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ab:candlems.txt 14jan90
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Candlemas
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The HPS, carrying the Wand, leads the coveners with a dance step to
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the chosen site.
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The Volta Dance follows: in other words, lively dancing in couples.
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HPS casts the Circle in the usual way.
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HP then enters the Circle, with a Sword in his right hand
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and a Wand in his left. He lays these on the altar.
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HP now salutes the HPS with the Fivefold Kiss.
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She says 'Blessed be' and gives him the Fivefold Kiss in return.
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HP assumes the god position before the altar as the HPS invokes:
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HPS: "Dread Lord of Death and Resurrection,
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Of Life, and the Giver of Life;
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Lord within ourselves, whose name is Mystery of Mysteries;
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Encourage our hearts,
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Let the Light crystallize itself in our blood,
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Fulfilling us of resurrection;
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For there is no part of us that is not of the Gods.
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Descend, we pray thee, upon thy servant and priest."
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Any initiations to be done are done at this point.
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The ceremony of Cakes and Wine follows.
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The Great Rite is done if at all possible.
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Feasting, dancing and games follow the closing of the ritual.
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-From Stewart Farrar "What Witches Do"; he derived it from
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Alex Sanders' BOS.
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