The Elemental Cross

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Please use this for an extreme situation where protection is needed. It is a very powerful protective charm. It must be followed exactly or it will not work! If you have questions ask before beginning and READ EVERYTHING first.

This Circle is cast when there is a need for great Power or there is a threatening emergency for which the circle need be anchored soundly in the Elementals, there is no calling of Light with a center Altar candle, nor censing of the space prior to casting, although candles are set at the Quarters and incense is lit. Have: Altar at the Centre of Circle, facing North; candles for each Elemental in safe holders (i.e, pottery saucers) green, yellow, red, and blue may be on Altar, incense and holder, wand (or stang, or staff), beverage, food and decorations (must come from nature). Casting the Circle 1. Ground and center, you should ground and center for as long as possible, just make sure you are in the right state of mind, Light all the candles and incense. 2. Sweep the circle deosil: As I sweep, may the besom chase away all negativity and chaotic energies from this circle that it may be cleared and made ready for my work. You may also want to burn some white sage, sweetgrass, to banish any negative energy that's in your house, just to be on the safe side. 3. Carefully place each lit Elemental candle at the Quarters (one at a time). 4. Begin Circle casting (N-S-E-W) envisioning the Elementals as stone pillars carved on top with the appropriate representational head: bull for Earth, eagle for Air, lion for Fire and dolphin for Water. State words and perform gestures emphatically at each Quarter; begin address with left arm straight out with fingers oh hand pointed and wand in right hand (reverse if not right handed) raised straight up: (N): I Call upon thee Elemental Earth. As we are kith and kin, come and meet with me as I prepare my circle. Secure and guard the boundary of the North (raise left palm in halt sign). So mote it be. (bring left hand to side, bring wand across chest). (S): I Call upon thee Elemental Fire. As we are kith and kin, come and meet with me as I prepare my circle. Secure and guard the boundary of the South (raise left palm in halt sign). So mote it be. (bring left hand to side, bring wand across chest). (E): I Call upon thee Elemental Air. As we are kith and kin, come and meet with me as I prepare my circle. Secure and guard the boundary of the East (raise left palm in halt sign). So mote it be. (bring left hand to side, bring wand across chest). (W): I Call upon thee Elemental Water. As we are kith and kin, come and meet with me as I prepare my circle. Secure and guard the boundary of the West (raise left palm in halt sign). So mote it be. (bring left hand to side, bring wand across chest). 5. Stand at centre of Circle, facing North and raise wand in both hands: The Circle is cast as a Circle of Power, anchored by the Elementals and blessed from above and below; inside and outside, around and about me, So mote it be. 6. Lower wand and cast the circle deosil (E-S-W-N-E) while remaining at the centre, envisioning the blue light of energy shooting from the wand to connect the Elemental stone pillars. 7. Set wand on Altar and begin ritual. Cakes and Wine 1. Clap 3 times 2. Feet spread and arms upraised: I acknowledge my needs and offer my appreciation to that which sustains me. May I ever remember the blessings of the Lady and the Lord. 3. Feet together, touch wand to beverage cup. As the Divine Male joins with the Divine female for the benefit of both, let the fruits of their sacred union promote life, love, and joy. Let the Earth be fruitful and let her bounty be spread throughout all lands. 4. Pour a portion of beverage into the cauldron as libation. 5. Touch the point of the wand to the food: This food is the blessing of the Lady and the Lord given to me. As I have received, may I offer food for the body, mind, and spirit to those who seek such of me. 6. Add portion to libation, then eat the circle food and finish the beverage: As I have enjoyed these gifts of the Goddess and the God, may I remember that without them I would have nothing. So mote it be. Opening the Circle 7. Hold wand level over Altar: Lord and Lady, I have been blessed by your sharing this time with me; watching and guarding me; guiding me here and in all things. I came in love and I depart in love. 8. Raise wand in salute: Love is the law and love is the bond. Merry did I meet, merry do I part, and merry will I meet again. Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet Again! The circle is cleared. So mote it be. 9. Open circle with wand widdershins (W-S-E-N-W), envisioning the blue light returning into the wand: The Circle is opened, yet the circle ever remains as its power flows around me and through me. 10. Farewell the Elementals by letting slip the anchors and giving blessings (S-N-W-E): (S): wand in right hand, held straight up; left hand palm up in HALT position, now slip the left hand to also grip the wand: Elemental Fire, you have shared your power with me and secured my circle as I worked. May I ever remember your power and our bond, one to the other. Bring upright wand to chest; drop left hand to side; open arms as an embrace: My blessings take with thee and thine upon me. Bring arms back to cross chest; bow slightly: The ritual is ended. Go in peace. Snuff or blow out [in a quick puff] the candle at that Quarter. [N]: wand in right hand, held straight up; left hand palm up in HALT position, now slip the left hand to also grip the wand: Elemental Earth, you have shared your power with me and secured my circle as I worked. May I ever remember your power and our bond, one to the other. Bring upright wand to chest; drop left hand to side; open arms as an embrace: My blessings take with thee and thine upon me. Bring arms back to cross chest; bow slightly: The ritual is ended. Go in peace. Snuff or blow out [in a quick puff] the candle at that Quarter. [W]: wand in right hand, held straight up; left hand palm up in HALT position, now slip the left hand to also grip the wand: Elemental Water, you have shared your power with me and secured my circle as I worked. May I ever remember your power and our bond, one to the other. Bring upright wand to chest; drop left hand to side; open arms as an embrace: My blessings take with thee and thine upon me. Bring arms back to cross chest; bow slightly: The ritual is ended. Go in peace. Snuff or blow out [in a quick puff] the candle at that Quarter. [E]: wand in right hand, held straight up; left hand palm up in HALT position, now slip the left hand to also grip the wand: Elemental Air, you have shared your power with me and secured my circle as I worked. May I ever remember your power and our bond, one to the other. Bring upright wand to chest; drop left hand to side; open arms as an embrace: My blessings take with thee and thine upon me. Bring arms back to cross chest; bow slightly: The ritual is ended. Go in peace. Snuff or blow out [in a quick puff] the candle at that Quarter. 11. Ground excess energy; put away tools; empty libation bowl into the ground, and then rinse out in the sink.

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