Esbat Ritual

Needed:

  • Bell
  • 2 cakes per member
  • White candle
  • Cauldron of water

Clothing Color: White

The circle is cast.

EbonyDoe: "This is the time of the full moon, a time of great power for positive manifestation, a time of increasing and gaining. The tide of Moon-power is strong. We are of the Goddess. We stand before You, in love and adoration. Be with us Goddess. Let us feel your presence here tonight."

Ring the bell once, followed by the Guardian of the North stating: "Manman Lalin. Help us feel the Lady's power and presence in our bodies."

Ring the bell once, followed by the Guardian of the East stating: "Madre Luna. Help us feel the Lady's power and presence within our minds."

Ring the bell once, followed by the Guardian of the South stating: "Mère Lune. Help us feel the Lady's power and presence within our spirits."

Ring the bell once, followed by the Guardian of the West stating: "Mutter Mond. Help us feel the Lady's power and presence within our emotions."

Ring the bell one final time.

EbonyDoe: "We stand in this circle,
Linked in the fullness of the Universe
And call the cool light of Night to bless our Venture.
Full in its glory
We tap the power of the Glorious Orb
Drawing the Light of the Lamp of Night
And reveling in the wholeness with which
We bless this gathering.
Hail Goddess! Moon Mother, Lady of Light, Mistress of Magick and Animals. You are the white light of the Moon upon the Earth, the brilliant rays of sun upon life. You are the beginning and ending, the One who creates and takes away. Within You, I see myself and all women. In this time, You come to us and fill us with your presence."

Coven Member: "Why is tonight special?"

High Priest: "Tonight is the Full Moon."

Another Member: "Why is that a special time?"

EbonyDoe: "The Full Moon is our Mother
Who wraps Her arms around us.
She guards us and loves us and tonight we return that love."

Ebony lights the white candle and holds it above the altar.

Everyone: "The Goddess is shining, high in the sky."

Return the to the cauldron of water and everyone says: "The Goddess is shining, here in our home."

Everyone crosses their hands on their breasts and says: "The Goddess is shining, deep in our hearts."

Mana: "We share the gifts of the Goddess with her and each other on the night when she rides high in the sky."

Offerings are placed aside to be given to the Goddess in private, the other cake is eaten.

EbonyDoe: "Mother of us all,
Watch over us.
Hug us
Hold us
Wrap us round with your loving arms and keep us safe until the Moon is full again."

After the cakes are eaten, snuff out the moon candle. Once everyone is ready to depart recite the following.

EbonyDoe: "May the Moon send you good dreams."

High Priest: “Your silver disk will light the entire night;
none of the night will be turned over to the dark.
Even as your soft light guides our path tonight,
may your gentle influence spread softly through our lives.”

Guardian of the West: “We thank you Mutter Mond!
We thank you, Spirits of Water
For your presence here tonight.
Walk with us always
As you dance the cycles of life.
Blessed Be!”

Guardian of the South: “We thank you Mère Lune!
We thank you, Spirits of Fire
For your presence here tonight.
Walk with us always
As you dance the cycles of life.
Blessed Be!”

Guardian of the East: “We thank you Madre Luna!
We thank you, Spirits of Air
For your presence here tonight.
Walk with us always
As you dance the cycles of life.
Blessed Be!”

Guardian of the North: “We thank you Manman Lalin!
We thank you, Spirits of Earth
For your presence here tonight.
Walk with us always
As you dance the cycles of life.
Blessed Be!”