Mabon Incense

• 2 Parts Frankincense
• 1 Part each: Sandalwood, Cypress, Juniper & Pine
• 1/2 Part Oakmoss* (or Oakmoss oil instead)
  
• A pinch of Oak Leaf

*Oakmoss is the greyish/white lichen that grows on the trunks of oak trees and is used in perfumery.

Burn incense on a charcoal disk or in a heat-resistant dish during your Mabon Ritual. It smells divine, Earthy.

Ritual for the Healing of the Gulf of Mexico

I got this ritual from my friends, Raven & Lidia. It's a very powerful ritual, designed for healing in the Gulf of Mexico.

ALTAR DÉCOR
Quan Yin, settling the dragons with healing elixir, and Buddha A candle for each deity A candle for reading Two small brass goblets (One filled with fresh water, and one with sea water (water and salt, since I didn’t have any water from the ocean.) One Wooden Goblet One Libations bowl Several Shells

RITUAL CAST CIRCLE
(Cast the circle, beginning in the North by circling the space deosil, in clockwise direction, three times round or until the wall is sensed) Three times three I walk the round To join my heart With sacred ground To raise a temple out of light A place to hold my healing right

CALL TO QUARTERS
(Begin in the east, working around the quarters deosil until finishing in the North) Guardians of the East, Powers of Air I call upon your love and care As water is carried upon your breeze May all the pollution around the Gulf cease! Hail, and be welcome in my presence! Guardians of the South, Powers of Fire I call upon you to see our desire As water steams and boils upon your burning May all pollution around the Gulf set to purging! Hail, and be welcome in my presence! Guardians of the West, Powers of Water I call upon you, Oh Womb of the Mother As waters you are, pure and dear May all pollution around the Gulf be made clear! Hail and be welcome in my presence Guardians of the North, Powers of Earth I call upon you, Ancient ones of our birth As waters you cradle, blessed and pure May all pollution around the Gulf be sent the cure! Hail and be welcome in my presence!

CALL TO THE GOD AND GODDESS
Great Father God of Sun and Sky Bringer of Rains I call upon you by your many names Some Known to me, Some Yet to be known, Some forever veiled in mystery I give you thanks for this holy moment As I look to you for direction May I radiate your light And be be alert to hear your voice As I reach out to you for wisdom And ask you bring swift resolution To the damage and destruction Wreaked by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico By Guiding the Hands and Minds Of the problem solvers To whom this task falls As you bless and heal All mineral, plant and animal life That has been injured By the spill And guide and protect Those killed in the explosion And those whose livelihoods Have been effected And clear the clouds of Ignorance and fear As you instil in your children A greater awareness and respect For the earth and her other offspring Hail and Welcome Great Mother Goddess of Moon and Sea Womb of Life I call upon you by your many names Some known to me Some yet to be known Some forever veiled in mystery I give you thanks for this sacred moment As I look to you for direction May I radiate your love And be alert to hear your voice As I reach out to you for wisdom And ask you bring swift resolution To the Damage and Destruction Wreaked by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico By Inspiring the Hearts and Souls Of the problem solvers To whom this task falls As you bless and heal All mineral, plant and animal life That has been injured By the spill And guide and protect Those killed in the explosion And those whose livelihoods Have been effected And wash away Ignorance and fear As you instil in your children A greater awareness and respect For you and your other offspring Hail and Welcome Lord and Lady I have come to you today To ask for your help And seek your guidance In how to apply my will So that I may aid In healing the great wound That has been caused By the Oil Spill In the Gulf of Mexico And as I bless the waters That I have brought with me today May you also bless the waters And all the living things That they support As they struggle To heal and become whole again

BLESSING OF THE WATERS
(Lifting the goblet of fresh water) Blessed be, oh Creature of Fresh Water You that refreshes and cleanses us You that makes all life possible upon this Earth May you be an aid and protection to us In this most solemn rite! (Lifting the goblet of sea water) Blessed be, oh Creature of Salt Water You that was kissed by the Sun You that was rocked by the Moon May you be an aid and protection to us In this most solemn rite! (Pouring both goblets into the third and chant) You are the flow You are the ebb You are the weaver You are the web (Until you can feel the water come to life and connect with the waters in the Gulf of mexico, then speak the charge) Mixed as one Tears of the Mother Waters of Her Womb Life-giving essence Return now to heal The polluted waters of the Gulf of Mexico With this you are charged! (then while emptying goblet into libation bowl declare) So mote it be.

FAREWELL TO GODDESS AND GOD
Great Lady of Many Names Into your healing heart I place the Gulf of Mexico I ask you, great and beautiful lady That you heal not only the waters And all the life it bears Bird, Fish, Plant and animal But to also, wash away Humanities short-sightedness And lack of care For this one world Which is our Mother Thank you for guiding me Through this right of healing Hail and Farewell Great Lord of Many Names Into your strong hands I place the Gulf of Mexico I ask you, great and mighty lord That you heal not only the waters And all the life it bears Bird, Fish, Plant and animal But to also, blow away Humanities short-sightedness And lack of care For this one world Which is our Mother Thank you for guiding me Through this right of healing Hail and Farewell

QUARTER FAREWELLS
(Begin in the north, working around the quarters widdershins until finishing in the East) Guardians of the East, Powers of Air I thank you for your love and care As water is carried upon your breeze May all the pollution around the Gulf cease! Hail, and be farewell!! Guardians of the South, Powers of Fire I thank you for your flame and pyre As water steams and boils upon your burning May all pollution around the Gulf set to purging! Hail, and farewell!! Guardians of the West, Powers of Water I thank you, Oh Womb of the Mother As waters you are, pure and dear May all pollution around the Gulf be made clear! Hail and farewell!! Guardians of the North, Powers of Earth I thank you, Ancient ones of our birth As waters you cradle, blessed and pure May all pollution around the Gulf be sent the cure! Hail and farewell!

OPEN CIRCLE
(Open circle, beginning in the North by circling the space widdershins, in counter-clockwise direction, three times round or until the wall is no longer sensed) Three times three I walk the round To gather up What I have found To lower now the temple wall Till once again the need does call (Once wall is down) The circle is open, but unbroken All is now within the law As I have sent forth So mote it be!
This rite is ended!!

~Sources: Lidia Snow Phoenix Tremblay & Raven Lynn Brown

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.