Full Moon Ritual – PAN June 2006
by Blayze

Consecration Of The Elements

HP calls the quarters forth to bless the elements.
HP: 	I call forth the Guardians of Water and Earth to cleanse and consecrate this space.
Water and Earth come to the centre of the circle and add the salt to the chalice of water. 
HP: 	We bless and consecrate Water and Earth in the names of our Gods and our Ancestors.
Water and Earth take the chalice of salt water around the circle, asperging it as they go. When they are finished, they place the items on the altar and return to their quarters.
HPS: 	I call forth the Guardians of Air and Fire to cleanse and consecrate this space.
Air and Fire come to the centre of the circle and light the incense sticks from the candle in the lantern.
HPS: 	We bless and consecrate Air and Fire in the names of our Gods and our Ancestors.
Air and Fire take the incense sticks and lantern around the circle. When they are finished they place the items on the altar and return to their quarters
Circle Cast
By the blade a Circle born, 
between the worlds a boundary formed. 
By the powers raised herein, 
to guard without and hold within, 
be this Circle cast!

Quarters

Fire:		We call upon the flames of light and warmth to witness this rite. Powers of Fire guard us!
Earth:		We call upon the stones of the earth to witness this rite. Powers of Earth guard us!
Air:		We call upon the winds of the world to witness this rite. Powers of Air guard us!
Water: 	We call upon the waves of the ocean to witness this rite. Power of Water guard us!

Invocations

The High Priest invokes the Goddess.  

O Great Mother Of the Moon and Tides
Lady of Starlight and Midnight's Bride
We ask that you join with us this night
And Shine your blessings on this sacred rite.
O Great Mother, we invoke thee.

The High Priestess invokes the God.

O Great Father of the Sun and Sky
Lord of the Forest and Mountains High
We ask that you join with us this night
And Shine your blessing on this sacred rite
O Great Father, we invoke thee.

Statement Of Intent

Moon Priestess: 	
Mother Moon, protect your children from those who would cause them harm. Father Sky keep safe your children from those who would abuse their power.

To all here gathered, I ask that you think about this. Think about the protection you can give, your awareness of what happens in the world. Please sit upon the ground and meditate. When you are ready, stand and face outwards.

Period of Meditation to reflect. 

We are all connected, by blood, by ties to the earth, by breath and as humans. We are the children of the Gods. So we weave those ties together as we weave protections with the aid of the Gods... Cord dancers please come forwards to weave your cords.

Cords are woven above the bowl and held there. 

I ask those who have children of their own to make an offering of water to the Gods. Please come forward and pour water amongst the cords into the bowl. Bring your knowledge of protection to the well.

When they are finished, they return to the circle.

We libate the waters to the shining well. Mother Moon, protect your children from those who would cause them harm. Father Sky keep safe your children from those who would abuse their power. 

Cord dance slowly beneath the moon and over the well. All of those not dancing, clap slowly in time.

Moon Priestess speaks the Moon dedication

From the depths of the sacred well we see your face
Bright against the star filled sky
We hear your song in our hearts 
and dance with you across darkened fields

Bathed are we in your shining pool
Veiled are we in your silver hair
Robed are we in your cool embrace

You are the ebb and flow within us
Our spirits are yours to command
Always full. Never waning. 

Drawn are we by the call of the tides
For we are your children
And we wear your crescent upon our brows.

When dance is complete, lay the cords across the well and touching the earth. Dancers move back into the circle.

HP and HPS anoint each person with a crescent using water from the bowl. (Decant a small amount)

When all are anointed, everyone gathers around the bowl and begins the howl (by humming).

Moon Priestess draws down the power of the moon, at the howl, she gathers the energy and sends it out across the land. HPS and HP to hold mirrors up on either side of Moon Priestess.

We do call and invoke thee
O Lady of the Silver'd Moon
Thou art mistress of the darkest night,
Enchantments' Queen!

Thou art the jewel in the velvet cloak,
The quickening of blood and tide
Lady, we adore thee!

Thou art the song of ecstasy
spiralling amongst the stars,
Keeper of the shining paths of magic and truth.

Mother Moon, we call to thee
We invoke thee from silver'd hill and shadowed vale
Descend we pray into thy waters of magic night
O Lady of the Wondrous Moon!

HOWL TO PEAK.

We send the magic where e're the moon paths touch the land and sea, journey throughout the skies. Mother Moon, protect your children from those who would cause them harm. Father Sky keep safe your children from those who would abuse their power. 

Reflect.

Spiral Dance

Cakes And Ale

Cakes and Ale are blessed upon the altar and then passed around the circle.

Farewell Lord and Lady

HPS To the God

	O great Lord
	Your presence has been a source of strength this night 
	For this we do offer our thanks.
	And though you are always with us 
	We do bid thee hail and farewell
	 
HP To the Goddess

	O great Lady
	Your presence has been a source of joy this night 
	For this we do offer our thanks.
	And though you are always with us 
	We do bid thee hail and farewell

Farewell Quarters

Fire	I thank the flames of light and warmth for witnessing this rite and the Powers of Fire for guarding us. Hail and Farewell.

Earth	I thank the stones of the earth for witnessing this rite and the Powers of Earth for guarding us. Hail and Farewell.

Air	I thank the winds of the world for witnessing this rite and the Powers of Air for guarding us. Hail and Farewell.

Water	I thank the waves of the ocean for witnessing this rite and the Powers of Water for guarding us. Hail and Farewell.

Close Circle