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		<title>Imbolc Ritual</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cleanse and consecrate circle.
EAST - Elements of the East
Wind of enlightenment, and inspiration
be with us this night,
encouraging our minds to be open to new ideas.
Hail and welcome.
SOUTH - Elements of the South
Fire of passion and transformation,
be with us this night
encourage our love which will sustain the land.
Hail and welcome.
WEST - Elements of the West
Water of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cleanse and consecrate circle.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>EAST -</strong></span> Elements of the East<br />
Wind of enlightenment, and inspiration<br />
be with us this night,<br />
encouraging our minds to be open to new ideas.<br />
Hail and welcome.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>SOUTH -</strong></span> Elements of the South<br />
Fire of passion and transformation,<br />
be with us this night<br />
encourage our love which will sustain the land.<br />
Hail and welcome.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WEST -</strong></span> Elements of the West<br />
Water of life and purification, cleanser of our emotions<br />
be with us this night.<br />
Hail and welcome.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NORTH -</strong></span> Elements of the North<br />
Earth as it were from the beginning of time<br />
be with us this night<br />
as we take our place in the endless chain of life.<br />
Hail and Welcome.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>GODDESS CANDLE</strong></span></p>
<p>Goddess of rebirth<br />
You again bring the promise of spring<br />
Be with us this night<br />
As we celebrate the young God<br />
and the growing light. Hail and Welcome.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>GOD CANDLE</strong></span></p>
<p>God of love, and protection<br />
You create and call to the ever-changing dance of life<br />
Be with us this night<br />
As we celebrate the rising of the Mother<br />
And the fertility of the Earth . Hail and welcome.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Casting of Circle</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HPS -</strong></span> We stand between worlds<br />
Where Earth and Sky<br />
Night and day<br />
Life and death are one<br />
The circle is cast</p>
<p>The Goddess and God stand together once more<br />
feel their presence in your hearts and minds.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>HP -</strong></span> The light grows strong once more<br />
Under the snow, the pulse of life quickens.<br />
Feel the Earth beneath you, the heartbeat of the waking Mother<br />
And the blossoming of new life and creativity.</p>
<p><strong>JOURNEY BLESSING OF CAKES AND ALE -</strong></p>
<p>Share your plans for the spring. Discuss projects with the group. The idea is to encourage acknowledgment that there is new life within us as well as the springtime approaches.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>EAST -</strong></span> Elements of the East, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight. Hail and farewell.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>SOUTH -</strong></span> Elements of the South, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight Hail and farewell.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WEST -</strong></span> Elements of the West, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight. Hail and farewell.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>NORTH -</strong></span> Elements of the North, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight, Hail and farewell.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>GODDESS CANDLE EXTINGUISH</strong></span></p>
<p>Goddess of the light we thank you for your presence in our circle,<br />
Let your warmth revive us<br />
Your love support us<br />
And your passion inspire us all.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>GOD CANDLE EXTINGUISH</strong></span></p>
<p>God of the reborn earth,<br />
We thank you for your presence in our circle,<br />
Let your warmth revive us<br />
Your love support us<br />
And your passion inspire us all.<br />
Open circle</p>
<p>The circle is open,<br />
but yet unbroken<br />
Merry meet, and merry part<br />
and merry meet again.</p>
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