Yule - Gretchen Laymon - Dec. 1993 - Full Moon WomanCircle

East
  Hail spirit of East, spirit of air!
  Blow the staleness away, fill our lungs.
  Bring freshness into our lives.
  Let there be clear skies,
  Clear minds for us to see our way.
  Let our words create a safe space.
  Blessed be!

South
  Hail spirit of South, spirit of fire!
  Come into our hearts, warm us.
  Let passion glow within us.
  Let our emotions out from all their hiding places.
  Blessed be!

West
  Hail spirit of West, spirit of water!
  Rain on us, quench our thirst.
  Help us remember the ocean womb from which we all come.
  Let us all be connected.
  Let our moods flow back and forth until all are one.
  Let the draught of seperation be over.
  Blessed be!

North
  Hail spirit of North, spirit of earth!
  Strengthen our resolve, keep us centered.
  Help us be here, now.
  Let our bodies be strong for loving each other.
  Let the dizziness of the workday pass.
  Let us find ourselves together on one planet.
  May a great circle be cast of love and harmony.
  Blessed be!

Center
  (Everyone says together);
  Here in the Center
  In the heart of sacred space,
  In the timeless moment of transformation,
  New life grows from old,
  New life grows within old,
  New life grows beyond old.
   (light center candle)
  The fire is lit, the circle is cast, the ritual is begun.
  Blessed be!