{"id":19353,"date":"2019-03-01T01:10:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T06:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=20751"},"modified":"2019-02-28T12:44:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T17:44:21","slug":"a-spring-equinox-ritual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2019\/03\/01\/a-spring-equinox-ritual\/","title":{"rendered":"A Spring Equinox Ritual"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here are some words from a Spring Equinox Ritual performed between three witches with a focus on the Morr\u00edgan. You could speak the words on your own, or with a group, and you can decorate your sacred space with flowers or appropriate tools, depending on your path. I\u2019ve left out any specific calls or hails, as you can add these as appropriate to your own beliefs. You will need an object or symbol that is important to you at this time of year, a seed, and a pot of soil (per person.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirits of East, creatures of air
Light of the bright morning,
Venus on the horizon
Warm winds chasing chills
Birds singing, anticipating the coming spring.
Be with us now, when light meets dark as equals
And give us humour and grace
To celebrate the coming spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirits of South, creatures of fire
Heart of the mountain and breath of the volcano
From the centre of the earth to the core of the sun
Keep us alive through the vacuum of space.
Be with us now when light meets dark as equals
And give us inspiration and creativity
To dance into the coming Spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirits of West, creatures of water
Drop in the ocean and flood in the field
From the heart of the cloud to the blood in our veins
Filling us with dreams and emotion.
Be with us now when light meets dark as equals
And give us wisdom and insight
To flow onward into Spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirits of North, creatures of Earth
Ant crawling quickly; raven soaring by;
From the tallest mountain to each grain of soil
Grounding us so we can reach for the moon.
Be with us now when light meets dark as equals
And give us courage and strength
To build great things this spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lady of light, Ceridwen stirring her cauldron
Silver web of the moon and golden disc of the returning sun
Remind us of warmth, love and laughter
And the earth coming alive beneath our feet.
As you hear your lover call,
May you also hear the words and deeds
We perform tonight
At this time of equal dark and light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Lord of the Land, Cernunnos the hunter
The thrill of the chase and the pumping blood in the vein
Remind us of challenge, growth and rebirth
And the green returning like an awakening spell.
As you hear your Lady call,
May you also hear the words and deeds
We perform tonight
At this time of equal dark and light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And to you, spirits unseen
Ancestors from behind the veil
Loved ones from our time and others
And the great woman who binds us all
The heart of the crow
The soul of the Warrior
The mind of the mystic;
Morrigan, wise lady,
Shed your aspect of Crone and join us
As Light meets Dark as Equals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We gather today at this moment of reflection
The pause in the planet turning
The moment when all suddenly stills
And the greatest magic becomes possible.
You have a symbol that you have chosen for this rite.
Look at the symbol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it mean to you? (a minutes meditation on the chosen object\/symbol)<\/em>
Now speak, and tell us how this object resonates with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each person (or just you, if performing solo) takes a turn speaking about the object they chose; this can be as simple as how it made them feel, or something they want for the coming season, or simply a memory it evoked.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one, we have spoken our innermost thoughts
As one, we stand now, as we will stand throughout the year
As the sun returns, and we feel the warm hands of Lugh
Kind upon our faces,
Let us remember that we all stand as a little sun
To those in need of warmth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a circle, we are un-ending
As a loop, we flow and turn
Now balanced, at this point of equinox, we can move forward or backward.
Let us choose the onward path
Where flowers grow and great trees house the owls
And beauteous nature holds court.
We now choose one thing we wish to nourish throughout this planting season
And we will speak of this again at Beltane,
When Fire reigns and the veil is thin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone takes a seed and places it in a pot, thinking of that which they wish to grow\/nourish\/change for the better over the weeks leading up to Beltane. The idea is that the seed will sprout to represent the progress made. We share bread and mead at this point, but do whatever is right for you on your path, or with your tribe.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every drop of rain
Tickles and delights
Every gasp of air
Fire reignites
Earthed in loam and clay
Reaching for the sky
Sea to East and West
Spirit soaring high
Spring has come again
Shoots burst from the soil
Feeding souls and hearts
With play and merry toil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dismiss and say farewell to the elements, the deities, and spirits of place in which ever way is appropriate. Stand in the energy of your sacred space and breathe in the promise of the coming spring.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About\nthe Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mabh\nSavage<\/strong> is\na Pagan author, poet and musician, as well as a freelance journalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is the author of\u00a0<\/em>A Modern Celt: Seeking the Ancestors<\/em><\/a><\/strong>and\u00a0<\/em>Pagan Portals \u2013 Celtic Witchcraft: Modern Witchcraft Meets Celtic Ways<\/em><\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Modern Celt: Seeking the Ancestors on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pagan Portals – Celtic Witchcraft: Modern Witchcraft Meets Celtic Ways on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some words from a Spring Equinox Ritual performed between three witches with a focus on the Morr\u00edgan. You could speak the words on your own, or with a group, and you can decorate your sacred space with flowers or appropriate tools, depending on your path. I\u2019ve left out any specific calls or hails, as you can add these as appropriate to your own beliefs. You will need an object or symbol that is important to you at this time of year, a seed, and a pot of soil (per person.) Spirits of East, creatures of air Light of the bright morning, Venus on the horizon Warm winds chasing chills Birds singing, anticipating the coming spring. Be with us now, when light meets dark as equals And give us humour and grace To celebrate the coming spring. Spirits of South, creatures of fire Heart of the mountain and breath of the volcano From the centre of the earth to the core of the sun Keep us alive through the vacuum of space. Be with us now when light meets dark as equals And give us inspiration and creativity To dance into the coming Spring. Spirits of West, creatures of water Drop in the ocean and flood in the field From the heart of the cloud to the blood in our veins Filling us with dreams and emotion. Be with us now when light meets dark as equals And give us wisdom and insight To flow onward into Spring. Spirits of North, creatures of Earth Ant crawling quickly; raven soaring by; From the tallest mountain to each grain of soil Grounding us so we can reach for the moon. Be with us now when light meets dark as equals And give us courage and strength To build great things this spring. Lady of light, Ceridwen stirring her cauldron Silver web of the moon and golden disc of the returning sun Remind us of warmth, love and laughter And the earth coming alive beneath our feet. As you hear your lover call, May you also hear the words and deeds We perform tonight At this time of equal dark and light. Great Lord of the Land, Cernunnos the hunter The thrill of the chase and the pumping blood in the vein Remind us of challenge, growth and rebirth And the green returning like an awakening spell. As you hear your Lady call, May you also hear the words and deeds We perform tonight At this time of equal dark and light. And to you, spirits unseen Ancestors from behind the veil Loved ones from our time and others And the great woman who binds us all The heart of the crow The soul of the Warrior The mind of the mystic; Morrigan, wise lady, Shed your aspect of Crone and join us As Light meets Dark as Equals. We gather today at this moment of reflection The pause in the planet turning The moment when all suddenly stills And the greatest magic becomes possible. You have a symbol that you have chosen for this rite. Look at the symbol. What does it mean to you? (a minutes meditation on the chosen object\/symbol) Now speak, and tell us how this object resonates with you. Each person (or just you, if performing solo) takes a turn speaking about the object they chose; this can be as simple as how it made them feel, or something they want for the coming season, or simply a memory it evoked. As one, we have spoken our innermost thoughts As one, we stand now, as we will stand throughout the year As the sun returns, and we feel the warm hands of Lugh Kind upon our faces, Let us remember that we all stand as a little sun To those in need of warmth. As a circle, we are un-ending As a loop, we flow and turn Now balanced, at this point of equinox, we can move forward or backward. Let us choose the onward path Where flowers grow and great trees house the owls And beauteous nature holds court. We now choose one thing we wish to nourish throughout this planting season And we will speak of this again at Beltane, When Fire reigns and the veil is thin. Everyone takes a seed and places it in a pot, thinking of that which they wish to grow\/nourish\/change for the better over the weeks leading up to Beltane. The idea is that the seed will sprout to represent the progress made. We share bread and mead at this point, but do whatever is right for you on your path, or with your tribe. Every drop of rain Tickles and delights Every gasp of air Fire reignites Earthed in loam and clay Reaching for the sky Sea to East and West Spirit soaring high Spring has come again Shoots burst from the soil Feeding souls and hearts With play and merry toil. Dismiss and say farewell to the elements, the deities, and spirits of place in which ever way is appropriate. Stand in the energy of your sacred space and breathe in the promise of the coming spring. *** About the Author: Mabh Savage is a Pagan author, poet and musician, as well as a freelance journalist. She is the author of\u00a0A Modern Celt: Seeking the Ancestorsand\u00a0Pagan Portals \u2013 Celtic Witchcraft: Modern Witchcraft Meets Celtic Ways. A Modern Celt: Seeking the Ancestors on Amazon Pagan Portals – Celtic Witchcraft: Modern Witchcraft Meets Celtic Ways on Amazon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":206,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/206"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19353\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}