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Use a white altar cloth accented with a red drape, and
decorated with greenery. Place the Brighid’s Cross* you made at the center to
represent the goddess. Include a potted flower, just beginning to rise from the
earth, and in your chalice, pour a bit of milk. Have a white libation bowl
available. Light a large white pillar candle and votive candles in a mix of red
or green, and keep them lit till you snuff them following the ritual. Add your
usual altar tools. Have a broom nearby. If you use direction altars, place some
red and white and greenery and candles on them as well.
The warmth of Brighid’s hearth
embraces me.
The light of Brighid’s flame guides me.
The strength of Brighid’s blessing protects me.
Cast the Circle by moving deosil with your broom, making
sweeping motions, chanting as you go:
I
cast the Circle and cleanse today
Sweeping
the last of winter away.
Regrets
from the past I sweep away, too.
As
I move forth to begin anew.
Invoking the directions and the goddess. You may do this at
your direction altars or face the directions while standing at your main altar.
As
creatures of earth awaken today
North, please guide me on my way.
As
winds blow gently through the air
East, breathe on me your breath so fair.
As
the fiery sun comes to the sky
South, warm me as the cold does fly.
As
gentle spring rains begin to fall
East, please bless us, one and all.
Brighid,
of fire and flame so bright,
Bring
Your blessed healing light.
Loving
Mother, hear my plea,
Attend
this Circle here with me!
Blessed
Brighid, who tends the flame,
And
hears Her children call Her name,
Goddess
of music, poetry, art,
Bring
inspiration to my heart.
Three Brighids--Maiden, Mother, Crone,
Loving
light of hearth and home,
Maiden,
bless this sacred space,
By
Your will and by Your grace.
Let
this moment be my start.
May I carry Your peace within my heart!
(adapted from
Autumn Rose)
Earth and Water, Fire and Air
I invoke the Goddess fair!
I stand here now Between the Worlds
To celebrate the year unfurled!
Fire
and Air, Earth and Water
May
the God come forth to join Earth’s Daughter.
I
stand here now Between the Worlds
To
celebrate the year unfurled!
Imbolc is a time of new beginnings, of new growth. It is a
time of divination to see the direction of that new growth. Hold your
Brighid’s Cross in your hands as you focus on the directions you have come
from in the past year. In your own words, ask the Maiden Goddess to show you the
direction that is best for you in the coming year. See that direction clearly in
your mind and know that this is the time to set off in that direction. Pause and
reflect on the message She sends you. When you are ready, chant:
I
give thanks for unknown blessings
Already
on the way.
I give
thanks for unknown blessings
Already on the way.
(Dr. Christa
Landon, editor Pagan Institute Report, Twin Cities)
Now thank the Goddess for Her guidance. In Her honor, take
a sip of milk from your chalice. Lift high the chalice, bring it down and pour a
bit of milk into the libation bowl with these words:
My
thanks for what
You
have let me see.
I
know my direction is now up to me.
I
will follow my path. Blessed be.
Air
of East that is Her sweet breath
Fire
of South that is Her bright spirit;
Water
of West that is Her living womb
Earth
of North that is Her strong body,
I
thank you for your presence here.
Stay
if you will; go if you must.
May there be peace between us.
Brighid,
Maid of fire and flame
Thank
You. I am glad You came.
Earth
and Water, Fire and Air
I now dismiss the Goddess fair.
Although
You leave my Circle here
I know that You are ever near.
I
go forth refreshed.
I
go forth renewed.
I
go forth in rejoicing.
I
go forth with the Goddess ever in my heart.
So mote it be and blessed be.
*Create your own Brighid’s Cross as a meditative
exercise, meditating on what the past year has held for you and on the direction
you see for yourself in the new year. You can do this as a part of your
grounding and centering, or you can do it prior to setting up your altar for the
ritual. You may find help in creating the Brighid’s Cross at http://www.squidoo.com/brigidscrosshowto
or various other websites.
© February 2010 Darkhairedcrone
First published in The Controversial Cauldron - the group newsletter of Email Witches
Crone is an active member of the UU (CUUP’s) and has been a member of Email Witches since 2004
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