Sabbats and Sabbaths

Samhain Divination Ritual

Posted on October 19, 2025 by David Taliesin

This is the ritual we did today at both Circles.

ANCESTOR RITUAL

ANOINTING WITH OIL—David Taliesin

Divination oil from Asheville Raven & Crone

May the Ancestors impart their wisdom to you tonight.
May the Great Spirit make clear what is hidden from your sight.

CASTING THE CIRCLE (David Taliesin)

Use sacred smoke such as incense as you go around the circle chanting the following. You may use a feather to waft the smoke if you like.

Dark spirits fly away. Let only peace and love remain.

CALLING THE QUARTERS (David Taliesin)

Elemental Spirits of the East and of Air, keepers of wisdom and mystery, whisper into our ears all that we need to know. May the cool fall breezes that rustle the leaves beneath our feet point us in the direction we need to go. Hail and welcome!

Elemental Spirits of the South and of Fire, purifiers of heart and mind, burn away the clutter and confusion from our lives so that we may have absolute clarity regarding your will for our lives. May the bonfires of fall that give us light and warmth, bring comfort to our weary souls tonight. Hail and welcome!

Elemental Spirits of the West and of Water, vessels of peace and compassion, may our thirst for justice and equality be quenched. May the fall rains which nourish the roots of the trees, give strength to the dreams you have planted in us. Hail and welcome!

Elemental Spirits of the North and of Earth, stewards of hearth and home, gather around us the community we need to make us feel safe and loved. As the fall harvest continues, we ask you to bring about a harvest of good things into our lives, Hail and welcome!

Everyone face toward the center of the circle. (David Taliesin)

A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED DEAD (Llewellyn Sabbat Essentials)

Hail matriarchs! Hail patriarchs!
Come here, remember with us,
remember yourselves,
as grandmothers, grandfathers,
as mothers, fathers,
as uncles, aunts,
as sisters, brothers,
as daughters, sons.

We remember you with stories
of warriors, of peacemakers,
of healers, of teachers,
of farmers, of city builders,
of poets, of philosophers,
of people we loved.

In memories of you dwell living feeling.
This is your spark, eternal—an ember cherished,
a light passed from one generation to the next.

SHAMANIC DRUMMING AS WE MEDITATE AND LISTEN FOR WISDOM (David Taliesin)

Use a prerecorded drumming session or do it live. This is the background to keep the mind occupied so you can receive messages from the Ancestors and/or Spirit. Write down anything you’d like to remember.

CLOSING (David Taliesin)

Elemental Spirits of the North and of Earth, we thank you for your presence in our circle tonight. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell!

Elemental Spirits of the West and of Water, we thank you for your presence in our circle tonight. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell!

Elemental Spirits of the South and of Fire, we thank you for your presence in our circle tonight. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell!

Elemental Spirits of the East and of Air, we thank you for your presence in our circle tonight. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell!

CLOSING CONTINUED (adapted from John Beckett, patheos.com, Under the Ancient Oaks)

Ancestors we knew in life,
Ancestors whose names we know not,
Ancestors of Spirit, and Ancestors most ancient;
we thank you for attending our circle
and blessing us with your presence.
May there be peace and love between us now and forever.
Stay if you will, Go if you must!
We bid you farewell!

CLOSING CONTINUED (David Taliesin)

Great Spirit whose hidden wisdom
Has been revealed to us tonight,
We give you thanks.
Give us strength to act upon what we have learned,
And illumine the dark days of autumn
With your insight and creativity.
Stay if you will. Go if you must,
We bid you farewell!

And now the circle is open but never unbroken
Because it is a circle woven in love.
Whatever energy is left in this space
We return to the earth with a spirit of gratitude.
Merry meet and merry part, and merry meet again.

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How to Kill a Witch: Book Review

Posted on October 16, 2025 by David Taliesin

How to Kill a Witch: A Guide for the Patriarchy by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi, is not an easy read, but it is essential reading in 2025. The two authors formed the Witches of Scotland campaign to shine a light on the historic injustice of the Scottish witch trials. As a result of their work, on International Women’s Day 2022, the First Minister of Scotland issued a formal state apology—the first time in 300 years there had been any formal recognition of those accused and put to death. The authors were also responsible for designing the official Witches of Scotland tartan.

The book is clearly a labor of love. It contains exhaustive research on the people who were unjustly incarcerated, tortured and murdered. Along the way, they clear up many misconceptions regarding what actually happened during these trials. They also include narrative vignettes that put the reader in the shoes of various people involved—both victims and persecutors. This information in the book is heart-wrenching to read at times, especially when they describe the methods of torture used to extract “confessions.” However, this is a crucial part of the story, and they do not shy away from the gory truth.

Yet this book is not simply about the Witches of Scotland. It also compares those events to the Salem witch trials in America and explores how the two persecutions differed. I was surprised to learn that the Salem trials were much smaller in scale than I had previously thought. Furthermore, a public apology was issued much sooner in America than the 300 years it took to receive one in Scotland.

Finally, the authors connect their research to what is happening to women around the world today. This is especially eye-opening when we consider what’s happening in the United States and the ongoing attempts by conservatives to restrict women’s rights and silence their voices.

This is one of the finest books I’ve read in a long time, and I’m certain I’ll be referring back to it time many times. Don’t miss it!

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Persephone Myth Revisited

Posted on October 15, 2025 by David Taliesin

The story of Persephone is a familiar one in Pagan circles, yet it has never really appealed to me because of the violence toward women associated with it. The basic story, as I understand it is that Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, was abducted by Hades — her uncle —who took her to the underworld to be his wife. While in the underworld, she became associated with the dead, and her return to the surface and to her mother represents spring and the renewal of vegetation.

While doing research for a book I’m writing, I came across a kinder version of the myth in Sandra Kynes’ A Year of Ritual: Sabbats and Esbats for Solitaries and Covens. Here’s what she wrote:

“One of the most well-known stories of the Maiden Goddess is that of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. Persephone felt that it was her calling to go to the underworld to comfort and guide the spirits of the dead to their rest. Even though Demeter knew her daughter would return, she put her life on hold and waited. During this time, grain and other plants did not grow and the weather was cold. When Persephone returned bringing warmth and love for her mother, the entire earth came alive again. Later (ancient Greek) versions of the story added violence with Persephone being kidnapped to the underworld by Hades and Zeus bargaining with Demeter to bring her back to life. Happily, the gentler version is gaining popularity.”

I appreciate Kynes’ version of the story because it places Persephone in a position of power, where she is making all the decisions. She feels called to go to the underworld instead of being abducted. She also chooses to return to the earth’s surface to be reunited with her mother and to help the world come alive again as it moves from winter to spring.

I know there have been some modern attempts to retell this story in a more positive light. Do any of my readers have favorite resources or reinterpretations of the Persephone myth that do this well? Or do you understand the story in a different way than I’ve presented here? Inquiring minds want to know know!

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A Gothic Witch’s Oracle: Deck Review

Posted on October 13, 2025 by David Taliesin

In the introduction to his guidebook accompanying A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, Raven Digitalis writes, “I think it’s safe to say that Witches have long been portrayed a little bit Gothy, and Goths are traditionally known to look a bit, well, mystical and Witchy! Yet the majority of members in either group do not identify with the other. Gothic culture is based in art, music, and emotion. Witch’s lifestyle is centered on spirituality, mysticism, and the cycles of nature. For many members of each camp, however, a noticeable overlap can’t be brushed aside. That’s where this deck comes into play.”

If this is his intention in creating the deck, I’d say he succeeded admirably. While it doesn’t completely align with my own spiritual path, I’m certain it will find its audience. A Gothic Witch’s Oracle is clearly a labor of love. Each of the 40 cards represents an aspect of self-care or spiritual and magical growth, with evocative titles such as “Shattering the Mental Prison” and “Nurturing the Inner Child.”

When I first held the cards, they felt slightly wider than what I typically work with. However, I quickly realized this was an intentional design choice—to let John Santerineross’ artwork take center stage. The images are strong and evocative. The deck also embraces body positivity, intentionally “freeing the nipple,” as Raven puts it, to destigmatize the female form. He also chose to work with “a variety of models, incorporating ethnic diversity, various body types, multiple ages, and an array of gender/sexual expressions.” Nicely done!

The accompanying guidebook is equally well crafted. It expands on the meaning of each card and includes suggested activities to explore the themes more deeply. The book is beautifully printed on heavy stock paper that feels durable and made to last through regular use.

I’m grateful that Raven reached out to me to review this oracle deck. In the right hands, A Gothic Witch’s Oracle has the potential to be a meaningful tool for deepening one’s spiritual practice.

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Full Hunter’s Moon: October 6th

Posted on October 6, 2025 by David Taliesin

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Algonquin Native American tribes referred to October’s full moon as the Hunter’s Moon because it was time to go hunting in preparation for winter. As the days grow visibly shorter, perhaps we can use this full moon to contemplate what resources we need in order to make it through the approaching winter season.

We can think of this preparation as either literal or metaphorical. Some of us have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and have to surround ourselves with the people and coping skills we need in order to keep us healthy. Others are feeling like they’re slipping into a winter season of their lives. If this is the case, be intentional about doing what you need to do in order to keep yourself strong and grounded.

Since, the veil between the worlds is also thin this time of year, it’s the perfect night to seek the wisdom of our Ancestors and Beloved Dead who can help us to navigate the perilous journey ahead. Candles, mugwort, marigolds/calendula, pictures, etc. can help us draw closer to those on the other side. We all need to feel their love and encouragement in this stressful and angry world.

So, put the energy of this season and this powerful moon to good use. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!

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Hurricane Helene Grief Ritual

Posted on September 22, 2025 by David Taliesin

At Yesterday’s Welcoming and Rainbow Circles we talked about processing grief as we approach the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Here is the closing ritual we did:

GRIEF RITUAL

ANOINTING FOR GRIEF [David Taliesin)
Asheville Raven & Crone’s Grief Oil

May you find comfort and strength
As we remember the devastation
Caused by Hurricane Helene.

CASTING THE CIRCLE—David Taliesin
Use a chevron amethyst or quartz crystal

The Light of the Divine surrounds us
The Love of the Divine enfolds us
The Power of the Divine protects us
The Presence of the Divine watches over us
Wherever we are, the Divine is. All is well.

CALLING THE QUARTERS—David Taliesin

Guardians and Ancestors of the East, Spirits of Air, we remember how your fierce winds blew during the hurricane, stirring fear in our hearts. May your winds today be a gentle breeze, clearing away any lingering fear we still hold within. Hail and welcome!

Guardians and Ancestors of the South, Spirits of Fire, we remember the piles of debris burning after the hurricane, reducing to ash what once were living trees and plants. May your flames now be a purifying fire within our bodies, releasing the trauma we still carry from Hurricane Helene. Hail and welcome!

Guardians and Ancestors of the West, Spirits of Water, we have never experienced your fury quite as much as we did on September 27, 2024. Lives and homes were lost; businesses were swept away in the raging flood. Our landscape was forever changed. May your waters now flow more softly, washing away survivor’s guilt, grief, and loss. Hail and welcome!

Guardians and Ancestors of the North, Spirits of Earth, we lost 40% of our trees in Buncombe County during the storm and its aftermath. Yet, we know that nature is resilient, and we have seen signs of healing that began this spring and continue today. Hail and welcome!

Divine Presence who is known to us by many names, we ask for your strength as we approach the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Continue to mend that witch is broken in us and in our community as we heal and recover from the storm. Hail and welcome!

GRIEF RITUAL

Make sure everyone has a pen and some dissolving paper. Ask participants to write whatever they wish to let go of as we approach the anniversary of Hurricane Helene. When everyone is ready, ask them to go up to the bowl, one by one, and watch what they wrote dissolve in the water. Remind them that water can be both cleansing and destructive.

CLOSING THE CIRCLE

Guardians and Spirits of the North, we thank you for your presence in our circle today. As we move forward, may we do all we can to restore our land and our community. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Guardians and Spirits of the West, we thank you for your presence in our circle today. As we move forward, may we continue to heal from the trauma of the hurricane. Help us also to be a source of healing for others. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Guardians and Spirits of the South, we thank you for your presence in our circle today. As we move forward, may we remember the lessons the hurricane taught us—lessons that have shifted our priorities and given us a new perspective. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Guardians and Spirits of the East, we thank you for your presence in our circle today. As we move forward, may our lights shine brightly. Help us to be beacons of hope and resilience. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Divine Presence, who journeys with us through storm and stillness, through loss and rebirth, we thank you for your presence in our circle today. Guide us as we continue the work of healing our community. We bid you farewell.

The circle is open but never unbroken
Because it is a circle woven in love.
Whatever energy is left in this space
We return to the earth with a spirit of gratitude.
Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again.

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The Norns Still Weave: Discovering the Teutonic Sense of Time

Posted on September 8, 2025 by David Taliesin

I’ve been reading Kveldulf Gundarsson’s Teutonic Magic: A Guide to Germanic Divination, Lore, and Magic, and came across an intriguing passage about the Old Teutonic concept of time:

“Perhaps the most notable difference between modern thought-patterns and those of the ancient Germanic people, which relates to the most essential theory of rune working, is the concept of time and being in relationship to time. Modern Western culture has absorbed the threefold Greco-Roman concept of time as ‘past’ (that which has gone before), ‘present’ (that which is), and ‘future’ (that which will be). It is easy to associate these concept with the three Norns Urdhr, Verdhandi, and Skuld. It is also incorrect. The Germanic time-sense is not threefold, but two-fold: time is divided into ‘that-which-is,’ a concept encompassing everything that has ever happened—not as a linear progression, but as a unity of interwoven layers—and ‘that-which-is-becoming,’ the active changing of the present as it grows from patterns set in that-which-is.”

This idea is completely new to me—I haven’t seen it discussed in other rune books. But I trust Gundarsson’s scholarship, and I believe it has the potential to change the way I read runes. This is especially true when I use the Three Norns spread. As a product of modern Western culture, I’ve always read them linearly—Past, Present, and Future—treating them as separate entities. Yet, if Gundarsson is right, they are more like interconnected branches of the world tree Yggdrasil. All three are bound together in ways we may not fully comprehend.

The Past doesn’t simply vanish. It remains with us in the Present, shaping our perception of reality moment by moment. Likewise, the Future doesn’t arrive out of nowhere. It grows from the trunk of our Past-Present selves. I know it may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but it makes sense if I set aside my Western mindset for a while.

Beyond the runes, this two-fold view of time also has the potential to reshape my understanding of magic. I usually see magic as the channeling of Divine and natural energies toward whatever I’m trying to manifest. Yet Gundarsson’s perspective suggests it’s more profound than this. In working magic, I am also tapping into the power of the Ancestors. Their energy is not something that belongs only to the distant Past. It is alive with us in the Present, helping to shape the Future.

I need to sit with this for a while and see where it takes me. Have you encountered this two-fold concept of time before? If so, how has it influenced your own understanding of runes or magic? I’d love to hear your thoughts, as well as any book recommendations for further exploration.

Blessed be,
David Taliesin

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Lughnasadh: Origins to Modern Celebrations

Posted on August 19, 2025 by David Taliesin

In my last post, I cleared up a common misunderstanding about Lughnasadh. After consulting multiple reliable sources, I’ve come to the conclusion that, according to early Irish tradition, it was Lugh who created the festival to honor his foster mother, Tailtiu. She was a descended from the Fir Bolg—the mythical early invaders of Ireland—who were later conquered by the Tuatha de Danann. Lugh himself was a descendant of the latter.

One of the best descriptions of the early festival comes from Lucas Russo in Uncovering Celtic Mythology, “Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season. The day was celebrated through sport and craft. It was also a time of love; many people would be joined n engagement and handfasting ceremonies, where lovers would be united in marriage or prepare for a year and a day engaged. Observers feasted and celebrated, some making it a day of travel and spiritual pilgrimages.”

Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Lughnasadh offers more interesting details: “In The Festival of Lughnasa, Mary MacNeill’s comprehensive study of traditional Celtic Lughnasadh customs, the author concluded that the festival most likely originally consisted of a mix of ceremony, feasting, and ritual theatrics, usually held on hilltops or waterside. There was likely, according to the author, a ritual in which the first fruit from the grain harvest would be brought to the top of a hill and buried as an offering.”

Other elements associated with Lughnasadh include:

A bull sacrifice and a ceremony involving the animal’s hide (with the meat eaten later at the feast)
A ritual play retelling Lugh’s triumph over bight or famine
Climbing hilltops to pray and gather bilberries
Horse racing and even horse swimming
Games of hurling
Assembling at lakes or holy wells

Naturally, the exact content of the festival likely varied from one community to another, depending on local resources and traditions.

As Christianity spread throughout Ireland, Lughnasadh celebrations were altered but not erased. James MacKillop, in A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology, explains: “The Christian Church did not oppose the continuation of the festival marking the beginning of the harvest and the weaning of calves and lambs, but the different names applied to it obscured its Pagan origin. Eventually it broke away from its fixed time of August 1, and might include many days, especially Sundays, from July 15 to August 15.”

In a recent podcast, Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School noted: “The first Lughnasadh games may have been held as far back as 1600 BCE. But we know that there are records of Lughnasadh games being held between the 6th and 9th century in Ireland…It fell out of use post-Norman invasion which is in the 11th to 13th century.”

The games were briefly revived in the 19th century, but political disputes weakened support, and their popularity faded once again.

Fast forward to 2025, and we find ourselves with a rich heritage to draw from as we reimagine what Lughnasadh looks like for a modern Pagan audience. There are countless resources online, but here are a few simple ways to celebrate:

Bake fresh bread from scratch and serve it with a hearty dinner.
Craft a wheat straw or corn husk doll for your home altar.
Invite your friends over for a night of board games.
If you can’t find bilberries where you live, try making a blackberry cobbler.
Spend time reflecting on what you would like to “harvest” in this season of your life.
Since it’s the grain harvest, beer or ale makes a fitting celebratory drink.

Lughnasadh reminds us that every harvest is both a communal and a personal act. The ancient games and rituals may look different from the ways we celebrate today, but the heart of the festival remains the same: gathering together, honoring the fruits of our labor, and giving thanks for the abundance that sustains us.

Whether you celebrate with food, craft, games, or quiet reflection, Lughnasadh invites us all to pause and notice the gifts in our lives. May this season inspire you to share generously, live gratefully, and step into the next turn of the year with joy and intention.

Blessings, David Taliesin, http://www.sabbatandsabbaths.com

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Is Lughnasadh Really About Lugh?

Posted on August 18, 2025 by David Taliesin

Today I was listening to a podcast by Jon O’Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School entitled “Is Lughnasadh really about Lugh?” I had always heard that the day was meant to honor the sun god Lugh. However, O’Sullivan set the record straight.

It’s true that Lughnasa is the Irish word for August, and it also a refers to the Lughnasa games or the harvest period in Ireland’s ancient cycle of festivals. But according to O’Sullivan, the Lughnasa games were created by Lugh to honor the death of his foster mother, Tailtiu.

In one of the old Irish tales, Tailtiu takes Lugh into foster care. She herself was not of the Tuatha Dé Danann, like Lugh, but a Fir Bolg, married to the Fir Bolg chieftain Bregon.

Morgan Dailmer echoes O’Sullivan’s perspective in Pagan Portals: Gods and Goddesses of Ireland: “In Old Irish the word Lughnasadh means ‘funeral assembly of Lugh,’ named not for Lugh himself but but for his memorializing of Tailtiu. Later the word shifted to Lughnasa, and the meaning changed as well to ‘games or assembly of Lugh.'”

Similarly, Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials: Lughnasadh explains that the holiday is referred to as “Lugh’s funeral games held in honor of his stepmother Tailtiu. Tailtiu was the wife of the last king of the Fir Bolg. When the Fir Bolg were overthrown, Tailtiu remarried to one of the new ruling class, the Tuatha de Danann. According to legend Tailtiu died of exhaustion after cleaning the fields of Ireland for agriculture, and Lugh initiated the Fair of Tailtiu in her honor as a wake fair including feasting, games, and sports.”

So, I stand corrected. I went back and revised some of what I had previously written about Lughnasadh. I deeply appreciate the scholarship from the Irish Pagan School and highly recommend checking them out if you’re interested in accurate insights into Irish mythology and Irish Pagan spiritual practice.

Blessed Be, David Taliesin, http://www.sabbatsandsabbaths.com

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Protection Ritual

Posted on August 18, 2025 by David Taliesin

This is the closing ritual we did at last night’s Circle.

ANOINTING FOR PROTECTION [David Taliesin]
7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil
1/4 cup olive oi

May the Divine Presence protect you
and keep you safe from all harm.

CASTING THE CIRCLE—Protection Prayer

The Light of the Divine surrounds us
The Love of the Divine enfolds us
The Power of the Divine protects us
The Presence of the Divine watches over us
Wherever we are, the Divine is. All is well.

CALLING THE QUARTERS [David Taliesin]

Guardians and Ancestors of the East, Spirits of Air, we ask you to be with us in our circle today. Protect our spirits from negative thoughts which rob us of our power, and hostile words that leave us feeling weak and defenseless. Hail and welcome!

Guardians and Ancestors of the South, Spirits of Fire, we ask you to be with us in our circle today. Protect our minds from conflicting voices that make it difficult for us to discern the way forward, and bad advice that is disguised as truth. Hail and welcome!

Guardians and Ancestors of the West, Spirits of Water, we ask you to be with us in our circle today. Protect our emotions from misdirected anger that can harm the wrong person, and media hype that leaves us in a continual state of panic. Hail and welcome!

Guardians and Ancestors of the North, Spirits of Earth, we ask you to be with us in our circle today. Protect our bodies from people who seek to do us physical harm, and disease that robs us of health and vitality. Hail and welcome!

Divine Presence who is known to us by many names, we ask for your protective energies to be with us in our circle today. We seek to serve you, to make this world a better place, and to be agents of change in a troubled world. Shield us from everything that prevents us from doing this sacred work. Hail and welcome!

PROTECTION MANDALA (Handout for everyone)

The protection mandala you have in front of you is governed by the element of air. Notice the hatched cross barrier. It is like an army of crossed swords and the heart center is well guarded by a unified group of individuals, symbolizing both warrior and nurturer traits.

This mandala carries the spirit of the bear. She brings her protective nature; she stands her ground; makes her presence known. She reminds us to also know instinctively when to retreat and how to best prepare for any periods of waiting.

As you spend time with this mandala, take the time to color it if you like. Allow it to speak to you. Your spirit may be asking you to be selective with your power. You must always trust your instincts, listen to whether your heart is telling you to stand up for yourself and your beliefs, or when to stay away from conflict, for it will not benefit you in any way to always be on the defensive. Protect your heart, but also know when to fight for it.

Click HERE for copy of the mandala

ENERGY RAISING TO EMPOWER THE MANDALA

CLOSING THE CIRCLE [David Taliesin]

Guardians and Spirits of the North, we thank you for your protective energy and caring presence in our circle today. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Guardians and Spirits of the West, we thank you for your protective energy and caring presence in our circle today. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Guardians and Spirits of the South, we thank you for your protective energy and caring presence in our circle today. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Guardians and Spirits of the East, we thank you for your protective energy and caring presence in our circle today. Stay if you will, go if you must. We bid you farewell.

Divine Presence, whose energy fills and directs everything, we thank you for your protective energy and caring presence in our circle today. As we leave this place give us the wisdom to know when to fight and when to retreat; when to speak up and when to remain silent. We bid you farewell.

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