Your Horoscopes for Saturday, February 8th

It’s tricky to distinguish clever banter from an outright conflict today as the interactive Gemini Moon fuels all forms of interaction. However, the give and take of conversation could turn nasty this morning when the Moon forms an anxious alignment with combative Mars. Thankfully, we’re less interested in winning a debate now than in keeping the discussion alive. Ultimately, a flexible attitude enables us to avoid getting hooked by the drama.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Everything seems to be jumping today yet you’re uncertain whether or not you like it. This high-frequency buzz isn’t necessarily good for getting your chores done because you can be a bit scattered while juggling too many activities. At first you might have fun, but then your amusement could turn to dismay when you realize that you can’t keep up with what you started. Do yourself a favor; don’t try to fit so much into your day and you’ll be happier with the results.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

You might want to try something that’s out of the ordinary today, but it’s still wise to think twice before you stir up more trouble than you need. If you aren’t sure if your plan is a good idea, wait until tomorrow when your desires will be more rational. Finding a healthy outlet for your restlessness could alleviate the temptation to agitate an already unstable situation. Satisfy your taste for adventure in a way that you won’t regret.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You are acutely aware that you have more options now than you previously realized. Although having so many choices is an exciting prospect, the Moon’s visit to your sign today also poses problems of its own, since you might not be able to decide which strategy makes the most sense. Don’t waste energy spinning your wheels trying to force an answer now because it probably won’t be the right one if it doesn’t come naturally. Wait for your intuition to guide you in the right direction.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Your mind is abuzz with original ideas today, but you’re wise to keep quiet because you might not be able to explain yourself very well. Instead of attempting to convince anyone that your plans could be successful now, just concentrate on doing the work. Once you have some positive results to show for your efforts, others will be more likely to roll up their sleeves and jump in to support you.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Your attempts to make any headway on a variety of projects may be stymied today for several different reasons. Although you might have good intentions coupled with tireless enthusiasm, you still could end up feeling frustrated unless you can prioritize and focus on only one thing at a time. However, if you just can’t resist, at least give yourself a break and take it easy for a bit before adding more to your plate.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

A flurry of unexpected events tests your ability to multitask today. Fortunately, you could come through with flying colors if you look at it as a game you need to win. But if you take yourself too seriously now, you’re likely to sabotage your efforts because of a fear of failure. However, if you’re not overly attached to the outcome, it might seem as if time slows down, allowing you to magically complete everything right on schedule.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You could be in a playful mood today, even if you have a lot of work to do. Thankfully, your easygoing attitude enables you to overcome most obstacles with finesse. Spend a bit of time making plans for an upcoming adventure or vacation. It doesn’t matter if it’s only a night on the town; just having something fun on your calendar will help you to settle down and focus on the mundane chores you have to do right now.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You could be in a playful mood today, even if you have a lot of work to do. Thankfully, your easygoing attitude enables you to overcome most obstacles with finesse. Spend a bit of time making plans for an upcoming adventure or vacation. It doesn’t matter if it’s only a night on the town; just having something fun on your calendar will help you to settle down and focus on the mundane chores you have to do right now.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You could be in a playful mood today, even if you have a lot of work to do. Thankfully, your easygoing attitude enables you to overcome most obstacles with finesse. Spend a bit of time making plans for an upcoming adventure or vacation. It doesn’t matter if it’s only a night on the town; just having something fun on your calendar will help you to settle down and focus on the mundane chores you have to do right now.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You might be feeling a bit irresponsible today, even if you have pressing obligations. It’s not that you plan to blow off your commitments; instead, you may grow bored with the required level of concentration. Your thoughts are moving at light speed and they just don’t seem to fit into the narrow confines of your agenda. Don’t beat yourself up if you cannot hold your focus now; things will quickly return to normal in the next few days.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Your ideas may not make a whole lot of sense to your friends and family today, but then again, you might not care if anyone understands you, anyhow. You’re currently on an individuality kick and want to do everything in a radical manner. Although it’s fine to demonstrate your independence, you can take it too far now. Moderating your brilliance with a touch of practicality will enhance your life instead of just turning it upside down.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

You are suddenly quite clear about what you want, but as soon as you open your mouth to share your thoughts with your friends your solid plan starts to melt into an idle fantasy. Part of the problem now may be that you don’t know when to stop talking. Remember, the fewer words you speak today, the more precise your message.

Daily Cosmic Calendar for Saturday, Feb. 8th

One of today’s best alignments clocks in early when Juno in Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer (1:48AM). Take advantage of a lull in the battle between the sexes and since partners are on their best behavior. Showering a dear one with affection is a winner.  Nevertheless, the investment scene is somewhat murky at best due to a frictional, 45-degree link from Pallas to Vesta (9:54AM). Plus, the monthly Moon-Pluto union (4:36PM) should be watched in order that you tune into spiritual willpower and mental concentration without egocentrically hurting a loved one’s feelings.  Another challenging time-period arises later on when the monthly Moon-Venus conjunction (6:58PM) fosters a sense of love, joy and friendship, but only five minutes later, Mercury moving 45-degrees to Pluto (7:07PM) can act like a temporary, mind-numbing wrecking ball. Stay alert to the persevering presence of earthy Capricorn Moon all day. [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

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Calendar of the Moon for, Saturday February 8th

Calendar of the Moon

Ash Tree Month

Color: Pale Blue
Elements: Water and air
Altar: On a cloth of pale blue set a great bowl of salt water in which are set many shells and stones, a shell full of salt, incense, and the figures of sea-birds and fishes.
Offerings: Wash something clean, or air it out.
Daily Meal: Either fish or seafood, or poultry.

Nion/Anthesterion Invocation

Call: Now is the time of wind and water.
Response: Now is the time of sea and sky.
Call: Now is the time of the Gods of weather.
Response: Now is the time of the great waves.
Call: Now is the time of terrible flooding.
Response: Now is the time of needed rain.
Call: Now is the time of battering gales.
Response: Now is the time of winds of change.
Call: Now is the time of fear of change.
Response: Now, and always, change will win.
Call: The wild winds disturb our dreams.
Response: The wild winds awake our minds.
Call: The heavy rains flood our hearts.
Response: The heavy rains water our future.
Call: The sea will sweep us away.
Response: The sea will bear us up.
Call: The sea is cold and unending.
Response: The sea is the source of life.
Call: We are ships on the lost expanse of the ocean.
Response: We are winds that call to one another.
Call: We will brave the wind and water.
Response: We will bring together mind and heart.
Call: We will come home safely after wandering.
Response: We will anchor safely after our journeys.
Call: We will come through wind and water!
Response: We will come through wind and water!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:
We will come through wind and water
We will come through sea and sky

[Pagan Book of Hours]

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Calendar of the Sun for Saturday, February 8th

Calendar of the Sun

8 Solmonath

Ganymede’s Day

Colors: Light blue and white
Elements: Water and Air
Altar: Set on cloth of sky blue a great cup, or horn, of wine. Lay around it feathers of many flying birds, and the figure of an eagle.
Offerings: Feathers. Acts of service to people you love.
Daily Meal: Poultry. Sausages. Phallic breads and cakes, cream-filled. Phallic vegetables.

Invocation to Ganymede

Beautiful youth of the high winds
Rider of the eagle
You who knew a mortal life
And was transformed
By the power of love
And the willingness to serve,
Let us learn those lessons,
That we may fly high
And come to know divinity
In every way possible.
Cupbearer of the Gods,
Let us drink of your clear sight
Let us taste of your generosity
Let us remember your story
As one of inspiration.

Chant: Kouros Askophoroi Kouros Askophoroi

(One man who has been chosen to do the work of the ritual comes forth with the cup or horn and says, “I am at your service. Drink of my love.” All drink, and the rest is poured as libation. Ideally, this should be a man whose sexual preferences are for other men, or at least who is not averse to deeply loving other men in his heart. If it is possible, the Great Rite for men shall then be performed by two men either of the household or brought in as visitors, and all shall sit in a circle facing outward as they are wrapped in a blue cloth and lie in the center. When it is done, all shall go to their quarters and meditate on Love and service, or have ritual sex, alone or with others. Such ritual sex that is done with others should concentrate on sexual service to each other.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

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Current Moon Phase for Feb. 8th – First Quarter

First Quarter Moon

(waxing/62% of illumination)

Emotions begin to stir coupled with recognizing that the new beginnings you are making must also increase personal security to be worthwhile over the long haul. This is a time when it’s appropriate to get in touch with your gut instincts and begin to guide your life more deliberately, with an awareness of using your “sixth sense” as well as your enthusiasm. Obstacles may emerge that require you to reevaluate how to better integrate yourself into your immediate environment.

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The Witches Magick for February 8th – A Ritual of Thanks

The Witches Magick for February 8th – A Ritual of Thanks

Set altar facing East. Use the following items:

One blue candle

3 kernels unpopped corn

One apple cut on the cross, showing the pentagram inside

Light your candle with the following words:

“Great Goddess, Lady of the Summerlands,
Mother to us all. I welcome you to this place of power
and offer thanks to you for what you have given me.
I am a priestess of your path and I see with your eyes.
You guide me in the lessons I must learn.”
 

Put the bottom half of the apple in front of you. Charging the three kernels of corn between your hands, say:

“As the Maiden is ripe with potential, so is my life.
As the Mother gives birth, so do my thoughts.
As the Crone nourishes life, so do I nourish mine.”
 

Place the kernels in the center of the core-pentagram and melt wax from your candle to cover them. Replace the top of the apple while the wax is till warm. Let the apple sit on your altar for 3 days and nights. Remove wax token and bury apple. The wax token can remain on your altar for as long as you wish.

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Let’s Talk Witch – Rites of Passage

Let’s Talk Witch – Rites of Passage

Rites of passage are rituals that mark important moments in the wheel of human life. The birth of a child, coming of age, the death of a loved one, marriage, and eldership are five rites of passage that immediately come to mind. At the birth of a child, Wiccans welcome his spirit into the world. This process often includes an introduction to all the elements and a blessing.

When that child comes of age, he has the right to become a fully recognized adult member of the community and begin participating fully in ritual (if he so wishes). The coming-of-age ceremonies vary from culture to culture but generally include elements of learning, initiation, and social affirmation. At this time, magickal tools are often presented as gifts and he is now expected to be responsible for them.

The marriage (or handfasting) ceremony allows the community to witness and support the adult’s choice of a life partner and links two spirits into a harmonious one (in which neither individual is lost). A magickal marriage often includes jumping over a broomstick or sword at the end of the ritual. This rite marks passage into a new life together and also fosters fertility.

Eldership honors a person’s wisdom and contributions to the community. Croning ceremonies are usually celebrated when the witch has completed her second Saturn Return (at the age of about fifty-eight to sixty). Some things do get better with age, and magick is certainly one of them. The Neo-Pagan community does not view old age as a detriment; it is respected and the insights that old witches offer are gratefully accepted.

At the end of a witch’s life, her spirit is ushered on to its next form of existence. This ritual is typically called a Summerland rite. At this gathering, people open the circle for the spirit of that individual to join them in one last dance and song, and to say their farewells. In this way, the circle provides peace and closure, trusting that everyone will meet again in another life.

Source:
“The Everything Wicca & Witchcraft book’
Author: Skye Alexander
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Saturday Is Ruled By Saturn

Saturday Is Ruled By Saturn

Archangel: Cassiel

Candle colour: Purple or brown

Incenses: Patchouli or mimosa

Crystals: Jet or banded agate

Use Saturdays for spells to do with property, security and long-term financial matters, for closing doors on the past, for psychic protection and for locating lost objects (as well as animals and people).

Where possible, work in woodland near rocks and stones or on animal or bird reserves.

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The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, February 8th

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The Witches Correspondence for Saturday, February 8th

Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundries, Time and Death
Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh
Planet: Saturn
Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius
Angel: Cassiel
Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfsbane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir
Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice
Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spellwork involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

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February 8th – “Mass for Broken Needles”

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“Mass for Broken Needles”

In Japan, the art of needlecraft is held in such high regard that all broken neeedles are brought to the Buddhist temples on this day and honored along with a veriety of sewing objects. In rural areas, the Goddess Wakahira, who overseas weaving is honored. It is believed that she will provide and make prosperous those she favors.

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The Witches Almanac for Saturday, February 8th

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The Witches Almanac for Saturday, February 8th

Saturday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes ajd homes.

Mass for Broken Needles (Japanese)

Waxing Moon

The Waxing Moon is the ideal time for magick to draw things toward you.

Moon Sign: Gemini

Gemini: Things begun now are easily changed by outside influence. Time for shortcuts, communication, games and fun.

Moon Phase: Second Quarter

Incense: Sage

Color: Black

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She’s Been Waiting

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She’s been waiting
She’s been waiting, waiting.
She’s been waiting so long.
She’s been waiting for her children
To remember, to return.
 
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The lovers of the lady.
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The mother, maiden, crone.
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The ones who dance together.
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The ones who dance alone.
She’s been waiting, waiting.
She’s been waiting so long.
She’s been waiting for her children
To remember, to return.
 
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The ones who work in silence.
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The ones who shout and scream.
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The movers and the changes.
Blessed be, and blessed are,
The dreamers and the dream.
She’s been waiting, waiting.
She’s been waiting so long.
She’s been waiting for her children
To remember, to return.
 

– Paula Walowitz

Source:

Blessed Be
Online Wiccan Resource Center
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A Very Blessed Saturday Morning To All My Family & Friends!

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“GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!”

Wake up, little sleepy heads!

Guess who is knocking on your screen this morning? Little old me, of course. If you remember yesterday we had to cut our daily edition short. Brother, was it a mess. I contacted WordPress and told them what was going on. Since I had several people tell me that the site was down yesterday. I am hoping the problem has been fixed. We are getting ready to see because I am starting the Saturday edition, right now…………

Have a super Saturday and a very relaxing weekend, you deserve it,

Love & Hugs,

Lady A

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Your Weekend Love Horoscope for Feb. 7 – 9

Weekend Love Horoscope

February 7 – February 9: Dazed and Confused

Maria DeSimone  Maria DeSimone on the topics of love, horoscopes, astrology

 

Love may seem filled with promise this weekend. However, they’re likely to remain largely unfulfilled. That’s because a Gemini Moon will prevail on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On a good day this Moon tends to waffle back and forth between ideas because it sees both sides of a situation. This weekend however, the Gemini Moon will be frustrated and overshadowed by Mercury (Gemini’s ruler) just having turned retrograde. You will have a difficult time making up your mind if there’s a decision you need to make regarding your love life. Friday in particular, might be disastrous.

If you’re scheduled to have a first date with someone you’ve been talking to over the phone or on the Internet there might be a major mix up. Be sure to double check your reservation and confirm the time you’re meeting each other. Avoid vital conversations with your mate this weekend — it’ll only leave you both scratching your heads wondering what just happened. Instead, take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about the past. The future is too uncertain.

Personal Planets in Retrograde

Personal Planets in Retrograde

Three retrograde planets bring us to a tipping point

Jeff Jawer  Jeff Jawer on the topics of venus retrograde, retrograde planets, mercury retrograde, blogs, astrology

2014 is getting off to a sluggish start that may require us to be more patient through the end of May. The year began with sociable Venus in reverse. This planet of love, pleasure, peace, and harmony was retrograde in orderly Capricorn until January 31. She’s just now picking up speed to put a bit more forward thrust into matters of desire, self-worth and partnership. Her retrograde period, which started on December 21, 2013, corresponded with delays in financial, artistic and romantic matters. But on the plus side, it has also been a time to review and re-evaluate our needs in these areas of life.

Mercury Retrograde

On February 6 mental Mercury turns retrograde, starting its reversal in dreamy Pisces and ending it on February 28 in quirky Aquarius. These thrice annual, 3-week-long Mercury Retrograde periods are known as times when dealing with data, messages, travel, and technology tend to be more complicated. This is especially likely to be the case when this retrograde starts in Pisces, where thinking is softened with feelings and diffused with faith and fantasy. It’s easy to get lost in fog banks of illusion, yet imagination and intuition should flourish. Mercury then backs into airy Aquarius on February 12, which can sharpen thinking if we value simple answers more than complicated theories.

Mars Retrograde

The next personal planet getting on the backward merry-go-round is Mars. Usually, he’s an assertive warrior driving us to take risks, initiate action and penetrate into new territory. However, Mars entered Libra last December, which cooled off some of the power and passion of this fiery planet. This is a little like a retrograde influence because Mars’ usual spontaneity and drive can be blunted by indecision and lassitude in cool Libra.

On March 1, though, the transformation of this primal planet takes another turn when it begins moving retrograde. Mars will backpedal in Libra until May 21, and is unlikely to regain full force until it enters its watery home sign Scorpio on July 26. This doesn’t mean that we’re going to be frozen in our tracks until then. Life goes forward even when the planets do not, but finding traction and getting new projects off the ground might be more challenging. Relationship-oriented Libra requires bridge-building to mend wounded partnerships or to create new ones. Reaching out to people in socially skillful ways now will be beneficial in the long run. The trick is to double back to make sure that you’re current with the needs of potential allies, and are willing to revise and renegotiate the terms of your alliances during Mars’ retrograde period.

Find your anchor

It’s worth noting that Mercury, Venus and Mars are more about how we think, what we like, and what we do, rather than who we are. They are planets of means — the ways that we connect intellectually, socially and physically. It is natural to identify with our thoughts, desires and actions and, of course, the circumstances in which we find ourselves. But if you find you are struggling during these retrogrades, it’s helpful to step back and find a less entangled place in which to see yourself. Tune into your heart (Sun) and gut (Moon), as well as your beliefs (Jupiter) and commitments (Saturn) to find more solid ground upon which to stand. Adapting to the shifting patterns of these retrograde planets is much easier when the core of self (Sun and Moon) and our aspirations and ambitions (Jupiter and Saturn) remind us of who we are and what we stand for.

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Daily Cosmic Calendar for February 7th

Keep enjoying the fun-and-games, ebullient atmosphere that the lunar orb in Sagittarius seems to usually encourage every month. In addition, key relationships can benefit from greater, in-depth understanding by partners since Juno forms a sextile with Pluto (3:53AM).  The Moon in Sagittarius begins a void limbo time-span — starting at 2:03PM and lasting until 9:05PM when the lunar orb enters hardworking, determined Capricorn. During the void limbo zone, strive to maintain your productivity in major fields of expertise as the Moon contacts Ceres via a supportive, 60-degree rapport (7:15PM). Insights abound shortly thereafter when Pallas in Virgo forms a polarity with Chiron in Pisces (7:56PM).  With the Moon still in void mode, Mercury makes a flowing trine in air signs with Vesta (8:35PM). This potentially auspicious alignment should be utilized once the Moon is in practical, resourceful Capricorn terrain (9:05PM). [Note to readers: All times are calculated for Pacific Standard Time. Be sure to adjust all times according to your own local time so the alignments noted above will be exact for your location.]

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Calendar of the Moon for February 7th

Calendar of the Moon

Ash Tree Month

Color: Pale Blue
Elements: Water and air
Altar: On a cloth of pale blue set a great bowl of salt water in which are set many shells and stones, a shell full of salt, incense, and the figures of sea-birds and fishes.
Offerings: Wash something clean, or air it out.
Daily Meal: Either fish or seafood, or poultry.

Nion/Anthesterion Invocation

Call: Now is the time of wind and water.
Response: Now is the time of sea and sky.
Call: Now is the time of the Gods of weather.
Response: Now is the time of the great waves.
Call: Now is the time of terrible flooding.
Response: Now is the time of needed rain.
Call: Now is the time of battering gales.
Response: Now is the time of winds of change.
Call: Now is the time of fear of change.
Response: Now, and always, change will win.
Call: The wild winds disturb our dreams.
Response: The wild winds awake our minds.
Call: The heavy rains flood our hearts.
Response: The heavy rains water our future.
Call: The sea will sweep us away.
Response: The sea will bear us up.
Call: The sea is cold and unending.
Response: The sea is the source of life.
Call: We are ships on the lost expanse of the ocean.
Response: We are winds that call to one another.
Call: We will brave the wind and water.
Response: We will bring together mind and heart.
Call: We will come home safely after wandering.
Response: We will anchor safely after our journeys.
Call: We will come through wind and water!
Response: We will come through wind and water!
(Repeat last two lines twice more.)

Chant:
We will come through wind and water
We will come through sea and sky

[Pagan Book of Hours]

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Calendar of the Sun for February 7th

Calendar of the Sun

 
Ancestor Day

Color: Black and grey
Element: Earth
Altar: Spread a black cloth, and lay it with photographs, paintings, and other depictions of our ancestors. Add also symbols of their old tools, and statues of ancestral deities, a bowl of seeds for the future garden, pots of soil, a pitcher of water, and many candles of black and white and grey.
Offerings: Things they would have liked to eat, drink, smoke, or smell. Tend a cemetery and clean up the graves.
Daily Meal: Food from an earlier era, using authentic recipes.

Invocation to the Ancestors

Our ancestors got up at dawn,
Slaved in the dirt,
Sweated in the sun,
Chilled in the cold,
Numbed in the snow,
Scattering each seed with a prayer:
Pray that there be enough,
That no one starve this winter.
Pray that no bird nor beast
Steal the food I have struggled for.
And most of all,
Pray that each seed I save
Of this harvest
Shall next year
Bring forth a hundred more.
We live today
Because they worked
Because they sowed
Because they harvested
Because they prayed.

Chant:
Those who came before
We are your children
Those who came before
We honor your names

(Each person takes seeds from the bowl and plants them in the pots of soil, speaking the name of one of their ancestors as they do so, as in: “In honor of _______.” The pots are watered, and the candles put out one by one.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

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