Index

Internet Book of Shadows, (Various Authors), [1999], at sacred-texts.com

EAST

(INVOCATION)

Facing East:

Guardians of the watchtower of the east, we do summon, stir, and call thee up to protect us in our rite. Come to us now on the cool breath of Autumn's sigh which heralds the advent of Winter and the close of harvest time. Breathe into us the spirit of the pure joy of life. So mote it be!

Responsorial: So mote it be!

AIR (invocation)

(Celebrant with the incense burner symbolizing the element of air) :

"I am everywhere. I fill the fleshy pouches of your lungs, I stir all things from the smallest blade of grass to the tallest tree.

I cool you with my breezes and destroy you with my storms.

Without me you would die. Am I not holy and worthy of praise? "

EAST

(BANISHMENT)

Facing East:

"Guardians of the watchtower of the east, return now to the brisk

Autumn breezes which are brimming with the excitement of the year's climax. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!

Responsorial: Hail and farewell!

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