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Tools and Setup
The cauldron is in the north with a besom beside it.
The motif is brown (candles and altar cloth) and the incense is frankinsense.  A circle of candles is beside or on the altar but are unlit. Winter flowers adorn the altar and surround the circle  The
temple is erected...
Ritual
Haste, haste no time to waste, we're off to the sabbat so don't be late.

Dance deosil around the circle as you wish then say:

Now our Lord is turning to meet his lady, and while apart they are one for they are both light and shadow.
Life begins anew after the earth has rested and rejuvianted
Young are born and spring is coming
The old is cleared out and the new is welcomed
Light to dark
Farewell our Lord and welcome out Lady
Hail and farewell

Seasonal celebration: dance, sing, meditate etc. to celebrate the Sabbat.  This can be a short poem or time spent in reflection.  Once completed say:

Light to dark and darkness to light

Take the altar candle and light the circle of candles.  Then light the cauldron. Stand with arm raised and say:

I welcome you to the new
Goddess, mother of life
Goddess of fire

Take the broom and sweep the circle from the centre outwards, in effect sweeping out the old.  After this is done

Now is the time to celebrate
The triple Goddess of life

Return to the altar and follow with Cakes and Ale until the temple is cleared.



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