Besom
Cast Circle
Quarter Calls
East
Hail to thee guardians of the watchtowers of the East, the Powers of Water.
Autumn brook with crisp waves flowing. Flow within to cleanse away what is
no longer needed. Help us to find the right course to inner strength and
wisdom.
So mote it be.
South
Hail to thee guardians of the watchtowers of the South, the Powers of Air.
Autumn winds of warm gales and chilly nights. Clearing away old thoughts and
habits. Help us to listen to the voice within and heed it’s wisdom.
So mote it be.
West
Hail to thee guardians of the watchtowers of the West, the Powers of Fire.
Autumn fires of fallen leaves. Burning away the old debris. Spark the flame
within us and show the way to inner knowledge and wisdom.
So mote it be.
North
Hail to thee guardians of the watchtowers of the North, the Powers of Earth.
Autumn leaves with red and golden hues. Bringing forth the transformation of
life. Guide us towards the inner transformation of the mysteries and wisdom.
So mote it be.
Ablutions (Bless all participants)
Evoking Lady & Lord
Goddess
Ladies of the Harvest,
Goddess Mother,
Brighid, Goddess of Transformation,
Keeper of the Cauldron, Cerridwen.
As the balance of nature starts it’s shift
from Mother to Crone.
We look within to partake of the knowledge and wisdom you have given to us.
We call upon you to help guide the way.
Blessed Be.
God
Lords of the Harvest,
Great Father, Dagda,
Horned One, Great Warrior,Cernunnos.
Now is the time of the second harvest,
when the sun enters his waning time.
Before the last rays of light descend behind the night.
Illuminate our path to our inner being.
We call upon you to help guide the way.
Blessed Be.
Reason for Rite
In the trees seeds ripen as the sap runs down again into the earth, reminding
us that the balance is about to shift as we turn from the lightness into the
dark.
All around us trees are starting to change their colors, each according to it’s own schedule. The second harvest has been brought in and the sun is mellower and less fierce than he was.
Now comes the dusk of the sun a time of banishing and cleansing. The second harvest turns our attention within, while without, the world prepares for sleep.
Magik
The nuts of hazel trees are associated with wisdom and particularly with
occult and ancient wisdom.
Amulets of hazel nuts strung together on a red thread are protective against
harmful magick and necklaces of hazel nuts might be worn when seeking occult
wisdom or learning magick.
Charge Charms - Sing these chants:
"She changes everything she touches"
"Touching her Deep"
"Horned One"
Great Rite
Thank the Lady & Lord
Ladies of the Harvest,
the journey of a lifetime starts with one step.
With your guidance the journey we will make will lead us down the path of wisdom.
May we always heed your call and reap the knowledge you offer us.
Stay if you will, go if you must.
Blessed Be.
Lords of the Harvest,
The path of illumination is not always clear.
The light you send to us has a dark time.
With your guidance we will learn,
that even
when it is dark,
There is a light that shines within to light the way.
Stay if you will, go if you must.
Blessed Be.
Quarter Dismissals
East
Hail to thee guardians of the East, the Powers of Water.
The ever-present flow of water within us, guides us to our inner being. As
ye depart to your mighty realms, we bid thee hail and farewell. Harm ye
none on your way.
So mote it be.
South
Hail to thee guardians of the South, the Powers of Air.
The inner voice inside us all calls us to partake of our inner wisdom. Let us
heed the call. As ye depart to your mighty realms, we bid thee hail and
farewell. Harm ye none on
your way.
So mote it be.
West
Hail to thee guardians of the West, the Powers of Fire.
The eternal flame of knowledge and wisdom that burns within us, shows us the
way. As ye depart to your mighty realms, we bid thee hail and farewell. Harm
ye none on your way.
So mote it be.
North
Hail to thee guardians of the North, the Powers of Earth.
The evaluations of life guides us to the caverns of knowledge and wisdom
within. As ye depart to your mighty realms, we bid thee hail and farewell.
Harm ye none on your way.
So mote it be.
Four Lights Prayer
Eye of the World Prayer
(or whatever closing ceremonies you prefer)
Ground Circle