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Contents 1 THE ELVEN-FAERIE GRIMOIRE (BOOK OF LIGHT: VOLUME ONE) 1.1 Elementalism: The Magick of the Elves 1.2 The Four-Fold Elemental Schema 1.3 Casting the Circle of Power 1.4 The Elemental Thresholds 1.5 Casting the Draconian Circle of Power 1.6 Extinguishing the Circle of Power 1.7 Consecrating the Symbols of Power 1.8 Rites of Elven-Ffayrie Calling 1.9 The Ffayrie Garden 1.10 Faerie Spellcraft 1.11 Rite of Healing or Home-Protection 1.12 Self-Dedication Ceremony 1.13 Initiation Ceremony 1.14 Conjuring the Circle (Group Liturgy) 1.15 Samhain Alardan/Festival 1.16 Alban Arthuann Alardon/Festival 1.17 Imbolc Alardan/Festival 1.18 Alban Eiler Alardon/Festival 1.19 Belteine Alardon/Festival 1.20 Alban Heruin Alardon/Festival 1.21 Lughnassadh Alardon/Festival 1.22 Alban Elved Alardon/Festival

THE ELVEN-FAERIE GRIMOIRE (BOOK OF LIGHT: VOLUME ONE)

Elven-Faerie Grimoire, from the Book of Elven Faerie (c) 2005 JOSHUA FREE

Elementalism: The Magick of the Elves

Magick is not a “supernatural” power. On the contrary, magick is actually quite “natural.” When we refer to magick, we are referring to the study and use of the creative force of the Universe that exists at a sub-atomic or invisible level. The true magick of the Elves is innate to them and does not require the years of study and training that the Wizard Schools of Humans and Fey-Touched must resort to. The Elven-Ffayrie simply do not see magick as something “outside” of themselves. They develop and refine their skills over periods of self-discovery. The wisdom of experience can only come from time, and this is something that the Elven-Ffayrie are not short on.

The Elves view magick as a part of art. When something created or changed becomes charged or imbued with positive energy as a result of intention, it becomes art. Magick in any of its various forms will create, transform or even destroy some aspect of ‘reality.’ Magickal feats are accomplished by activating the mind’s subconscious powers through the use of symbolism and imagery to aid in focusing and directing energy. Through the ‘ritual movements,’ ‘breathing exercises,’ ‘ceremonial dance,’ and any other intentional actions, the entire mind and body becomes actively involved in bringing about a desired result, whatever that may be. All intentional acts are magickal because they move energy and cause change or an affect in accordance with one’s will, intention and desire. Finally, music and the vocalization of incantations, intentions and affirmations are ways of intellectually commanding energy and are often incorporated in magick.

Magickal abilities and power come from within first and foremost. The Elvish Wizard becomes the Ultimate Catalyst, the ‘Akasha’ or ‘Fifth Element’ to the Earth Wizard, and the spirit of ‘Connectedness’ on the 7-rayed Elven-Ffayrie star. As the ‘Fifth Element’ or ‘Quintessence,’ the Elvish Wizard channels the energy currents of the Elemental Forces. These energies are considered external ‘higher powers’ that are summoned ceremonially, by will, or often simply by the energy attracted to the use of directing currents or summoning an element purely in the mind. In ceremony, the Wizard uses a form of ancient etiquette when calling and dismissing these energies.

The Elvish Tradition speaks of many elements and Elemental-types. While they do relate to the ‘Four Element’ tradition of the Middle World Wizards, the Elven-Ffayrie often catalogue their Elemental Magick by 3, 6 and 9. In Elven Wizardry, the current of an element is called ‘duile’ by the Gaelic-Welsh fey. Wizards have also called these ‘aires,’ after the ‘Four Winds.’ Sometimes the elements are misunderstood, because ‘Nwyvre’ can be interpreted as both ‘Akasha’ and ‘Fire,’ but as you will see, the Elvish Wizard interprets the Fire Element a bit differently from their Otherworld perspective.

The Three-Fold Elemental Schema
# Element of Land: bone, tissue, muscle, skin, soil, ground, minerals, crystals, plant life, vegetation,
  and mainland ecosystem.
# Element of Sky: oxygen, lungs, voice, circulatory system, the winds, upper atmosphere, clouds, vapor, and winged life.
# Element of Sea: blood, fluids, hormones, neuro-chemicals, natural bodies of water, running water and marine life.

The Six-Fold Elemental Schema
# Element of Stone: brown magick, animals, business, gems, metals and soil.
# Element of Earth: green magick, agriculture, ecology, fertility, forests, herbalism and trees.
# Element of Vapor & Cloud: indigo magick, quantum physics, Otherworld magick, psychic powers, spirits and time travel.
# Element of Wind: yellow magick, alertness, books, communication, confidence, knowledge, study, reading and writing.
# Element of Sun: red & orange magick, alchemy, art, courage, healing, love, passion, strength, success and attraction.
# Element of Sea: blue magick, creativity, dreams, emotion, glamour, the moon, love, enchantment, mysticism, peace,
tranquility, understanding and visions.

The Nine-Fold Elemental Schema
# Element of Salt Land: nighttime, northwest, white, consecration ceremonies and purification.
# Element of Earth Land: midnight, north, green, trees/forest growth magick and fertility.
# Element of Stone Land: evening, northeast, brown, crystal magick, charging and protection.
# Element of Wind Sky: morning twilight, east, yellow, new beginnings, insight and summoning.
# Element of Star(fire) Sky: dawn, southeast, white, dreams, wish magick and awareness.
# Element of Sun Sky: noon, south, gold, insight, willpower, strength and leadership.
# Element of Vapor & Cloud Sea: twilight, southwest, astral magick, Otherworld work and enchantments.
# Element of Sea Sea: sunset, west, blue, subconscious magick, dreams, healing and love.
# Element of Rain Sea: dust, west-northwest, purple, emotions, emotional healing, cleansing, love and beauty.

James Lovelock presented the Gaea-theory to modern civilization stating that the Earth is a living organism. Other writers have followed up on his work like Ralph Metzner in his book Green Psychology. There is this overwhelmingly logical idea that the Earth is basically a ‘super-being,’ composed of many of the same things we are familiar with in ourselves. If you examine ‘The Three-Fold Elemental Schema’ you can actual see the Elemental connection between the Elemental World and the Gaian-makeup of the planet. If separated into the four-element schema that the reader is probably more familiar with, the picture may come together even more clearly.

Earth: bone, flesh, ground, land, crystals.
Air: oxygen, lungs, vapor, clouds, atmosphere.
Fire: brain, nervous system, fiery core, electromagnetism.
Water: blood, hormones, rivers, streams, oceans, salt.

The Elemental Magick of Elvish Wizardry is typically composed of three main levels of progression or degrees of experience. They relate not only related to the development of one’s abilities, but are also the steps that must be taken in ritualized meditation for effective magick.

# Dedication: study and initiation.
# Purification: grounding and creating sacred space.
# Invocation: calling forth and dismissing Elementals.

In utilizing the rites of Elemental Magick, a Wizard gains astral (subconscious) spiritual experience with a specific element. While all the normal ritual observations will employ the four Elemental Quarters of the Middle World, Elvish Wizards will often focus on a single element at a time in their broader work outside of ‘Casting a Circle of Power.’ Working with a single element at a time allows the Apprentice Wizard to gain experience and “authority” with a particular element prior to calling upon its powers in a ceremonial setting. However, if an affinity to a particular element emerges be warned that you will begin to assimilate attributes of that elemental type. For example, a Wizard who works with the Air Element most of the time will begin to develop a more ‘flighty,’ ‘spacey’ and ‘imaginative’ personality. A ‘Fire Wizard’ might develop an increased sense of ‘courage’ and ‘passion,’ but also ‘irritability’ if untempered.

There are four main styles or types of magickal practice in the Elvish Tradition. They are the ceremonial/ritualisitic (Air,) energy and/or light work (fire,) the use of astral or spirit vision to access the Otherworld (Water,) and the tree magick of the forests (earth.) This “grimoire,” or more appropriately, “Book of Light (and Enchantment)” is a collection of such practices as observed by Elvish Wizards. This book does not, however, claim to substitute a magickal primer for the complete novice. [Beginners may benefit from working through the eclectic magickal apprenticeship I offer in Merlyn’s Magick: The Wizard’s Secret Notebooks.] For those with a pre-existing metaphysical inclination, you will find much more in “The Book of Light” than merely interesting reading.

The following are the “Elemental Keys” of the four primary ‘duile’ as used in Elemental Magick of the Lands Above. Elsewhere in lore they are referred to as ‘Elven Keys.’ You can see how they relate to the three, six and nine-fold schemas in the ‘Cor Duile’ or “Wheel of the Elements” in Figure 4.

The Four-Fold Elemental Schema

Element of Earth: Elven Key to foundation and fertility, Kingdom of Stone, North, midnight and winter, ruled by King Ghobas, pentacles and holed stones are indicative of the Stone of Fal.

Element of Air: Elven Key to communication and intellect, Kingdom of Wind, East, dawn and spring, ruled by King Paraldas, wands and feathers represent the Spear of Lugh.

Element of Fire: Elven Key to transformation and protection, Kingdom of Flame, South, noon and summer, ruled by King Djin, the blade, staff and ‘golden sickle’ are representations of the Sword of Nuada.

Element of Water: Elven Key to inner wisdom and well-being, Kingdoms of Sea, West, dusk and autumn, ruled by King Niksas, the goblet, chalice, cup, mirrors and pools follow the tradition of the Cauldron of Dagda and Kerridwen.

Casting the Circle of Power

All ritual and ceremonial observations occur within the ‘Circle of Power.’ Here, the Elvish Wizard creates a microcosm (miniaturization) of the Universe. Currents of Elemental energy are represented through symbolic objects or tools. The ‘Circle of Power’ is really the atomic sphere, fractal in nature, duplicating itself, in “smaller” and “larger” dimensions, “above” and “below” the frequencies and vibration of the “physical world.” It will help to envision it not as a circle, but a 3-D “sphere.” This “Magick Sphere” is not only a microcosm of the cosmos but simultaneously is a macrocosm (expanded or enlarged view) of the subatomic and cellular worlds existing “beneath” the mortal perceptual vision. All these varying worlds or dimensions are connected in the ‘Absolute Reality’ or the unified field of ‘Ceugent,’ where exists the Source of All Being and Creation. The ceremonial preliminary of casting a ‘Circle of Power’ or ‘Magick Sphere’ will vary in general magick with the tradition being utilized. More variations exist in the “New Age” concerning the ‘Rite of the Magick Circle’ than any other aspect of metaphysics. There are even alternate variations shared in this very book, however, this one in particular is “special,” and can be used by and number of participants for any “positive” magickal purpose. The ‘Magick Sphere’ or ‘Nemeton’ is a sacred place of power. It is suggested that you bring this magick to the forests, find a clearing, or if possible, a ‘grove of trees.’ There you may call on Earth and Stone as you erect your ‘stone circle’ or ‘henge of stones.’ The size of your ‘kirc’ or ‘sacred circle’ will vary with the location and the number of participants expected. You might use seven points or stones as seen in the ‘Elven-Ffayrie Star.’ You can also use eight stones following the ‘Wheel of the Year,’ or nine stones to represent the ‘nine ancient duile.’ Understand that when you bring this magick to the same place repeatedly, and are permitted to leave your stone circle erected, the woodlands will become reminiscent of the ancient archetypal “Enchanted Forest’ as it becomes charged over time. When you are ready to perform your magick, go to your ‘altar.’ It is customary to call forth and visualize white light to surround yourself and ask your ‘Higher Self’ to guide and protect you in your magickal endeavors. After this the Elvish Wizard asks for peace, grace and acknowledgement from the elemental spirits in the Universe. Take a ‘goblet of water,’ holding it up to the west and say: May the Spirits of Water bestow their blessing.

Take up the ‘bowl of salt,’ and hold it up to the northern direction and say:

May the Spirits of Earth bestow their blessing.

Sprinkle a portion of the salt into the water and hold it up facing north and affirm:

By this alchemical expression do I hereby transform and purify my being, consecrating my spirit to the Source of All Light and the Children of Light, the Ancient and Shinning Ones.

Take up the ‘incense powder’ or stick and hold it up to the east and call:

May the Spirits of Air bestow their blessing.

Hold up the ‘incense burner’ to the south and say:

May the Spirits of Fire bestow their blessing.

If you are using an incense stick light it, otherwise the coals you would have had to prepare ahead of time. Add some incense to the burner and affirm:

By this alchemical expression do I hereby transform and purify my being, stripping away old skin, leaving my mortal body, affirming my Elven (Ffayrie) soul, consecrated to the Source of All Light and Starfire.

Allow the incense to burn. Use the chalice of salt-water and go to the north, working clockwise around the circle, sprinkling the water lightly as you walk. Be sure to ration your use so that some remains. Once you have moved about full circle, returning again to the north, go to your altar or ‘work space’ and take up the incense burner (adding some more if necessary) and go to the east, moving again around the entire boundary of the circle, slowly and deliberately. Your actions should express that you are walking or testing the boundaries of the “ends of the Universe,” as represented within the ‘Magick Sphere.’

Go to the north with your ‘magick wand,’ carrying it in your projective hand (the one you write with) and begin to inscribe your circle, tracing or defining it on a metaphysical level. Using the wand, your projective arm usually crosses the body as you walk clockwise in your initial conjuring of the ‘Circle of Power.’ Empower and/or envision your arm as an extension of your will, and the ‘magick wand’ as a further extension of that, representing where your will meets that of the external energies your will has summoned and attracted. See bluish-white energy projecting from your wand and imprinting the horizon of your circle at waist height. Once you have circumnavigated the ‘kirc,’ return to the central altar and address the Universe:

Here I stand at the Entrance of the Golden Threshold. Between the Finite and Infinite Universe do I stand. The mortal spark burns deep within my being and I am flawed. The Elven spark burns deep within my being and I am flawless. Once I acknowledge the connectedness I share with the Source of All, I am complete and at one with all life in the Universe. I am a ‘Child of Starlight.’

Feel the presence of the ‘Forces of Nature’ surrounding your ‘Magick Sphere,’ being attracted to the ‘Circle of Light,” that you conjure. Acknowledge and call out to them:

I feel many varieties of energy imbued with Light and Life from the Otherworld coming to the edge of my Circle of Power. I hereby invite you in, all friendly spirits who aid in the positive magick of Nature. Witness and defend my ritual. Shield and protect this Sacred Nemeton, the Holy Mandala consecrated to the Light, the Children of Light, the Ancient and Shinning Ones. Being a Child of Starlight, I stand here to recognize and honor my ancestors and preserve the Elven Ways. May the Universal Spirit burn deep within my spirit.

Take the ‘pentacle’ or ‘holed-stone’ from the altar and go to the north. Trace your ‘Sign of Earth’ [see: “Elemental Thresholds”] with the tool and see it green. As the portal opens, see a Sylvan Tree Elf emerge from the Otherworld to join your ritual. It matters not that you must at first envision or imagine in your mind’s eye these events. The energy must be summoned through like energy and so you must first be able to see and project clearly in you mind an energy that you wish to connect with or channel, as if you are already channeling or receiving this current. Speak the Earth Key:

Moh-ar Dee-ah-el Heh-keh-teh-gah. Ahd-hoo-ee Glee-im Awe-guhs Foil-chah nah Speer-ohd-dee deh Cah-reeg en-duil-yah Awe-guhs Tah-lave See-uh ar aye-it show. In the names of the Northern Quadrangle, I call thee spirits and powers of stone, leaf, land and the pentacle, to witness and defend this rite, shield and protect this ‘Magick Sphere.’ King and Queen of the Gnomes and Sylves, on this side of the Sacred Circle are you invited.

Go to the east and trace the ‘Air Sign of Portal’ with the wand, seeing it yellow (or purple.) With the threshold veil lifted, envision the emergence of a Sylphen fey coming to your circle from the Otherworld as you intone the Air Key:

Oh-roh Ee-bah Ah-oh-zodpee. Ahd-hoo-ee Glee-im Awe-guhs Foil-chah nah Speer-ohd-dee deh Spay-er en-ghee-huh Awe-guhs Nay-all See-uh ar aye-it show. In the names of the Eastern Quadrangle, I call thee spirits and powers of the sky, wind, air and wand. Shield and protect this ‘Magick Sphere. King and Queen of the Sylphs and Sprytes of the breeze and flowers, on this side of the Sacred Circle are you invited now.

Bring to the south the ‘sword,’ ‘sickle’ or ‘blade,’ and trace your ‘Fire Sigil’ in the air with the tool and see it red. As you open the portal of the south, you see a draconian figure emerge from the Otherworld, coming forth to join your magick rite. Speak the Fire Key:

Oh-ee-peh Teh-ah-ah Peh-doh-keh. Ah-nahsh Glee-im Awe-guhs Foil-chah nah Speer-ohd-dee deh Gree-uhn Awe-guhs chin-nuh See-uh ar aye-it show. In the names of the Southern Quadrangle, I call thee spirits and powers of the skystar, sun, flame and sword. Shield and protect this ‘Magick Sphere. King and Queen of the Fire-Drakes and Dragons, on this side of the Sacred Circle are you invited now.

Take the ‘chalice’ or ‘cup’ to the western direction and with it trace the ‘Water Sign of Portal,’ seeing it blue. From the west you see a member of the merfolk, or undine, appear from the Otherworld mists as you intone the Water Key:

Em-peh-heh Are-es-el Gah-ee-oh-leh. Ah-neer Glee-im Awe-guhs Foil-chah nah Speer-ohd-dee deh Gah-lahk En-oo-esh-ka Awe-guhs mwir-uh See-uh ar aye-it show. In the names of the Western Quadrangle, I call thee spirits and powers of the moon, sea, water and grail. Shield and protect this ‘Magick Sphere. King and Queen of the Merfolk of the wave, on this side of the Sacred Circle are you invited now.

You are to have left each of the representations of the ‘Gifts of Faeire’ or ‘Elemental tools’ at their respective directions. Once these “keys” have all been activated, return the altar or central workspace and affirm:

Guh Renv-en en-na Too-huh deh Dahn-non Bahn-ahk-tree or-een. Cos-eent en Nuh-dee-huh doh are aye-it show. Etz-are-peh. Heh-coh-mah. Nah-en-tah. Bee-toh-em. In the names of Akasha, Nyu, Spirit of the Quintessenal Fifth Element, I call the Spirits of the Tuatha D’Anu, the Danubian Sidhe, the Ancient and Shinning Ones. High Elves of the Otherworld, shield and protect this ‘Magick Sphere.’ Spirits of the Wood Elves, you too are invited to my Circle of Power.

Visualize the boundary of the sphere clearly, as it descends into the ground beneath you and into the sky above. See its auric shield as a bright ‘force field’ of light and energy complete with your ‘Sigils of Elemental Portals’ burning brightly in each of the cardinal directions as depicted in Figure 5f. Each of the Elementals called to the circle stand guard near their corresponding seals. Meditate on what is happening and hold the images clearly in your mind. Finally intone:

Elemental Spirits of the Otherworld shield and protect this ‘Magick Sphere.’ Be a witness now and co-magician in the magick I summon here in this Sacred Space. Guardians of the Universe, Watchers and Portal Messengers, come now to witness and aid in the celebration of Light and Love enacted here in my ceremony. May the grace and blessing of the Source of All Being and Creation pervade in my spirit forever and always.

The circle of power is now ready for magickal workings. Be sure to ‘Extinguish the Powers of the Magick Sphere’ before finishing and departing from your Sacred Space.

The Elemental Thresholds

The ‘Four Sigils of Portal’ have been passed down to us as archetypal icons or images of the Elemental currents from the Elvish Drwyds. They are used in the same manner as the ‘Elemental Pentagrams’ of the ‘Western High Ceremonial Magickal Tradition.’ These, however, have been found to be more effective for Otherworld Elemental Magick in the Edaphic (Elvish) Tradition. These seals or sigils are traced in the air with a finger, wand or appropriate Elemental tool and visualized in an appropriate color. The manner of tracing them should be committed to memory and can be seen in Figures 5a-d.

Here the seals are given in their active or ‘invoking’ form as used at the beginning of Elemental Rites or to open the Otherworld portals. They can be traced in reverse to utilize their passive or banishing qualities, used at the end of a rite or to close and extinguish portal energy. At the end of the ritual, the Wizard is to envision him or herself as erasing the mark or drawing the energy back into the tool.

There is another great seal, the ‘Sign of Awen’ depicted in Figure 5e. Awen or ‘El’ is a Gaelic name for the ‘Divine Source’ or ‘Spirit of Life,’ which is traced after completing the circle casting or to invoke divine guidance prior to a ‘ritual-spell’ or magickal working. The left ray is envisioned silver, the middle is white and the right one is gold. The ‘Seal of Awen or El’ is paralleled in modern Ceremonial Magick in the use of the ‘Hexagram’ or six-rayed star, representing a link between the Elemental World and the Planetary Celestial Spheres. The Six-rayed star connects the worlds of ‘above’ and ‘below’ as indicated by the upper and lower points, which hold the four Elemental Quadrants between (‘Four Elements’ between the sky heavens and the earth plane.)

The model of the ‘Magick Sphere’ can be envisioned as seen in Figure 5f for ritual practice. The six directions extend infinitely in each way from its ‘midhe,’ or the mysterious seventh point, a unifying point of connectedness where the Wizard stands in the center. By tracing the ‘Elemental Sigils,’ a portal is mystically created to allow select currents or beings access to the ‘Circle of Power.’ A thorough meditation on the meaning and significance of the Elemental Thresholds will undoubtedly increase your potential in ceremonial and ritual-type magick.

Casting the Draconian Circle of Power

Dragons are Creatures of Faerie. They are actually found within each of the Elements and exist along side the Elven-Ffayrie as ‘Ambassadors of Nature.’ While there are indeed Fire-Drakes, there are also Sky-Drakes, Earth-Lizards and Sea-Serpents. Since these beings exist in realms with rulers apart from the Seelie and Unseelie Courts, they are certainly not of the Sidhe or Sylvanus Folk. The Dragons have essentially earned themselves their own distinct magick, known to the Elvish Drwyds as the ‘Pheryllt’ or ‘Fferyllt,’ a magickal tradition that was recorded by either ‘Virgil’ or ‘Pharon,’ legendary mystics of great antiquity.

Dragon Magick, although ritually identical to the nature of Elvish Ceremonial Magick, operates of a different nature, often on different rules. For example, iron is anathema to the Elven-Ffayrie and yet it seems to attract Dragons. Because of its use in ceremony, Dragon Magick is not a frequently used energy current by the Elves. The Dragons themselves will prefer rites that are more solemn and intellectual and are prone to be more specific about ceremonies and magickal aid including the use of mutual agreements and pacts.

The same stone circle, Nemeton or ‘kirc’ can be used for Draconian Rites. However, in addition to the forest, Dragons have an affinity for hills and mountains. Being particularly sacred to the Fire Element, the Draconian Wizards will orient their altar or working space to the south for these workings. The threshold times that are ideal for Dragon Magick include dawn and noon. Depending on the nature of the working, however, this may not be the most ideal time for the Wizard.

Perform your ‘Casting of the Circle of Power’ up until the point where you are tracing the ‘Sigils of the Elements.’ At this juncture, you will take your sword and trace the “Dragon’s Eye” as seen in Figure 6, across your circle, while speaking the Gaelic ‘Charm of Making’ three times:

Anail Na-Drack, Uthvass Bethudd, Dochiel Dienve.

Sit in the center of the eye and meditate on the Dragon Current. Breathe in the current of Fire, feeling it wash through you as you take it in through every pore. The essence you should burn is the resin called “Dragon’s Blood.” In the absence of this you may use a mixture of frankincense, myrrh and tree resins. Add a healthy amount of incense to your coals. Once you have aligned to the energies of the Dragon Current and the incense smoke has permeated the area, say:

By this fragrance do I arouse and waken the ancient and sleeping Dragons. Draig. Draig. Draig. Draconis. Draconis. Draconis. Vovim. Vovim. Vovim. By the seal and names of the Ancient and Shinning Dragon, I call thee forth to my ‘Magick Sphere.’ Join and partake in these mysteries. May my circle also by yours by the name of the pact between the ancient Draconian co-magicians and the Dragon Priests.

Take the ‘magick wand’ to the east and wave it three times in the air. Feel the current of the Air Element swarm about you as you speak:

Oh-roh Ee-bah Ah-oh-zod-pee. In the names and seals of the Watchtower of the East do I call Sairys, Ruler of the Dragons of Air.

In the south, use the ‘mystic blade’ and force it into the ground. Feel the powerful flames rage up within you and say:

Oh-ee-peh Tea-ah-ah Peh-doh-key. In the names and seals of the Watchtower of the South do I call Fafnir, Ruler of the Dragons of Fire.

Take the ‘grail’ to the west and sprinkle some of the salt-water mixture. Feel the ebb and flow of the sea’s tides move through you as you intone:

Em-peh-heh Ar-ess-el Gah-ee-oh-leh. In the names and seals of the Watchtower of the West do I call Naelyon, Ruler of the Dragons of Sea.

Shake the ‘pentacle’ in the north three times, each time feeling the firmness and stability of stone beneath you increasing. Finally, leave the pentacle on the ground as you have done with the other talismans and say:

Moh-ar De-ah-leh Heh-keh-the-gah. In the names and seals of the Watchtower of the North do I call forth Grail, ruler of the Dragons of Earth.

The ‘Circle of Power’ has now been consecrated to the Dragon Currents suitable for Elementalist Wizardry, Dragon Magick, or a relevant rite.

Extinguishing the Circle of Power

Regardless of the nature of the circle summoned, at the end of the rite, the energies that are called must be thanked and dismissed. The Elemental energies used in crafting or casting the ‘Circle of Power’ must be extinguished. This is an important formality maintained by Elvish Wizards. Without a ceremonial manner of opening a circle so closed, there is nothing to distinguish the Sacred Space of the Nemeton from the ordinary or surrounding space. The ‘Magick Sphere’ exists to confine and focus the energy channeled by the Wizard, seconds as a ‘Circle of Protection’ for the Wizard when dealing with metaphysical currents, and finally represents the fractal world that has been discussed prior.

Move around the boundary of the circle counter-clockwise, thanking and dismissing the Elementals while retrieving the tools left there. If you have traced any sigils, you will want to retrace them in reverse, ‘erasing’ them and sealing the portals that they access. If you began or oriented your Nemeton to the north and Earth Element, then you will want to finish there, so begin in the west. If you started in the east, begin your extinguishing in the north, always working backwards, counter-clockwise or ‘tuathal,’ for the purposes of opening the circle at the end of a rite. Use the following formal incantations in the order most appropriate to your needs.

WEST: Slahn Ah-we-leh Speer-ohd-dee deh Gah-lahk En-oo-eesh-kah Awe-guhs Mwir-uh. Guh-rehv Mee-luh mah Ah-guhv. Depart in peace Western spirits of moon, sea, water and grail. May the energies of the Water Element return to your place of dwelling until you are again called.

SOUTH: Slahn Ah-we-leh Speer-ohd-dee deh Ghree-uhn Awe-guhs Chin-Nuh. Guh rehv Mee-luh mah Ah-guhv. Depart in peace Southern spirits of skystar, flame, sun and blade. May the energies of the Fire Element return to your place of dwelling until you are again called.

EAST: Slahn Ah-we-leh Speer-ohd-dee deh Spay-ir En-ghee-huh Awe-guhs Nay-ahl. Guh rehv Mee-luh mah Ah-guhv. Depart in peace Eastern spirits of sky, wind, air and wand. May the energies of the Air Element return to your place of dwelling until you are again called.

NORTH: Slahn Ah-we-leh Speer-ohd-dee deh Cah-reeg En-duil-yuh Awe-guhs Taw-luhv. Guh rehv Mee-luh mah Ah-guhv. Depart in peace Northern spirits of leaf, land, stone and pentacle. May the energies of the Earth Element return to your place of dwelling until you are again called.

Bring the last of your ritual tools back to your central working space and address the Universe:

Slahn Ah-we-luh En-too-huh deh Dahn-non Awe-guhs. Guh rehv Mee-luh mah Ah-guhv. Skee-uh deh Dree-uckt Show. Many thanks and blessings to the spirits who have gathered here. Depart in peace spirits of the Tuatha D’Anu, Wood Elves, Sidhe, and all Ancient and Shinning Ones who have blest me with your mystical presence. Return to the Sidhe Hills and Faerie Dwellings until you are again called forth. May the grace of the rays of the Source of All Being and Creation go with all who have come to join in this magickal work. I depart in peace to my place of dwelling until I return here again in magick’s hour. The ‘Magick Sphere’ stands open now, but is never broken. Awen (Ah-oo-een.)

With these last words, the energies of the circle itself must be extinguished. Raise your arms and see the bluish-white energy burn brightly. Quickly lower your arms and see the energies of the Nemeton ground and fade.

Consecrating the Symbols of Power

This rite is particularly useful for the charging or consecration of the ritual tools that represent the ‘Gifts of Faeire.’ It may also be used to ceremonially charge amulets and talisman for other magickal purposes. Essentially, all implements or tools of magick must first be consecrated (dedicated and charged for a magickal purpose) before being considered more than the mundane physical objects they might be interpreted as. Magickal tools are considered so because the Wizard is able to connect an energy to the tool it represents. Remember that like forces attract when concerning metaphysical energy. Conjure your ‘Circle of Power’ and then say:

May peace and love full my spirit so I may be a beacon of light and life projecting such energy outward in all directions of the Universe. May the Ancient and Shinning Ones hear my call. I ask the spirits of the Earth who are friendly to the Elven Ways to join me in consecrating this sacred icon to thy tradition. Come now and bless this [name(s) of talisman(s) to be consecrated,] so that you will more easily recognize it when I present it to you in the future.

You will need your item(s) handy. If it is not an ‘Elemental tool,’ it should be of such a nature that it is not being used for a single-use spell. For example, you might charge a runic pendant to attract love energy into your life, but Elven Wizardry is not used to gain the specific love of so-and-so. True Elvish Magick is timeless and not restricted to a specific event or person (usually.) Bring the tool to your working space or construct your talisman during the ceremony. When ready, say:

Hail to the Sidhe, the High Ones, and to the Sylvanus, the Sylphs and Sylves and the Wood Elves themselves. Hail to the Lords and Ladies of the Land, Sky, and Sea. Greetings to all Creatures of Faerie. Mark well what is witnessed here on this day/eve. May the Eternal Source of Ever-present Light, look favorably now on the magick I conceive.

In order for this consecration to be effective, you must charge the item with your intentions. This requires some proficiency in the ability of energy channeling. [For those eyes falling upon this with no prior experience, you are now bidden by these words read here to never misuse what is discovered in our grimoire of rites and secret spells. By this oath between us I will offer the clue needed to make this work.]

You will need to feel and see your thought-form, goal or Elemental current clearly outside of yourself. Breathe this energy or aetheric matter in and feel it completely wash through your body as you absorb it through your every pore. Feel it run through your circulatory system. Assimilate this energy (so it had better be positive) and focus it on your arms and hands, projecting it from within and releasing or pushing it into the item.

Take the symbol of power to the north with the ‘bowl of salt.’ Set the bowl on the pentacle, or Earth-stone (unless your ritual is to consecrate your Earth-tool, the ground will work) and set the item in the bowl of salt and/or sprinkling some of the salt on it saying:

Look here and witness ye Spirits of the North. By sprinkling this [n.] with the Salt of the Earth do I consecrate it by the names and Seals of the Earth Element.

Bring the symbol to the southeast with the ‘incense burner’ and, if there is not sufficient smoke, add more incense. For this rite you will want to select an essence to burn that correlates to the talisman or purpose. Pass it through the smoke and say:

Look here and witness ye Spirits of the East and South. I pass this [n.] through the burning herbs that waft through the air. In doing so I do consecrate it by the ancient names and seals of the Air and Fire Element.

Continue your sunwise movement to the western direction, and use your ‘bowl of water’ and/or ‘sacred vessel’ to sprinkle some of the water onto the item saying:

Look here and witness ye Spirits of the West. I pass this [n.] through your realm by sprinkling it with your water of life and renewal. By the secret names of the Sea do I consecrate this symbol as witnessed by the Water Element.

If you are consecrating symbols representing the ‘Gifts of Faeire,’ it is customary to call on and charge the tool with the energies appropriate to the original artifacts.

Stone of Fal: North/Earth, Master Morfessa
Spear of Lugh: East/Air, Master Esras
Sword of Nuada: South/Fire, Master Uscias
Cauldron of Dagda: West/Water, Master Semias

While a tool should be consecrated in ritual prior to its use as a sacred ritual implement, there are no rules in archaic lore concerning how long a tool will hold a charge or how often an item should be ‘re-consecrated.’ We can discern, however, that people, places and things become charged overtime by the energies that they regularly have exposure to. As a general idea, metal will hold a charge longer than wood, and any solid will hold energy longer than a liquid.

Rites of Elven-Ffayrie Calling

The Creatures of Faerie do not submit themselves to the will of Wizards like those spirits conjured and encountered from medieval grimoires. They will certainly not cater to the whims of Men. Thus, there is no ritual or ceremony that will ensure the conjuration of the Elven-Ffayrie. However, for the initiated Elvish Wizard, there are various methods hidden in lore that can be used to entice, gain favor, and/or establish a working relationship with ‘nature spirits.’ This is a prerequisite for any ceremonial or ‘at-will’ contact in the tradition of Elven Wizardry. Workings of this nature will require access to the physical Green World where you believe ‘nature spirits’ reside. You need not even bother with this in an urban setting where you are almost guaranteed to be disappointed.

Once initial contact has been made, initiating it in the future will become increasingly easier (more innate) with each time. When a relationship has commenced, be sure to ask the spirit(s) their names and signs and their preferred method of future contact. This is the manner in which Fey-Touched Humans will be able to become privy to a mystical apprenticeship far surpassing what has been considered “acceptable” by them to print in this tome. They permit the (Outer Circle) surface workings to be printed by which they may observe and test those Wizards who take up Earth stewardship. Certainly they will screen potential ‘Elf-Friends’ and ‘Ffayrie-Allies.’ Even I have not yet been granted access to the deepest of mysteries because they know that I would very much have wanted to publish them here, breaching my oath. Instead I have manifested an ‘objective guide,’ relayed Nature’s ‘recruiting manual’ for the awakening and re-enlightened folk who have forgotten who they truly are in a world of depersonalization and disenchantment.

If you are reading these words in the dark half of the year, you may still have time to prepare an initial rite of contact on Beltane or Midsummer. For this you will need the ‘Silver Wand,’ an apple wand with three silver bells hanging from white ribbon, and it should, of course, be consecrated prior to this rite. Use this wand to conjure your circle. Then, starting in the northeast, sprinkle ‘petals of Primrose Flower’ moving deosil around the boundary of your circle. As you do this, say:

Under stone, under sea, under every blade of grass. In the winds, in the flames, in the circle that I cast. Elf and Ffayrie, come to me. Grant me favor and be blest.

Ignite your incense coals in your ‘cauldron’ or ‘burner’ at the southwest. Heap on some incense, an herb-and-twig mixture, and feel the smoke extending from your ‘Magick Sphere’ into the Otherworld acting as a beacon to your call. Then say:

I have studied the way of Sidhe. I shall awaken every tree. I have called to share my home, with Undina, Sylpha, Elf and Gnome. I emerge from a world of mortal strife, here to partake in Faerie life.

In the northwest, prepare three small ‘shot glasses’ with ‘elderberry wine’ or milk and honey. Along with this you will set out ‘sweetbreads’ or cookies. Place the settings in a delta (triangular) pattern. Take up your ‘bowl of salt’ and sprinkle a circular boundary around the food offering as you speak:

Gifts of Faeire granted me, Elemental tools here on display. Now a gift I give to thee, to ignite a bond ‘tween you and me. Overnight I’ll leave this food, in hopes we’ll meet here very soon.

The following day the remains of the food can be removed. The essence of the offering will already have been taken (or not.) The food itself may or may not still be there. ‘Nature spirits’ will often send their animal allies to feast on the physical remains once the essence has been enjoyed. Typically, the Elvish Wizards will make regular food offerings to the Otherworld Fey. These are to be left at regular intervals in the same place.

Circles of Power for the sole intention of calling the Elven-Ffayrie can be consecrated or conjured differently. Elemental callings can be modified to meet the needs of contacting the Sylvanus Folk, who maintain their own Elemental hierarchy.

East: Air, Tree Elves
South: Fire, Sprytes (Pixies)
West: Water, Mushroom Fey
North: Earth, Woodland Gnomes
King: Lord Oberon (Auberon)
Queen: Lady Titania

In your woodland travels or spiritual walks in the forests, valleys and mountain ranges throughout the Middle World, you may very well find something in Nature that your inner voice tells you is a gateway threshold to the Otherworld. At these places you can conjure a circle for the purposes of Faerie-calling but be advised: do not disturb the physical environment, do not make a lot of noise, and keep ritual incantations to a minimal and lighthearted. Keep them directed specifically to the ‘nature spirits.’ You might speak something like:

I am a spirit of peace. Let peace ring throughout the entire Universe. May my energy and vibration be that only of peace, love and harmony that I extend to the Creatures of Elphame. Know that I [your magickal name] come to you in admiration and respect. I seek contact and initiation to your Otherworld, in grace and goodness. I shall not disturb, trespass or break the solemn vows between us. I seek to be your companion and will adhere to the boundaries of that friendship. By the grace of the All-Source, please come forth and make thyself known.

Elven-Ffayrie lore depicts animals as messengers of the Otherworld. While there are some considered “more sacred” than others in terms of attributes and metaphysical symbolism, all of the woodland, marine and flying creatures represent the connection of all life being “One” in the Universe. Animals specifically maintain a role, almost as if ambassadors, negotiators or again, “messengers” between the ‘World of Men’ and the ‘World of Nature,’ or the physical world and the Otherworld. Working with animals in both the physical world and in spirit will grant favorable attitudes toward you from the fey. This same paragraph could be said for trees, as is described in the second volume of the grimoire (Chapter Nine.)

[At the age of 12, I performed my ‘Self-Dedication’ ceremony alone in the woods on Lughnassadh of that year. I was lucky not to have to wait long for a confirmation. During the ceremony, dozens of fireflies were drawn to the boundary of my circle, and there they remained for the duration of my stay. Later I discovered that sprytes often manifest as fireflies. My colleague even pointed out to me that Peter Pan’s “Tinkerbell” is, with the exception of Disney’s rendition, usually represented as a flickering light.]

Confirmations may be few and far between in the average magickal working. This bodes well for the skeptic who has already set out to “defrock” magick. But, as you should have started to become aware of as you read these rites, it is not that they are “supernatural.” They are, instead, highly symbolic and perhaps extremely eccentric. The main issue is that the Otherworld and its inhabitants exist on a dimension that we have not the physical means to measure. And when these energies do manifest, they have a tendency to take on a form in alignment with the expectations of the observer.

The Ffayrie Garden

Constructing and tending ‘Ffayrie Gardens’ is a tradition appearing in virtually all the current almanacs and manuals of the “New Age. The idea of having a ‘Ffayrie-Garden’ is quite well-known and has become a part of the pop-culture aspects of the Faerie Tradition. The symbolism and purpose is, however, not so widely known. This practice emerged from observers of Elvish Wizards who would dedicate portions of their gardens to grow wild in recognition of the fey. As is seen in the ‘Fyndhorn Garden’ of Scotland, ‘sensitives’ and Wizards are able to call ‘nature spirits’ into their agricultural endeavors resulting in exceptional growth results. Those spirits who are unnecessarily called ‘Flower Ffayries,’ are the Sylphs who tend to the living gardens of Earth, albeit from another dimension. The ideal pursuit of the Elven-Ffayrie is love, as you should be aware from previous reading. This love is generally expressed through the care taking and stewardship of plantlife, so as not to confuse this love with anything less pure.

Gardening and agriculture is a learned or observed behavior, a skill that was mastered (not surprisingly) in ancient Mesopotamia, perhaps even linked to the “Garden of Eden.” This behavior does not seem apparently innate to 90% of the Human population, leaving 10% with a “green thumb.” Typically any flower can be incorporated into a ‘Ffayrie-Garden.’ Choose the flowers that appeal or seem to choose you and the spirits you attract will more likely be resonant with your alignment. It is also`of utmost importance that a portion of you garden is allowed to grow wild while still maintaining the integrity of your herbal garden and trees.

Faerie Spellcraft

Elvish Wizards create their own unique prayers, called “spells” by some and “intentions” by others. They can be created for any particular need or occasion. Remember that magick to the Elves is a creative art, one that the Masters take great pride in. In order to write your own magick, however, you will need to be acquainted and proficient with traditional rites and the rules of spellcraft. To those uninitiated, a “spell” is a short magickal working performed in a Circle of Power in order to bring about a desired result that will appear to occur as if by itself. This does not necessarily occur momentarily and can take days, weeks, even months and years to manifest. The most common uses of ‘Faerie Spellcraft’ are protection, fertility & abundance, prosperity & wealth, and the banishment of negative energies and/or the warding away of unwanted energy. There are many other uses of ‘magickal will’ like the ever popular “single use love spell” that are not dealt with in this tradition of magick.

The most popular days for magickal work in the Elven-Ffayrie tradition are ‘Elf Day’ or ‘Tree Day’ (Tuesday) and ‘Fey Day’ (Saturday.) However, each of the planetary days of the week represents its own attributes or colored arm of the ‘Elven Star.’ Note that there are seven days, seven colors, seven notes of music and naturally seven (6+1) points on the ‘Elven Star.’

Monday: Moonday, blue, “G” note, pearl stone, silver
Tuesday: Elf Day/Tree Day, red, “C” note, ruby, iron
Wednesday: Woden’s Day, orange, “D” note, opal, quicksilver
Thursday: Thor’s Day, indigo, “A” note, sapphire, tin
Friday: Freya’s Day, green, “F” note, emerald, copper
Saturday: Fey Day, violet, “B” note, onyx, lead
Sunday: Sun Day, yellow, “E” note, diamond, gold

Herbs can sometimes be used as ‘Elf Amulets.’ Acorns will aid in fertility rites, and acorns found by moonlight are symbols of prosperity and abundance. Apple-seeds are typical of love-drawing magick and fern-seeds when activated properly by a Creature of Faerie, will render their bearer invisible. Bay leaves ward away the enchantments, spells and glamour of others when placed under the tongue. Pinecones, again found by moonlight, are symbols of good fortune, health and well-being. Perhaps the most famous of ‘Elf-Amulets’ is the ‘trefoil,’ ‘trifolium,’ ‘shamrock’ or ‘four-leaf clover’ that is so commonly carried for luck or to ward away warfare. All the herbs mentioned require cutting or removal from the land and so it is customary to ask the plant’s permission in order to delegate an understanding that a spiritual being exists within. A common chant of the ‘magickal herbalist’ is:

With this strike may you grow stronger.

‘Magickal herbalists’ have also designated specific herbs to be held particularly sacred to the Elven-Ffayrie Magickal Tradition. These are dandelion root, chamomile, mistletoe, elder flow’r, hops, Irish moss, rosemary, rose-hips, raspberry leaf, mint, mullien, skullcap and slippery elm bark. These can be used by themselves or with each other for attracting the attention of the Otherworld folk in ritual as well as mixed with black tea and drank as an infusion. Not only are they calming herbs, but they will also aid one in attuning to the energy of the Green World of Faerie.

To protect a home, an Elvish shaman would use sage and fern to clear out negative energy, Sigils of protection are then traced on the four outer walls to conjure a ‘magick shield.’ Using the “Sign of Awen” from Figure 1d, or perhaps a protective ‘rune’ or ‘Ogham,’ will generally suffice for banishing or warding against unfriendly (malignant) energy. A traditional Gaelic-Welsh incantation for this purpose is given as follows:

Cosaint agus beanachtai yn n’Deith do talamh seo. Dibir na ole agus dona.

Ask the aid of ‘helpful’ Elementals. Decide and fix on a target or current that you wish to block. Envision a representation of the unwanted energy or current and feel that it is the embodiment of that which you wish to block. See the auric energy that is projected from this being as blocked or shielded, as if encased in a bubble, then say:

I command you, by the names and letters of the Most High, to depart in peace!

Finally, see the astral form dissolve into the aether with your words.

The keys to effective spellcraft are: clarity of intention, the ability to raise internal energy and merge it with helpful external ones, visualization of the desired goal clearly and the willpower to properly release the energy summoned from within and without. The keys, in this order, form the rudimentary steps taken in the practice of spellcraft. The following are some additional tips to aid your spell-weaving:

Incorporate only those tools and items that are of a like energy to that which you wish to connect with. All others are distractions.

Visualization skills will be the make-or-break key to your mystical prowess.

Only call forth spirits and summon energies that are specific to your purpose.

Ask the Universe (spirit guides) for assistance in carrying (channeling) or directing the release of energies via the appropriate channels.

Do not dwell on a ritual working already performed or on what the nature of the results will be for at least three days afterward. This keeps the energy used in that spell out “working for you” and not contained or restricted to the vicinity of your thoughts.

Most importantly, it is essential that you believe in your abilities. Remember the ancient proverb that “all intentional acts can be magickal.”

Rite of Healing or Home-Protection

Consecrate a Circle of Power in the place requiring blessing, protection and/or healing. Set out your ceremonial tools or representations of the ‘Gifts of Faeire’ in their correlating directions. Enter the circle from the northeast (by procession if there are multiple practitioners.) Go to the center of your workspace unless you are working in a group that allows for using ‘Elemental Stations.’ Light a white candle in the center and say: “May there be peace within my being completely.”

NORTH: May peace ring out and extend across the northern expansions.

EAST: May peace ring out and extend across the eastern plains.

SOUTH: May peace ring out and extend to the peaks of the tallest mountains.

WEST: May peace ring out and extend to the depths of the deepest sea.

Light more white candles as well as a blue and a red one if you are using this rite for “healing.”

NORTH: May peace, love and harmony extend to every living being and space in the Universe, especially [name of what is to be blest.] Great Bear of the North, I call now on your strength and the wisdom of the Earth Element. Offer your blessing towards me and extend your protective/healing power on [n.]

EAST: May the purity of the Air Element enrich all work performed here. May the Winds aid me in purifying the energies of [n.] Hawk of the Eastern Dawn, I call now on your agility and the wisdom of the Sky Element. Offer your blessing toward me and extend your protective/healing power towards [n.]

SOUTH: May the purifying flame purge and annihilate that which is unclean, especially in this place/for [n.] Great Stag of Southern Flame, I call on your virility and the wisdom of the Fire Element. Offer your blessing toward me and extend your protective/healing power towards [n.]

WEST: May the blessing of the purifying and healing powers of the transforming waters be upon me in the work that I do towards [n.] Wise Salmon of the Western Sea, I call upon thy True Knowledge and the wisdom of the Water Element. Offer your blessing toward me and extend your protective/healing power towards [n.]

Return to the center of your workspace and recite the ‘Elvish Wizard’s Benediction’ or the ‘Drwyds’ Gorsedd Prayer.’ You can use a version from the other ceremonies in this grimoire or you can use the more commonly known one, given here:

Dyro, Dduw, dy naw erth, deall Ae yn heal gybod; Ae yng n gwybod, gwybod y cyfiawn; Ae yng ngwybod y cyfiawn; Eigarn Ac a garu, caru pobhanfod; Ac ym mhob hanfod caru Duw. Duw a phob dai oni. Grant us/me O God, thy protection; and in protection, strength; and in strength understanding; and in understanding, perception; and in perception, the perception of righteousness; and in the perception of righteousness, the love of it; and in the love of it, the love of all life; and in the love of all life, the love of God and all goodness. May the Source of All Being and Creation extend currents/rays to protect/heal this place/person.

Bless the target with saltwater and burning incense. A ‘smudge-stick’ of sage might also be used. Bless the ‘bowl of water’ and sprinkle it on the person and around the person, or in each room of the house and around the outside of the property. With the saltwater, say at each point:

By the Elemental Powers of Earth and Water do I cleanse and consecrate [n.]

With the incense:

By the Elemental Powers of Flame and Wind do I purify and bless [n.]

Returning the center of the circle, complete the rite by saying:

May there be peace [in this home/at this place/with this person] May it/they absorb the protection/healing channeled to this space ‘now made sacred’ [or if at the Grove, ‘most sacred.’]

If there is a shaman present, they may wish to seek the nature of the ailment of a person by communicating with their Otherworld Shadows or ‘spirit guides.’ Supplemental healing and protection spells can be performed here. When the ceremonial goal has been satisfied, thank the powers and extinguish the energies of the ‘Magick Sphere.’

Self-Dedication Ceremony

Regardless of whether or not you decide to join (or form) a “coven,” “circle” or “grove” (magickal group,) you will first need to perform a ‘Self-Dedication.’ Dedication rites differ from initiations because the dedication is performed solitarily, alone in the woods or high on a hill. This ceremony is not necessarily a “magickal working” in the sense that you are not “casting a spell” or “conjuring a spirit.” In this way, it is viewed more like the ‘Seasonal Celebrations’ of the ‘Wheel of the Year,’ or a personal ‘Rite of Passage’ (e.g a ‘handfasting wedding.’) The Self-Dedication Ceremony is a form of psychological magick because its purpose is to change the internal modes of thinking or life perspective. As with all ceremonial texts, feel free to alter these as your intuition guides you, so long as you do not begin to tear away at important symbolism.

In a Self-Dedication Ceremony, the Elvish Wizard, or soon-to-be Elvish Wizard, has discovered a tome such as this and realizes (or awakens to the realization) that either they are of the Elven-Faerie-Dragon legacy themselves, or for some “unknown” reason, they feel a peculiar inclination to these mysteries and wish to be initiated onto the path. While it is not given at the beginning of the “The Elven-Faerie Grimoire,” it would logically be the first ceremonial observation of any practicing student. It is not only a good introduction for your psyche to the world of ritualized symbols and abstract energies, it is also important for establishing a relationship with the metaphysical (spiritual) world and intelligences. Magickal ability is accumulated over time as a result of a constant growing relationship between the practitioner and the natural world. “Magickal Authority,” if you will, is the result of longtime relationships with the Elements.

You do not necessarily need to have already acquired your ritual-ceremonial apparatus. Conjure the ‘Magick Sphere’ in whatever manner you may have practiced, even if you have only envisioned yourself doing so in your mind as you read this grimoire (which can be a form of magick in itself if the energy is properly directed.) This time, as you move about to trace the boundary of the circle by hand or wand, you will set out an ‘Elemental Candle’ at each cardinal direction (see the ritual text for details,) as is common in all forms of Elemental Magick and Wizardry. Do not light the candles until you are addressing the element of that direction, and do not use the incantations from ‘Casting the Circle of Power’ until you are already a ‘dedicated practitioner.’ Some of the speech in Elvish Magick is ‘phonetic Enochian’ and should never be uttered by the ‘uninitiated.’

Once the area has been deemed ‘Sacred Space,’ go to the central workspace (you do not need an “altar”) and stand or kneel, facing north, saying:

In my mortal form I am known as [name all know you by,] but today/tonight I come to you in my Elven-Ffayrie form with the name [a chosen magickal name or ‘true name.’] I come to you now, Spirits of the Universe as an ‘Elf-Child’ [‘Ffayrie-Child’ for females, ‘Elf-friend’ for mortal practitioners who do not believe themselves to be genetically part of the Elven-Faerie legacy.]

Take the ‘bowl of salt’ and remove a pinch, placing it on your tongue. Feel the salt of the Earth entering your bloodstream and becoming a part of your entire body as you say:

I am a child of Earth. I am a child of the stars. I have studied on my own in preparation, but now I seek the Spirits of Nature to be my teacher, an instructor to me concerning the sciences of the Universe. Hidden in your folds lies the answers of Creation and Life. We are one. I am one with the entire Universe. I seek to share a relationship with thee.

Stand and move to the north and light the ‘green candle,’ saying:

Spirits of the Enchanted Forest, of plants and rocks and trees, awaken and know me [magickal name.] I come with peace within, seeking your aid in learning thy mysteries. I vow to ever uphold thy secrets, walking the path of wisdom and enlightenment. I am a follower of the Elven Ways.

Trace a seal or symbol of the Earth Element that you will wish to use in magickal rites and to ignite the mystical properties of Earth in the future. You may wish to use the ‘Sigils of the Thresholds’ in Figure 5, or develop your own. In any case you will envision it green as you intone:

By this Sign shall we know each other.

Go to the east and while lighting the ‘yellow candle’ say:

Spirits of the Enchanted Breeze, of winds and sky and Air, awaken and know me [magickal name.] I come with peace within, seeking your aid in learning thy mysteries. I vow to ever uphold thy secrets, walking the path of wisdom and enlightenment. I am a follower of the Elven Ways.

Trace your ‘Sigil of Air,’ envisioning it yellow and say:

By this Sign shall we know each other.

Move to the south and speak the following as you light the ‘red candle’ there:

Spirits of the Enchanted Mountain, of sun and star and flame, awaken and know me [magickal name.] I come with peace within, seeking your aid in learning thy mysteries. I vow to ever uphold thy secrets, walking the path of wisdom and enlightenment. I am a follower of the Elven Ways.

Trace your ‘Fire Sign’ and see it yellow, saying:

By this Sign shall we know each other.

Finally, address the west while lighting the ‘blue candle’ and say:

Spirits of the Enchanted Sea, of waves and lakes and rain, awaken and know me [magickal name] I come with peace within, seeking your aid in learning thy mysteries. I vow to ever uphold thy secrets, walking the path of wisdom and enlightenment. I am a follower of the Elven Ways.

Trace your ‘Seal of Water’ in blue as you intone:

By this Sign shall we know each other.

Return to the center and take some ‘anointing oil,’ something of your personal choosing. In metaphysics you always anoint with oil from the feet to the head (upward) and bless or wash from head to foot (downward.) Anoint your feet and say:

Blessed be the feet that bring me here this day/night and enable me to touch the ground of the path of the Ancients, treading the ‘Right Way’ always, never deviating from the path of enlightenment and wisdom.

Anoint your knees saying:

Blessed be the knees that bend to give reverence to the Higher Power of the Universe that gives me the strength to move on the path of light and the ability to make or break my stride.

Anoint the palms of your hands and say:

Blessed be the hands that lift in praise of the Higher Power. They are my commanding hands of power. I acknowledge their ability to direct my will, as they are extensions of my active mind.

Anoint the heart (left breast) saying:

Blessed be the flame that burns within my heart that I may know the True Love of the Universe and also so I may recognize the path by what I feel deep and true.

Anoint the lips and say:

Blessed be the lips that speak the sacred words of incantation. May the words they speak only further my evolution and never idle or in vain. From here I may utter the words of power to the All, but will remain silent to non-believers.

Finally, speak the following as you anoint your forehead:

Blessed be the mind that seeks to understand its own nature and allows me the ability to seek the knowledge and guidance of my Higher Self, which is at one with my mind. Let my thoughts be pure and only of a nature that will contribute to my Ascension.

Elven Wizards will usually consecrate a personal item, emblem or artifact, like a pendant or necklace, which they will wear as a sign of their dedication. Stars and runic glyphs seem to be the most popular, but you must choose a symbol, or as it is said, allow it to choose you. Do not be over-concerned with what will be considered a “traditional” symbol worn by the Elven-Faerie magick-users, though it should be appropriate, of course. Hold up your talisman saying:

May the Spirits of Nature and the Universe beyond, see and bless this symbol of my dedication.

Thank the energies and extinguish the circle.

Initiation Ceremony

‘Sylvan Magick’ is mainly related to trees and so the groups of practitioners that come together to learn and celebrate the Elven Way call themselves a “grove” instead of a “coven.” While magick can be performed solitarily, ‘circle magick’ or ‘group magick’ requires at least three people, one to represent each of the most basic Elemental Stations: Land, Sky and Sea. You know from previous study that there can be potentially nine ‘duile’ or Elemental Stations for participants without having to divide the elements further. There is also the possibility of using tree names as titles for practitioners or ceremonial stations when incorporating the ‘Elven Forest Tradition’ of the second volume (Chapter Nine.)

A coven or grove must first logically begin with initiating each other. You would not be able to officially initiate a third person into a group of two, unless the two people had first initiated each other. But, this doesn’t make much sense does it? In the past, the leader of a coven was so by her status. The leader of a grove would be an Arch Druid or Grand Master. These High Priests and Priestesses were not “initiated” into their own groups, but led them as a result of their experience from a prior initiation. This is acceptable for leaders only. All others must be ceremonially installed into the group. It is difficult in modern times, however, to actually find a group using an authentic Faerie Tradition that has not been watered down by the general Western Magickal Tradition. This is not surprising due to the lack of decent mainstream Elven-Faerie lore to draw such practices from that are not restricted to a specific lineage or family tradition.

The area of initiation should be an outdoor Nemeton. Choose a place where the group can meet repeatedly and form a connection with this terrain over time. This place must allow for an absence of worldly distraction and the ability to practice rituals without the unnerving discovery from disruptive onlookers. Construct your Nemeton of stones, being sure that it is large enough for all participants. A group of three can easily use a circle nine feet in diameter. Do not overlook the significance of the ‘Megalithic Yard’ when constructing stone circles as well. A single unit (1MY) is equivalent to 2.72 feet, making a ceremonial site possibly 8.16 or 10.88 feet in diameter by this rule. Be creative.

A “Magician Sponsor” leads the blindfolded individual to be initiated to the northeast corner of the Nemeton, where the leader, originator or ‘ceremonial magician’ greets them (referred to as the “Guardian of the Grove” in the ceremonial text). He stands at the threshold holding a sword.

GUARDIAN OF THE GROVE: Who is it that you bring to the Gates of this sphere most sacred and secret?

MAGICIAN SPONSOR: A child of Earth and Star who seeks entrance into our mysteries.

GUARDIAN: Do you present this person to the Grove, vouching for their conduct and dedication to our circle?

MAGICIAN: Yes, it is I who sponsor this person and must guide them now, for they are currently blinded to the mysteries of our Nemeton.

GUARDIAN: Then, this Gateway Portal to the Sphere opens, but is never broken. You may enter by the Unspeakable Password.

The Magician Sponsor guides the Initiate to the center of the circle where they are set before the existing membership of the grove.

GUARDIAN: Answer Initiate. Do you seek entrance into the mysteries of the Elven Fellowship Circle of Magick [or another name for your group]?

INITIATE: I do.

GUARDIAN: Answer Initiate. Do you come here of your own free will, free from the pressures of peers or others and free of ulterior motives?

INITIATE: I do.

GUARDIAN: Again Answer. Are you willing to sear an oath to the secrecy of the Mystic Wizards of the Earth now before this Council and the spirits we have called?

INITIATE: I do.

GUARDIAN: Then kneel and submit yourself to this Elven Council.

The initiate kneels and the Guardian of the Grove begins to encircle them deosil.

GUARDIAN: You enter the Enchanted World of the Elven-Faerie unsolicited. You step foot on the ground held most sacred to the Keepers of the Earth who maintain and celebrate the ancient Earth Ways. Under penalty of death, no mortal shall step foot on our court unbidden, and thus you now render yourself to our bidding. You enter a place that is not a place in a time apart from time and still you are here. Fear has no place in our world, in the Otherworld, and it is our will that you should fall and perish on the blade I hold before you in sentence for such blasphemy. By bringing fear in your heart to our world you will undoubtedly attract evil. How do you enter our world, Initiate?

INITIATE: With perfect love and perfect trust.

GUARDIAN: Magician Sponsor, has this initiate been properly prepared? Has s/he completed their self-dedication? Is the initiate recognized by the Elemental Portal Guardians of the Watchtowers?

MAGICIAN: They are prepared. They are dedicated. They are recognized by the Elemental Realms.

GUARDIAN: We shall see. May the Source of All Being and Creation grant us protection; and in protection, strength; and in strength, peace; and in peace, understanding; and in understanding, knowledge; and in knowledge, wisdom; and in wisdom, love; and in love, the love of all things; and in the love of all things, the love of the Universe.

The Magician Sponsor brings the Initiate up from their knees and guides them on a crossquarter journey before returning the center again. In ancient times, such would have been conducted in a cave or underground labyrinth. The Magician Sponsor guides them first to the south and the Guardian of the Grove reads from the center of the circle:

In the beginning was the void of Nothing, a canvas with no form, a screen without picture. But then came Light, that which gave all existence its form, waves of infinite possibility sprawling across the matrix-fabric of the Universe.

To the east:

When the fires of life burned down to the glowing embers, they breathed into existence the Air, the element of knowledge, and the Elven-Ffayrie spirits of the trees and breeze.

Across to the west:

More tangible did the formless Spirit of Light become yet, when the Waters emerged. But the currents of energy chassed one another to become even more solid.

Around to the north:

The Formless Fire gave birth to Air, and the gaseous Air gave way to water. The sea would yield finally to the land, Element of Earth, a powerful and stable foundation on which the less tangible manifestations could reside. This Earth is the planetary spirit of G’ea and she has had ‘keepers’ and ‘guardians’ existing in all times and places to maintain the balance of the Elemental World and thwart all that would cause disharmony.

Returning to the center:

As you have come to us in the darkness of ignorance, know that we are the ‘Keepers of the Earth,’ the ‘Guardians of the Green World of Nature’ and ‘Scions of the Secret Knowledge from the Otherworld.’ As you emerge, reborn into a realm of Light and enchantment, your existing name is no longer appropriate and is retired at the boundary of the Sacred Grove. We shall know you as [circle name for Initiate.] Welcome Elf/Ffayrie Lord/Lady [n.]

The blindfold is removed. All the existing members come forth and greet the initiate welcomingly. There is then a celebration and feast in honor of the neophyte who has been ceremonially installed into the mysteries of the Elven Tradition for the purposes of group study and practice.

Conjuring the Circle (Group Liturgy)

The Nemeton can be conjured by the means you have already learned, a mental vision thereof, a mixture of “Casting” and “Group Liturgy,” or just by using this rite alone. The incantations used in Elemental Ritual Magick are not necessary for ceremonial observations of the seasons and “rites of passage.” This rite can be used by any number of participants and can be amended for any type of group work or ‘Circle Magick.’ The ceremonial observation is most effective in a circle of trees and/or stones. You don’t need to actually “cast a circle” per se, unless your intent is to raise energy for ritual magick or spellwork. Once the participants are prepared, procession to the northeast corner of the Nemeton bringing all tools and items with you and begin.

I. OPENNING BENEDICTION

King of the Elves: May the Source of All Being and Creation grant us favor and protection; and in protection, strength; and in strength, peace; and in peace, understanding; and in understanding comes the True Knowledge of the ‘Right Way’; and in the grace of this knowledge may we be granted the will to use it; and in that will, the wisdom to temper the use of knowledge; and in temperance comes mercy; and thru mercy, love; and in love we find the Source of All Being and Creation.

Faerie Queen: The recursive spiral path passes through Annwn (‘ah-noon’) and returns to the love and favor of the Source. Blessed be the All, El and Ela-star.

All: Blessed be the Universe.

II. GRAND INVOCATION

King of the Elves: To bathe in the aethyr of new light and life that swirls about the galaxy. To cleanse away iniquity and mortality so we may join in the harmony of all living beings. Here we stand, beneath the Oaks, beneath the Stones, coming to the place we watched our ancestors go to commune with the Spirit of the Universe.

Faerie Queen: Eleni silir lamesse om entiemmann. The stars shine brightly upon this meeting of our people. The Elven-Faerie Star shines brightly on us now at the hour of our meeting. Elen sila lumen omontielvo.

All: Elen sila lumen omontielvo.

III. ELEMENTAL BENEDICTION

Faerie Queen: Let peace ring out through the four quadrants of the Universe. Within our being may we find peace at the center. In the Secret Grove we meet to share peace. Then, as we go about the lives we lead on the ‘Surface World,’ we radiate the currents of love and peace and attract the same.

King of the Elves: Here we stand strong, coming together in answer to the call of our inner vow as Guardians and Keepers of the Earth. Here we stand, side-by-side, heart-to-heart and [the circle joins hands] hand-in-hand. [Release hands.]

Northern Wizard: Guardian of the North, realm and spirits of the Earth Element, ‘nature spirits,’ Gnomes, Kobold and Drwyds of Falias, hail and welcome to this Nemeton. Extend the currents of peace and stability.

Eastern Wizard: Guardian of the East, realm and spirits of the Air Element, Ancient and Shinning Ones, Elves and Drwyds of Gorias, hail and welcome to this Nemeton. Extend the currents that enable enlightenment.

Southern Wizard: Guardian of the South, realm and spirits of the Fire Element, Dragon Priests, fiery sprytes, pict-sidhe and Drwyds of Finias, hail and welcome to this Nemeton. Extend the necessary energy for strengthening the will.

Western Wizard: Guardian of the West, realm and spirits of the Water Element, ancestral spirits, merfolk, Drwyds of the past and the Otherworld city of Murias, hail and welcome to this Nemeton. Extend the currents of personal well-being and those that enable the insight of wisdom.

IV. BARDIC VERSE & STORY

Traditionally, a gathering of Elvish Wizards will recite lore and legend at ceremonial gatherings and festival celebrations for the purposes of the preservation of those stories. This is called an ‘Eisteddfodd’ in the Gaelic-Welsh language, an ancient ceremonial tradition of processions, candle-lighting, stories and “sermons” that were shared. The theme of what is typically shared will relate to the nature of the occasion, the most common being accounts of Elvish History as well as stories of the ancient Celtic-Norse mythos of Western Aeurope.

V. FESTIVAL OBSERVATIONS

Perform any operation or ceremonial celebration that the group has come together to accomplish. [In addition to seasonal workings, the ‘Liturgy’ is also appropriate for solar and lunar events, but is was not necessarily intended for spellcraft and ritual work. ]

VI. THANKING AND DISMISSING ELEMENTAL SPIRITS

King of the Elves: May the Source of All Being and Creation grant us favor and protection; and in protection, strength; and in strength, peace; and in peace, understanding; and in understanding comes the True Knowledge of the ‘Right Way’; and in the grace of this knowledge may we be granted the will to use it; and in that will, the wisdom to temper the use of knowledge; and in temperance comes mercy; and thru mercy, love; and in love we find the Source of All Being and Creation.

Faerie Queen: Let peace ring out through the four quadrants of the Universe. Within our being may we find peace at the center. In the Secret Grove we meet to share peace. Then, as we go about the lives we lead on the ‘Surface World,’ we radiate the currents of love and peace and attract the same.

Western Wizard: Guardian of the West, spirit of the Wave and realm of Sea, we thank thee for thy attendance this day/eve as you witness and remember the ceremony we practice in memory of the rites of our ancestors. May you return again when hence we call. Hail and Farewell. Go in peace.

Southern Wizard: Guardian of the South, spirit of the Flame and realm of Fire, we thank thee for thy attendance this day/eve as you witness and remember the ceremony we practice in memory of the rites of our ancestors. May you return again when hence we call. Hail and Farewell. Go in peace.

Eastern Wizard: Guardian of the East, spirit of the Wind and realm of Air, we thank thee for thy attendance this day/eve as you witness and remember the ceremony we practice in memory of the rites of our ancestors. May you return again when hence we call. Hail and Farewell. Go in peace.

Northern Wizard: Guardian of the North, spirits of Stone and Wood and realm of Earth, we thank thee for thy attendance this day/eve as you witness and remember the ceremony we practice in memory of the rites of our ancestors. May you return again when hence we call. Hail and Farewell. Go in peace.

VII. CLOSING BENEDICTION

King of the Elves: Before departing from this place, we release the field surrounding the Nemeton, grounding the energy of Earth, releasing to the Sky the energies of Air, pushing down the currents of Fire deep into the ‘Core of Gaea’ and pouring the Water back into the Sea.

Faerie Queen: As we have come in peace, so do we leave in peace. We are the ‘Children of the Stars,’ beings of light, life and love. In departing, we project and radiate peaceful energy and positive power throughout the Universe, dispersing the energies gathered here.

All: Blessed Be.

King of the Elves: Y Gwir Yn Erbyn Byd.

All: The Truth Against The World.

Faerie Queen: May our circle now stand open, though it is still a circle and never broken. The ‘Magick Sphere’ of the ‘Grove of [group name]’ ever rests here.

All: Awen [ah-oo-een]

Samhain Alardan/Festival

The New Year begins on the eve of November (Oct. 31-Nov. 1,) when the threshold between the physical world and the Ancestral Realm of the Otherworld is thinnest. The ‘Feast of Ancestors’ is pronounced ‘sow-en,’ and has unmistakable correlations to Halloween. The pumpkin carving tradition emerged from the ancient ‘Jack-O’-Lantern,’ a reference to the lights carried by the Elvish Wizards in the forest. The Drwyd tool known as the ‘Pelen Tan’ emits a light in the spectrum most sacred to the Otherworld: ultraviolet or cobalt blue. These lanterns are made from painted glass bowls carried and hung with candles lit within them for an Otherworldly luminescence. The rites of the seasonal ceremonies are performed along with the ‘Conjuration of the Circle: Group Liturgy,’ and both can be adapted for solitary practitioners.

NORTH: I call thee Northern Spirits of Lasse, Cloch, Arbor and Elessar. Join me powers of Leaf, Earth, Tree and Stone, in this celebration of my ancestors. I come to the Sacred Grove this estevar [evening] to be reunited and guided by their asha [spirit.]

EAST: I call thee Eastern Spirits of Gaeth, Gwai, Nel and Fin. Join me powers of Wand, Sky, Cloud and Rain, in this celebration of my ancestors. I come to the Sacred Grove this estevar [evening] to be reunited and guided by their asha [spirit.]

SOUTH: I call thee Southern Spirits of Re’Aitai, Anar, Arva and Teine. Join me powers of Skyfire, Sun, Flame and Fire, in this celebration of my ancestors. I come to the Sacred Grove this estevar [evening] to be reunited and guided by their asha [spirit.]

WEST: I call thee Western Spirits of Kh’dek, Muir, Kyela and Pehlora. Join me powers of Ice, Sea, Love and Water, in this celebration of my ancestors. I come to the Sacred Grove this estevar [evening] to be reunited and guided by their asha [spirit.]

NORTH: Glora Duath. The Sun is overcome by darkness. On this estevar, a night that is not a night, the invisible evala [cloak] between this world and the ancestral realm of the Otherworld is thinnest.

EAST: I call upon the ancestral power of the Elfinkind within me to give me clear knowledge of Kaloren [the ‘Right Path’ or way.]

SOUTH: I stand on a threshold between time to witness the death of one year and the rebirth of another. As Keepers of the Earth, Guardians of the Elven-Ffayrie Cor Anar [Wheel of the Sun/Year.] I charge the Duath [darkness] to give way to alb [light] at the Solstice of Midwinter, the turning point of the Sacred Earth Year.

WEST: By the tradition of the Ancient Elvish Wizards who enticed the spirits of the Otherworld with food offerings, I call forth the spirit of my ancestors from Arth Asha [the spirit world] and share in this feast with me. Take from this offering the essences you so desire.

Then you may celebrate your feast, remembering to leave a portion in the northern quadrant.

NORTH: Behold, I do see before me, the Sidhe who have graced my vision with their presence. They manifest to me, crossed over, transitioned from the Palace of the King. From the ancestral mounds they have come this night to celebrate the Samhain Alardon [Festival] with me.

EAST: Here I stand at Saeth Duir, Guardian of the Threshold Portal. I am a portal messenger and before me the winds rise up to offer their hail. I thank thee spirits of the eastern direction for celebrating with me.

SOUTH: As the ancestral asha [spirit] departs, we wish peace and love for their return to the ancestral plane. I ask only that you leave me with your hereditary guidance that it may be a light to illuminate Kaloren [the ‘Right Way’ or path.]

WEST: From the ninth wave do I come. From nine elements was I created. In nine states of being do I channel my power and peace multiplied times nine and I can hope to enjoy the fruits and bounty of another year.

NORTH: I stand in the north, Guardian of the Threshold I am and the portal to the Otherworld I here seal. The ancestors, energies and spirits of the dead have passed this gateway and I bid them peace on their departure. New life comes from death when Nature is allowed to unfold her mysteries unhindered. As Keeper of the Earth I shall await the New Light forthcoming at our next meeting.

Alban Arthuann Alardon/Festival

Long before the observation of Christmas, Wizards celebrated the (re)birth of the Sun King at Midwinter on the evening of the 21st of December into the 22nd. Pine trees, evergreen wreaths and the symbolism of Oak, Holly and Mistletoe are not specific to the Christian winter tradition and originated with ‘pagan’ Druids. “Santa Claus” from the Nordic mythos, is a “jolly ol’ elf” who can be attracted through the offering of milk and sweat-breads (cookies.) Consider the use of red, green and white candles to illuminate your night work. You might set them on a “Yule Log.” Being the longest night of the year, you will conjure your Nemeton for the purposes of seasonal observations at night. The days grow longer after this night and thus the Sun is depicted as being reborn.

NORTH: This eve I call upon the Spirit of the Forest. Come forth Aldaron, Herne, Dagda, Kernunnos, the Green Man and the Antlered One. You do I call upon strength of the Earth, elemental forest spirit on this the darkest of nights.

EAST: La’Aer, Gaeth, Suk’anar Estevar. I call on the power and energy of the Winds of the Air Element on this the darkest of nights, a time of new beginnings.

SOUTH: From the south do I bind the energies of Re’Aitai, Skyfire, Leollyn, great Anar, Sun whose power will steadily grow.

WEST: Muir. Muir. Suk’anar Estevar. I call on the power and energies of the splashing water on this night, darkest of nights, as Midwinter is the turning point of winter and the Sun’s course.

NORTH: The turning point is a birth, one marked by the growing power of the Sun Father, Leollyn. As Keeper of the Earth I have witnessed how new life comes from death and change, or that nothing truly dies, only changes.

EAST: The Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year] turns. I stand encased in a season of hibernation the Morning Star of Spring [“el tuile.”] and offer this season of new beginnings and new hope.

SOUTH: Gaea. Gaea. Vasta. Vasta. I awaken and arouse the Earth Mother to bare witness of the rebirth of the Sun King. Send forth your energies of creativity and inspiration. Lend to us your fiery strength.

WEST: In the Suk’anar [darkest] Estevar [night] I call the energy of Leollyn [Sun King] who is born or reborn here at Alban Arthuann [the Winter Solstice] as the “Child” Sun King. From Numen [the west] I ask to receive the intelligence and wisdom to better use my abilities. Through self-knowledge I increase my understanding of the Universe.

Light the solstice candles on the Yule Log in the north. If you have any evergreen wreaths, light candles in these too. Use as much of the “stereotypical” red and green symbolism as well as the ‘holly-ivy-oak-pine-mistletoe’ currents of energy, as possible.

NORTH: On this Suk’anar [darkest] Estevar [night] I call forth Lord of the Forest by the names: Aldaron, Ninastre and Saelr’ir to celebrate with me the greatest of seasonal mysteries and cycles of change.

EAST: The time draws near. The Sun King is to be reborn as a child. May all the ‘nature spirits’ and animals awaken and know his birth.

Wait in your circle until midnight, continuing your festivities until you wish to close by celebrating the birth itself. You can continue at midnight, have an all-night vigil until dawn, or you can return before dawn the following morning.

EAST: Vasta. Vasta. Awaken powers and spirits of Gaeth [wind], energy currents of La’Aer [the Air Element.] Hear the call of the Ekahal [Elivish Wizard] as I rouse you from hibernation. Rejoice! Rejoice! The Sun King is reborn!

SOUTH: Vasta. Vasta. Awaken powers and spirits of Arva [flame], energy currents of Teine [the Fire Element.] Hear the call of the Ekahal [Elivish Wizard] as I rouse you from hibernation. Rejoice! Rejoice! The Sun King is reborn!

WEST: Vasta. Vasta. Awaken powers and spirits of Muir [the sea], energy currents of Ear Pehlora [the Water Element.] Hear the call of the Ekahal [Elivish Wizard] as I rouse you from hibernation. Rejoice! Rejoice! The Sun King is reborn!

NORTH: Vasta. Vasta. Awaken powers and spirits of Aldaron [the forest], energy currents of Lasse and Gael [leaf and stone.] Hear the call of the Ekahal [Elivish Wizard] as I rouse you from hibernation. Rejoice! Rejoice! The Sun King is reborn!

EAST: Great and Ancient Oak, how is it that you grow on high hill and plains?

SOUTH: Mysterious and Ancient Oak, why is it that you conceal in your branches the wounded Llew Lleollyn?

WEST: Wise and Majectic Oak, growing between two enchanted lakes, is your thirst quenched?

NORTH: Great and lone Oak resting silently on fertile land, why does the sky darken over your canopy?

Dismiss and thank the elemental energies.

Imbolc Alardan/Festival

Imbolc is a Celtic “Candle Festival,” which is observed with a candle light vigil from the evening of January 31st into the dawn of February 1st. Even if a vigil is not observed, a candle is left to burn all night long for the protection of the home and family. Meditation on the flame of a candle has the ability to put you into a trance-hypnotic state, the same state that you enter when zoned-out watching television. Fire gazing, in general, has been known to produce calming states. The inner mind becomes open and the reception of visions and prophetic inklings can result. When you focus your conscious mind on a stimulus like flame, running water, a glistening pool, a polished stone, the stars (etc.,) you allow the inner mind to become active. These possess natural energy currents that do not “override” our senses (like when you driving, listening to the radio, working, etc.) It is best to sleep after this ceremony as the subtle energies of Imbolc are best received at night through subconscious dreaming.

NORTH: I call thee Northern Spirits of Lasse, Cloch, Arbor and Elessar. Join me powers of Leaf, Earth, Tree and Stone, in this celebration of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year] and the strengthening of Glora Anar [the Sun.] Bless now this Tuile Alta [Springtime Light,] lend your powers to this candle.

EAST: I call thee Eastern Spirits of Gaeth, Gwai, Nel and Fin. Join me powers of Wand, Sky, Cloud and Rain, in this celebration of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year] and the strengthening of Glora Anar [the Sun.] Bless now this Tuile Alta [Springtime Light,] lend your powers to this candle.

SOUTH: I call thee Southern Spirits of Re’Aitai, Anar, Arva and Teine. Join me powers of Skyfire, Sun, Flame and Fire, in this celebration of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year] and the strengthening of Glora Anar [the Sun.] Bless now this Tuile Alta [Springtime Light,] lend your powers to this candle.

WEST: I call thee Western Spirits of Kh’dek, Muir, Kyela and Pehlora. Join me powers of Ice, Sea, Love and Water, in this celebration of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year] and the strengthening of Glora Anar [the Sun.] Bless now this Tuile Alta [Springtime Light,] lend your powers to this candle.

NORTH: May all beings, woodland creatures and bipeds, find security, warmth and protection in the Alta Nwyrve [light of the sacred fire], which I extend as an expression of peace and love throughout the Universe.

EAST: From the Radiance within and the new A’lahn [light] that shines in the Aiet [east], may the beings of G’ea [the earth planet] no longer be subjected to the impenetrable Duath [darkness].

SOUTH: Tuile F’yonn, the ‘Light Season’ is soon upon us. As some sprigs of Tuile [the spring season] and new hope do appear, the Elvish Wizards come to commune with the ‘Elements of Nature,’ coming to this Kirc [sacred circle] in springtime anticipation.

WEST: Gaea breathes the breath of renewal, weaving a web of enchantment that spreads across the land. May the spirits of Tuile F’yonn [the season of light] bless the land with love and abundance. Currents of Ear Pehlora [the Water Element] send forth thy spring rain to nurture the life as it strives to mature.

NORTH: Great Lord of the Forest [Aldaran], come forth and use your ancient magick to bless the land, making it fertile and green. Renew the life of every living Asha [spirit/soul] of Arda G’ea [the earth planetary plane of existence] above or below the Surface World.

EAST: Voice that beckons in the winds of dawn, grant me thy guidance and inspiration.

SOUTH: Voice that echoes strangely through the stillness of the noon’s midday heat, speak your secrets.

WEST: Vision that emerges to give form to the voice heard at the sunset and in the moonrise, bless me with thy gifts.

Regardless of the number of practitioners present, you will retain the “I” (singular,) as you imagine or visualize this imagery.

EAST: I am the wind across the plains and sea. I am a hawk high above the cliffs. I am a raven on Druid shoulder.

SOUTH: I am the fire that inspires the minds of sentient spirits. I am the flame that burns in the passion of lovers. I am the light beacon that permeates the Universe.

WEST: I am a wave of the sea. I am the variegated sound coming from the sea. I am a valley lake nestled between two plains.

NORTH: I am a hill of poetry. I am the finest of flowers and trees. I am a stone left to watch creation since the beginning of the planet body.

Thank and dismiss the energies and entities summoned wishing them peace in their departure. Return to your place of dwelling bringing your candle. You consecrate an area of prosperity and protection in the home with it. If possible, allow it to extinguish itself.

Alban Eiler Alardon/Festival

The Spring Equinox goes by many titles including Ostara, Eostre, Ostera, Eastre and finally Easter. Alban Eiler is usually recognized on the dawn of March 21st. These kinds of festivals can actually run three days in duration, observed perhaps from the 20th to the 23rd. The eve of a month or the 21st of the month are typically festival days. If the ground permits you should make this a seed-planting ceremony. You may use pots if conditions are not appropriate. Note: the indication of equinox is a reference to the equality of the day and night durations.

NORTH: I call upon the Spirit of the Forest at the dawn of the Tuile F’yonn, the Spring Season of Light. Come forth Aldaron, Herne, Kernunnos, you who come when I call on the strength and power of the Earth Element and forest currents. Merge your energies with that of the Grove, this Sacred Nemeton. Come and celebrate the Spring Equinox.

EAST: La’Aer, Gaeth, Tuile F’yonn. I call upon the power and energy currents of the winds of the Air Element on the dawn of the Spring Season of Light, a time of new beginnings. Be here now to witness and remember my ceremony.

SOUTH: From the south do I bind the energies of re’aitai, skyfire, and great Glora Anar, the strength of the Sun that has returned. The air of the east blows to the south and is warmed. Come now and celebrate Alban Eiler [the spring equinox].

WEST: Muir. Ear Pehlora. Energy and power of the water and sea, I call thee here now to share in the ancient observation of the equinox, the festival of balance between day and night.

NORTH: As all beings yield to the new A’Lahn Tuile [light of the spring season], I plant the seed and call on the powers of the ‘Elements of Nature’ to bless it and encourage its growth.

As part of the seed-planting ceremony, you can plant an appropriate flower at each direction or use temporary pots. If necessary, you may have to visualize the seed-planting process.

EAST: At the eastern ward I plant the seed of psychological well-being.

SOUTH: At the southern ward I plant the seed of spiritual well-being.

WEST: At the western ward I plant the seed of emotional well-being.

NORTH: At the northern ward I plant the seed of physical well-being.

EAST: Spirits of La’Aer [the Air Element], caretakers of flowers and trees, take and scatter my seeds among the fertile soil. Bless and keep safe the life that begins at Tuile [the spring].

SOUTH: Sier Arva [sacred fire,] searing flame, spirits of the same, ensure that the Radiance of E’Graine Glora Anar, the bright sphere of the Sun, nourishes the seeds with heat and light.

WEST: Spirits of Ear Pehlora [the Water Element], the gentle rains and Muir, Element of Sea, come forth and bless this new life with your lustral waters, moisture and nourishing rain.

NORTH: I place the life of the seed in the hands of Gaea and the invisible caretakers of the Green World of Nature. O Spirits of Talamh [the Earth Element] accept the seed of life into your folds.

EAST: Spirits of the Duile [fey elements], you have been called to the Kirc [sacred stone circle] Nemeton to observe, recognize and remember the work done here.

SOUTH: Today do I call upon the strength of the heavens, light of the Sun and splendor of the Element of Fire.

WEST: Depth of the Sea and radiance of the Moon.

NORTH: Stability of the Earth Element and firmness of stone.

EAST: Speed of lightning and swiftness of the Wind Element.

NORTH: The phases of Gaea and the Green World of Nature are marked and observed with the rotation of the Cor Anar. The Wheel turns again.

Thank and dismiss the energies conjured to your celebration.

Belteine Alardon/Festival

The Belteine or Beltane festival is named such after the ‘Fires of Bel’ or ‘Belinos,’ an ancient Drwyd Wizard of Elven-Faerie descent. It was the dawn of “Belteine” when the Tuatha D’Anu arrived in Ireland and set fire to their ships. The most commonly known tradition of May Day is the “May Pole,” which is danced around while weaving ribbon. This is observed on May 1st, though the festival begins the night before [May’s Eve] with the construction of two large bonfires side by side, which are consecrated to Bel and the Source of All Being. The ancient Celts marched their cattle in procession between these flames before sending them out to pasture. This ceremony of Belteine is typically observed at noon.

NORTH: I greet you Alardon, Spirit of the Grove and Green World. I call to me the northern spirits of Lasse, Cloch, Talamh and Arbor. Join me powers of Leaf, Stone, Earth and Tree as we celebrate the mysteries of creation at the height of F’yonn Thuile [the ‘season of light’].

EAST: I greet you Gwai, Spirit of the Sky. I call thee from the east to celebrate the forthcoming Laer Reudh [the summer season] by the Fires of Bel. Currents of Gaeth, Fin and Nel, spirits and powers of the Wind, Air and Cloud, grant me thy inspiration and guidance.

SOUTH: Spirits of Laer Reudh Arva [summertime flame], now is the time to emerge and shine brightly. Southern currents open the Evala Duir [hidden door] of thy mysteries. Join me in celebration of summertime anticipation.

WEST: I call from the Kirc, this sacred Nemeton, Kh’dek, Muir and Ear Pehlora. Spirits and forces of the last receding Ice, the warming Sea and the Element of Water and Rain, join me now in this Beltaine Alardon [festival].

All the candles should be lit from a central flame or bonfire consecrated to Belinos. In the event that candles are not apprpriate, lanterns and torches can be substituted. Try to maintain a motif or red, yellow (gold) and green.

NORTH: Lady of the Earth, Lord of the Greenwood, Spirits of the Grove, creatures of the woodlands, come now to this Nemeton and share in the spiritual fire of Bel[inos.]

EAST: May this sacred time of Belteine rekindle the heart and inflame the spirit of all living things in creation.

SOUTH: As Keeper of the Earth, Guardians of the Elemental Mysteries, I stand to observe the turning of the Cor Anar [Solar Wheel of the Year]. Glora Llew Anar [spirit of the Sun] I await the day of your solstice climax as you grow in strength each day.

WEST: F’yonn Thuile, the Light of Spring is coming to a close, making way for Laer Reudh [the summer season], today Twythron Thrimidge [the month of May] sacred to the Dwyr [great Oak Tree].

NORTH: The Elements of Nature heed my call and opey. Open your oaken door and reveal thy mysteries. I serve the Earth as do all the Elivsh-Ffayrie Wizards and magick-folk. I seek its wisdom and harness the energy currents of its power. To these I am a keeper and guardian.

You might consider a recitation of the ‘Cad Goddeu,’ also known as the “Battle of the Trees,” found in the appendix. Retain the “I” in these statements and visualize them.

NORTH: I am a Cloch [stone] hidden in the Saeth [unseen folds] of Talamh [the Earth] and in Milana Abrahor Terrest [an ancient emerald forest].

EAST: I am a yellow Alta [ray of light] of Glora Anar [the blessed Sun].

SOUTH: I am a Dwyr Arva [flaming door] concealing the mysteries of creation.

WEST: I am the blue-crested wave under Isil El’orel [the Moon] concealing the mysteries of the purple depths of Muir [the sea].

Observe the tradition of the Maypole and feast.

NORTH: Laer Reudh [the summer season] comes to us quickly now by every bud, blossom and leaf.

EAST: On the dawn of the morrow, the Earth shall be set upon her ‘Golden Path’ to the season of maturity.

SOUTH: The great Cor Anar [Solar Wheel of the Year] continues to turn, now bringing us every nearer to the ‘Red Season.’

Thank and dismiss the energy and entities called to the Nemeton.

Alban Heruin Alardon/Festival

The ‘Summer Solstice’ marks a time of mystical significance in Aeurope. For as long as we can remember, Elves and Druids (or those claiming to be) have sought to perform Midsummer Rites and vigils at sacred stone ‘Kircs,’ like Stonehenge (Salisbury Plains, England.) There are thousands of remains and several hundred sites worth investigating in addition to the more famously researched ones. While the festival begins the day before, this ceremony is begun ten minutes before the dawn of the soltstice itself, usually June 22nd.

NORTH: I call upon the Spirit of the Forest in the twilight of the great Elven-Ffayrie Rade between the worlds, before the dawn of Laer Reudh, the ‘Red Season’ of summer and maturity. Come forth Alardon, Herne, Kernunnos, the Green Man, they who come when I call on the strength and energy of the Earth Element or the Enchanted Forest. Merge your energies with this Sacred Grove.

EAST: The time is drawing near. Forthcoming is the peak of the power of Glora Anar [the Sun King] to bless the lands of G’ea. May the spirits of La’Aer come forth to share in their seasonal observation.

SOUTH: Hark! On the horizon waits the Sun on the longest day of Cor Anar. Arva, Teine. I summon the spirits of flame and high noon’s heat to come forth on the occasion of Alban Heruin [the summer solstice].

WEST: The dawn of Glora Anar [the Sun] is upon us, only moments away. I ask ye spirits and energies of Muir [the sea] and Duile Ear Pehlora [Element of Water] to come forth and share in the Summer Solstice with me.

NORTH: Glora-Anar. Mighty Sun Father, share your energy with me now in your time of greatness. I am a keeper of the northern ward, Guardian of the Earth while you sleep.

EAST: Glora-Anar. Mighty Sun Father, share your energy with me now in your time of greatness. I am a keeper of the eastern ward, Guardian of the direction of your genesis.

SOUTH: Glora-Anar. Mighty Sun Father, share your energy with me now in your time of greatness. I am a keeper of the southern ward, Guardian of the midday peak in your travels through the sky.

WEST: Glora-Anar. Mighty Sun Father, share your energy with me now in your time of greatness. I am a keeper of the western ward, Guardian of the direction of your omega and daily retirement.

Moments before dawn say: “Sun, be here now.” Continue when dawn is peaking.

EAST: As Guardian of the East, I see that the Sun is upon us.

SOUTH: Hail to the Great Sun King who rises in the sky. Hail Llew-olynn.

WEST: Hail to the Great Sun King who warms the oceans and the sea.

NORTH: Hail to the Great Sun King who is the supreme light bearer in the Enchanted Forests.

EAST: I smell the fragrance of the summer flowers.

SOUTH: I am warmed by the spirit burning within.

WEST: I am blest by the love that flows throughout the Green World of Nature.

NORTH: May the love and energy called here for the Alban Heruin Alardon [festival of the Summer Solstice] to be shared in peace by all spirits present for this occasion.

Thank and dismiss the spirits present.

Lughnassadh Alardon/Festival

The ancient festival of Lughnassadh, pronounced “loo-nass-ahd,” is observed on August 1st and means literally, “The Wedding of Lugh.” It symbolizes a marriage to the land or the beginning of the harvest, which runs the entire autumn season until Samhain. Lughnassadh is a time of blessing the harvest and offering a sacrifice of the first cut. Bring to the Nemeton a sufficient supply of fresh bread and wine. The tradition of “Lammas Towers” is a competition to see who can build a bigger bonfire that stands upright for the longest period of time, and is usually observed at night.

NORTH: I call thee Northern Spirits of Lasse, Cloch, Arbor and Elessar. Join me powers of Leaf, Earth, Tree and Stone, in this observation of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year]. Bless now this harvest time. Darkness appears in the north as the ‘Wheel’ spins.

EAST: I call thee Eastern Spirits of Gaeth, Gwai, Nel and Fin. Join me powers of Wand, Sky, Cloud and Rain, in this observation of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year]. Bless now this harvest time. We prepare for an inevitable winter.

SOUTH: I call thee Southern Spirits of Re’Aitai, Anar, Arva and Teine. Join me powers of Skyfire, Sun, Flame and Fire, in this observation of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year]. Bless now this harvest time, spirits of Dan Harad [the southern direction].

WEST: I call thee Western Spirits of Kh’dek, Muir, Kyela and Pehlora. Join me powers of Ice, Sea, Love and Water, in this observation of the turning of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Solar Year]. Bless and observe the onset of the harvest, and the wedding feast of Lugh as observed by the [name of the Grove].

NORTH: This Calen [day]/Estevar [night] I gather in the sacred Nemeton of the Grove to observe the Ancient Elven-Ffayrie festival of Lughnassadh. Here we mark the beginning of the harvest season. Here I celebrate the wedding feast of Lugh where all friendly spirits are invited.

KING OF THE ELVES: In order to eat, whether plant to us, or meat to otherkin, something must die. This is the law of Nature: that no energy shall be created or destroyed, only finite in number, changed and altered through processes. The energy can be used up but it cannot be utterly annihilated.

FAERIE QUEEN: When we eat of the sacred harvest, or the hunt, honor must be given to the sources of that energy that we take into ourselves. By this we honor the being that is the source of the food, and the Source of All Being and Creation who is the source of the essence of life that is within the being and food.

Go to the central workspace and take up the bread, holding it out and asking for benediction from the spirits.

NORTH: Elemental powers of the ancient and sacred Terrestai [the everlasting or eternal forest of the Universe], spirits of Nature, Earth and Stone, you who I am prone to calling on in the Tuath [north], spirits of the fields and harvest, spirit of the grain, I thank thee for your precious wheat, rye and corn. All who share in the feast of this bread will also share in your eternal blessings of bounty and prosperity.

Return to the central workplace and replace the bread with the wine, taking it up and asking for benediction.

WEST: Duile Muir Ear Pehlora, Elemental powers of Water and Sea, energy current of Muin [the vine], I thank thee spirits for your precious drink, as we might drain blood, so do we drain the wine from the grape as a part of the harvest. Spirit of the wine, bless this drink and all who share it.

NORTH: All ye friendly spirits who have gathered at this Sacred Grove, this most holy mandala [magick circle], may you share in this feast in honor of the first harvest, here sacrificed in offering of the wedding celebration of Lugh.

Here you may celebrate with the sharing of the ‘bread and wine’ feast. Regardless of the number of participants, save a portion to be offered in the northwest saying: “May the spirits of Nature accept this sacrifice sowed and reaped from a combined effort between the Earth Children and the Ancient and Shinning Ones.”

NORTH: Nature is the greatest of all teachers and so the Keepers of the Earth share in the mysteries of creation, Guardians of the Cor Anar [solar year]. We come in seasonal celebration eight times annually. Here in the place of ancients I gather the Elemental energy currents to weave a place worthy of such celebration.

EAST: Split wide the fruit of the seeds that have been sown and open the door to the ancient mysteries. As we share in the harvest, so do we share the wisdom of the energy that makes its growth possible.

SOUTH: Source of All Being and Creation, kindle the formless and sacred Nwyvre [divine fire] of gnosis and inspiration in my head. Share in the eternal Alta [light] that is inextinguishable and an ageless source of true wisdom.

WEST: Great Spirit of the Western Winds that blow over the sea, energy and beings of the sunset’s beauty and evening twilight, share the blessing of the ‘elixir of wisdom’ before leaving the Nemeton in peace and love.

NORTH: Deep within the secret folds of the forest lies the Sylvan Library, omniscient source of Elven-Ffayrie lore, Books of Light and ‘Akashic Records.’ Share with me your ineffable wisdom and I share with you the wondrous energy of the mystic elemental temple, consecrated here for the festival observation of Lughnassadh. Partake in our harvest and accept the sacrifice of [the name of the group or Grove].

EAST: There is soon to be a great seasonal change upon us, and in preparation for this, the harvest must be brought in to sustain life in a season of death. Spirits of La’Aer [the Air Element], Giet Romen Gaeth, powers of the Eastern Wind, exchange in the energies of the ‘Magick Sphere’ before departing.

SOUTH: Behold the passion of Laer Reudh Anar, the ‘Summer Sun’ that dims as the Duath [dark] half of the year commences. Change is an everpresent factor of Nature, as observed in the seasonal cycle of life, death and renewal. Mark well the observations remembered here and return to this place when called again to acknowledge the equinox of the autumn. Share in the currents of peace and love entwined about this space before returning to your place of dwelling.

All: Let the harvest season commence.

Alban Elved Alardon/Festival

The ancient name for this festival can be translated literally to mean, “Light of Elves.” The ceremony is generally practiced as a part of a “Thanksgiving Feast” in honor of the harvest, and is observed on September 21st. As with Alban Eiler (the Spring Equinox,) the forces of light and dark, or day and night, are in balance with one another on this day. With light giving way to darkness, the season of death soon sets in. Harvest festivals are typically observed at dusk. For this ceremony you will need to prepare a feast to be consecrated and a ‘satchet’ or ‘pouch’ of Mistletoe herb to be ceremonially charged.

NORTH: This Kus’anar [evening/twilight] I do call upon Aldaron [spirit of the forest], Herne, Dagdha, Kernunnos, the Green Man. You are summoned to gather here this Alban Elved [Autumn Equinox or ‘light of Elves’]. You, who answer the calls for strength of Stone and powers of Earth, come forth and celebrate the ancient mysteries with me.

EAST: This Kus’anar [evening/twilight] I do call upon La’Aer [Elment of Air]. You are summoned to gather here this Alban Elved [Autumn Equinox or ‘light of Elves’]. You, who answer the calls for intensity of Wind and powers of Sky, come forth and celebrate the ancient mysteries with me.

SOUTH: This Kus’anar [evening/twilight] I do call upon the Southern Ward, energy currents of Re’Aitai, Skyfire and the final rays of strength extended from Glora Anar [the Great Sun King] who is fading. You are summoned to gather here this Alban Elved [Autumn Equinox or ‘light of Elves’]. You, who answer the calls for strength of Flame and powers of Fire, come forth and celebrate the ancient mysteries with me.

WEST: This Kus’anar [evening/twilight] I do call upon Muir, Ear Pehlora, come forth and gather here this Alban Elved [Autumn Equinox or ‘light of Elves’]. You, who answer the calls for fluidity of Sea and powers of Water, come forth and celebrate the ancient mysteries with me.

NORTH: At this time, those who live by the ways of nature, magick folk and woodland creatures, all make haste to ready their harvest before the frost. Now we take rest and offer thanksgiving to the spirits of the harvest and Earth.

EAST: I come in acknowledgement and recollection of the ancient ways, that I keep in active memory by restoring and maintaining the Elven Traditions. I adhere to the secret and sacred oath between G’ea [spirit of the Earth planet] and the Keepers of the Earth, her mysteries and traditions.

SOUTH: Now I stand to recognize the ever turning Cor Anar [wheel of the Solar Year] at a time of equinox, the balance of light and dark. The harvest is at its midway point and must be underway if we are to survive the winter. The last scythe shall fall at Samhain. We come to extend our thanks for the food that will sustain us through the dark months.

WEST: From the Gwaith [shadows] of D’yonn Reudh [autumn] comes the season of Hrive D’yonn [winter] and death. Gaea [the Earth Mother] shall never perish so long as her faithful Elven-Ffayrie Guardians are there to serve and protect her.

NORTH: The harvest has been taken in and plans are being made. I guard a season of inner exploration as the Earth [Gaea] and Sun [Glora Anar] hibernate in winter [Hrive D’yonn].

EAST: The secret symbolism of the Cor Anar [Wheel of the Sun] results from self-realization. I guard the season of new growth and beginnings as Gaea and the Sun awaken in Tuile F’yonn [the spring season].

SOUTH: The powers of the Elvish Drwyd Wizard shall not perish if the traditions do not cease to be observed. At this time of year, the Keepers of the Earth will often gather in the secret forest to reaffirm their oath to Nature as it recedes in slumber. Let the Earth rest easy in her season of hibernation knowing the Guardians are ever-present in watching over her. I guard a season of fullness and maturity as Glora Anar [the Sun] warms Laer Reudh [the summer]

WEST: At this time Isil El’orel [the Moon] sits in balance with Glora Anar. I guard and mark the ebb and flow of the Autumn [D’yonn Reudh].

Here the Northern Guardian, ‘King of the Elves,’ ‘Faerie Queen’ or solitary practitioner will prepare a bag of mistletoe. It is consecrated in ceremony then hidden away for future use. Each participant will subsequently prepare his or her own amulet bag and bring them before the Northern Spirits for consecration.

NORTH: May this sacred herb, the Mistletoe, be consecrated to the future use of Sylvan Druidecht [Elven Forest Magick] and henceforth activate all herbal remedies and potions I prepare for the next year. May the amulet bag itself be charged as a symbol to guard away misfortune.

Invite the friendly spirits gathered at your Nemeton to join in the essence of the feast you have prepared. When you have completed, carry an offering to the north. Offer it to the energies and entities before thanking and dismissing them.