Here is the circle casting and the quarter calls I wrote, as promised. :) You can see how the tree of life is woven in. I need to re-write the quarter calls because they don't really go with the Star LBRP I wrote...I put them where they were (Aquarius, Taurus) because our coven felt more comfortable with it, the seasonal orientation, etc. It was a lot of research at the time. :) But due to the procession of the equinoxes, etc., and all that jazz, they are technically in different locations. And the coven prefers the seasonal orientation for the quarter calls instead of the alchemical orientation.
I wrote the first three totem calls below, and Cat wrote the Salmon/Dragonfly totem call So this ritual still kept the animals as part of the ritual, and it worked well together - a blend of more tree of life/ceremonial bit with still the shamanic flair.
I love this circle casting - awesome energy!
Circle Casting:
We cast this circle thrice around
We cast this circle once
with the Golden light of the Sun,
Center of the Tree of Life
And the Masculine Seed of Chokmah
We are at the center of the Universe
One with the creative cosmic Force of All
We cast this circle twice
With the Silver light of the Moon
And the Feminine Womb of Binah
We are in balance with the Universe
One with the creative cosmic Force of All
We cast this circle thrice
With the Violet light of the One
The Masculine and Feminine without and before form
We are in the three worlds as one – as above, so below
One with the creative cosmic Force of All
We are between the worlds and in all worlds.
Protected by the Divine Power of the Universe in all things.
So mote it be.
Hail Guardian of the Watchtower of the North!
We call upon the Element of Earth, Element of the Wise
Hail, Uriel, Archangel of the North! – Giver of Strength, Perseverance and
Divine Presence
And the power of Taurus, bringing comfort and stability to our circle
Hear our call and join our circle this night
Align this circle on the cosmic circle
Center of the Universe – Kether of Tipareth
Hail, Honor, and Welcome!
Hail Guardian of the Watchtower of the East!
We call upon the Element of Air, Element of the Wise
Hail Raphael, Archangel of the East! – Teacher, Inspirer and Healer
And power of Aquarius – bearing intellect, inspiration and
divine communication to our circle
Hear our call and join our circle this night
Align this circle on the cosmic circle
Center of the Universe – Kether of Tipareth
Hail, Honor, and Welcome!
Hail Guardian of the Watchtower of the South!
We call upon the Element of Fire, Element of the Wise
Hail Michael, Archangel of the South! – Protector, Guide and Defender
And power of Leo, bringing the lion's charisma, confidence and generosity to our
circle
Hear our call and join our circle this night
Align this circle on the cosmic circle
Center of the Universe – Kether of Tipareth
Hail, Honor, and Welcome!
Hail Guardian of the Watchtower of the West!
We call upon the Element of Water, Element of the Wise
Hail Gabriel, Archangel of the West! – Messenger of Truth, Harmony and Balance
And power of Scorpio, giving our circle the creative force of the circle of life
Hear our call and join our circle this night
Align this circle on the cosmic circle
Center of the Universe – Kether of Tipareth
Hail, Honor, and Welcome!
Turtle & Elephant: /slb
From the North, we call upon the power of Turtle, traveler of land and sea, bringing the astral ocean into the physical world of manifestation. And the power of Elephant, bringer of good luck and tides of good fortune. Hail, Honor and Welcome!
Eagle & Raven: /slb
From the East, we call on the power of Eagle, to soar to the heights of our divine selves, to gain the perspective needed to truly live in the present moment. And on the power of Raven, to part the veil to see that which is unseen, to know ourselves and recognize our true path. Hail, Honor and Welcome!
Phoenix & Sphinx: /slb
From the South, we call on the power of Phoenix, to transform ourselves anew, transmuting that which no longer serves us into fuel for the fire of our soul. And on the power of the Sphinx, balancing us on the Witch's Pyramid, as we find balance within ourselves, in line with our divine selves. Hail, Honor and Welcome!
Dragonfly & Salmon: /ck
From the West, we call upon the power of Dragonfly who dances gracefully between
the worlds, to teach us how to plumb the depths of our emotions and emerge as dancers upon the light, sacred reflections of the divine that resides with us all. And on the power of Salmon, who overcomes incredible obstacles to return to the place of its birth and continue the cycle of life. Grant us your determination and focused energy, that we may likewise overcome every obstacle in our quest to return to the home that is our true self. Hail, Honor and Welcome!
Call to Planetary Energies:
We call to the great planet of Saturn to join us in our circle. On this day of your honor, Saturn is Trine with the Moon – the Moon that now begins to wane from its heavy fullness. We call on you to give form to our magick.
Saturn, teacher of discipline, in this hour, help us gently release that which no longer serves. We offer those energies to the Universe, so that creation may begin anew.
Planet of Binah, support us as we pull back the veil which hides us from our true selves, as we embrace the karmic lessons on our path.
Master of Boundaries, help us to understand that only we are the true masters of ourselves.
We reclaim our full power with your protection – understanding the responsibility it entails. Knowing we are ready to understand the lessons you have to gently teach us.
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