Kat McIntosh
  The Magic of Plants - Full Moon WomanCircle, 2001
                       
Spirits of the East,
With sandlewood and clover, and lemon balm and rice we call you.
We ask for your presence and protection as we create our circle
And work with these plants of your domain.
(Light yellow candle)
Blessed Be

Spirits of the South,
With Rosemary and Garlic and Ginger and Oak we call you.
We ask for your presence and protection as we create our circle
And work with the plants of your domain.
(Light red candle)
Blessed Be


Spirits of the West,
With Apple and Ivy and Violet and  mint we call you.
We ask for your presence and protection as we create our circle
And work with these plants of your domain.
(Light blue candle)
Blessed Be


Spirits of the North,
With Cedar and Honeysuckle and Patchouli and Sage we call you.
We ask for your presence and protection as we create our circle
And work with these plants of your domain.
(Light green candle)
Blessed Be


Spirit of Center,
We approach your garden as seedlings
Ready to rise up like young saplings to 
taste the fruits that you offer;
To unfold like spring flowers in your light.
In you we are rooted as deep as redwoods,
Strong at our cores, yet resiliant,
Willing to drink from your deepest springs.
(Light white candle)
Blessed Be


Open the Circle
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Spirits of the East,
We thank you for your presence and protection,
For sharing with us the wisdom of  your domain.
Go in peace
(Blow out yellow candle)
Blessed Be


Spirits of the South,
We thank you for your presence and protection,
For sharing with us the beauty of  your domain.
Go in peace
(Blow out red candle)
Blessed Be


Spirits of the West,
We thank you for your presence and protection,
For sharing with us the insights of your domain.
Go in peace
(Blow out blue candle)
Blessed Be


Spirits of the North,
We thank you for your presence and protection,
For sharing with us the strengths of your domain.
Go in peace
(Blow out yellow candle)
Blessed Be


Spirit of Center
We thank you for you presence,
For guiding us to your essence 
Which now shines from within
the center of our being.
Be in Peace
(Blow out white candle)
Blessed Be