Imbolc 2006
Arranged by Moon Ankh

This Sabbat is dedicated to honor the Goddess who is slowly turning the Wheel back to Spring .The winters were usually harsh for our Pagan ancestors, due to inadequate living conditions, so the hearth was a very important part of everyday life. From cooking meals to the heat that kept the freezing winter's at bay. So it is no surprise that most customs were designed around speeding up the return of the sun and its life giving warmth.
This Sabbat is also known as Candlemas to many cultures, their practice of lighting many fires was to lure back the slowly waxing sun. This then developed into lighting a ring of candles that was carried by a representation of the virgin Goddess.

Supplies needed
Goddess candle
Element candelabra
Sabbat Candelabra (wheel of the year)
1 small Cauldron
1 large Cauldron
Alcohol
Ice
Salt
Herbs: dill, rosemary, chamomile, cinnamon, frank & myrrh
Oils: carnation, cinnamon
Besom(brooms)
Honey, milk
Candlesnuffer
Coffee cake, wine
Powdered creamer
Paper and Pens
Element glasses

Everyone walks counter clockwise around the circle 3 times,
sweeping away Winter's cold and problems and welcome summer.

Everyone say while sweeping:
"Away we sweep the Ice and Cold
Away we sweep the Darkness and Old
Blessed be the light which warms
Blessed be the wheel which turns"

Lighting of the Sun Wheel.
Each person light 1 candle while naming a Sabbat until all 8 candles are lit
HPS says "This was, in essence a lighted Sun Wheel, a symbol of the Wheel of the Year warmed and lighted by the Sun"

Samhain-black
Yule-red
Imbolc-white
Ostara- pink
Beltane- green
Litha-tan
Lammas-gold
Mabon-maroon

Circle Cast

HP: cast circle
HPS: Standing at alter say:
"Tonight we stand at the threshold between the worlds.
May the Old ones protect us that we may walk our true path forever".
"As we stand at this Witches pot
We will stop time on a dot
With fire and Cauldron we will create sacred space
By clasped of hands and Witches Blade
This circle will be made."

Call Quarters

HP: Standing at Alter and Say:
"Elemental Powers hear our call
North, East, South and West
We ask your presence at our request"

North: Light the Green candle and hold up Salt, while saying:
"Freyr, giver of earthly blessings, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of the plentiful fields and light"
Everyone say: "Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of North and Earth, the God awaken".

South: Light red candle and hold up, while saying:
"Lady Asbet of Fire, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of the Suns fire and light"
Everyone say: "Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of South and Fire, the Goddess awaken".

East: Light the Incense and say:
"Tyr, giver of Justice and knowledge, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of cool winds and light"
Everyone say: "Guardians, Spirits, elements and powers of East and Air, the God awaken."

West: Light blue candle and hold up chalice and say:
"Lady Tefnut of water that moves, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of your life giving water and light"
Everyone say: "Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the West and Water, the Goddess awakens".

South: Light red candle and hold and say:
"Weland, Blacksmith of fire, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of the forges fire and light."
Everyone say: "Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of South and Fire, the God awaken"

North: light Green Candle Hold up the Salt and say:
"Lady Tanet of the field, Come join us in our circle and share in the celebration of new blooms and light."
Everyone say: "Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the North and Earth, the Goddess awaken."

West: Light blue candle and raise Chalice and say:
"Njord, ruler of the Sea, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of your plentiful seas and light"
Everyone say: "Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the West and Water,
the God awakens".

East: Light yellow candle hold up incense and say:
"Lady Ashket of the winds, Come join us in the circle and share in the celebration of warm winds and light."
Everyone say: "Guardians, Spirits, elements and powers of East and Air, the Goddess awaken."

Above and Below: Light Purple Candle and say:
"Ancient Guardians, Those who came first, elements and powers of the sky above and the Earth below, the Goddess and God awaken."

Invocation to the God's and Goddess's

Light Goddess candle
HPS: "Great Goddess of Egypt-Nut the Mother of the Gods, Bast the Dark Lady of Protection and hard Lessons, Isis the worker of the greatest of Magicks, Nephthys of the unseen, Hathor the balancer of all things, Sekhmet of power, energy and force, Seshhat of Literature and Libraries and Mut the Giver of Life and Bringer of Death, I call you by all your names, known and unknown. I ask if you would be with us tonight in this sacred circle that we may feel your power and love and so we may honor you on this Imbolc night".
"Awaken Goddess, The earth is restless with the first renewed energy and life. Awaken and bring your warmth to prepare the fields and forest, all creatures large and small, for the coming of spring"
" As the land and its creatures renew with the coming of spring, so shall we".

Light God Candle
HP: "Great God of the Northlands - Odhinn, All father, Ruler of the Gods, Thorr the Great Thunderer and protector of all, Baldur the Shining God, Bragi Son of Odhinn, Heimdall Guardian of Bifrost, Mimir God of Lakes, Ull God of Winter, I call you by all your names, known and unknown. I ask if you would be with us tonight in this sacred circle that we may feel your power and mirth on this Imbolc night."
"Awaken God, the Winter's grip upon the Earth weakens and it's chill begins to fade. Awaken and bring your guidance and strength to work the fields and seas, to aid all creatures large and small for them to prosper in the coming Spring."
"As Winter's chill touch fades to slumber until it's strong once again, guide us to prosper within the warmth of the coming months."

Everyone Experiencing the Elements
In a clockwise circle, go from quarter to quarter drinking from the chalice's.
Taste and ponder what the Element taste's and feels like to you.

Light small cauldron
HPS: "Tonight is a night when heat overcomes cold"
" The cold months of Yule have past, the Sun is returning to the Earth,
and the Wheel of the Year begins to turn again".
" With Imbolc we sweep away the last vagueness of winter"

Light large Cauldron
HPS: "The Hearth was the central part of the home, for warmth and cooking, and family gatherings.
In Scotland it was tradition for every member of the family to throw
Protective salt and herbs in the fire along with the hopes and dreams for the coming year".

Everyone Stands around the alter
Write down your wishes and dreams for this year.
Take a handful of Herbs, hold the herbs and your desire in your hand.
As you say the following
Everyone Say: 3 times together louder each time:
"Elements of Wind and Fire bring to me my hearts desire".
"Water, Earth, my wish fulfill, Strong my magick, strong my will"
"Within theses elements fourfold, the power grows and so will hold"
then throw your wish in the fire,
followed by the Herbs

Cakes and Wine
HPS: "Lady's and Lord's bless these, the fruits of the earth. May they nourish and sustain us. We thank you for your blessings and abundance"

Any Magickal Workings

Good luck for Lynn to get the job

Farwell to Goddess and Gods
Standing in front of Alter
HPS: "Oh great Goddess's, Thank you for your presence and protection here tonight
Goddess's of light".
HPS: "You will always be in our hearts kindling our fires, empowering and inspiring us."
HP & HPS: "We bid you Farwell, stay if you will, leave if you must."
Pinch out Goddess candle

Standing in front of Alter
HP: "Oh great God's, Thank you for your presence and protection here tonight
God's of light".
HP: "You will always be in our hearts kindling our fires, empowering and inspiring us."
HP & HPS: "We bid you Farwell, stay if you will, leave if you must."
Pinch out God candle

Goodbye to Quarters
Above and Below: Pinch out Purple Candle and say:
"Ancient Guardians, Those who came first and before all others, powers of the sky above and the Earth below.
Thank you for joining us in the circle and sharing in the celebration ".

East: pinch out yellow candle and say:
"Lady Ashket, Guardians, Spirits, elements and powers of East and Air.
Thank you for joining us in the circle and sharing in the celebration of warm winds and light".

West: pinch out blue candle and say:
"Njord, ruler of the Sea, Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the West and water.
Thank you for joining us in the circle and sharing in the celebration of your plentiful seas and light".

North: Pinch put Green Candle and say:
"Lady Tanet , Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the North and Earth.
Thank you for joining us in our circle and sharing in the celebration of new blooms and light".

South: Pinch out red candle and say:
"Weland, Blacksmith of fire, Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of South and Fire.
Thank you for joining us in the circle and sharing in the celebration of the forges fire and light".

West: pinch out blue candle and say:
"Lady Tefnut, Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the West and water.
Thank you for joining us in the circle and sharing in the celebration of your life giving water and light".

East: pinch out yellow candle and say:
"Tyr, giver of Justice and knowledge, Guardians, Spirits, elements and powers of East and Air.
Thank you for joining us in the circle and share in the celebration of cool winds and light."

South: pinch out red candle and say:
"Lady Asbet, Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of South and Fire
Thank you for joining us in the circle and sharing in the celebration of the Suns
And light"

North: pinch out green candle and say:
"Freyr, giver of earthly blessings, Guardians, spirits, elements and powers of the North and Earth.
Thank you for joining us in our circle and sharing in the celebration of plentiful fields and light."

Open Circle

Ground and center