Midsummer-to-go

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 19 Jun 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Liliana	19 Jun 2002
Ontop a high hill Liliana slowly sprinkles a circle of salt water.. As people join her she hands them a small bag of herbs. The altar is decorated with a shiny gold cloth and is facing south, and before it lies the makings of a huge bonfire. She then proceeds to the center and says "I celebrate the noon of Summer with this rite held in honor of the Blazing God of the Sun... All of nature vibrates with the fertile energies of the Goddess and the God. The Earth is bathed with the warmth, and light and life of the Sun. The Wheel of the Year turns again... since Yule the light has been growing ever stronger. At Ostara the light finally became greater than the dark, and the light has kept on growing until today, the middle of the time of light, Litha, Midsummer. From here, the light begins to fade again, until once more, the Wheel will turn to darkness and Yule will return. Today the Sun is high, the Light is bright, the Earth is warm. As the Lord of the Sun blazes above, the Fires of my celebration shall flame below." :THP

Liliana	19 Jun 2002
Liliana takes a basket of marigolds and dadelions and, starting in the south, walks the circle sprinkling flowers chanting. "I herby declare this circle cast in the present, future, and the past. only good may enter, evil flee it is my will so mote it be" (next invocation of the south/fire) :THP

Pollux	20 Jun 2002
*Pollux walks to the south, bows to the direction, and fists held high he starts the invocation* Oh Spirits of the Fire, we hail to thee! Guardians of the South, of Power and Passion, Guardians of Will, Sensation and Action, We call upon ye to attend and protect this Circle and bless it by thy Powers! [next is west]

Moonklad	20 Jun 2002
Moonklad turns towards the west holding her hands high above her head, her right hand projecting a bit forward. "Element of the West, Guardian Spirits of Water, Spill forth from the Cauldron of rebirth and fill our wells with your healing springs. The cups of our emotions overflows with your blessings. Element of water, we hail and welcome you to our Midsummer circle. So mote it be" draws an invoking pentagram in the air and turns towards the North. *North is next*

Rhiannon	20 Jun 2002
*Rhiannon turns to the north and raises her hands above her head, palms facing out* Guardians of the North and of Earth! Up from the ground, circle round From far and near, enter here! Spirits of the Earth, we welcome you! Join us and Bless us! So mote it be. -next is East and Air-

Mermaid	21 Jun 2002
*Mermaid faces the east, with her arms raised and hands open* Element of the East, Spirit of Wind Living breath of the Goddess! Blow through us, cleanse us Give us your gifts of clarity and insight. Honour us with your presence! *draws an invoking pentagram* (next is the invocation to the Goddess)

Liliana	23 Jun 2002
Liliana assumes the Goddess position in the center of the circle Gracious Goddess, You who are the Queen of the Gods, The lamp of night, the creator of all that is wild and free; Mother of woman and man; Lover of the Horned God and protectress of all the Craft: Descend, I pray, With Your Lunar ray of power Upon my circle here! (invokation of the God is next)

Pollux	24 Jun 2002
*Pollux assumes the God position and starts the invocation* Blazing God, You who are the King of the Gods, Lord of the Sun, Master of all that is wild and free; Father of woman and man, Lover of the Moon Goddess and protector of all the Craft: Descend I pray, With you Solar ray of power Upon my circle here! [who's gonna light the fire?]

Kiama	24 Jun 2002
I'm gonna light the Fire! *Kiama walks slowly to the pyre, with a lit torch, and says: "Before the Gods and the Old Ones, We kindle thee, O Fire of Midsummer, As a reminder of the God's zenith in the sky, His sexual peak, His fire and passion." *She lights the Fire* "As you burn and flame, consume and smoke, So may our lives have passion, May our convictions burn in our hearts, May our words inspire, And our thoughts remain eternally shining. May our plans and projects come to fruition, And may our lives be enriched with the warmth, Love, and creativity that we see in your Flames. Blessed are we!!!" [anybody with a fae tongue who wants to call to the faeries?]

MeeWah	24 Jun 2002
[meewah holds aloft a plate of small cakes, honey & milk] All hail to Thee, Fairy Queen & King; All hail to Thy court! In Thy praise we sing. We pay thee homage This Midsummer Night. We offer gifts in return For Thy magick & might. For Thy green & cheer O'er the hills & the vales Throughout the year, We remember Ye.

MeeWah	25 Jun 2002
[meewah approaches the bonfire with her herbal petition (sandalwood, mugwort, chamomile, lavender, rose). as she flings it into the flames, she chants] By the powers of the Lord & of the Lady, By the powers of Earth, Air, Fire & Water, Purification I petition of Thee. I banish Sorrow, Disease & Strife; All that keepeth me & mine from Life! [as the herbal pouch burns to ashes] O great God & Goddess, Old Ones of Earth, Air, Fire & Water, Draw nigh unto me As I consecrate this Midsummer Night! Bless me & mine with Joy, Health & Light! I give thanks unto Thee-- As I will, so mote it be!

Rhiannon	26 Jun 2002
*Rhiannon approaches the fire with her herbal bag containing chamomile, lavender, ginseng, comfrey, wormwood and witch hazel* God and Goddess Guardians of North, East, South and West and benevolent faeries and spirits who have joined us here: I thank you for helping to heal me and my loved ones. *Rhiannon tosses the bag into the flames* So mote it be. Rhiannon :)

Mermaid	29 Jun 2002
*Mermaid approaches the fire with a small woven pouch, containing Cinnamon, Bergamot & Catnip, and tosses it into the centre of the fire. As it catches alight, she calls: God and Goddess! As this pouch burns, help me to release my regrets and worries. As these herbs burn, allow me to be purified and healed. I ask for courage and wisdom for me and mine, in the coming year. So mote it be. *

Kiama	29 Jun 2002
*Kiama appoaches the fire, with a crumpled up, tear stained letter, her examintions entry form }) and a pouch of herbs: Cinnamon, deep red rose peas, and passion flowers are contained within it. She throws it on the fire, and watches it burn* Goddess, in the form of Brighid, my patron, Lady of the Heart, Hearth, Smith, and inspiration, Help me relaease the past, Realise that what's done is done, And find what I am looking for... I ask that I realise my true potential, And make the most of my strengths... By breath... *Kiama breathes on the burning pouch, letter, and form* By the body of the Mother... *Kiama reaches down and picks up a small handful of soil, throwing it on top of the burnt offering...* By tears... *Kiama wipes a tear from her eye and watches it drip to the fire* And by the Fire in my blood... *Kiama takes out a small pin, and pricks her finger, letting a small drop of blood fall to the fire...* I consecrate myself, and my efforts, to you... Whilst the magic works to bring me my desire, let me try my best on the mudane plane to make it reality aswell. My words *Touches lips*, my inner sight, *Touches third eye* my creations, *Touches womb* my actions *Touches each hand*, my ways, *Touches feet* , and my heart *Touches heart* are yours. Slainte! *Kiama walks from the fire, singing, letting the next person do their ritual*

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