
Paganing Ceremony for Yule - mostly written by Lone Wolf (c) 2005 (*please note however, Five-fold Kiss ceremony was written by Chandra (c)1998, can be found at
http://www.dreamwater.org/moonshae/rituals/Wiccaning1.htm)
Paganing Ceremony for Yule
Paganing ceremony/Yule ritual for December 21st, 2005
Written by Lone Wolf (includes Five-fold Kiss ceremony written by Chandra*)
Gather together, circle.
Candles set up to mark NW, SW, NE, SE around outside of circle
Within circle E W N S marked by bowl(water), incense(air), candle(fire), sand(earth)
God/Goddess green/red candle in center of table, white candle for ancestors
Cast Circle (light outside candles)
Ask elements, gods, ancestors to join
Mother(holding up child): - We bring before the White Lady a child of kindness. I, _name_, bring forth this _son/daughter_, _child’s full name_, to be blessed and guided by the Ancestors of our Family and our Spirits. ------Light Green Candle
Father(holding up child): - We bring before the All-Father a child of valor. I, _name_, bring forth this _son/daughter_, _child’s full name_, to be blessed and guided by the Ancestors of our Family and our Spirits. ------Light Red Candle
Mother(holding up child): - We bring before the Ancestors a child of wisdom. I, _name_, bring forth this _son/daughter_, _child’s full name_, to be blessed and guided by the Ancestors of our Family and our Spirits. ------Light Gold Candle
(mother or other[s]- mother or father holds child)
We bring to be blessed by fire _child’s full name_, a child of passion.
We bring to be blessed by water _child’s full name_, a child of pure sight.
We bring to be blessed by earth _child’s full name_, a child of determination.
We bring to be blessed by air _child’s full name_, a child of grace.
Mother: We now ask the Ancestors and Deity for blessings over the godparents of _child’s name_, _godfather’s name_ and _godmother’s name_. May they be touched by the Energy of the Universe to bring guidance and protection to _child’s name_ as only a parent can provide.
Father: May the Ancestors grant their blessings upon thee, _child’s name_, for all of the days of your life.
Mother: If any have brought gifts to be bestowed upon this child, please allow them to speak their blessings or present them at this time.
Presents, blessings given- each gifter may hold child if desired while their gift is given.
FIVE FOLD KISS CEREMONY - Kisses bestowed upon child from both parents or High Priest/Priestess, right side to left.
Father/Priest:- Blessed be your eyes, that you may see clearly.
Mother/Priestess:- Blessed be your ears, that you might hear with compassion.
Father:- Blessed be your lips, that you might speak the truth.
Mother:- Blessed be your hands, that you might help others.
Father:- And Blessed be your feet, that you might walk the path of Beauty and Spirit all the days of your life.
Mother: We ask that the Lady and Lord remain with _child’s name_, to guide and protect _him/her_ until _he/she_ is able to discover _his/her_ own path. As the Mother herself gives birth to the Sun God at the time of Yule, may this child flourish as the blessing of Growing Light begins to grow upon _him/her_.
Dancing, singing, clapping to raise energy – Child(ren) held or let run free to play within the circle.
Mother: May we now use our energies to bless our Sun God through His Birth, and guide His footsteps through childhood – and for all of our Mother and Father’s Children through the holidays and the New Year, to the benefit of the Whole. So mote it be.
Release of energy
Mother (saluting the Ancestors with the athame): We thank thee, Great Ancestors, for thy blessings this night upon our _son/daughter_, _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us.
Father(saluting the God with the athame): We thank thee, All-Father, for thy blessings this night upon our _son/daughter_, _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us.
Mother(saluting the Goddess with the athame): We thank thee, White Lady, for thy blessings this night upon our _son/daughter_, _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us.
Mother or other[s]- Mother holds child, Father saluting with athame
We thank thee, Fire, for thy blessings this night upon _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us. put out candle
We thank thee, Water, for thy blessings this night upon _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us.
We thank thee, Earth, for thy blessings this night upon _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us.
We thank thee, Air, for thy blessings this night upon _child’s full name_. Go if you must, stay if you will, to celebrate with us.
Mother: _father’s name_ and I, _mother’s name_ thank each of thee who have attended this night. May the circle separate, but never be broken. So mote it be.
Cut circle
Refreshments, gift giving, and lots of merry making!