Theme: We honor what came before us, what was created through us, and what will grow beyond us. Galadriel – Cleansing the Space: Using our besom – sweep clockwise three times while saying the following: Smoke of air, Fire of Earth, I cleanse this space and fill it with love and mirth. Moon – Cleansing the people: Using the bell Mom made – Ring three times around each person as they enter. Moss – Circle Caster: Once everyone has entered the space and is seated or standin

Spurger waits just outside the doors. Torches and fire are lit—Viking music playing. Process out to the circle. HPS invites the initiate to enter the circle and proceed to the altar. Circle caster casts the circle. Blade raised 3 times clockwise: “By our will, the circle is cast; the boundary is set.” Hp hallows the space. “Hammer of Thor, hallow and hold this holy stead. We call to the dwarves that hold up the sky.” Quarters North: “Nordri, send your strength to protect tho

​ This year we decided to honor Litha with a Fairy House Party. We dressed in our fairy best and brought foods befitting the Fae. We crafted Fairy Jars and danced in the rain. A grand time was had by all. Use the following information to design your Fairy House Party. Litha rituals celebrate the Summer Solstice through sun magick, fire, abundance, protection, and gratitude. They honor the sun’s peak power and life's vitality. Known as Midsummer, Litha occurs around June 21 in

All participants come into the circle carrying their non-perishable offering and a rattle. “Riders on the Storm plays”. They place their offering in the sacred shopping cart as they go around, finding a chair in the circle. When everyone is in their seats, Cleanser circles clockwise once more with Florida water, followed by Sealer, who seals the circle with a piece of masking tape on each person's shoulder while everyone rattles. HPS… “Welcome to our 11th annual Hurricane P

*Everyone will line up in two lines. One line is for the light side of the Force or the dark side. HPS - “Ahsoka the grey, please come forward to bless this area.” Ahsoka - walks around the circle clockwise and says, “In My Experience, Just When You Think You Understand The Force, You Find Out How Little You Actually Know." HPS- “It is now time for the galaxy to speak from its Quadrants.” The Core- R2-D2 makes sounds that invite action and adventure. Outer Rim- (C-

Sweep Circle - Cast Circle- Music Plays: {La petite fille de la mer, by Vangelis} Everyone is welcomed into Circle with a flower crown. ” Greetings to all. Today, we honor the sacred balance of the Spring Equinox—a moment of perfect equilibrium where light and shadow meet. As the sun begins to linger longer in our skies, we begin to stir the magic of growth and welcome the prosperity that follows winter’s rest. May the returning light awaken the blooms in our gardens and the

* A circle will be cast around a portable fire pit in the field in front of the cabins. * Attendees will be asked to set their chairs in the circle in advance. * Elemental items will be placed in the directions with a small table to hold Toasting supplies and Tokens * Procession will start at the Great Hall * Attendees will be told that each quarter has an action to perform as we construct the ritual fire. North - A pile of wood to feed the fire The action of placing w

Home Again music playing as a prelude and quiet time Summoner Stands in front of entry facing out, staff resting at an angle in contact with the ground on one end Hand Maiden Starting in the East sweep the space high and low, moving clockwise one time. Place the broom, bristles up, leaning against main altar and return to the group. Sweep: Sweep out the old, make room for the new Let joy and contentment be all that is due Sweep out the stagnant, sweep out the gray

The festival of Lughnasadh translates to mean “the festival of Lugh,” and has its roots in ancient Ireland. The god Lugh is a warrior and master of many arts. He is associated with craftsmanship, blacksmithing, magic, poetry, the sun, war, and harvest. While Lughnasadh isn’t specifically a solar holiday, Lugh’s light-bringing aspect and his connection to prosperity and skill make him a central figure in this sabbat. In Wicca, Lugh is sometimes envisioned as a youthful Sun God

All participants come into the circle carrying their non-perishable offering and a rattle. “Riders on the Storm" plays. Each is spritzed with Florida water as they enter. They place their offering in the sacred shopping cart as they go around and find a chair set in the circle. When everyone is in their seat, Cleanser circles clockwise once more with Florida water, followed by Sealer, who seals the circle with a piece of masking tape on each person's shoulder while all rattl

Datura: Sweep circle. Sage circle Datura: Cast circle. Hand to hand, I cast a circle. Datura: Welcome to the Circle. Welcome to Beltane. This is a time of transformation from spring to summer. We celebrate the blooming of flowers, the warmth of the sun, and the Earth's bounty. *Call elements Datura: Call Goddess Light Candle. We call Flora, goddess of flowers and fertility, to be present tonight as we celebrate the coming of Summer in the glory of flowers. Hail and we

RITUAL LEADERS Narrator - Martha Spirits of Place/Sacred Land - Moon Quarter Callers - Green Man - Karl Ostara - Carolina Announcements - Opal MATERIALS Dirt (Martha) Table to put trough on (Opal) Silver watering can (Opal) Trough and Trowel (Opal) Seeds (Opal) Small paper cups (Martha; put under table)) Sound system to play selected music (Opal) Extra water for watering can (put under table) Selected music Call to Ritual: Spirits Of The Plants Fill-in as needed: Forest of

Cast the Circle with a new broom, sweeping away the old and sweeping in the new.
 Sweep once around the Circle, starting in the east, widdershins to banish the old, then once deosil to bring in the new. Call the Quarters: East: From the East, we welcome the rising of the sun,
From winter’s darkness, we have won!
We welcome you, Brother Wind, and claim you as our kin.
Welcome and blessed be! South: From the South, we welcome the Light,
Winter has now taken flight! We welcome y