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Simplified Sacred Space
For an Individual

Note: This ritual may be adapted for a group

Tool and Supply List
1 – White (taper) altar candle and a Candle Snuffer
4 – Cardinal Point Candles, one each of Green, Yellow, red and Blue
1 - incense burner and incense
Athame and/or Sword

Temple and Altar Set up
Bathe, shower or smudge yourself clean before entering the Temple. This is required for all people. Place each of the four Cardinal Point candles at their proper places within the Temple. Place the elemental representations on the altar, along with the main athame, wand and other tools. Place the sword point into the ground or in a sword stand in the very center of the circle.

The Ritual
Light the white altar candle. This altar candle should be used to light all the others, including the incense and balefire. Pick up the Altar Candle and walk to the North Bench, light the blue candle and recite:

I call to the Gods and Goddesses of the North
And welcome the element of Earth into this Temple.

Walk to the East Cardinal Point, light the yellow candle and then recite:

I call to the Gods and Goddesses of the East
And welcome the element of Air into this Temple
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.Walk to the South Cardinal Point, light the red candle, then recite:

I call to the Gods and Goddesses of the South
And welcome the element of Fire into this Temple

Walk to the West Cardinal Point, light the blue candle and recite:
I call to the Gods and Goddesses of the West
And welcome the element of Water into this Temple

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Return the altar candle to the Altar, stand before it and light the incense. Raise your hands to the skies and recite:
I bid welcome to the Gods and Goddesses
Of the four corners of the world
I invite you to join me, protect me,
Guide and guard me in this rite
Which I hold in your honor and for your glory.

Take the sword or Athame and raise it straight up to the skies and recite:
As my prayers and praise rise up to you
On the smoke of my incense and fires
May your blessings and commandments descend
Upon the steel of this blade.
May I receive your words.

Drive the sword gently into the ground in the center of the circle, being very careful not to stab your foot. If using an Athame, secure it within the belt of your robe. You are now ready to perform any spell or ritual that you have chosen to do.

To Close the Circle
Snuff out the candle at the West and recite:

I thank the great Gods and Goddesses of Water.
I ask that you join me in future Circles.
May your names live forever in the hearts of men.

Snuff out the candle at the South and recite:

I thank the great Gods and Goddesses of Fire.
I ask that you join me in future Circles.
May your names live forever in the hearts of men.

Snuff out the candle at the East and recite:

I thank the great Gods and Goddesses of Air.
I ask that you join me in future Circles.
May your names live forever in the hearts of men.

Snuff out the candle at the North and recite:

I thank the great Gods and Goddesses of Earth.
I ask that you join me in future Circles.
May your names live forever in the hearts of men.

Stand in front of the altar, snuff out the altar candle and recite:
I release this circle of power and might
May all spirits go or stay as they please
As I have said, so let it be.

Your Circle is now closed.

News & Upcoming Events

March 16-20 - Spring Equinox celebration. Main ritual will be on the 18th starting at 10:00 a.m. and lasting until we get sleepy.

April 29th - Beltaine celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m.

June 20 - 25 - Second annual Trial of Set game!

June 24 - Midsummer celebration beginning at Noon and lasting until 11:00 p.m. Main ritual begins at 6:00 p.m.

September 22 - 24 - Autumn Equinox Celebration. Main Ritual will be on the 23rd beginning at 7:00 p.m.

October 26 - 29 - Harvest celebration. Main Ritual will be on the 28th, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

For more information on any of these events, please email Nydia. Please put 'Rituals' as the subject line of your email.