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Internet Book of Shadows, (Various Authors), [1999], at sacred-texts.com
WEST (invoking)
Facing West:
Guardians of the watchtower of the west, we do summon, stir, and
call thee up to protect us in our rite. Come forth from the rainbow
hued morning dew that covers the fields, and is soon to be frost.
Asperge us with your diadems and water our deepest roots that we may
find peace of mind. So mote it be!
Responsorial: So mote it be!
WATER (invocation)
(Celebrant with the water vessel symbolizing the element of water):
"I rise from the moist crevices of the Earth, I beat on the shores of
Her body, I fall from the skies in silver sheets. Without me you would
die. Am I not holy and worthy of praise? " (Celebrant asperges the
circle with water)
WEST (banishing)
Facing West:
"Guardians of the watchtower of the west, return now to the
Autumn rains which cool the Earth's fevered brow baked in the heat of
Summer afternoons. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and
farewell!
Responsorial: Hail and farewell!
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