4).
Avebury Summer Solstice 2005
Ritual Details
Also known
as Litha the
time of fulfillment.
A Potent time
in the natural
cycle. When energy overflows
The Sun is
at the highest
point in the
heavens, however there
is also change,
because once it
has reached it‘s
full height, the
power begins to
become introspective and
the cycle then
leads to darkness
and death as
in the winter
months and the
dark quiet time.
Light diminishes and
strength will wane
day‘s become shorter .This
day is extremely
important in magic and
ritual. It is
potent with energy
and the veils
between world’s or
dimensions being at
their thinnest. A
good time to
communicate with spirits , ask
for guidance and
to manifest thoughts
into this reality
with magic.,
Summer herbs
and flowers lavender,
honeysuckle, rose any
brightly coloured flowers
particularly red , gold , orange
blues and greens.
Stones moonstones-
cancer- pearl. Colours
blue and silver.
Astrological signs
Cancer- Moon Sun at peak-
Leo
Alter- sword,
candles, incense salt
water.
The Ritual
High priest casts
the
Circle saying: ” I draw
with sword the
circle round, love
be raised and
power bound . so mote
it be” H P creates
a boundary between
the space and
the outside world.
He kneels facing
East, takes sword goes
to North and casts Circle. He draws
energy into the
base of his
spine chakra and
channels energy down
into his hands
and along the
sword to the
tip. Visualize a
glowing light at
the tip of
the sword. He
holds sword at
waist height, pointing
it out horizontally.
He walks
deosil around the Circle
drawing a line
of light and
energy in the
air around edge
of ritual space.
Consecrate salt,
and water- Take
the athame or
sword and channel
power down it
from your solar
plexus chakra. Place
the point of
the sword or
wand in the
water stirring it
deosil three times
and say:
“I
consecrate thee, o
creature of water,
so mote it be“.
Sprinkle salt
in the water
saying:
“ May power
thus be doubled
and increased, as
life joins life
to create a
greater force even
than these .“
Second encircling
by High- Priestess
Sprinkle drops
of water deosil
round the Circle. To
purify, ritual space.
“I cleanse
this sacred place
from any negative
or harmful influences.”
Only higher
energies be able
to link with
us and manifest
here within this
sacred circle. We
banish those of
the darker realms
and we ask
that any disruptive
energies be cleansed
from here and
so mote it be.
Ba shen
in sekhem sa
pehti djeser wab
user nejer so ba in sa.
Soul spirit
bring power protection
strength, pure power
strong divine soul
spirit bring protection.
Start at
the North and
walk around Circle
until you complete the
Circle and return
to starting point.
High priest
lights incense and
candles on alter.
Third encircling
by High priestess
round Circle from
North and back
to North.
“
I call
upon all positive
energies and spirits,
to help us
raise powers .
“I call
on all positive
spirits of love
to help raise
power on this
Sacred day”
“Now at
Midsummer at Litha,
the time of
light, I acknowledge
the turning wheel
for, as from
today, the light
begins to fade.
This is the
importance of the
balance between light
and dark and
the Moon’s magical
power“.
All in Circle dance and
chant -at Litha
the time of
light grant us
our dreams while
all is bright.
High- Priestess-
lights the green
candle on the
left of the cauldron and
places the water
in front of
the candle and says “Power
of the universe
on this Solstice
and Full Moon, we
ask for your
energies. Sun power
combined with light connect
with the Moon
for this powerful
right.
High Priestess
lights green candle
on left of
cauldron and picks
up herb pouch
and holds it
up whilst saying:
“O great
Sun, burn away
the negative and
purify us with
they all-
powerful light.”
She ignites
the pouch using
the flame from
the red candle
and drops the pouch
into the cauldron saying: “O n
this day I
ask for guidance
in self understanding
and my worldly
matters.”
“Afford me
(meaning everyone) delight
and happiness fulfillment
of my life’s
journey on earth,
help me to
link with my
higher self that
know’ s what is
right for me
guide me and
protect me and
bring in clear
sight and understanding
now. May I
see with the
ancient eyes of Horus and
know all there
is to know.
So mote it be“.
When the
pouch has burned
pour water into
cauldron where it
is mixed with
the ashes. Visualize
the purpose and
intent.
High Priestess
stands in Osiris
position with wand
and sword crossed
over chest.
High Priest
kneels before HPS
and kisses her
knees, then places
fore arms vertically
either side of
her thighs and
holds that position.
HPS Lays
down wand and
holds sword point
down with both
hands.
HP Rises
and takes chalice
from Alter, kneeling
again holds it
just below sword
point.
HPS Lowers
sword point into
wine saying
“As the
sword is to
the male, So
the cup is to the
female”. representing the
male and female
energies united.
“When joined
bring great energy,
strength and the
power. ,to transform what
is in the
higher states to
materialise here in
physical as above
so below, so
mote it be“.
HPS Lays
down sword, takes
offered chalice with
a kiss from
HP who say’s “ May
you never thirst“.
She drinks
and offers back
chalice with a
kiss to HP
saying “ may you never
thirst”.
HP “ May
the potent force
of Male and female
energies here now
combined
bring in light,
wisdom , truth and love .
May we
be protected always
by your great power.
We ask on
this Solstice day
for peace and
love to rule
this beautiful planet
Earth. May she
flourish and fulfill
her ultimate destiny.
This Ritual
includes everyone not
just male and
female couples. I
am working with
a male friend,
for this purpose
but everyone has
important energy to
offer to the Circle and raising
power.
WE ASK
FOR AN AWAKENING
OF RESPECT AND
COMPASSION FOR OUR
FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS,
AND THE ANIMAL
KINGDOM. WE SEND
LOVE AND STRENGTH
TO THE ELEMENTAL
KINGDOM WHO ARE
WORKING TO RESTORE
BALANCE AND THOSE
HERE ON EARTH
WORKING TOWARDS A
BETTER WORLD . WE ASK
FOR ENERGY FROM
HIGHER REALMS OF
PURE LIGHT BRING
IN THE NEW
AGE , WE LONG TO
SEE AND EXPERIENCE.
ANY NEGATIVE FORCE
THAT IS NOT
WORKING FOR THIS
BE CLEANSED AWAY
NOW.
HP We
will now send
out raised Magical
power around the
Earth, All face
East and repeat
after me:
”Love, light
and healing to
the East’( South/
West/ North.)”
When pouch
has burned pour
some water over
ashes spend time
visualizing then pour
ashes into bare
earth .
HP DISMISSES
ALL QUARTERS IN
SEQUENCE, ( EAST, SOUTH,
WEST , NORTH ) WITH
SWORD.
LASTLY STILL
AT CENTRE OF
THE CIRCLE HE
RAISES THE SWORD
TO THE AIR
AND SAY’S
“The circle
is open, but
unbroken may the
peace of the
Goddess go in
our hearts as
we depart”
THE SWORD
IS THEN TOUCHED
TO EARTH.
THE END.
2005 Order of Orion and Temple of Sothis
