Year of the Wicca - song info



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1) Prayer for Protection - opening of every ritual
The gods are called by their ancient mighty names. The guardians of the four elements will give the following ritual magical protection. The various gods and goddesses are summoned to join in the ceremony. Their presence and their inherent cosmic powers endow the ritual with a riveting magic.
2) Beltane (Walpurgisnight) - April 30th
On this night the witches gather in their holy places and celebrate the wedding of the great old gods Aradia and Karnayna. The goddess of life receives the hunter of the night. It is this magnificent fire of divine love, that replenishes nature's fertility, renews the powers that be and stimulates the sprouting of the seed. It is the night of the great union, that brings everything to life.
3) Midsummer - June 21st
The sun is at its highest point. It is the shortest night and the longest day of the year. The power of darkness gives way to the light of the sun.
4) Lammas - August 2nd
The goddess of fate,abundance and good fortune is summoned. Nature blossoms in her power. In the ritual of the Lammas-Sabbath the witches pray for prosperity and strength, to share with all.
5) Autumn Equinox - September 23rd
The equal length of night and day in autumn acts as a balance between the elements; balancing night and day, darkness and light and birth and death. Nature has shared her treasures with us selflessy and the witches thank the goddess of the moon and all good spirits of the cosmos with the celebration of Thanksgiving. They ignite firebowls and dance around the holy fire.
6) Samhain (Halloween) - October 31st
This is New Years Day in the calendar of the moon and one of the most important witches' feasts in the circle of the seasons. The old year closes and the great powers are thanked for their support and goodwill. The gates of darkness open and the dead return to the living for a short moment. In this night vessels of the ritual are consecrated and novice witches receive their second initiation. The elders renew their magical powers.
7) Yule - December 21st
On this day the rebirth of the sun is celebrated. The great goddess is asked to shed more light and illumination as a sign of victory over the darkness.
8) Finale - ending of every ritual
The summoned gods and magical powers disperse. The elements are called upon again and the ritual circle disbands. The powerful flow of energy ceases.