Yule Ritual for Solitaries

The candles should be Green for the North, Red for the South, Silver for West and Gold for East, the candles should remain unlit for the time being.
Set up the altar as is most comfortable for you; a gold pillar candle should be unlit on the altar as well.

When you are ready, stand facing the North and say:
“Tonight I honor the darkness, for from darkness is born the light. From the void, the darkest night of the year is at its threshold. And the Sun is born again.”

Face east and light the Gold Candle (not the one on the altar), saying:
“Powers of Air, come forward from the darkness Enter my circle, as dark gives way to light. Bring with you the essence of the pine trees, Remind me of Spring on this Solstice Night.”

Going to the South, light the Red Candle and say:
“Powers of Fire, come forward from the darkness, Enter my circle, as dark gives way to light. Bring with you the first glint of tomorrow, Remind me of Summer on this Solstice Night.”

Move to the West and light the Silver Candle, saying:
“Powers of Water, come forward from the darkness, Enter my circle, as dark gives way to light. Bring with you the bittersweet memories, Remind me of Autumn on this Solstice Night.”

Face the North and light the Green Candle and say:
“Powers of Earth, come forward from the darkness, Enter my circle, as dark gives way to light. Bring with you the land that now sleeps, Remind me of Winter on this Solstice Night.”

Finally, take up the Athamé and facing East, the direction of the Rising Sun, take a moment to center yourself and begin to cast the Circle. Visualize a white light coming from the tip of the athamé and with arms straight out, turn the blade point out, slowly turning clockwise the light following you.

When you return to the East bring the athamé back to you and say:
“As above, so below.”
As you say this, visualize the light going above you and below you forming a perfect sphere.

Invoke the God and Goddess
“Goddess of all seasons, I see You now as Mother with Child. Be with me tonight.”
“God of all seasons, I see You now as the dying Sun, and also as a tiny Baby, the Sun Reborn. Be with me tonight.”

Begin the Ritual
“As the darkness grows, I felt the passing of the Sun King. Yet, in the darkest hour of Winter, He is reborn as the light of the Infant Sun. The Great Mother who gives birth to Him, Who brought the Child of Promise to the Earth. It is the Lord of Light and Life who is born once more!”
“Awake now Mother – Awake now Goddess of Life, Death and Rebirth! Awaken, Lady, look upon Your Divine Child, His rebirth while you slept was subtle and silent. The Sun Lord awaits Your wakening!”

Light the gold candle on the altar at this time and say:
“Hail the Oak King, His rebirth a promise! Hail the Divine Child, Giver of Life Hail the Blessed Sun, reborn of the Mother For He retakes His throne at the end of Solstice Night!”

Meditate for a time on the meaning of the Winter Solstice and the return of the Sun. When you are done, thank the Goddess and God:
“Lovely Mother and Tiny Child, Thank you for blessing me with your presence tonight. As the days grow longer, I will know you are always with me.”

Take in the Circle in whatever manner is appropriate for you, and release the Quarters by saying:
“Carry tidings sweet around the world and beyond, I change as Messengers Earth, Water, Fire and Air Let all rejoice loudly in the Sun King’s return Teach all that you meet with tidings that you bear.”

The circle is ended.

Full Moon Chants

Moon Oh Come Into Us

Moon Oh Come Into Us Let You Power Dance Waxing, Waning, Shifting Time And Tide Entrance Luna By Your Turning Spin The Thread We Weave Magick We Are Making As We Circle Dance

~Ivo Dominguez Jr.

Aradia's Chant

Full Moon shining bright
Midnight on the water
Oh, Aradia
Diana's silver daughter

Samhain Chant

Fire red, summer’s dead
Yet it shall return.
Clear and bright, in the night,
Burn, fire, burn!

Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year’s a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire’s burning.

Fire glow, vision show
Of the heart’s desire,
When the spell’s chanted well
Of the witching fire.

Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year’s a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire’s burning.

Fire spark, when nights are dark
Makes our winter’s mirth.
Red leaves fall, earth takes all,
Brings them to rebirth.

Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year’s a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire’s burning.

Fire fair, earth and air,
And the heaven’s rain,
All blessed be, and so may we,
at Hallows-tide again.

Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year’s a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire’s burning.

Doreen Valiente
“Witchcraft For Tomorrow” p. 193

Some of my Fav. Chants

Ok, almost everyday I can be found singing any one of these as go about my day , sometimes I sing them all in a special order. I do have some of these posted on the main page or in My Deities link.

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 yanna, ho yanna
Hey yan yan

Hey yanna, ho yanna
Hey yan yan

The sacred ground we walk upon,
With every step we take

The sacred ground we walk upon,
With every step we take

Hey yanna, ho yanna
Hey yan yan

Hey yanna, ho yanna
Hey yan yan


Elemental Chant

The Earth, the air, the fire, the water
Return, return, return, return

The Earth, the air, the fire, the water
Return, return, return, return

The Earth, the air, the fire, the water
Return, return, return, return

We All Come From the Goddess/ Hoof and Horn

We all come from the Goddess,
And to her we shall return.

Like a drop of rain,
Flowing to the ocean.

Hoof and horn,
Hoof and horn,
All that dies shall be reborn.

Corn and grain,
Corn and grain,
All that falls shall rise again


Goddess Chant

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna

Aradia

Full moon shining bright
Midnight on the water
Oh, Aradia
Diana's silver daughter.

Horned God Chant

Cernunnos, Horned one
Cernunnos, King of the Sun

Herne the Hunted and Hunter
Stag God of the Earth

Casting A Solitary Circle

I hope this helps you if you are new to the Craft or want a little different take on a basic ritual.

Casting the Circle: Place white or appropriately colored candles at the compass points, the altar may be at the center of the circle. A small white or beeswax candle, two larger candles, the censer with unlit incense, the Athamé, a dish of salt, a goblet of water, small cakes or cookies for "cakes and ale," a goblet of wine, an offering dish and any items for work to be done within the cast circle.

Take a short moment, eyes closed, to become "At peace" before standing before the altar.

Light the small candle and walk toward the east. Light the yellow or white candle from the small candle, saying

"Here I call forth the powers of air from the east, that I may be like the air, unfettered and pure."

Take a moment to remember the air visualization, and to contemplate the meaning of the east, air and freedom before continuing onward.

Light the red or white candle to the south with the small candle saying.

"Here I call forth the powers of fire from the south, that I may be like fire, enduring all hardships to become strengthened."

Recall your own "trials by fire" and contemplate the possibility of more, the meaning of the words spoken is thought on, and the caster continues.

Light the blue or white candle to the west, saying,

"Here I call forth the powers of water, that I may be like water, supporting and protecting all that I encounter,"

Contemplate the water visualization and the meaning of the west in your life.

Move on to the North, lighting the green or white candle, saying

"Here I call forth the power of Earth, that I may be like earth, grounded at all times."

Here ground and think before moving to the east to say.

"Welcome Air, Fire, Water, Earth, shine your light and lend your strength to this my circle to night/day."

Still moving clockwise, return to the altar, and light the incense saying.

"Negative forces begone, you are not welcome here."

Breathe deeply of the incense and banish away negative forces within before circling clockwise thrice with the censer, visualizing hate, jealousy and the like fleeing from the smoke.

Returns to the altar, pick up the Athamé and pick up a measure of salt with its tip. Inserting the tip of the blade into the water saying.

"As man to woman so blade to chalice, I purify this water with love, light and power."

Walk around the circle, sprinkling the salted water about the circle thrice. Returning to the altar, raise the Athamé to the sky and visualize a beam of blue light filling it, walk once around the circle, using the Athamé and its light to "cut" a space between the worlds.

This done, move to the altar and light the two candles.

"Lord and Lady, I invite you to this my worship, that you may look upon my devotions and celebrations and be heartened and strengthened by them."

Turn toward the west and announce.

"Now is my circle cast, unbreakable and without harm. Thus is sacred space decreed, and no act goes unnoticed. So mote it be."

Closing the circle: Thank the Gods for their attentions, snuff their candles. Dismiss individually each element and thank it for lending its strength, Walk around the circle, drawing the blue light back into the Athamé, breathe deep, and take some of the power back. A closing statement usually follows, ending in,

"The Circle is open, but ever unbroken...So mote it be."

Charge of the Goddess

Listen to the words of the Great Mother; she who of old was also called among men Artemis, Astarte, Athene, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Cybele, Arianrhod, Isis, Dana, Bride and by many other names:

Whenever ye have need of anything, once in the month, and better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of me, who am Queen of all the witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet have not won its deepest secrets; to these will I teach things that are yet unknown. And ye shall be free from slavery; and as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall be naked in your rites; and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and love, all in my praise. For mine is the ecstasy of the spirit, and mine also is joy on earth; for my law is love unto all beings. Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it; let naught stop you or turn you aside. For mine is the secret door which opens upon the Land of Youth, and mine is the cup of the wine of life, and the Cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of immortality. I am the Gracious Goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart of man. Upon earth, I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal; and beyond death, I give peace and freedom and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor do I demand aught in sacrifice; for behold, I am the Mother of all living, and my love is poured out upon the earth.

Hear ye the words of the Star Goddess; she in the dust of whose feet are the hosts of heaven, and whose body encircles the Universe.


I who am the beauty of the green earth, and the white Moon among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the desire of the heart of man, call unto thy soul. Arise, and come unto me. For I am the soul of nature, who gives life to the universe. From me all things proceed, and unto me all things must return; and before my face, beloved of Gods and of men, let thine innermost divine self be enfolded in the rapture of the infinite. Let my worship be within the heart that rejoiceth; for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. And therefore let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honour and humility, mirth and reverence within you. And thou who thinkest to seek for me, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou knowest the mystery; that if that which thou seekest thee findest not within thee, thou wilt never find it without thee. For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire.

Elements & Character of Base Oils

Essential Oil Recipes ~Carrier Oils Quality and Consistancy in Your Recipe Base: Using Carrier Oils and Preservation Steps Carrier Oils (Base Oils), chose the best recipe base from these mixtures: Base oils are used as “carriers” for essential oils, and to dilute essential oils because they may be too strong to apply safely to skin. Possible carrier oils include:
Apricot Kernel oil: This light yellow oil provides a fine texture, is rich in vitamins and minerals, and a popular choice.
Castor oil: A thick, sticky oil with a strong odor. It has good lubricating properties.
Coconut oil: A light colored oil that turns solid in cooler room temperatures. A fractionated version is exceptionally light and will not become rancid making it a versatile carrier oil, though not often used. Grapeseed oil: This oil has a very fine texture, with a distinct fragrance. It has a greenish hue. The oil provides vitamins and minerals, and is an antioxidant that will extend the life of other oils. Very popular oil that is easy to find locally.
Hazelnut oil: This oil is medium-light, and absorbs very well. It has a nice texture and a light and subtle fragrance that doesn’t contrast greatly with the wonderful fragrances of natural herbs. My favorite choice for annointing and body oils.
Jojoba oil: The properties are similar to liquid wax, much different than vegetable oil. It is an antioxidant and does not turn rancid. Popular oil for massage, it remains heavy on skin surface.
Olive oil: Extra-Extra virgin, cold pressed is the best quality. Olive oil is very rich in vitamins, protein, and mineral content. It has a distinctive, somewhat pervasive odor, but works well.
Sunflower Seed oil: This is a nice lightly textured golden yellow carrier. Good essential fatty acids and vitamins, fair quality, low fragrance and slow absorption.
Sweet Almond oil: A Pale golden oil with glyceride, linoleic and olein acid. This is a very fine skin lubricant, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Another popular medium-light oil, my second favorite for all general use.
Wheat Germ oil: An orange colored oil that is heavy and sticky. Very rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and vitamin E. It is used mixed with other carriers oil for it’s antioxidant properties that prevent degradation and extend shelf life.

Approximate Measurements:
1 drop = 0.05 ml
1 ml = 20 drops
1 teaspoon = 5 ml
1 teaspoon = 100 drops
1 tablespoon = 15 ml
1 tablespoon = 300 drops
1 ounce = 30 ml
1 ounce = 600 drops

Option 1: For your best success, use fresh organic herbs so that chemical preservatives and pesticides on commercial plants are never included in your mixture. You may need to wild harvest, buy from a local organic seller, or grow your own herb garden. Forest herbs are wonderful, also- wild flowers in untended locations can usually be used. Herb gardens are easy, inexpensive, and require minimal attention. You can even grow your favorites in a window box to start with. **Note: find a friend who has sage herb, tradition for sage is to be grown by another**. Please don’t take the time to grow your own herbs just to use them in a common vegetable oil that has preservatives, growth chemicals and pesticides. Choose the oil that most suits your use. Organic olive oil might be costly but is worth the extra expense it you are looking for something easy to find. You may want to make your own oil base after trying these oil making options. Check out a couple health food stores to try the recommended carrier oils. Next, you will harvest, or gather and prepare your herbs. Herbs should be diced finely to allow maximum absorption in your carrier oil. Powdered herbs work best, since you can add them directly to the oil base for a quicker result and stronger end product. If you decide to dice, you can tie the herbs in cheese cloth, which is then placed directly in the oil. For fresh herbs 2/3 parts oil to 1/3 herb is recommended. Dried herbs will require a larger amount of oil, about 80% oil mixture will work fine. Now you need to extract the medicinal essence from the herbs. Heating the mixture to around 100 to 115 degrees for about 2 weeks. Some people place their jars in a sunny window, or outside where there is more exposure. You can check your oil every few days until you achieve the desired result. Your sense of smell is the best measure. Powdered herbs need to steep 7-14 days, diced herb take 2 or more weeks, depending on the strength you want to achieve. The next step is extracting the oil from the herbs. You can twist the cheesecloth to strain the liquid into another jar, pour off the remaining oil, and let it all settle. After a day or two pour off the oil again to eliminate pieces of herbs and any liquid that surfaces. Your finished oil is ready to use, or store in tightly capped dark jars or bottles. Hint: a couple drops of Benzoin oil is a great natural preservative for oils that have low antioxidants.

Option 2: Choose a carrier oil (I prefer the overall qualities of Hazelnut & Sweet Almond), and fresh or dried herbs or flowers. Have one or more small Jars with tight fitting lids handy, to hold the mixture. Place the base oil (whatever oil you have decided to use) and herbs in clear jars, tightly cap. Store in a dark cool place. Once a week for 2 weeks, vigorously shake the mixture in the jars. In the third week, use cheesecloth to strain the mixture. Add more herbs and oil if necessary and allow to sit for another 2 weeks. When you have the scent that you want, strain the herbs out again and use your finished oil or store in a dark cool place.

Option 3: Pour your carrier oil into your mortar, add diced, crushed, or powdered herbs a little at a time, pressing into the oil with your pestle. When the mixture looks well blended, pour it into a bottle. Store the bottle in a dark, place for three days. On the fourth day smell your oil to see if it has absorbed enough of the herbal scents. When it smells right for you it is ready to use in your spell work. Or, add more herbs and repeat the process until your oil is as strong as you desire.

Abramelin Oil ~ Spirit contact and tool consecration. one part Myrrh in tears one part Fine Cinnamon two parts Galangal 2 oz of Olive Oil (herbs are half the oil volume)
All Saints Oil To 2 oz. base oil add equal parts: cinnamon tonka Bean patchouli vanilla lavender gardenia vetivert
Anointing Oil Patchouli Cinnamon Verbena Used to bless candles before a ritual. Working outwards, coat the entire candle with oil from the middle to each end, while visualizing your magical intent. For purification & cleansing, use to wipe down your altar or ritual area. (Spellwork- use on candles; add to incense; in purification bath water).
Astral Travel Oil 5 drops Sandalwood 1 drop Ylang Ylang 1 drop Cinnamon Attraction Oil Carrier oil – 1/2 oz Lovage Herb - tsp Lemon Peel - tsp Rose Petals -tsp Lemon Balm -1/2 tsp Small piece of Lodestone Mix herbs in oil, set under a waxing moon for the 3 days before full.
Attract a mate, anoint forehead, below the heart, and above naval. Add 7 drops to your bath water once a week to attract a new lover. Put 3 drops on a cotton ball and place in shoes for luck in love. Banishing Oil 1/2 oz. olive oil 15 drops pine essential oil 12 drops rue essential oil 10 drops peppermint oil 7 drops pepper oil Add crushed black pepper corns and an obsidian or black onyx chip. Mix during a waning moon for best result.
Binding Oils ~ Druid Curse Dill - 1/16 oz Galangal - 1/4 oz Anise - 1/8 oz Hyssop - 1/16 oz Myrrh - 1/4 oz Blessing Oil Frankincense Powder - 1/2 oz Bezoin Powder – 1/2 oz Add 2 tblsp of mixture to 2 oz carrier oil. To purify and bless altar & tools.
Communion with Animals and Astral Beings Fir 1/4 oz Juniper 1/4 oz Pine 1/8 oz Sacred Garden: Bergamot 1/4 oz Juniper 1/4 oz Lemon 1/8 oz Star Daughter: Rose 1/4 oz Verbena 1/8 oz Lilac 1/4 oz Courage Oil Mix equal parts of the following: To Rosemary & Five-Finger grass (Cinquefoil Herb), add gardenia petals, crush. Add two tbsp of mixture to 2 oz of oil. Add High John the Conqueror Root to each bottle.
Dark Moon Oil 7 Drops Jasmine Oil 2 Drops Chamomile Oil 3 Drops Patchouli Oil 1 Drop Sandalwood Oil
Divination Oil musk oil ambergris oil vetivert violet lilac Divination oil will open up psychic vision for clarity and increased eyesight. Used as annointing oil on the forehead (third eye) and the temples for discernment. Evictus Oil (Hoodoo Go Away Oil) 2 parts Hot Foot 2 parts Jinx Removing 2 parts Patchouli 1 part Verbena Full Moon Oil 3 Parts Rose 1 Part Jasmine 1 Part Sandalwood
Gambler’s Luck Oil 3 parts cinnamon 1 part carnation petals 1 part anise seed Add two tbsp of this mixture to 2 oz of oil. Add a piece of High John the Conqueror Root to every bottle.
Go Away Oil 1 part Hot Foot 1 part Jinx Removing 1/2 part Cinnamon 1/2 part Verbena 1 part Patchouli Gypsy
Blood Oil 2 parts Patchouli Oil 1 part Guinea Pepper Will make a troublesome neighbor uproot and move away when sprinkled on their doorknob. Use two tablespoons of mixture to 2 ounces of oil.
Hoodoo Oil 1/4 cup Sunflower oil 3 tbsp Honey 3 dried pumpkin seeds 6 drops honeysuckle oil 3 drops rose oil 3 drops Patchouli oil. When the Moon is full, crush the pumpkin seeds using a mortar & pestle, & then mix all of the ingredients together by the light of a new white candle. Using a sterilized silver pin, prick your right thumb & add 3 drops of your blood to the mixture. Spit twice into the mixture & stir thrice.
Hot Foot Oil 1 part Citronella 1 part Cinnamon Isis Oil (for Ritual Rites of Isis) 7 drops oil of rose 2 Drops oil of Camphor 2 drops tincture of myrrh 3 drops oil of blue hyacinth Blend the oils of rose, camphor, and blue hyacinth during the waxing moon. Bottle and keep till the Moon wanes New. Add Myrrh after the blend has fully matured.
Love Drawing Oil (for women) Use two tbsps. of any one of the following: jasmine, red rose or lavendar to 2 oz of oil. Add a small piece of orris root to each bottle.
(for men) Mix together two parts Sangria rose petals to one part cinnamon. Use two tbsps. of this mixture to two oz of oil. Add a small piece of orris root to each bottle.
Love Oil Base oil 1oz Lavender 1drp Orange 1drp Rose 1drp ~Optional Cinnamon 1drp (may cause skin irritation for some, so be carefull) Ylang Ylang 1drp (may cause headaches in some people.)
Lust and Seduction Oil 5 parts musk 5 parts civet 1 part ambergris 1 part patchouli
Mist and Shadows Oil Use this oil when working in the space between the Faery Kingdom. 1/4 ounce Olive oil 4 drops Heather oil 3 drops Lemon oil 4 drops Lilac oil 5 drops Rose oil 10 drops
Faery Magic Oil 10 drops Green Forest oil 5 drops Siberian fir oil 5 drops Honeysuckle oil 2 drops dark Musk oil Oat Straw, Oakmoss Peridot and Amethyst chips
Power Oil 4 drops Orange 1 drop Ginger 1 drop Pine To increase spiritual power during potent rituals, anoint with power oil.
Prophetic Dreams Base Oil 1oz Jasmine 3 drops Rose 1drp Put in an oil infuser, or on your temples before you go to sleep.
Protection Oil 5 drops Petitgrain 5 drops Black Pepper OR 4 drops Basil 3 drops geranium 2 drops Pine 1 drop Vetivert Wear for defensive magick protection against all kinds of attacks. Also anoint windows, doors & other parts of the house to guard it.
Psychic Attack Protection Oil 5 drops Bregamot Oil 5 drops Dragon’s blood oil 5 drops Rue oil 5 drops Frankincense oil Piece of High John root 1/2 oz. Carrier Oil Wear to increase psychic powers when working with rune stones, crystal balls & other tools. Used for defensive magick protection.
Seduction Oil It is said that this oil will help you seduce anyone you may choose when worn as a perfume. Anoint behind the ears, under the left armpit, in the back of the neck and between the thighs. Use two tablespoons of cloves in 2 ounces of oil.
Uncrossing Oil Mix two parts sandalwood, patchouli leaves and myrrh, with one part Five Finger grass (Cinquefoil Herb) Add two tablespoons of this mixture to 2 ounces of oil. Put a pinch of salt and 8 drops of household amonia to each 1 oz bottle. Shake well before use.
Van Van Oil 4 oz clear base oil 4 drams almond essential oil 1/2 dram white musk 1 dram wisteria 1 dram verbena Makes you irresistible to the opposite sex. Increase Power of the user. Anoint a Green 7 Knob Candle and burn a wish a day with each knob.
Visions Oil 4 drops Lemongrass 2 drops Bay 1 drop Nutmeg Anoint forehead to produce psychic awareness and vision.

Enjoy!
Blessed be~