TÍTULO III De las penas
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As you work on this degree, remember also to continue to partici- pate in the Wheel of the Year either through personal rituals or through participation in public rituals. For each sabbat, esbat, and astor, de- velop a ritual that relates to that particular celebration and which has meaning to you. There are many sources for finding rituals that oth- ers have written, and sometimes it helps to get ideas from other people, but the strongest rituals are those that are written by the practitioner. Let’s take a look at an example of a ritual for each of these three types of celebrations to get an idea of how you might create your own ritu- als for each.
As you may recall from the first degree, the sabbat is a celebra- tion of the cycles of the sun (actually, the cycles of the earth’s revo- lution around the sun) and the qualities of the God. To create a sabbat ritual, refer to the characteristics of the God (page 45) and to the section about the cycles of the sun and the solar festivals (pages 62–63). You could also refer to the Call of the God (pages 42–43). Item 48 gives a sample of a ritual for Mabon (the start of fall) that incorporates these elements. After you are done with your sabbat, you might want to change the colors on your altar to reflect the new season.
Item 48. Sample Mabon Sabbat
Item 48. Sample Mabon Sabbat
Item 48. Sample Mabon Sabbat
Item 48. Sample Mabon Sabbat
Item 48. Sample Mabon Sabbat
Purpose: An example for designing a Mabon ritual. 1. Prepare your materials and altar.
2. State intention (light working candle).
It is I, [state common or magickal name], who comes before thee to initiate this circle of power for the purpose I state: Tonight I celebrate the sabbat festival of Mabon— the Fall Equinox. On this day light and dark are balanced as the Wheel turns toward the dark part of the year. As the leaves of the trees fall in splendid color, as the air begins to chill, and as the light of the day begins to fade, it appears as if the great Sun God is fading. This is also the time of the final harvest—a time to look back upon works done and to be thankful for what I have. I come to celebrate Mabon. That is my intention.
3. Banish and purify. 4. Cast the circle. 5. Ritual.
a. Read the Call of the God aloud.
b. Enter your inner temple and begin a meditation (see page 137 for how to create your inner temple). Take some time to think about the blessings you have and be thankful.
c. When you are through, read aloud the following honor to the God, then light a gold candle.
O great sun, God entity the source of masculinity
hear my words addressed to thee. I come before thee most reverently. In you I celebrate the selfless giving; to offer what I can to all those living. In you I celebrate strength and courage; the work that makes all grow and flourish. And now this candlelight’s display
will be to honor you this sacred day.
6. Completion: Release layers, deities, and quadrants, and open circle.
7. Ground yourself.
To create an esbat ceremony, refer to the phases of the moon and the names of the new moons (page 52–54). On the night of the full moon (or the night immediately preceding or following it, if that is not possible), plan a celebration to honor the moon and the Goddess. Item 49 shows a sample of an esbat for the Cold Moon or the Febru- ary full moon.
Item 49. Sample Esbat Ceremony
Item 49. Sample Esbat Ceremony
Item 49. Sample Esbat Ceremony
Item 49. Sample Esbat Ceremony
Item 49. Sample Esbat Ceremony
Purpose: An example for designing an esbat ritual. 1. Prepare your materials and altar.
It is I, [state common or magickal name], who comes before thee to initiate this circle of power for the purpose I state: Tonight I celebrate the esbat festival of the Cold Moon. I come to honor the Goddess and this time of the year when it is cold and dark, for cold and dark must be celebrated as well as light and warmth. That is my intention.
3. Banish and purify. 4. Cast the circle. 5. Ritual.
a. Read the Call of the Goddess aloud.
b. Enter your inner temple and begin a meditation (see page 137 for how to create your inner temple). Observe the snow melting in your cauldron or chalice. Let those thoughts of cold and hardness melt with the snow. Gather the strength you need to get you through the remaining winter.
c. When you are through, read aloud the following honor to the Goddess, then light a silver candle.
O great moon, Goddess entity, the source of femininity, hear my words addressed to thee. I come before thee most reverently. In you I celebrate the receiving; to accept what is true and nurturing. In you I celebrate gentle intuition; the will to trust the unclear vision. And now I this candle light to honor you this sacred night.
6. Completion: Release layers, deities, and quadrants, and open circle.
7. Ground yourself.
Finally, the astor ceremony should be performed near or on the night of the dark moon when the stars are visible. Refer to the quali- ties of the Child (page 45) and create a ritual that is meaningful to you and a celebration of the mystery of life, which the Child represents. Item 50 shows an example of an astor ceremony.
Item 50. Sample Astor Ritual
Item 50. Sample Astor Ritual
Item 50. Sample Astor Ritual
Item 50. Sample Astor Ritual
Item 50. Sample Astor Ritual
1. Prepare materials and altar.
2. State intention (light working candle).
It is I, [state common or magickal name], who comes before thee to initiate this circle of power for the purpose I state:
Tonight I celebrate the astor and honor the Child. That is my intention.
3. Banish and purify. 4. Cast the circle. 5. Ritual.
a. Read the Call of the Child aloud.
b. Enter your inner temple and begin a meditation. Observe those things that are a mystery in your life. Also take a moment to celebrate the fact that you are alive. Think upon those things that bring joy into your life.
c. When you are through, read aloud the following honor to the Child, then light a black candle.
O child star, mysterious entity, the source and subject of creativity, hear my words addressed to thee. I come before thee most reverently. In you I celebrate the unbegun; the good work yet to be done. In you I celebrate the great return; the unity of love we have yet to learn. And now I this candle light to honor you this sacred night.
6. Completion: Release layers, deities, and quadrants, and open circle.
7. Ground yourself.