted by me as such,
|
|||
|
Murder and Treason alone excepted, and these at my discretion; I
|
|||
|
furthermore promise and swear to neither deliberately wrong, cheat, nor
|
|||
|
defraud either any brother or sister of the Craft, nor any Coven of such.
|
|||
|
All of this I solemnly and sincerely promise and swear with no mental
|
|||
|
reservation or secret evasion of any kind, binding myself under no less a
|
|||
|
penalty than that of forfeiting any hopes of a future life, mindful that my
|
|||
|
measure has been taken; And my weapons turn against me if I break this my
|
|||
|
solemn oath and obligation before the Gods and my Coven.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Initiator and assistant help postulant to his/her feet.
|
|||
|
I: "Upon completion of your taking this solemn and Holy vow before the
|
|||
|
Lord and Lady, what is it you now desire most"?
|
|||
|
D: "Light"
|
|||
|
I: "So mote it be!" (assistant removes blindfold)
|
|||
|
I: "Remove the restraints, Brother/Sister __________ is now bound by the
|
|||
|
more complete and thorough bond of his obligation, for a Witches word
|
|||
|
is their bond. Know this ______________, if your word ceases to be
|
|||
|
your bond, then your magick will also start to fail you!"
|
|||
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|
|||
|
ANOINTING
|
|||
|
Partner brings forward the anointing oil and the Chalice with wine.
|
|||
|
Initiator moistens finger tip with oil and says:
|
|||
|
I: "Place your feet apart, and extend your arms parallel with the floor."
|
|||
|
(Postulant does so)
|
|||
|
Initiator then places oiled fingertip on each shoulder, both knees, and
|
|||
|
lips, Deosil (for postulant) tracing a the five points of a pentagram,
|
|||
|
while saying:
|
|||
|
I: "I hereby sign and anoint thee with oil, setting the Holy Sign of the
|
|||
|
Pentagram, and establish your power links with the Universe!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Initiator repeats the above with wine, saying:
|
|||
|
I: "I hereby sign and anoint the with wine sealing the five points of the
|
|||
|
Holy Pentagram and energizing your power links with the Universe!"
|
|||
|
I: "And finally I consecrate thee with my lips" (Kisses postulant on five
|
|||
|
points) Priest/ess and witch!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PRESENTATION OF WORKING TOOLS
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "I now present the with the magickal working tools of a Witch."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Sword:
|
|||
|
I: "The first tool is the magickal sword. With this tool, as with the
|
|||
|
Athame, thou canst form all Magickal Circles, dominate, subdue,and
|
|||
|
punish all rebellious spirits and demons, and even persuade angels and
|
|||
|
good spirits. For with this in thy hand, though art the ruler of the
|
|||
|
Circle."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Athame:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the Athame. This is the true witch's weapon, and has
|
|||
|
all the powers of the Magick Sword."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
White Handled Knife:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the White-hilted Knife. Its use to form all
|
|||
|
instruments of the Art. Its only use outside of the Circle is to
|
|||
|
prepare materials for use within the Circle, and then only when
|
|||
|
necessary."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Wand:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the Wand. Its use is as a gentler instrument of
|
|||
|
compulsion and persuasion than the Sword or Athame, and is to be used
|
|||
|
where the other two might be inappropriate."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Cup or Chalice:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the Cup (or Chalice). This is the vessel of the
|
|||
|
Goddess, the Cauldron of Cerridwen, the Holy Grail of Immortality.
|
|||
|
From this we drink in comradeship, and in Honor of the Goddess."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Pentacle:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the Pentacle. This is used for calling up appropriate
|
|||
|
Spirits, and is insribed with the Holy Pentagram or PentAlpha,
|
|||
|
representing the 5 elements of Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and Spirit."
|
|||
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|
|||
|
Censer or Thurible:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the Censer of Incense, called by some a Thurible.
|
|||
|
This is used to welcome good Spirits and to Banish bad Spirits."
|
|||
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|
|||
|
Scourge:
|
|||
|
I: "Next I present the Scourge. This is a symbol of power and
|
|||
|
domination. Its use is to cause purification and enlightenment. For
|
|||
|
it is written 'You must be willing to suffer to learn and be
|
|||
|
purified'. Art tho willing to suffer to learn?"
|
|||
|
D: "I am"
|
|||
|
I: "It is well, and you have demonstrated such."
|
|||
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|
|||
|
The Cords: (Candidates own)
|
|||
|
I: "Lastly I present the cords they are used to bind the sigils in the
|
|||
|
Art; also the material basis; also they are necessary to the Oath."
|
|||
|
Presentation of New Witch to The Quarters
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "I now Salute thee in the name of Aradia, Newly mad Priest(ess) and
|
|||
|
Witch." (Initiator then kisses Initiate.)
|
|||
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|
|||
|
Initiator now takes new witch around the circle and personally introduces
|
|||
|
to everyone as "_____________ Pries/ess and Witch!" Initiator then returns
|
|||
|
with Dedicant to Altarand pauses briefly. Then Initiator leads Dedicant to
|
|||
|
each of the cardinal points in turn, saying:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "Hear ye Mighty Ones of the East (South, West, North); ____________
|
|||
|
has been cosecrated Priest(ess) and Witch. She is entitled to all the
|
|||
|
repect, rights, and priveleges due to a True and Upright Son
|
|||
|
(Daughter) of the Goddess!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Consecration of Personal Tools By New Witch
|
|||
|
I: "Now as a newly Initiated Witch, fully Consecrated to the Goddess, it
|
|||
|
is time to perform your first Magickal Acts as a Priestess in a
|
|||
|
Consecrated Circle."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
New witch performs re-consecration rituals of personal tools (s)he has been
|
|||
|
using as a dedicant, using ritual ceremony (s)he has written for this
|
|||
|
purpose.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Cakes and Wine
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Dismiss Quarters and Open the Circle
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PARTY TIME!!!
|
|||
|
TABLE OF CONTENTSServants Of The Elder Gods
|
|||
|
Rocky Mountain Coven
|
|||
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|
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Dedication Ritual
|
|||
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Original Issue: Compiled By:
|
|||
|
10 April, 1992
|
|||
|
Durwydd MacTara
|
|||
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|
|||
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|
|||
|
(the circle is cast, watchtowers invoked and Drawing Down is done first,
|
|||
|
with Summoner outside of the circle, accompanying Dedicant to be
|
|||
|
Initiated.)
|
|||
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|
|||
|
I: "Who comes here?"
|
|||
|
D (mundane Name ), a cowan, who seeks dedicationa as a student with this
|
|||
|
Circle of the Craft of the Wise.
|
|||
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|
|||
|
I: Is (s)he Worthy to enter this Hallowed Ground?
|
|||
|
S: (S)he is.
|
|||
|
I: By what Standard is (s)he Worthy?
|
|||
|
S: By being a person of good report and good standing in BOTH
|
|||
|
communities, Sacred and Profane, and by honoring and respecting our
|
|||
|
ways.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: Is (s)he Well Qualified to be admitted to this place between the
|
|||
|
worlds of pattern and expression?
|
|||
|
S: (S)he is.
|
|||
|
I: How qualified?
|
|||
|
S: (s)he has has expressed a desire to be trained in our teachings,
|
|||
|
ethics and ways, and swears by the Rede.
|
|||
|
I: Repeat the Rede.
|
|||
|
C: "An Ye Harm None, do what you Will".
|
|||
|
I: Truly an Ethical Core. Are there any exceptions to this principle?
|
|||
|
C: One
|
|||
|
I: What might that be?
|
|||
|
C: "Except in self defense it be, then ever mind the rule of three!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: Is (s)he Duly and Truly Prepared?
|
|||
|
S: (s)he is.
|
|||
|
I: How prepared?
|
|||
|
S: By being interested in our ways, expressing a desire to learn, being
|
|||
|
willing to keep ou oaths and by only having a part of the Law.
|
|||
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|
|||
|
I: You will await a time with patience whilst the Lord and Lady and the
|
|||
|
Coveners present are informed of your request and their answers
|
|||
|
returned.
|
|||
|
I: (goes to the Altar and addresses Coven) "Fellows of the Craft, we have
|
|||
|
without the Circle a cowan, one (mundane name) who prays entry into
|
|||
|
our Circle and dedication as a student in our Coven. How vote you?
|
|||
|
(all present vote by displaying thumbs up or down) P then turns and
|
|||
|
kneels before the Altar and consults with Lord and Lady in meditation
|
|||
|
for a moment before returning to Candidate.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: By what further Right or Privilege do you expect to gain entrance to
|
|||
|
this Circle and receive the honor of our company?
|
|||
|
S: by Right of the Password.
|
|||
|
I: Has (s)he the password?
|
|||
|
S: (s)he has it not, I have it for him(her).
|
|||
|
I: Give it or them.
|
|||
|
S: There are two, Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
|
|||
|
I: Enter in the names of Aradia and Cernunnos!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
S & C take one step forward, and are stopped by a Sword placed to D's
|
|||
|
breast.
|
|||
|
I: `O thou who standest on the threshold of the pleasant world of men and
|
|||
|
the dread domains of the Lords of the outer Spaces, hast thou the
|
|||
|
courage to make the assay? For I say verily, it were better to rush
|
|||
|
on my blade and have thy body Perish, than to enter with fear in your
|
|||
|
heart, for then you risk your very being.
|
|||
|
D: I have two passwords. Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
|
|||
|
I: All who have such are doubly welcome. I give thee a third to pass
|
|||
|
this dread door.
|
|||
|
(hands sword to partner and kisses D. Partner seals doorway and returns
|
|||
|
Sword to altar, and waits there.
|
|||
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|
|||
|
INTRODUCTION TO THE QUARTERS
|
|||
|
I: (leads candidate to E, S, W, & N.)
|
|||
|
I: "Take heed ye Lords of the East (or whichever direction is being
|
|||
|
saluted) (mundane name) is properly prepared and vouched for to be
|
|||
|
Dedicant and Student and prays thy blessings on the work to be done.
|
|||
|
(S & C finish up before the Altar.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(P): "In other religions the postulant kneels while the Priest towers over
|
|||
|
him. But in our art magickal we are taught to be humble, and we kneel
|
|||
|
to him [her] and we say:"
|
|||
|
I: (Kneels and kisses feet) "Blessed be thy feet, that have brought thee
|
|||
|
in these ways" (Kisses knees) "Blessed be thy knees, that shall kneel
|
|||
|
before this Altar." (Kissing just above pubic area) "Blessed Be thy
|
|||
|
organs of generation, without which we would not be" (Kissing
|
|||
|
Breast[s]) Blessed Be thy Breast(s), formed in strength(beauty)."
|
|||
|
(Kissing Lips) "Blessed Be thy lips, that shall oft utter the sacred
|
|||
|
names".
|
|||
|
The Charge of the Goddess
|
|||
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|
|||
|
Priestess:
|
|||
|
Whenever ye have need of any thing, once in the month, and
|
|||
|
better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in
|
|||
|
some secret place and adore the spirit of She, who is Queen of
|
|||
|
all witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn
|
|||
|
all sorcery, yet have not won its deepest secrets; to these will
|
|||
|
She teach things that are yet unknown. And ye shall be free from
|
|||
|
slavery; and as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall be naked
|
|||
|
in your rites; and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and
|
|||
|
love, all in Her praise. For Hers is the ecstasy of the spirit,
|
|||
|
and Hers also is joy on earth; for Her law is love unto all
|
|||
|
beings. Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it; let
|
|||
|
naught stop you or turn you aside. For Hers is the secret door
|
|||
|
which opens upon the land of youth and Hers is the cup of wine of
|
|||
|
life, and the cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of
|
|||
|
immortality. She is the gracious goddess, who gives the gift of
|
|||
|
joy unto the heart of man. Upon earth, She gave the knowledge of
|
|||
|
the spirit eternal; and beyond death, She gives peace and
|
|||
|
freedom, and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor does
|
|||
|
She demand sacrifice, for behold, She is the mother of all
|
|||
|
living, and Her love is poured out upon the earth.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
She who is the beauty of the green earth, and the white moon
|
|||
|
among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the desire of
|
|||
|
the heart of man, calls unto thy soul. Arise, and come unto Her.
|
|||
|
For She is the soul of nature, who gives life to the universe.
|
|||
|
from Her all things proceed, and unto Her all things must return;
|
|||
|
and before Her face, beloved of gods and men, let thine innermost
|
|||
|
divine self be enfolded in the rapture of the infinite. Let Her
|
|||
|
worship be within the heart that rejoiceth; for behold, all acts
|
|||
|
of love and pleasure are Her rituals. And therefore let there be
|
|||
|
beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility,
|
|||
|
mirth and reverence within you. And thou who thinkest to seek
|
|||
|
Her, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless
|
|||
|
thou knowest the mystery; that if that which thou seekest thou
|
|||
|
findest not within thee, then thou wilt never find it without
|
|||
|
thee. For behold, She has been with thee from the beginning; and
|
|||
|
She is that which is attained at the end of desire. The Charge of the God
|
|||
|
Priest:
|
|||
|
Listen to the words of the Horned God, the Guardian of all
|
|||
|
things wild and free, and Keeper of the Gates of Death,
|
|||
|
whose Call all must answer:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I am the fire within your heart...
|
|||
|
The yearning of your Soul.
|
|||
|
I am the Hunter of Knowledge
|
|||
|
and the Seeker of the Holy Quest
|
|||
|
I - who stand in the darkness of light
|
|||
|
am He whom you have called Death.
|
|||
|
I - the Consort and Mate of Her we adore,
|
|||
|
call forth to thee.
|
|||
|
Heed my call beloved ones,
|
|||
|
come unto me and learn the secrets of death and peace.
|
|||
|
I am the corn at harvest
|
|||
|
and the fruit on the trees.
|
|||
|
I am He who leads you home.
|
|||
|
Scourge and Flame,
|
|||
|
Blade and Blood -
|
|||
|
these are mine and gifts to thee.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Call unto me in the forest wild
|
|||
|
and on hilltop bare
|
|||
|
and seek me in the Darkness Bright.
|
|||
|
I - who have been called;
|
|||
|
Pan,
|
|||
|
Herne,
|
|||
|
Osiris ,
|
|||
|
and Hades,
|
|||
|
speak to thee in thy search.
|
|||
|
Come dance and sing;
|
|||
|
come live and smile,
|
|||
|
for behold:
|
|||
|
this is my worship.
|
|||
|
You are my children and I am thy Father.
|
|||
|
On swift night wings
|
|||
|
it is I who lay you at the Mother's feet
|
|||
|
to be reborn and to return again.
|
|||
|
Thou who thinks to seek me,
|
|||
|
know that I am the untamed wind,
|
|||
|
the fury of storm and passion in your Soul.
|
|||
|
Seek me with pride and humility,
|
|||
|
but seek me best with love and strength.
|
|||
|
For this is my path,
|
|||
|
and I love not the weak and fearful.
|
|||
|
Hear my call on long Winter nights
|
|||
|
and we shall stand together guarding Her Earth
|
|||
|
as She sleeps.
|
|||
|
TAKING OF THE OATH
|
|||
|
Then repeat after me: I ______________ ____________ In the presence of
|
|||
|
Cernunnos and Aradia, The Guardians of the Portals, and the worshipful
|
|||
|
members of this Circle do of my own free will and accord solemnly and
|
|||
|
sincerely promise and swear that I will always Heal, forever conceal, and
|
|||
|
never reveal any of the Arts, Parts, or Points of the Sacred Core of the
|
|||
|
Art Magickal which have been, may now, or at any future time come to my
|
|||
|
knowledge as such except it be to a brother or sister of the craft,
|
|||
|
properly prepared in a Circle such as the one we are now in; and that I
|
|||
|
will never deny the secrets to such a person if he or she be vouched for
|
|||
|
by a brother or sister of the Craft. I furthermore promise and swear to
|
|||
|
uphold the Rede to the best of my ability, to keep the secrets of a brother
|
|||
|
or sister of the craft they being given into my keeping and accepted by me
|
|||
|
as such, Murder and Treason alone excepted, and these at my discretion; I
|
|||
|
furthermore promise and swear to neither deliberately wrong, cheat, nor
|
|||
|
defraud either any brother or sister of the Craft, nor any Coven of such.
|
|||
|
All of this I solemnly and sincerely promise and swear with no mental
|
|||
|
reservation or secret evasion of any kind, binding myself under no less a
|
|||
|
penalty than that of forfeiting any hopes of a future life in the Craft of
|
|||
|
the Wise; And my weapons turn against me if I break this my solemn oath
|
|||
|
and obligation before the Gods and my Coven.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Initiator and assistant help postulant to his/her feet.
|
|||
|
I: "Upon completion of your taking this solemn and Holy vow before the
|
|||
|
Lord and Lady, what is it you now desire most"?
|
|||
|
D: "Light"
|
|||
|
I: "So mote it be!" (assistant removes blindfold)
|
|||
|
I: "Remove the restraints, Brother/Sister __________ is now bound by the
|
|||
|
more complete and thorough bond of his obligation, for a Witches word
|
|||
|
is their bond. Know this ______________, if your word ceases to be
|
|||
|
your bond, then your magick will also start to fail you!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Presentation of Dedicant to The Quarters
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "I now Salute thee in the name of Aradia, Newly made Dedicant and
|
|||
|
Student." (Initiator then kisses Dedicant.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Initiator now takes new witch around the circle and personally introduces
|
|||
|
to everyone as "_____________ , dedicant and Student" Initiator then
|
|||
|
returns with Dedicant to Altarand pauses briefly. Then Initiator leads
|
|||
|
Dedicant to each of the cardinal points in turn, saying:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I: "Hear ye Mighty Ones of the East (South, West, North); ____________
|
|||
|
has been consecrated Dedicant and Student of the Craft. She is
|
|||
|
entitled to all the respect, rights, and priveleges due to a True and
|
|||
|
Upright Son (Daughter) of the Goddess!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Consecration of Personal Tools By New Witch
|
|||
|
I: "Now as a newly Initiated Witch, fully Consecrated to the Goddess, it
|
|||
|
is time to perform your first Magickal Acts as a Priestess in a
|
|||
|
Consecrated Circle."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Cakes and Wine
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Dismiss Quarters and Open the Circle
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PARTY TIME!!!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Tool Blessing Ritual
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
A purification of objects for ritual use and their transformation into
|
|||
|
magical items. [The area is prepared by placing a quantity of each element
|
|||
|
in the proper quarter, as well as preparing the altar in the usual way. If
|
|||
|
available, a cauldron (empty) is placed in the center of the circle.
|
|||
|
Candles are placed at each of the four corners and lit, progressing deosil
|
|||
|
from the east. Salt and water are blessed, and the celebrants are purified
|
|||
|
with them. A magic circle is cast, and watchtowers summoned. The god is
|
|||
|
then drawn down as follows:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The priest stands before the alter in the Osiris position, arms crossed
|
|||
|
across chest and feet together. The Priestess kneels before him with face
|
|||
|
and arms upraised.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PS: Hephaestus, forger of magic,
|
|||
|
descend upon this the body of thy priest and servant,
|
|||
|
lend us the strength of your arms.
|
|||
|
Prometheus, shape of man,
|
|||
|
descend upon this the body of thy priest and servant,
|
|||
|
lend us your fire and foresight
|
|||
|
Morpheus, weaver of dreams,
|
|||
|
descend upon this the body of thy priest and servant,
|
|||
|
lend us your subtlety and vision
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: I am he, the shape-god,
|
|||
|
forger, builder, artisan, smith.
|
|||
|
With strength and craft I form the world.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The Priest helps the Priestess to rise, and she stands in the center of
|
|||
|
the circle in the god position, extending her arms outward and down, palms
|
|||
|
facing forward. The Priest kneels before her with head bowed.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: Clotho, spinner of the strand of life
|
|||
|
Descend upon this the body of thy priestess and servant.
|
|||
|
Lend us your wheel of making.
|
|||
|
Hecate, caster of spells,
|
|||
|
Descend upon this the body of thy priestess and servant.
|
|||
|
Lend us the power of your magic.
|
|||
|
Aphrodite, goddess of love,
|
|||
|
Descend upon this the body of thy priestess and servant.
|
|||
|
Grant us eros, philos, aristos, agape.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PS: I am she, the weaver-goddess,
|
|||
|
Painter, poet, sculptor, witch.
|
|||
|
With art and love I form the world.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The priestess extends her hands to the priest, and helps him rise. The
|
|||
|
priest cups both hands and scoops from the cauldron, then offers to the
|
|||
|
priestess.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: Drink now from the cauldron of Cerridwen, whose draughts bring
|
|||
|
knowledge, peace, and life.
|
|||
|
[The priestess sips from the cupped hands, after which the priest drinks.
|
|||
|
The objects to be blessed are taken from the altar by the priest and moved
|
|||
|
widdershins to the west quarter, and immersed in the water there.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: Spirits of the west, in water born
|
|||
|
In cool waters cleanse these tools
|
|||
|
And wash from them all hurt and harm
|
|||
|
This I ask, this charge I lay,
|
|||
|
By oak and ash and bitter thorn.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The objects are moved by the priestess to the south quarter and moved
|
|||
|
above the flames there.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PS: Spirits of the south, in fire born
|
|||
|
In shining flames purify these tools
|
|||
|
And burn from them all impurities
|
|||
|
This I ask, this charge I lay,
|
|||
|
By oak and ash and bitter thorn.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The objects are moved to the east quarter by the priest and moved through
|
|||
|
the incense smoke.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: Spirits of the east, in sweet air born
|
|||
|
In swirling winds polish these tools
|
|||
|
And sweep from them all phantasm and illusion
|
|||
|
This I ask, this charge I lay,
|
|||
|
By oak and ash and bitter thorn.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The objects are moved to the altar by the priestess, and placed upon the
|
|||
|
pentacle.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Ps: Spirits of the north, in cool earth born
|
|||
|
In mother earth ground these tools
|
|||
|
And take from them all spirits dark
|
|||
|
This I ask, this charge I lay,
|
|||
|
By oak and ash and bitter thorn.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The person consecrating the tools now offers an impromptu or prepared
|
|||
|
charge to the items, stating their purpose and mode of use. They are then
|
|||
|
taken up by the priestess and moved to the east quarter.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PS: Spirits of the east, from the bright air come,
|
|||
|
Fill these tools with the swirling energies of the whirlwind
|
|||
|
Make them float like the breeze
|
|||
|
Spirits of air, hearken unto me,
|
|||
|
As I do will, so more it be.
|
|||
|
[The tools are now taken up by the priest and moved to the south quarter.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: Spirits of the south, from wild fire come,
|
|||
|
Fill these tools with the burning energies of the flames
|
|||
|
Make them glow with bright fire
|
|||
|
Spirits of fire, hearken unto me,
|
|||
|
As I do will, so more it be.
|
|||
|
[The tools are now taken up by the priestess and moved to the west
|
|||
|
quarter.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: Spirits of the west, from soothing water come,
|
|||
|
Fill these tools with the calming energies of the warm rain
|
|||
|
Make them flow like the tide
|
|||
|
Spirits of water, hearken unto me,
|
|||
|
As I do will, so more it be.
|
|||
|
[The tools are now taken up by the priestess and moved to the altar.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PS: Spirits of the north, from firm earth come,
|
|||
|
Fill these tools with the ordering energies of the growing crops
|
|||
|
Make them flourish like grapes on the vine
|
|||
|
Spirits of earth, hearken unto me,
|
|||
|
As I do will, so more it be.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The priest takes the tools from the altar and steps backwards. The
|
|||
|
priestess stands at the altar facing south towards the priest. The priest
|
|||
|
extends his right arm in parallel to the ground, between he and the
|
|||
|
priestess, with the tools in his hand.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P: I am the god, ever desiring. I am the stag in the woods,
|
|||
|
I am the sun in the noonday sky, I am the lover in the dark.
|
|||
|
I offer passion, strength, devotion, and the swiftness of the hunt.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The priestess extends her right arm in like fashion, and places her hand
|
|||
|
over that of the priest.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PS: I am the goddess, ever nurturing.
|
|||
|
I am the tempting beauty of the maid,
|
|||
|
I am the quiet strength of the mother,
|
|||
|
I am the infinite wisdom of the crone.
|
|||
|
I offer life, love, warmth, and the fruitfulness of the fields.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[Both step towards each other, and turn their hands and arms so the fingers
|
|||
|
point upwards, and the palms facing their own chest, cupping the other's
|
|||
|
palm between and holding the tools. They clasp each other with their left
|
|||
|
arms.]
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P&PS: Male and female, yin and yang, light and dark, action and stillness.
|
|||
|
Apart we are forever incomplete, but together we form one.
|
|||
|
In our joining we are blessed. In our union, the limitless energy
|
|||
|
of universe is released and captured here.
|
|||
|
P: As I do will
|
|||
|
PS: As I do will
|
|||
|
P&PS: As we do will, so mote it be.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
[The priest and priestess kiss, then release grasps. If the number and
|
|||
|
size of the tools precludes them being held in one hand simultaneously, the
|
|||
|
latter charging section should be repeated for each. The tools are
|
|||
|
replaced on the altar.Cakes and wine are blessed and consumed, and a period
|
|||
|
of relaxation and rest follows. The watchtowers are then dismissed, and
|
|||
|
the circle opened.
|
|||
|
DEDICATION OF Altar
|
|||
|
Durwydd MacTara (1990)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
This Altar in the circle's center,
|
|||
|
A focal point that only good may enter.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Erected to God and Goddess in strength,
|
|||
|
Circular, it has neither breadth nor length.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Focal point in A Circle of Power,
|
|||
|
A mighty lens for every Tower!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Sacred to Lord, Maiden, Lady, and Crone,
|
|||
|
The foundation of many a powerful Cone!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Resting Place of Magick and its implements,
|
|||
|
Let veneration and Love be our only sentiments!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
A tool of will, powerful and free,
|
|||
|
As it is willed, So Mote it Be!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
DEDICATION OF Athame
|
|||
|
Durwydd MacTara (1990)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Mighty Deities, Gracious Lady and Mighty Lord,
|
|||
|
As I perform this ritual, Pray hearken to my word.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
This tool, conceived in Mind of Air, (Point East)
|
|||
|
Forged and formed in Fire of the South, (Point South)
|
|||
|
Power tool for those who dare,
|
|||
|
I CLAIM thee with my mouth! (Kiss blade)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Tempered with Water for Strength, (Point West)
|
|||
|
Also dedicated to the Earth,in Power. (Point North)
|
|||
|
Blessed be, entire in length, (Kiss Pommel)
|
|||
|
As it partakes of every Tower!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
By the Power of Cosmos, As above, (Point Up)
|
|||
|
The Expression of Cosmos, is below. (Point Down)
|
|||
|
Upon this instrument of Will and Love,
|
|||
|
My Sacred Tie I bestow! (1 drop of blood on each side
|
|||
|
and hilt)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
This tool is dedicated to my service of Lady and Lord,
|
|||
|
Please find this work beneficial and good.
|
|||
|
Bound to thee by homage, decimation, effort and word,
|
|||
|
Bound to me by words, will, and blood.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
By the powers of earth, sky, star, and sea;
|
|||
|
Such is my will, So mote it be!
|
|||
|
AN ECLECTIC CIRCLE CEREMONY
|
|||
|
Durwydd MacTara, 1989-90
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Preliminaries
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
WATER :
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Blessings upon thee, O creature of water, I cast out from thee all
|
|||
|
impurities and uncleanness of the spirits of phantasm, confusion, or any
|
|||
|
other influence not for the free will of all.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
SALT :
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Blessings be upon this creature of salt; let all malignity and
|
|||
|
hindrance be cast forth thencefrom, and let all good enter therein.
|
|||
|
Wherefore I bless thee and invoke thee, that thou mayest aid me.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
MIXING :
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I take this salt of the Earth, Blessed with the will of
|
|||
|
Fire; I take this water of spirit,Exorcised with mind of merit;
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I mix them with words of power, Dedicated to every Tower.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
By the power of moon and sun,
|
|||
|
By the power of Spirit,earth and sea,
|
|||
|
God and Goddess are part of One,
|
|||
|
As I Will, so mote it be!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
CASTING OF THE CIRCLE
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
I conjure thee, O circle of power,
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As thou encircle every Tower.
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That thou beest a place of Truth, Joy and love,
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|
Encircling Flight of Eagle, Hawk and Dove.
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|
Mighty Aegis of the Lady and Lord,
|
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|
Rampart of thought, action and word.
|
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|
To work in Peace, Powerful and Free,
|
|||
|
Who walk between two worlds conjure thee;
|
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A boundary to Protect, Concentrate and Contain,
|
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That Power raised here be not in vain.
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|
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Wherefore do I bless thee and consecrate thee, in the names of Cernunnos
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and Aradia.
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SEALING OF THE CIRCLE
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(seal with water/salt mixture)
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|
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With potion of earth and water, I seal the sacred circle,
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|
Linking air and fire!
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With potion of earth and air, I seal the sacred circle,
|
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|
Linking fire with water!
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With potion of earth,air,and fire, I seal the sacred circle,
|
|||
|
Linking water with the Earth!
|
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|
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|
As the four directions are brought to merge,
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Let influence of the mighty ones converge!
|
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(Seal with Censer)
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|
|||
|
With Incense and air of Mind,
|
|||
|
East to South,I do Bind!
|
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With Incense and air of mind,
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|
South to West, I do Bind!
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With Incense and air of Mind,
|
|||
|
West to North, I do Bind!
|
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|
|||
|
With Incense and air of Mind,
|
|||
|
North to East Completion Find!
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|||
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|
(Seal with Candle)
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|
With the Fire of emotion and will
|
|||
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East to South, our dedication fulfill!
|
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|
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|
With the Fire of veneration and Will,
|
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|
South to West, our allegiance fulfill!
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With the Fire of Devotion and Will,
|
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|
West to North, our consecration fulfill!
|
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|
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|
With the Fire of Commitment and will,
|
|||
|
From North to East, This inscription fulfill!
|
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|
Within the circle All wills be free,
|
|||
|
The circle is sealed, So Mote it Be!
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|
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|
SETTING THE WATCHTOWERS
|
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|
Ye Lords of the Eastern Tower,
|
|||
|
Airy Lords of Spirit;
|
|||
|
Let your influence of Power,
|
|||
|
Aid our minds with merit!
|
|||
|
I do summon, stir and call you up, to witness these rites and to guard the
|
|||
|
circle!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Ye Lords of Southern Power
|
|||
|
Fiery Lords of Will.
|
|||
|
Pray do grace your Tower,
|
|||
|
Your Powers to fulfill!
|
|||
|
I do summon, stir and call you up, to witness these rites and to guard the
|
|||
|
circle!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Ye Lords of the Watchtowers of the West,
|
|||
|
Watery Lords of Death and Initiation;
|
|||
|
I do summon, stir and call you up, to witness these rites and to guard the
|
|||
|
Circle!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Ye Northern Lords of the Earth,
|
|||
|
Though we be yet but Mortals;
|
|||
|
Bless our work with worth,
|
|||
|
Boreas, guardian of Northern portals.
|
|||
|
I do summon, stir and call you up, to witness these rites and to guard the
|
|||
|
Circle!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Goddess and God, I would know,
|
|||
|
As 'tis above, so 'tis below
|
|||
|
Blessings on this work, please bestow!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
This be my will, true and free,
|
|||
|
I do so will, so mote it be!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
INVOCATION OF THE ELEMENTS
|
|||
|
(This is used to put an elemental "push" to any magickal
|
|||
|
workings, or used to finalise the "set" on the Watctowers)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Air, Fire, Water, Earth,
|
|||
|
Elements of astral birth,
|
|||
|
I call you now; attend to me!
|
|||
|
In the Circle, rightly cast,
|
|||
|
Safe from curse or blast,
|
|||
|
I call you now, attend to me!
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
From cave and desert,sea and hill,
|
|||
|
By wand, blade,and pentacle,
|
|||
|
I call you now, attend to me!
|
|||
|
This Is my will, so mote it be! Quarter and Circle Dismissals
|
|||
|
(Durwydd MacTara, 1992)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
North:
|
|||
|
Oh mighty guardians of the north, Our business of the hour is
|
|||
|
finished, and we invite you to return to you lovely realm of Earth, but
|
|||
|
first we thank you with a Kiss! (Kiss Athame, and trace banishing
|
|||
|
pentagram)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
West:
|
|||
|
Oh mighty guardians of the north, Our business of the hour is
|
|||
|
finished, and we invite you to return to you lovely realm of Water, but
|
|||
|
first we thank you with a Kiss! (Kiss Athame, and trace banishing
|
|||
|
pentagram)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
South:
|
|||
|
Oh mighty guardians of the north, Our business of the hour is
|
|||
|
finished, and we invite you to return to you lovely realm of Fire, but
|
|||
|
first we thank you with a Kiss! (Kiss Athame, and trace banishing
|
|||
|
pentagram)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
East:
|
|||
|
Oh mighty guardians of the north, Our business of the hour is
|
|||
|
finished, and we invite you to return to you lovely realm of Fire, but
|
|||
|
first we thank you with a Kiss! (Kiss Athame, and trace banishing
|
|||
|
pentagram)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Circle Dismissal:
|
|||
|
The Person dismissing the Circle should be the same one who cast it,
|
|||
|
should do the dismissal with the SAME instrument used to cas it, i.e.
|
|||
|
Athame, Sword, or Wand. Starting in the North, proceed widdershins, saying:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"As this circle was cast in trust, we open it with love, the circle is open
|
|||
|
but unbroken. Merry Meet, Merry part, Merry Meet again, and let it be in
|
|||
|
Love. Blessed Be!" Cakes and Wine (without previous wine Consecration via G.R.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priestess Pours beverage into Chalice and turns to face Coven)
|
|||
|
PS: "Here is the cup of wine of life, contained within the cauldron of
|
|||
|
Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of immortality. Our Lady is the
|
|||
|
gracious goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart of man."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
ALL: "So Mote it Be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest places cakes on Pentacle and turns to face Coven)
|
|||
|
P: "For it is said that 'I am the corn at harvest and the fruit on the
|
|||
|
trees'. Here are harvest fruits made even more delectable via Perfect
|
|||
|
Love and Perfect Trust, and served on the Holy emblem of the foor
|
|||
|
Elements Surmounted by the Supreme Elaement of Spirit. Truly this is
|
|||
|
the staff of life."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
ALL: "So Mote it Be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest turns to Priestess)
|
|||
|
P: "Will you share with me the fruits of the field?"
|
|||
|
PS: "I will."
|
|||
|
(priest feeds a cake to the Priestess)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest takes Chalice and turns to Priestess)
|
|||
|
P: "Will you share with me the Cauldron?"
|
|||
|
PS: "I will."
|
|||
|
(priest gives Priestess a sip of the Chalice)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P & PS in unison: "In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust, Blessed be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest and Priestess turn to Coven and say:)
|
|||
|
PS: "Will you share with us this Sacred Feast?"
|
|||
|
ALL: "We Will."
|
|||
|
P: "So Mote it Be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Priest and Priestess take the Pentacle and Chalice to those standing in the
|
|||
|
East, who repeat the sharing ceremony. The Cakes and Wine proceed around
|
|||
|
the Circle, Deosil, until all have partaken.
|
|||
|
Cakes and Wine (with previous wine Consecration via G.R.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest places cakes on Pentacle and turns to face Coven)
|
|||
|
P: "For it is said that 'I am the corn at harvest and the fruit on the
|
|||
|
trees'. Here are harvest fruits made even more delectable via Perfect
|
|||
|
Love and Perfect Trust, and served on the Holy emblem of the foor
|
|||
|
Elements Surmounted by the Supreme Elaement of Spirit. Truly this is
|
|||
|
the staff of life."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
ALL: "So Mote it Be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest turns to Priestess)
|
|||
|
P: "Will you share with me the fruits of the field?"
|
|||
|
PS: "I will."
|
|||
|
(priest feeds a cake to the Priestess)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest takes Chalice and turns to Priestess)
|
|||
|
P: "Will you share with me our jointly Consecrated Cauldron?"
|
|||
|
PS: "I will."
|
|||
|
(priest gives Priestess a sip of the Chalice)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
P & PS in unison: "In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust, Blessed be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Priest and Priestess turn to Coven and say:)
|
|||
|
PS: "Will you share with us this Sacred Feast?"
|
|||
|
ALL: "We Will."
|
|||
|
P: "So Mote it Be!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Priest and Priestess take the Pentacle and Chalice to those standing in the
|
|||
|
East, who repeat the sharing ceremony. The Cakes and Wine proceed around
|
|||
|
the Circle, Deosil, until all have partaken.
|
|||
|
Chalice Dedication
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"Before the assembled Powers I bring this Chalice to be dedicated to the
|
|||
|
service of the Lady and Lord. May this tool turn against me, or ANY, who
|
|||
|
would use it amiss!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Pass Chalice three times through smoke of the incense.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of air, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of
|
|||
|
thought and to Service of Lord and Lady, An it Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Pass tool three times through or over the flame of the Altar Candle.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of fire, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of
|
|||
|
Desire, Will, and Srength; To the Lord and Lady render your service, An it
|
|||
|
Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Take a few drops of Consecrated water and sprinkle or dab on instrument.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of water, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of
|
|||
|
emotion, and to heath and healing for those in need; To the Lord and Lady
|
|||
|
render your service, An it Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Touch instrument to the previosly Consecrated salt)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of earth, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to
|
|||
|
steadfastness and purity of purpose, that my will be achieved without
|
|||
|
wavering; To the Lord and Lady render your service, An it Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PRESENTATION FOR CHALICE:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"Hail Aradia! Keeper of Femininity, bless this chalice. Let it be as Thy
|
|||
|
cauldron, a vessel of productivity that it may be worThy to dispense Thy
|
|||
|
bounty. Let it be used in Thy service and in the service of humanity. Let
|
|||
|
it be so bound that no harm may come of it to any being, but let it rather
|
|||
|
be an instrument of good-will and understanding; of loving harmony. To Thy
|
|||
|
sacred self I dedicate this vessel, that it and I may long be of service to
|
|||
|
Thee."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"Lord Cernunnos, companion to the Lady, Lord of Crops and the fields and
|
|||
|
all wild beasts and birds therein, bless this chalice and keep watch over
|
|||
|
it. Guard the works which come forth from it, that they ever be in the
|
|||
|
service of Thee and Thy Lady, that they be of service to humankind, and
|
|||
|
that they abide by the laws of harmony. To Thee I vow It shall be used for
|
|||
|
Her sacred purposes, and for no other.
|
|||
|
So mote it be."
|
|||
|
Dedication of a Wand
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"Before the assembled Powers I bring this Wand to be dedicated to the
|
|||
|
service of the Lady and Lord. May this tool turn against me, or ANY, who
|
|||
|
would use it amiss!"
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Pass tool three times through smoke of the incense.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of air, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of
|
|||
|
thought and to Service of Lord and Lady, An it Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Pass tool three times through or over the flame of the Altar Candle.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of fire, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of
|
|||
|
Desire, Will, and Srength; To the Lord and Lady render your service, An it
|
|||
|
Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Take a few drops of Consecrated water and sprinkle or dab on instrument.)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of water, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to purity of
|
|||
|
emotion, and to heath and healing for those in need; To the Lord and Lady
|
|||
|
render your service, An it Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
(Touch instrument to the previosly Consecrated salt)
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"By the power of earth, be thou purified. Be thou dedicated to
|
|||
|
steadfastness and purity of purpose, that my will be achieved without
|
|||
|
wavering; To the Lord and Lady render your service, An it Harm None."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
PRESENTATION FOR WAND:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"Lord Cernunnos, companion to the Lady, Lord of the Hunt, Patron of both
|
|||
|
the hunter and the hunted, bless this Wand. Let it be as the spring rains
|
|||
|
which fall upon the earth to cause Her to bring forth Her bounty.
|
|||
|
Let it quicken my hopes and dreams, yet keep them from causing harm. Let
|
|||
|
it guide them in the harmony of the seasons, bringing forth only good for
|
|||
|
all. Lord Cernunnos, bless this Wand, that it be used ever in the worship
|
|||
|
and honor of the Gods.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
"Hail Aradia! Keeper of Femininity, Companion and Consort to the Lord,
|
|||
|
bless this Wand that it shall bring forth joy, and shall cause no pain nor
|
|||
|
disharmony to any. I dedicate this Wand, symbol of Power and Authority
|
|||
|
Vested by Thee to Thy service. May it ever bring Thee joy and pride.
|
|||
|
So mote it be."
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
SOLITARY MOON RITE
|
|||
|
By: Ellen Reed, Coven of Sothistar
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
This rite may be used for either New or Full Moon. The difference is in
|
|||
|
your meditation and mental attitude in preparation. Remember that the New
|
|||
|
Moon is a time of outward work and thought, building to the peak which is
|
|||
|
the Full Moon. At the Full Moon, you should be preparing to lessen the
|
|||
|
outward flow of energy, bit by bit, until the period before New Mo on,
|
|||
|
during which you are passive, building a pool of energy within you, in
|
|||
|
preparation for the New Moon.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
The altar should be placed in the center of the ritual area. On it should
|
|||
|
be placed a rose or stick of incense on the eastern side, a red votive
|
|||
|
candle to the South; a cup of water on the West, and a bowl of salt or
|
|||
|
living plant on the North.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Around your ritual area, you should place an unlighted candle at the
|
|||
|
cardinal point of each direction.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
To begin your rite, enter your darkened temple, carrying one burning
|
|||
|
candle, white or lavender, with you. Place it on the center of your altar,
|
|||
|
sit, and meditate on the meaning of the rite. When you feel the time is
|
|||
|
right, stand, and go to the eastern point, carrying with you, the burning
|
|||
|
taper. Light the votive at the eastern point and go to the southern,
|
|||
|
picturing, as you do, an arc of pure strong light curving from one candle
|
|||
|
to the next. Continue to the West, and then
|
|||
|
to the North, lighting the candles as you go, and then walk to your
|
|||
|
eastern candle again, having formed a circle of pro tective light
|
|||
|
surrounding the area in which you worship.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Return to the center of the circle, replace the candle on the altar, and
|
|||
|
say:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
My Lady of the Moon, who is called Diana, Artemis, Levanah, Isis and by any
|
|||
|
other names, I come to you to bring you my love and my devotion. May you
|
|||
|
grant me the joy of your presence.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Mentally divide the room into four quadrants by visualizing a line of
|
|||
|
silvery moonlight from the southeast to the northw est, and from the
|
|||
|
northeast to the southwest. Go the East, taking with you the rose or
|
|||
|
incense. Say:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Sweet Goddess, the gentle breeze is the touch of your loving hand, the wind
|
|||
|
of storm a reminder of your strength. The s ound of the trees in the wind
|
|||
|
is your voice, and the fragrance of flowers borne on the wind is your gift
|
|||
|
of beauty.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Place the rose next to the votive candle, then stand there as you picture
|
|||
|
the quadrant filling with moonlight. See the moonlight streaming quietly
|
|||
|
and gently into the room, filling the quadrant
|
|||
|
from center point to the edge of your circle.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
When this is complete, take the red candle to the South. Place the gift
|
|||
|
and see the quadrant fill with moonlight. Say:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Most loved Lady, the light of the candle is a guide along our path leading
|
|||
|
to you; its warmth the reassurance of your presence and your love. The
|
|||
|
light of the Sun is the knowledge you impart to us, driving out ignorance
|
|||
|
and those things which can survive only in darkness.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
At the West:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Lovely One, the quiet pool is the serenity of your being. The vast sea
|
|||
|
where life began on this planet is the vast sea of your being whence all
|
|||
|
life came; its waves are the ebb and flow of the universe you rule.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
At the North:
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Goddess of all, the fertility of the earth is a sign of your fertility,
|
|||
|
whence all life rose. The solidity and permanence are still of it are
|
|||
|
still less than yours. The Earth's fertility feeds our bodies, and your
|
|||
|
fertility feeds our souls.
|
|||
|
|
|||
|
Go to the center of your temple, which is now filled with moonlight.
|
|||
|
Everything in the circle is touched by it, blessed by it, including you.
|
|||
|
Sit down and feel this moonlight around you. Know that it is the Goddess.
|
|||
|
Realize that you are in the center of a sphere of light that is half above
|
|||
|
and half above and half below where you sit. Begin to breathe slowly and
|
|||
|
evenly, deep breaths that penetrate your whole body. When this rhythmic
|
|||
|
breathing becomes natural, imagine that the moonlight by which you are
|
|||
|
surrounded enters you, fills you entirely.
|
|||
|
With each exhalation of your breath, some of the essence of yourself leaves
|
|||
|
your body, and with each inhalation, the light enters you. You are being
|
|||
|
filled ever so gently with this beautiful light. This light, which is the
|
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presence, the being of the Goddess, is within you as well as without. With
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each breath, you are less yourself and more the Goddess.
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When you are filled with light, filled with the Goddess, the shell of your
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body fades away. You have no body; there is nothing to separate you from
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the entire being of the Goddess. Nothing exists but the being of which you
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are apart. You have ceased to be a separate entity. You are nothing and
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everything. All that was, that is, and all that will be, you are.
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Enjoy this feeling as long as you like. When you feel it is time, picture
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the outer shell of your physical body reformi ng, becoming solid again. It
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is being built out of the Universe of which you are a part.
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Now, as you continue your slow deep breathing, see the moonlight flowing
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out of your body, as gently and slowly as it entered. As it flows out,
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realize there is a difference. Because you have become one with the
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Goddess, with the Universe, your being has changed. As the moonlight flows
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out of your body, it takes with it a part of that which was yourself, now
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part of the Goddess, and leaves behind a part of the Goddess, forever now
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part of you. You become yourself again,
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solid as you were, but changed. You are surrounded by the presence of the
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Goddess, which now contains a part of yourself .
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Move again to the East. As you speak, and after, picture the moonlight in
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that quadrant flowing back to its source, lea ving that quadrant as it was.
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Do this at each quadrant, until all the moonlight has returned to the Moon.
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At the East:
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My Lady, guide my thoughts. Let them lead always closer to you.
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At the South:
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Gracious Goddess, guide my actions. Let them always help and never harm
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others or myself.
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At the West:
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Lovely One, guide my emotions: Let them be healing and touched always by
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you.
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At the North:
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Sweet Goddess, let my mind always be fertile and storng, that I may grow
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always toward you.
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Return to the East to complete the circle and say:
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Queen of Heaven, I thank you for your presence, both now and always. My
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love and devotion are yours. Blessed be!
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All spirits who have joined me tonight may depart, with my love. Return to
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your proper places.
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Walk again around your circle, but this time counterclockwise, extin-
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guishing the quadrant guards as you go, and at the same time, mentally
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erasing the white line which surrounded your circle. When the candles are
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out and the circle gone, rap on your altar and say:
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The rite is ended.
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Token (Symbolic) Great Rite
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