Have everybody gather in a circle and hold hands. High Priestess reads:
“Tonight we celebrate the Winter’s Solstice,
Return of light!
Our mythic Goddess, Blessed Mother
Has given birth to the sun!
Hope is kindled in the hearts of our people.
The dreams that burn within us
Will inspire us through
Winter’s days remaining.”
Pray for your dream for the coming year. Say the following with your added saying.
“The divine child is born. Light returns, I dream…”
Pass the flame to others in the circle so that all the candles are lit.
“As light returns to us, inch by inch
may our dreams be inspired
with the hope of a new beginning
Blessed be to all who dream!
And blessed be our Goddess
And the divine child
Within us all. “
Light the fire in the cauldron.
The Winter’s Solstice has begun!