Assist me to erect the ancient alter,
At which in days past all worshipped;
The great alter of all things.
For in old time, woman was the alter.
Thus was the alter made and placed,
And the sacred place was the point within the center of the circle.
As we have of old been taught
The point within the center was the origin of all things.
Therefore we shall adore it;
Therefore whom we adore we also invoke.
O circle of stars,
Where our father is but the younger brother,
Not unto thee may we attain unless thine image be love.
By seed and root, stem and bud,
Leaf and flower and fruit do we invoke thee,
O Queen of Space, O Queen of Heavens.
Let it be ever thus
In beauty and in strength
To the wonder and glory of all.
We are met in this circle to ask the blessing of the Mighty God and Gentle Goddess on ___ the son/daughter of _____ and _____, so that he/she may grow in beauty and strength, in joy and wisdom. There are many paths and each must choose their own; therefore we do not wish to bind ___ to any one path. We ask the God and Goddess, who know all paths and to whom all paths lead; to bless, protect, and prepare him/her throughout the years. Ye lords of the watchtowers of the East, South, West, and North we do bring before you ___ who has been anointed and is under the protection of the God and Goddess.
Anoint the child�s head with oil, salt, and water.
Darksome night and shining moon,
Hearken to the witches� rune.
East then south, west then north,
Hear! Come! I call thee forth!
By all powers of land and sea,
Be obedient unto me.
Wand and pentacle an sword,
Hearken to my word.
Cords and censer, scourge and knife,
Waken all ye into life.
Powers of the witches� blade,
Come ye as the charge is made.
Queen of Heaven, Queen of Hell,
Send your aid unto this spell.
Horned Hunter of the night,
Work my will by magic rite.
By all powers of land and sea,
As I do say, so mote it be.
By all the might of moon and sun,
As I do will, it shall be done.
Hail fair Sun
Ruler of day
Rise on the morn
To light my way
Hail fair moon
Ruler of night
Guard me and mine
Until the light
Air, Fire, Water, Earth
Elements of Astral birth
I call you now; attend to me!
In the circle, rightly cast
Safe from psychic curse or blast
I call you now; attend to me!
From cave and desert, sea and hill
By wand, blade, cup, and pentacle
I call you now; attend to me!
This is my will, so mote it be!