Decorate the altar with pine and
evergreens. You will need the cauldron
filled with a burnable substance or put
the red candle in it.
Setup the altar and worship area.
Light the candles and incense. Cast
the Circle and invoke the Deities.
Look into the cauldron and say
something like:
Though the Earth is wrapped in winter's
sleep,
Light the cauldron or red candle in the
cauldron and say:
To honor thee O Mother Goddess,
Walking slowly, clockwise around the
altar looking at the fire, repeat this
chant:
The wheel turns; the power burns.
When you have finished this, stop and
meditate on the hidden potential within
us and every living thing.
Then stand before the altar and say:
I give honor to thee My Lord of the
Sun,
Practice magick or divination now.
Perform the Simple Feast and release
the Circle.
It is completed.
Though the snow and wind blows,
I will celebrate with joy.
To welcome the returning God of the
Sun,
I light this fire.
From darkness you have been reborn,
Blessings to you My Lord,
I welcome thee!
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