SpellCrafting: Spells & Rituals
A Ritual In Song
“music is the strongest form of magic.” –Marilyn Manson
Merry meet.
In my practice, I accept that everything has a vibration, be it an object such as a besom, or a sound such as a bell. Our own voices put out vibrations that are like no other. Your voice is your unique signature.
As was explained on the Wicca Spirituality website, “When you sing magical chants and songs, you bind your intention to the vibrations of your voice, vibrations which you send out into the ever-vibrating world.”
It’s reflected in the word enchantment, as your magical intention is wrapped into a chant – or a song – and released to the Universe.
I like to chant and sing during ritual, and have been toying with the idea of doing a ritual completely with songs. It helps that I don’t mind using electronics in sacred space, because an iPod is perfect for this.
Below, I share with you a playlist that takes you from grounding and centering to opening the circle – all using songs. A link is provided for each. Please forgive any ads that appear. Alternatives are noted and lyrics are given after the playlist in the same order songs appear.
I hope this inspires you to share your suggestions and experiences.
Merry part.
And merry meet again.
PLAYLIST
Cleansing and consecrating the area
“Make Sacred Space” by Shawna Carol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZKu0y_pYtY
Casting the circle (one or both of these, in whatever order you prefer)
“Circle Within a Circle” by Rowand Whitewolf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhu7KQ59F5U
“There Is No Time” by Kellianna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_LmbRFD0_w
Invoking the elements & deities
Air: “This New Day” by Kellianna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bShN7bFS-h8
Fire: “Spirit of Fire”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S0gqI6koJw
Water: “Born of Water” by Lindie Lila
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZaN8C8wklE
Earth: “The Earth Is My Mother (Ancient Chant)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_S93xMn_uo&list=RDY_S93xMn_uo
another version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xQd_dv5W_Q
Center: “Spiraling Into The Center” by Flight of the Hawk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq5NwdesHf8
Goddess: (pick one)
“Freya, Shakti” by Emerald Roase
“Witches Chant” by Inkubus Sukkubus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nZsdH85x1U
“I Am the Goddess” by Lisa Thiel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Mz0UteSmA
To save, use one of these to call everything at once:
“Circle Casting Song” by Reclaiming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0-QGeiNmbM
“Direction Song” by Kellianna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxYMFWrUnE0
“Earth, Air, Fire, Water” by Lila
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPPx_7M0k8
“Elemental” by Hecate’s Wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQMfiXdOpXw
Innvocation
“I Hear You Calling” by Chalice & Blade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tseP170J_5E
or “Charge of the Star Goddess” by Shawna Carol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mvbYSF_IAY&index=19&list=PLq9dJm8_bbDFyS9cKAaQ4-X7o9hFRfsty
The purpose / work / magic of the ritual (some possibilities are below)
Dedication or rededication to your path
“I Walk With The Goddess” by Kellianna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Ac0hHAhf8&list=RDh8Ac0hHAhf8
Also, “Magic of the Goddess” by Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z-5sQPoMxk
For a releasing or healing ritual
“Stonehenge” by Kellianna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1k16Xv6BIw
To honor the moon
“Lady of the Moon” by Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r9wKUYxkD4
Honoring Inanna at Mabon or Samhain
“Inanna” by Second Chants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giyv9tE8VCA
Meditation
“Be Still” by Shawna Carol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlQr8UVYh0
Cakes and Ale
“Cakes and Ale (Winter) by Marie Bruce
http://tidido.com/a35184374348226/al55f16e97a5f39075738becfc/t55f16e99a5f39075738bed71
Opening the circle
“May the Circle Be Open” by Alice DeMicele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-rWiFyAUnE
LYRICS
Make Sacred Space
by Shawna Carol
Make sacred space
and be reminded
of who you are
Make sacred space
Make sacred space
and be reminded
of who you are
You are
spirt in body
spirit in body
spirt in body
sacred space
Make sacred space
Circle Within a Circle
We are a circle
Within a circle
With no beginning
And never ending
There Is No Time
by Veronica Appalonia ©2006
Vocal arrangement: Kellianna
There is no time but now
There is no place but here
In the sacred we do stand
In a circle hand in hand
This New Day
by Kellianna
From the darkness day is dawning
In my darkest hour I seek the light
All my pain and all my sorrow
May it ease with this new day
May my tears remain uncounted
And I bid the Goddess be my guide
For where you lead you know I’ll follow
At the dawning of this new day
At this crossroad the way seems clouded
And I bid the Goddess be my guide
Grant me grace and grant me vision
At the dawning of this new day
May my strength and may my power
lift me up and light my way
I seek faith and I seek wisdom
At the dawning of this new day
Spirit of Fire / The Fire Chant
Spirits of fire come to us
we will kindle the fire
Spirits of fire come to us
we will kindle the fire
We will kindle the fire
dance the magic circle ’round
We will kindle the fire
we will kindle the fire
Born of Water
Born of water,
Cleansing, powerful
Healing, changing
I am.
Born of water,
Cleansing, powerful
Healing, changing
I am.
The Earth is Our Mother
The Earth is our mother, we must take care of her
The Earth is our mother, we must take care of her
Hey yana, ho yana, hey yan yan
Hey yana, ho yana, hey yan yan
Her sacred ground we walk upon, with every step we take
Her sacred ground we walk upon, with every step we take
Hey yana, ho yana, hey yan yan
Hey yana, ho yana, hey yan yan
The Earth is our mother, she will take care of us
The Earth is our mother, she will take care of us
Hey yana, ho yana, hey yan yan
Hey yana, ho yana, hey yan yan
The Earth is our Mother (alternative version)
The Earth is our mother, we must take care of her
The Earth is our mother, we must take care of her
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
The sky is our father, we must take care of him
The sky is our father, we must take care of him
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
The rivers are our sisters, we must take care of them
The rivers are our sisters, we must take care of them
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
The trees are our brothers, we must take care of them
The trees are our brothers, we must take care of them
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
The earth is our mother, she will take care of us
The earth is our mother, she will take care of us
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Hey yana ho yana hey yana ho
Spiraling Into the Center
Spiraling into the center
The center of the shield
Spiraling into the center
The center of the shield
I am the weaver, I am the woven one
I am the dreamer, I am the dream
I am the weaver, I am the woven one
I am the dreamer, I am the dream
Freya, Shakti
Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon,
Rhea, Maat, the Morrigan
Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon,
Rhea, Maat, the Morrigan
Chorus:
High, raising up the Goddess
Oh, fill my soul
High, raising up the spirit
Oh, make me whole
She is a woman crowned with a crescent
She is the mother of all that lives
She is the Earth that is spinning in starlight
She is the Goddess of all that is
(chorus)
I know a woman stirring a cauldron
She is the source of the heart’s deep core
I love a maiden dancing in moonlight
She is the key to the ancient lore
(chorus)
Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon…
Witches Chant
by Inkubus Sukkubus
Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hectate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna
Note: various God versions exist, including “Apollo, Cernunnos, Vishnu, Pan, Horus, Herne, Odin, Green Man” and “Pan, Herne, Osiris, Priapus, Baal, Dionysis, Apollo, Lugh”
I Am the Goddess
I am the Goddess, Mother of Life,
I am the Goddess, Bearer of Life
Chorus:
I am, I am, the Goddess Divine
I am, I am the Goddess Divine
Isis, Venus, Ishtar, Kali,
Minerva, Shakti, Kwan Yin, Lakshmi,
I am, I am the Goddess Divine,
I am, I am the Goddess Divine
I am the Goddess, ever living,
I am the Goddess, ever loving
(Chorus)
I am the Goddess, creatress of life,
I am the Goddess, who nourishes life
(Chorus)
I am the Goddess, Mother of Life,
I am the Goddess, Bearer of Life
I am, I am, the Goddess Divine
I am, I am the Goddess Divine
Circle Casting Song
by Susan Falkenrath Wolf
Eastern morning, first breath of the soul
World view forming, sacred and whole
Wind of knowledge, simple and wise
Bringer of the lightning, that strikes in our minds
Come to us – be here now.
Southern fire, white rays of the sun
Source of will, that always is done
Heat of passion, longing and need
You who pushed the Green One out of the seed
Come to us – be here now.
Western river, devotee of the moon,
Gentle sculptor, of babes in the womb,
Spring of jubilation, courage and tears
Giver of the sweet love, that soothes all our fears
Come to us – be here now.
Northern mountain, body of the earth,
Finite treasure, of infinite worth,
Cave of transformation, childbirth and death,
Suckler of the wild ones, who curl upon your breast
Come to us – be here now.
The Direction Song
by Terri Rivera
Vocal and Frame Drum: Kellianna
Facing East I send my prayers away, away
East sky enlighten me I pray, I pray
East a place for peace
Life, light anew you rise up
Spotted eagle I welcome you
And give thanks for visions of peace, of peace
Facing South I send my prayers away, away
South sky for innocence I pray, I pray
South the peak of life
Gifts of new horizons
Golden eagle I welcome you
And give thanks to work in peace, in peace
Facing West I send my prayers away, away
West sky to strengthen me I pray, I pray
West the place sun goes down
Sacred and of ancient
Now bald eagle I welcome you
And give thanks for journeys in peace, in peace
Facing North I send my prayers away, away
North sky for purity I pray, I pray
North the place of courage
Wisdom and of knowing
Oh white eagle I welcome you
And give thanks for healers in peace, in peace
Mother Earth I send you my prayers
Father Sky I send you my prayers
Oh Great Mystery I feel your breath in my mouth
Oh Great Mystery I welcome you
And give thanks for you in me in peace, in peace , in peace
Earth, Air, Fire, Water
The Earth, the Air, the Fire, the Water
Return, return, return, return
The Earth, the Air, the Fire, the Water
Return, return, return, return
Heya, heya, heya, heya
Aio, aio, aio, aio
Elemental
by Amy Otero
I am the wind in the trees
I am the truth that you must breathe
And I am here to free you
I am the spark that lights the fire
I am the flame that takes you higher
And I am here to inspire you
I am the rain, I am the river
I am the flow that makes you quiver
And I am here to deliver you
I am the forest, I am the field
I am the Mother to whom you yield
And I am here to shield you
I am the Spirit, I am divine
I am with you and you are mine
And I am here to guide you
I Hear You Calling
by Chalice & Blade
Once in a month, when the moon is full some secret place shall ye gather. Adore the spirit of me who is Queen of all of the wise.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
Sing and dance; feast and make love all in my name
For mine is the spirit in ecstasy; Mine is joy on Earth
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
Mine is the secret that opens the door unto the land of youth.
Mine is the cup of wine, of life, Cauldron of Cerridwen.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
I give freedom and I give peace, reunion with those gone before.
I am the mother of all that lives. My love is poured on the Earth.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
I am the beauty of the green Earth, white moon among the stars.
I am the mystery of the waters. Desire in the hearts of man.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
I call to Soul, Arise, come to me. For I am the heart of nature.
And I give life to the universe. For I am She.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
From me all things do proceed. To me they must return.
May your divine, innermost infinite soul enrapture be embraced.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
Let my worship be in your heart and rejoice. All acts of love are mine.
Let there be beauty, strength and pleasure – all are my rites.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
And you who think to seek for me, know that it avails ye not.
Unless you know the mystery, look deep within.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling.
For the hunt, I have been with thee since the beginning of time.
And I am that which ye shall attain, the end of desire.
And I hear you calling. And I hear you calling. (repeat 2x)
Charge of the Star Goddess
I who am the beauty of the green Earth,
and the white moon among the stars,
and the mystery of the waters,
I call upon your soul to arise and come unto Me.
For I am the soul of nature, which gives life to the universe.
From Me all things proceed, and unto Me they must return.
Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices,
For behold, all acts of love and pleasure
all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals.
Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion,
Honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you.
And you who seek to know Me,
Know that your seeking and yearning will avail you not,
Unless you know the Mystery
A mystery, a mystery
Were that what you seek you find not within yourself,
You will never find it without.
For behold, I have been with you from the beginning,
I have been with you from the beginning,
And I am that which is attained at the end of desire,
attained at the end of desire,
attained at the end of desire.
I Walk With The Goddess
Lyrics by Kellianna and Leanda Walker
I walk with the Goddess
The Goddess she walks with me
She is the clouds up in the clear blue sky
She is the ground beneath my feet
She is the oceans and the falling rain
She is the spark that lights my way
Magic of the Goddess
Lyrics by Kathi Wahls and Brian Morse
I go walking through my life
with my heart wide open
and the Goddess shines Her love through me.
Chorus:
Through you, through me
the magic of the Goddess is rising
It goes through you, through me
The magic of the Goddess is rising
I go walking through my life
with my eyes wide open
and the Goddess works Her magic through me.
(Chorus)
I go walking through my life
with my mind wide open
and the Goddess shows my destiny to me
(Chorus)
Stonehenge
Mother help me
Mother heal me
Please release me
From all things worldly
That do not serve me
Mother love me
Within these stones
I feel the power
I am reborn
As I break these chains that bind
And now I’m floating
light as a feather
As I break these chains that bind
I’m gonna break these chains that bind
I’m gonna break these chains that bind
I’m gonna break these chains that bind
Yes I will break these chains that bind
Oh Blessed Mother
you empower me
yes You have shown me
just how to set myself free
And now I’m soaring
up in the clear blue sky
As I break these chains that bind
Yes I have broken these chains that bind
Yes I have broken these chains that bind
Yes I have broken these chains that bind
Yes I did break these chains that bind
Lady Of The Moon
by Vicki Scotti
Lady of the Moon, Lady of the Moon
Shine Your light on me, Shine Your light on me
Lady of the Moon, Lady of the Moon
Shine Your love on me, Shine Your love on me
Lady of the Moon, Lady of the Moon
Come and dwell in me, Come and dwell in me
Lady of the Moon, Lady of the Moon
Set my spirit free, Set my spirit free
Lady of the Moon, Lady of the Moon
Hail, farewell, Blessed Be, Hail, farewell, Blessed Be
Hail, farewell, Blessed Be.
Inanna
by Susan Sterling
We go down as She goes down
We follow Her underground.
Hail to Inanna who dies to become whole
And deep calls to deep, deep calls to deep
And deep calls to deep, deep calls to deep
The veils drop by on our way
As we pass through the gates
With Inanna as our guide
We find truth in deepest night
And deep calls to deep, deep calls to deep,
And deep calls to deep, deep calls to deep
Be Still
Be still and listen
Know that I am
You are Goddess
Be still and listen
Know that I am
You are Goddess
Cakes and Ale (Winter)
With cakes and ale we end our spell
May the gifts of the Goddess nourish thee well
Merry meet marry part as we go our way
’Til me meet again on a sacred day
So with cakes and ale we end our spell
May the gifts of the Goddess nourish thee well
Merry meet, marry part though the circle remains
’Til me meet again in the Lady’s name
May the Circle Be Open
May the circle be open, but unbroken
May the love of the Goddess be ever in your heart
Merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again
Note: alternative lines include
May the Lord and the Lady be ever in your heart
May the peace of the Goddess be always in your heart
May the love of the Lady be ever in your heart