Order of the Red Grail
Nebraska Community


Full Moon Ritual - Harvest
September 29, 1996

Set-up

Have the altar set up as usual. In addition:

Cleanse and charge the ritual space in the usual ways.

As folks come into the ritual area, cleanse hands in water (with sea salt& rose water). HPS or Maiden will pour water over the hands of folksas them come in.

Initiate's talk on the Equinox.

Cast the Circle.

Give intent. Explain ritual in full so people will know what to do withtheir candles. Explain the symbolism with the Corn Queen.

MEDITATION

The HPS or her chosen agent will pass out birthday candles to be heldduring the meditation.

Corn on the Stalk. Metaphor for our successes of the past year.

THE WORK

When we begin our chant, one by one folks can approach the center altar. First, take a ladle of water and pour it over the corn queen. This isto ensure that next seasons growth will be bountiful.

Once you have poured water on the Queen, light your candle from the centercandle and take it to the quarter which best represents your harvest thisyear. If it has been a physical harvest, take it to the North and givethanks, if it is intellectual, take it to the East, if creative, take itto the South and give thanks, and if it is of an emotional nature, takeit to the West. Give thanks to the gathered spirits, or whoever is appropriateto you, and place the candle in the sand.

Chant:

The Goddess is Alive and Magic is Afoot.

Chant and drum while circling the altar raising energy. When everyoneis done with candles, go round the circle, raising hands slowly with theenergy, visualizing it flowing upwards in a cone. Send the energy off.

Have fun!

Cakes & Wine

Cakes = Slice of Apple and 'Nilla Wafer
Wine = Water

Open the Circle.
Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet Again!

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