Yule 2005
By ThunderWolf
Godi - Curtis, Godia - Samantha, Godia 2 - Janie

Read Yule Information prior to ritual.

Godi: Hammer Hallowing:
Hamarr i Nordhri Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Hamarr i Austri Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Hamarr i Sudhri Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Hamarr i Vestri Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Hamarr Yfir Mer Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Hamarr Undir Mer Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Hamarr Helga ve thetta ok hald vordh
Um mik ok i mer Asgardhr ok Midgardhr.

Ring sleigh bells five times

Godi: Call to Odin (light the Odin candle)
O Great Odin, All-Father, Azure-Cloaked Wanderer from the far, ancient lands of our people, Lord of the Shining Ones who do protect our land, our folk and our families, we call to Thee to be with us here. We call to Thee across all of time and all the worlds of the gods. Your people, those who would honor you, are still here, O Wise One. Come to us again, and give us to drink of Thy Mead Horn of life and of inspiration that we may prosper once again. Come to us now and be with us here to celebrate this joyous season! Hail Odin!

All: Hail Odin!

Godia: Call to Freyja (light the Freyja candle)
O Leader of the Wind-Riders, You who weave fates and destinies, Goddess of the Cats and the Moon and before whose magicks men and gods do bow, co-ruler with our great All-father, Odin of the shining Lands of the Gods, we call on Thee, O Freyja the Fair One! Be with us here in this rite to celebrate this joyous season! Hail Freyja!

All: Hail Freyja!

Godi: Call to Thorr (light the Thorr candle)
O red bearded thunderer, friend and protector of our people, laughing and hearty, generous and good, inspiration of one who brings gifts to children, bringer of Storms and Winds, we call on Thee, O mighty Thorr! Be with us here in this rite to celebrate this joyous season! Hail Thorr!

All: Hail Thorr!

Ring Sleigh Bells five times.

Godi:
The Ring of the Year continues, Without beginning and without end.
My Friends, the second half-year has passed.
In days of old, this time was called the Wolf Season, In our old lands a time of cold and harshness.
But surely as the warm seasons shall follow this, So also shall our Gods be with us.
Godia:
The times that shall come are cold, Yet look towards the sky, and see the promise that the High ones
Have made to us:
The stars which we call "Freyja's Gown" are high above in the Winter sky,
And the winter way winds from her feet, To mark the path of passed souls across the sky.
So also, in the coldest of seasons, is the promise of life and plenty to come

Godia 2:
At this time we are at the balance point of the year, The days have grown shorter and there is a chill;
Thus we remember the distant ages of ice and snow, And the threat of chaos in the terrible Fimbulwinter Of Legend.
Yet, though the days may be cold and bitter, there will be the promise of the future, as days slowly grow longer.

Ring sleigh bells five times

Godia:
At this time do we call on the far-seeing Heimdall, Watcher for the Gods, To give us vision for the future, And the steadfastness and patience to wait for better times. Hail Heimdall!

All: Hail Heimdall!

Ring sleigh bells five times

Recognition of the 12 nights of Yule
Light Candle #1 The first night of Yule we honor Holda's Night or Mother's Night. Hail Holda!
Light Candle #2 The second night of Yule we honor Odin, or All Father's Night. Hail Odin!
Light Candle #3 The third night of Yule we honor Heimdall, or Guardian's Night. Hail Heimdall!
Light Candle #4 The fourth night of Yule we honor Freyja, or the Festival of Light. Hail Freyja!
Light Candle #5 The fifth night of Yule we honor Thorr, or Gift bringer's Night. Hail Thorr!
Light Candle #6 The sixth night of Yule we honor Sif, or Harvester's Night. Hail Sif!
Light Candle #7 The seventh night of Yule we honor Freyr, or Sun's Night. Hail Freyr!
Light Candle #8 The eighth night of Yule we honor Skadi, Winters's Night. Hail Skadi!
Light Candle #9 The ninth night of Yule we honor Njord, Husband of Skadi, Father of Freyr and Freyja. Hail Njord!
Light Candle #10 The tenth night of Yule we honor Idhunn, Immortal night, Hail Idhunn!
Light Candle #11 The eleventh night of Yule we honor Balder, night of Reincarnation. Hail Balder!
Light Candle #12 The twelfth night of Yule we honor Hel, Sleetcold night, Hail Hel!

Godia casts circle within the Hallowed Sacred space.

Make herbal sachets

House blessing for everyone
Face the North saying:
Lady of Earth, stability and all blessings;
Place security within our boundary. Make strong its defenses.
Through you and in you, I bless my house.
Take a cup of red wine and take a sip

Face the West saying:
Lady of tide and time and all blessings, let every hour flow sweetly in our house. Make pure its tides.
Through you and in you, I bless my house.
Take a cup of red wine and take a sip

Face the South saying:
Lady of passion and living and all blessings, warm our house with comfort. Make whole its hearth.
Through you and in you, I bless my house.
Take a cup of red wine and take a sip

Face the East saying:
Lady of Love and power and all blessings, breathe Love into our house. Fill the air with good.
Through you and in you, I bless my house.
Take a cup of red wine and take a sip

Drain the cup at the end Face the East saying

Goddess and God bless my house; Keep it free from bug or mouse.
For good or bad, dark or light, those unwelcome will feel thy might.
Protect me as I do thy will, here you are master for good or ill!

Add Incense

Smoke of air and fire, Cleanse and bless my home and hearth
Drive away all harm and fear, only good will dwell in there
Salt and sea of ill stay free, Fire and air draw all that is fair
around and around it shall be as sound, As it were bound.
Safe and warm, free from harm
Home, home, home, home
Lady Bright, Lord of Light
Please Give your blessings here tonight

Goddess and God hear my prayer, So Mote it Be.

While circle is in place if anyone has a personal working they wish to do here is the time.

Godia brings down circle

Godi:
This is the season of the Newborn God, And of hope born anew.
The Lady of the Skies is his Mother, And the One Who Builds the World Is his father.

Godia 2:
All animals and all magical creatures, At this time come in pilgrimage, From across this Mid-Earth.
To honor the Mother, The All-Father and the Sacred child.
Godia:
At this time and in this place, we should be thankful for family and for friends, And for our good people, as well as for the fine gifts of the season.
Hail to the Blessed Mother!
All: Hail to the Blessed Mother!
Hail to the All-Father!
All: Hail to the All-Father!
Hail to the God Child of Promise!
All: Hail to the God Child of Promise!

Cakes and Ale

Have everyone take a moment to meditate on the season and the things they are thankful for and wish to see for the future.

Godi: Raise sword in salute
Our Rite has now come to it's end.
Let us give thanks for this wonderful time together,
When we may be with the Gods.
As we go our ways, may the spirit, Of far Valhalla, of the High Ones, Of the shining land,
Go ever with us, with our children, and with our people, during this joyous season.
Hail Odin!
All: Hail Odin!
Hail Freyja!
All: Hail Freyja!
Hail Thorr!
All: Hail Thorr!

Replace sword upon the altar
This rite is now ended.
Go everyone in the way of the Ancient Ones, The Gods of the Shining land.
And Live their blessings.
Have a joyous and Blessed Yule,
And a prosperous New Year!