Dragon Circle Rite
The Commencement ::
In the circle before the altar …
Altar Candle(s)
In silence bring flame to the candle(s), then say:
“Sacred Flame, Creature of Light, Spirit of Magick be Welcome.”
Salt
If required, say:
“Sacred Salt, Creature of Land, I cast out any negative energy and ask that you aid in the flow of our(my) Magick.”
Blessing Water
Transfer a part of the salt to the water, place the point of your Athame on the surface of the water and say:
“Sacred Water, Creature of Sea, I make you holy and ask that you aid in the flow of our(my) Magick.”
With your Athame draw a pentacle over the water.
Incense
Light the incense saying:
“Sacred Smoke, Creature of Sky, I ask that you aid in the flow of our(my) Magick.”
Calling the Dragons ::
With Sword(or Staff) go to the North walking deosil around the Circle, make three circumnavigations. On the first chant:
“Dragon of Sea, Guardian of the Summerland, Keeper of Forgotten Knowledge, Awake from your slumber, and join with us who remember you!” (repeat as needed) …
On the second chant:
“Dragon of Land, Guardian of the Earth, Keeper of Wisdom, Awake from your slumber, and join with us who remember you!” (repeat as needed)…
On the third chant:
“Dragon of Sky, Guardian of the Ayres, Keeper of the Wyrd, Awake from your slumber, and join with us who remember you!” (repeat as needed)
Once back at the North, return to the Alter …
Transition … move from the North point of the Circle back to the Alter then turn to face the Gate. The Maiden now opens the Gate to let the circle members enter. Once all have entered, the Maiden seals the Gate …
Calling the Quarters ::
Transition … with Wand and candle move from the Altar to the North point of the Circle …
Use the Wand to trace the boundary of the Circle while moving from the North to the East. Face the East, with Wand draw a pentagram and say:
“Dragon of the East, Guardian of Air, Keeper of Knowledge, Be Here Now!”
Light the eastern fire.
Trace the boundary of the Circle with the Wand while moving from the East to South. Face the South, with Wand draw a pentagram and say:
“Dragon of the South, Guardian of Fire, Keeper of Boldness, Be Here Now!”
Light the southern fire.
Trace the boundary of the Circle with the Wand while moving from the South to West. Face the West, with Wand draw a pentagram and say:
“Dragon of the West, Guardian of Water, Keeper of Valor, Be Here Now!”
Light the western fire.
Trace the boundary of the Circle with the Wand while moving from the West to
North. Face the North, with Wand draw a pentagram and say:
“Dragon of the North, Guardian of Earth, Keeper of Silence, Be Here Now!”
Light the northern fire.
Invoking the Lord and Lady ::
Return to the Altar…
HP says:
“Maiden bring thy flowers,
Mother bring thy child,
Grandmother bring thy wisdom.
Bright Lady Hail and Welcome!”
HPs says:
“Lad bring thy youth,
Father bring thy strength,
Grandfather bring thy guidance.
Mighty Hunter/Greenman* Hail and Welcome!”
Dragon Circle Rite part II dismissal …
Thanking the Lord and Lady ::
HPs says:
“Mighty Hunter/Greenman* Thank You for witnessing this rite!”
HP says:
“Bright Lady Thank You for witnessing this rite!”
Dismissing the Quarters ::
With snuffer, go to the North, say:
“Dragon of the North, Guardian of Earth, Keeper of Silence, Go in Peace!”
… put out the fire …
Go to the West, say:
“Dragon of the West, Guardian of Water, Keeper of Valor, Go in Peace!”
… put out the fire …
Go to the South, say:
“Dragon of the South, Guardian of Fire, Keeper of Boldness, Go in Peace!”
… put out the fire …
Go to the East, say:
“Dragon of the East, Guardian of Air, Keeper of Knowledge, Go in Peace!”
… put out the fire …
Grounding the Dragons ::
Transition … move from the Alter to the North point of the Circle.
Walking widdershins around the Circle, make three circumnavigations. On the first chant:
“Dragon of Sky, Guardian of the Ayres, Keeper of the Wyrd, Return to your slumber and remember us!” (repeat as needed)
On the second chant:
“Dragon of Land, Guardian of the Earth, Keeper of Wisdom, Return to your slumber and remember us!” (repeat as needed)
On the third chant:
“Dragon of Sea, Guardian of the Summerland, Keeper of Forgotten Knowledge, Return to your slumber and remember us!” (repeat as needed)
The Maiden now opens the Gate …
say: “The Circle is Open but never Broken!”
Members now depart the Circle.
Return to the North then go to the Altar and extinguish the candle(s).
~fin.
Notes:
When calling the Dragons of Sea, Land and Sky, you start the the first chant in almost a whisper and increase the volume with each recital until at the end you are speaking in a loud clear voice. When closing the circle, you would start with a loud clear voice and end in a whisper.
The Staff may be used in place of the Wand. The Sword may be used in place of the Athame.
The “fire” in the quarters can take whatever form is suitable to your circle, i.e. candles, torches, etc.
* “Mighty Hunter” is used from November to April, “Greenman” is used from May to October.
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