Sinovess : Purification/Protection Ritual

Sinovess : ** All cast the circle by lighting the 2 White Altar Candles & the 1 Purple Energy Candle. Then light the sandalwood incense (If not available, improvise) **

Sinovess : HP/S: “With flame & smoke this rite begins

Sinovess : To raise our powers from within

Sinovess : Elemental spirits of old

Sinovess : We call thee forth to guard & behold.”

Sinovess : ALL: “Here & now we join as one

Sinovess : Until our magick deeds are done.

Sinovess : Positive energy now prevails

Sinovess : To she who turns the wheel we hail!”

Sinovess : ** All raise their arms up toward the sky Imagining you are hold hands with the person next to you Say in unison: **

Sinovess : “Hail the goddess!

Sinovess : hail the goddess!

Sinovess : She is out mother! She is our teacher! She is within us! And all around us!”

Sinovess : ** All lower arms to original position. Envision the energy of the goddess in the form of a white light Flowing from person to person. **

Sinovess : EAST ~ Michelle/WillowSong ~ TYPE:

Willow~Song : May the Elementals guard this circle

Willow~Song : guide us into light

Willow~Song : and protect us from the dark

Willow~Song : with minds teaching minds

Willow~Song : our spirits unite

Willow~Song : on a journey of magick

Willow~Song : we now embark!

Sinovess : ** All light East/Air (Yellow) candle **

Sinovess : SOUTH ~ Dawn/MystikRose ~ TYPE:

MystikRose : Let the fire of our magick

MystikRose : burn bright and be strong

MystikRose : let our heart hold the power

MystikRose : to right what is wrong

MystikRose : let the forces of nature

MystikRose : be at our command

MystikRose : let the power of healing

MystikRose : be here in our hands

Sinovess : ** All light South/Fire (Red) candle **

Sinovess : WEST ~ Wulfslaird ~ TYPE:

wulfslaird : All things are possible

wulfslaird : The power of change and transformation

wulfslaird : Is rooted within each of us

wulfslaird : Waiting to blossom like a flower,

wulfslaird : Needing love and light

wulfslaird : to nourish it's wonderful magick

wulfslaird : Love is the light

wulfslaird : ( missing next line)

Sinovess : ** All light West/Water (Blue) candle **

Sinovess : Light is the love.

Sinovess : NORTH ~ ICPButterfly ~ TYPE:

ICPButterfly : we are the children of the white light.

ICPButterfly : we are all sisters and brothers of the sacred earth.

ICPButterfly : The goddess and the god are within us and all around us

ICPButterfly : as we flow with the never ending cycle of perpetual rebirth.

Sinovess : ** All light the North/Earth (Green) candle **

Sinovess : ** All say the following **

Sinovess : “Here is a circle of purity about the spark of Ourselves, our family & our friends. Our spirit burns brightly in the midst of this energy candle. It is an ever-present protection for us; it is the greatest purifier.”

Sinovess : ** Take a moment to visualize the brightness of the purifying energy **

Sinovess : “Reinforcing the circle of purity is a further circle of strength. Spiritual strength for all the loved ones and ourselves. We are protected from all harm; all evil. We are purified and born again.”

Sinovess : ** Take a moment to visualize the strength of the protecting circle **

Sinovess : ** Now envision you brothers & sisters standing hand in hand under the waxing moon This 16th day of January. Envision all of us together in a white circle including images of all You wish to include. Parents, siblings, children, friends, the elderly, the

Sinovess : the young and anyone else worth Your thought at this time. **

Sinovess : “Rays of moonlight Silvery-white Emblazon the night With magick bright. Lady luna waxes & wanes;

Sinovess : Our goals she helps us to attain. Huntress Diana fills us with might; Artemis gloriously governs the night.

Sinovess : Mother selene dances above; She blesses her children With lunar love. Sacred Parvati reigns supreme; Ancient Lucina gives birth To our dreams.

Sinovess : Dark Crone Hecate protects ua all; Destroyer, restorer She heeds our call. Aradia teaches us witchy ways; Our knowledge increases With every phase.

Sinovess : Hail to the moon And her mystical power. I offer these words At our ritual hour.”

Sinovess : ** Take a moment to hold onto the white circle around your family, friends & yourselves. **

Sinovess : “Heal, heal, heal, heal, Protect, protect, protect, protect, Purify, purify, purify, purify.”

Sinovess : ** All turn counter clockwise with outreached arms to dismiss the powers **

Sinovess : To the North say, “Earth & stone, earth & stone, stay with us ‘til we’re safely home.” ** Extinguish Northern flame **

Sinovess : To the West say, “Waves & rain, waves & rain, merry part & merry meet again.” ** Extinguish Western flame **

Sinovess : To the South say, “Fire & flame, fire & flame, return freely from where you came.” ** Extinguish Southern flame **

Sinovess : To the East say, “Wind & air, wind & air, move our power, our magick bear.” ** Extinguish Eastern flame **

Sinovess : ** Close your eyes for a moment and see/feel the circle diminish to the point where you are back where you started. **

Sinovess : ** Extinguish the energy candle, then the god & goddess candles. Say a small prayer or thank you to your god/goddesses you may have called before the ritual. The strength and awareness they’ve givin you is appreciated. **

Sinovess : Is everyone back?

Willow~Song : *Hugs everyone*

celticwitan : woooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo

wulfslaird : yes

Celtic : Sinovess, that was the best ritual I have ever had the pleasure of participating in. Thank you, I could truly feel the energy from all

wulfslaird : very nicely done

celticwitan : got me teary...sniff sniff

ICPButterfly : thank you all

Celtic : I was able to visualize every aspect

ICPButterfly : same here

celticwitan : that was cool

celticwitan : me2

MystikRose : yey as head spins from to much excess energy left...brb..got to let go...

Celtic : (((((applause ))))))) to all who participated

wulfslaird : I apologize sinovess, my printer omitted the last line of my element

celticwitan : i better find my stuff and get my alter set back up

ICPButterfly : I too apologize for repeating with you in the very beginning

celticwitan : wulf that added a good touch

Sinovess : Sorry...stilll coming back..

Willow~Song : no need to apologize for anything

wulfslaird : sweet of you to say celticwitan

MystikRose : I agree whole heartedly

celticwitan : i thought you were supposed to repeat

ICPButterfly : same here

ICPButterfly : but no one else was so since it's my first time, I didn't

ICPButterfly : lol

celticwitan : naw mistakes adds a human touch...it worked out the way it was supposed to

ICPButterfly : lol

wulfslaird : you did well butterfly

Willow~Song : it all worked out fine *S*

ICPButterfly : thank you

Willow~Song : that was lovely *S*

MystikRose : that is alright...it will get even better in time and practice

ICPButterfly : (~bows~)

Willow~Song : i could feel the energy as well

celticwitan : I think I got it

Sinovess : I believe so as well...phew

celticwitan : never was in a ritual with anyone before

Willow~Song : and got the distinct feeling I've been in circle with some of you before..long ago

wulfslaird : great job Sinovess

ICPButterfly : smae here WS

wulfslaird : everyone did wonderfully

MystikRose : great job everyone...I could really feel and hear all of you...

Sinovess : I'm so glad...ok...feel teary...I'm so happy to have that experience with you ALL!

ICPButterfly : I agree Wulf

Willow~Song : Mystik, i know!

celticwitan : Awesome job sin...you guys

Willow~Song : oh gosh Sin, now I'm teary

Sinovess : Everyone did an AMAZING job! EXCELLENT!

ICPButterfly : thank you, so did you Sin

Sinovess : Very overwhelming

Willow~Song : Sin, yes I agree

MystikRose : me to...this was really special everyone

Sinovess : Awwwww...thank you.

Sinovess : It was...really

Willow~Song : cam you imagine how it would be if we had been in person?

ICPButterfly : I could see everything, and feel everyone like we have been doing this forever

Sinovess : Very VERY...oh heck...we'd all be balling right about now! LOL!

Celtic : It would have been awesome

ICPButterfly : LOL!

Willow~Song : I have an odd question, but when you guys were imaging us in a circle did anyone see stones around them?

Sinovess : But...we have this...and this is SO much more than I've had before. I thank all of you!

Sinovess : YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MystikRose : yes,

Willow~Song : Group HUGS

ICPButterfly : Yes

Sinovess : STONES!!!!!! Like Stonehenge!

Celtic : yes I visualize stones in all my rituals to circle

ICPButterfly : I also saw trees

celticwitan : Hugsssssssssssssssssssssss

Willow~Song : Yes! like Stonehenge and trees too

Sinovess : yes!

ICPButterfly : and a great big gigantic moon

Sinovess : very pretty moon

MystikRose : yes...me to...reminds me of my sacred place during the warmer months

Willow~Song : cool...

ICPButterfly : like it was bright enough to see everyone without any light whatsoever

Sinovess : We were all very trance like in my mind

ICPButterfly : wow!

MystikRose : did anyone get really warm

ICPButterfly : that is amazing

Willow~Song : great connection

Sinovess : I was warm the whole time...colder now

ICPButterfly : same here

MystikRose : me to...

Willow~Song : yes I felt warm, not very warm but a nice cozy warm, like when you drink hot chocolate after playing out in the snow

wulfslaird : celtic had to leave and wishes everyone MP, she loved the ritual

ICPButterfly : my feet got freezing like just stepping in off wet cool soil

Sinovess : Ohh...tell her a BIG thanks for joining us!

Willow~Song : yup my feet are cold too

wulfslaird : I did sinovess

Willow~Song : and now I am hungry

ICPButterfly : Sin, and well everyone, thank you for letting me be Earth

MystikRose : glad she could be here with us...

Sinovess : Thank you Wulfslaird, Mystik, Willow, ICP...very much appreciate what you did

ICPButterfly : I felt very at home

Willow~Song : Sin, anytime , glad to share in it

ICPButterfly : (~bows to Sin~) quite welcome

ICPButterfly : ask me anytime and I'll do whatever I can

wulfslaird : I will need to leave fairly soon as well, I have a long drive ahead of me. I didn't want to miss the Ritual

Sinovess : And CelticWitan & Celtic...couldn't have done it without you and her here..

MystikRose : thank you for letting me...sin...I can't tell you how much this group has become to me..and now..it means even that much more

wulfslaird : I think maybe I was suppose to be here it seems

ICPButterfly : same here wulf

Willow~Song : Wulf, have a save trip!!

Sinovess : It seems so, Wulfslaird...such a savior...you AND ICP

Willow~Song : i mean safe

wulfslaird : yes it does Mystik, well said

MystikRose : yes...I think so to wolf

MystikRose : thank you

ICPButterfly : thanks ~smiles~

Sinovess : One thing though...before my elements go, do you mind if I post the ritual on the site?

Willow~Song : have no problem with it

Sinovess : Possibly some reactions to it as well?

MystikRose : be careful and don't have to much fun with out us..be thinking of you and sending warm thoughts your way

ICPButterfly : not at all

Sinovess : I just want the others in the group to know what they can experience as well.

MystikRose : not at all sin

Sinovess : brb

MystikRose : that was so like out there...

Willow~Song : maybe it'll encourage others to join in next time

MystikRose : I hope so

Willow~Song : some may not have come b/c they may have been a little shy

ICPButterfly : i was shy

MystikRose : true..I agree

Willow~Song : i hope we can do this one again at a different time so the others who couldn't make it at this time can

ICPButterfly : not that anyone could tell

Willow~Song : *giggles*

MystikRose : you did great butterfly

ICPButterfly : lol

ICPButterfly : I had to improvise for the blue candle

MystikRose : yes, we do have plans in the process for another...

Willow~Song : good

ICPButterfly : i had just an orange one and wrapped it with a blue schrunchie

MystikRose : it worked....

Willow~Song : i spilled wax on the computer..hope it doesn't mess it up

ICPButterfly : lol WS

MystikRose : nah, shouldn’t unless you got it deep down inside the buttons

Willow~Song : well it spilled on top of the monitor on the little venty things..oops

Sinovess : ICP...you were great! So grateful you took on that roll!

MystikRose : I agree

Sinovess : You were ALL great! Sooo happy! Y'know...it was sort of balanced..

ICPButterfly : thank you so much I rather enjoyed it

Sinovess : Mystik & Willow...you've been with me since the beginning...

MystikRose : I did to...

wulfslaird : Thank you all for letting me become part of this family. You all are becoming very dear to me, thank you so much

Sinovess : And ICP & Wulf, you're new to the group but SUCH an addition!

Willow~Song : right back at you Wulf

wulfslaird : I bid all farewell and brightest blessings to each and everyone

ICPButterfly : thank you so much

wulfslaird : bye

MystikRose : huggs, we are glad you are here with us wolf, you are a true asset to the family

Sinovess : May the goddess shine on you tonight, Wulf...safe drive

Willow~Song : wulf, have a good and safe trip!

MystikRose : bb

celticwitan : ok i mailed the ritual to myself the way it was done...

ICPButterfly : from the get go of knowing about this I wanted to be earth, and then I popped in and was earth

Sinovess : LOL ICP

Willow~Song : it was meant to be

ICPButterfly : thanks

Sinovess : CW: You enjoyed yourself then?

ICPButterfly : I feel that way too

MystikRose : me to

celticwitan : yes

ICPButterfly : thank you all

Sinovess : excellent...you're a tough customer...j/k...lol

MystikRose : thank you...huggs...to everyone...

celticwitan : hugssssssss

Sinovess : Yes..thank you all...and thanks to the goddess & god for joining us

Sinovess : Huggs!

celticwitan : i am passionate about everything

Willow~Song : HUGGGGGZZZZZZZZ

MystikRose : huggs

ICPButterfly : thank you all, ~huggs~ I need to go and rest now. I am donating blood tomorrow

Sinovess : Ok...well...I have to be heading out too...sleepy...lol

ICPButterfly : it's for charity

MystikRose : huggs, huggs, huggs, huggs, and so many more sent out

ICPButterfly : huggs to all

Willow~Song : night Butterfly*H*

Sinovess : Goddess Bless ICP

ICPButterfly : I have a great recipe folder going on now too

Willow~Song : yup sleepy here

celticwitan : im getting it on pager and trying to explain what i was doing

MystikRose : bb butterfly

ICPButterfly : Goddes Bless you all

celticwitan : lol

ICPButterfly : bb

ICPButterfly : thanks again

celticwitan : ut oh

ICPButterfly : ~so hard to leave~

celticwitan : lol

Sinovess : CW: LOL!

Sinovess : Not leaving ICP...simply stepping out for a little bit

celticwitan : messenger

MystikRose : you have a good night ICP

MystikRose : oh no

ICPButterfly : agreed

ICPButterfly : good night

Sinovess : GN ICP

ICPButterfly : and good morning to others

ICPButterfly : ~disappears~

MystikRose : bb and safe journeys

Sinovess : Me too...heading out time...UGH! Eyes...heavy...think it took alot out of me. heh.

Sinovess : MP CW

MystikRose : bye sin, bye cw

Willow~Song : no doubt Sin

celticwitan : merry part

Sinovess : MP Willow

MystikRose : safe journeys to u cw

Sinovess : MP Mystik

MystikRose : mp sin

celticwitan : ty u2

Willow~Song : am heading out too my sweets, take care! and see you soon!

Willow~Song : nighty night

Willow~Song : *hugs*