Trance Drumming with Lynda Aiman-Smith   
  Adapted by Stardancer from Quarter Calls written by Sarolta G. DeFaltay 
   - printed in Sage Woman Magzine - Spring, 1999

Ancient Ones of East, We call to thee.
Elements of Air I bid thee here.
Bless this Circle with clarity of thought.
By the Power of East and Air,
Now we stand in sacred space.
(Light the candle)
Blessed Be!

Ancient Ones of South, We call to thee.
Elements of Fire I bid thee here.
Bless this Circle with flames of illumination.
By the Power of South and Fire,
Now we stand in sacred space.
(Light the candle)
Blessed Be!

Ancient Ones of West, We call to thee.
Elements of Water I bid thee here.
Bless this Circle with calming waters of love.
By the Power of West and Water,
Now we stand in sacred space. 
(Light the candle)
Blessed Be!

Ancient Ones of North, We call to thee.
Elements of Earth I bid thee here.
Bless this circle with strength.
By the Power of North and Earth, 
Now we stand in sacred space. 
(Light the candle)
Blessed Be!

By the Powers Above and Below 
And that Flow all Around
Guard and Bless this space with thy presence.
This Circle is cast and no ill can pass.
So mote it be.
(Light the candle)
Blessed Be!


Open the Circle
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Ancient Ones of East,
Elements of Air, 
I give thanks for thy presence this night.
May I remember the wisdom that was brought forth during this rite.
(Extinguish candle)
Blessed Be!

Ancient Ones of South
Elements of Fire, 
I give thanks for thy presence this night.
May the I continue to experience the illumination that came forth 
  during this rite.
(Extinguish candle)
Blessed Be!

Ancient Ones of West,
Elements of Water,
I give thanks for thy presence this night.
May I continue to feel the love that came forth during this rite.
(Extinguish candle)
Blessed Be!

Ancient Ones of North,
Elements of Earth,
I give thanks for thy presence this night.
May I continue to feel the strength came forth during this rite.
(Extinguish candle)
Blessed Be!

By the Powers Above and Below 
And that Flow all Around,
This rite is done, with harm to none.
The Circle is open
So mote it be.
(Extinguish candle)
Blessed Be!