I wrote this a couple years ago and thought I would share with you all because summer is coming next week. Hope you all enjoy.
Welcoming
Summer
Litha
2010
By
Danielle O'Shaughnessy
Items
needed: A blanket or a picnic table, Elemental Items: Mango Iced Tea
for Water, BBQ Chicken or anything BBQ for Fire, Pasta Salad for Air,
Potato Salad for Earth, Watermelon for Goddess, Potato Chips for God,
Horseshoes, Frisbee, anything that you may play during a picnic,
other picnic items.
Set
up: Lay out your blanket or find a picnic table. Set your Iced Tea in
the West, BBQ Chicken in the South, Pasta Salad in the East, Potato
Salad in the North, Watermelon and chips in the center, everything
else within reach.
PreRitual
Instructions: Make sure you have everything you need for the picnic.
Circle
Casting:
Start
from the East and walk around the blanket or table 3x and chant:
Let
the Ants Stay away
Let
the bugs fly way
Let
this circle I cast
Be
free of all harm.
Let
the Winds guide us
Let
the Fiery sun keep us warm
Let
the cool waters refresh us
and
the Earth give us balance.
The
Circle is now cast
and
may this glorious day last
we
are now protected from all
negative
energies. So mote it be.
Corner
Calling:
Stand
and Face East and raise up your arms (Draw a pentacle with your
finger) and say:
Spirits
of the East
Lord
and Lady of the Gentle Winds
We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.
Face
the South and Draw a Pentacle with your finger and say:
Spirits
of the South
Lord
and Lady of the Flaming Sun
We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.
Face
the West and Draw a Pentacle with your finger and say:
Spirits
of the West
Lord
and Lady of the cool refreshing waters.
We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.
Face
the North and Draw a Pentacle with your finger and say:
Spirits
of the North
Lord
and Lady of the Green Meadows and the Majestic Mountains of Earth.
We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.
Invocation
to Ra:
As
the Summer sun Shines brightly down.
I
call unto you, Sun God Amun-Ra
Let
your Rays shine down
Make
smiles instead of Frowns
Be
with us now on this summer day.
As
we feel the warmth of your summer rays.
So
Mote it be.
Invocation
to Bast:
Oh
Beautiful Sun Goddess Bast
I
call upon you queen of all felines and Ruler of Bubaste
Beautiful
Goddess of the Summer Days, you who brings the fun and joy to us all.
Queen of the Warm Sun Rays. I call unto you to be with us on this
warm summer day to celebrate, to have fun, to bring lots of joy. So
Mote it be.
Spells/Blessings/Charms/Meditations/
Whatever:
Now's
the time to have some fun, bring out your stuff that you are going to
be playing with and say this little blessing before you start:
Lord
Ra and Lady Bast. Bestow this blessing unto us and let us have some
fun together as family and friends. May we bond and grow closer
together this summer day. Let everyone have some fun and to deeply
experience joy. So mote it be.
Cakes
and Ale (Picnic):
Say
this Blessing over the food:
Oh
Great God Amun Ra and Beautiful Goddess Bast, Please Bless this food
that we are about to partake. We eat and drink in your honor. We
offer some in return for the joy and laughter you bestowed upon us.
Brightest Blessings to you both.
Energy
Requests will now be made
Thanks
to Bast:
Thank
you Bast for Joining us to welcome summer.
Thank
you for allowing us to celebrate with you.
You
have brought so much joy to us. Again Thank you Bast
Hail
and Farewell.
Thanks
to Ra:
Thank
you Ra, for allowing us to enjoy your warm summer sun
Thank
you for joining us to welcome summer
You
have brought plenty of smiles and lots of joy. Again Thank you Ra.
Hail
and Farewell.
Releasing
the Elements:
Face
the North and say:
Thank
you Spirits of the North
and
thank you Lord and Lady of the Green Meadows and the Majestic
Mountains. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the bounty of the Earth
on this summer day. Hail and Farewell.
Face
the West and Say:
Thank
you Spirits of the West
and
Thank you Lord and Lady of the Refreshing cool waters.
Thank
you for allowing us to feel refreshed and cooled with your refreshing
cool waters on this summer day. Hail and Farewell.
Face
the South and say:
Thank
you Spirits of the South
and
Thank you Lord and Lady of the Flaming sun
Thank
you for allowing us to enjoy the warm summer sun on this summer day.
Hail and Farewell.
Face
the East and say:
Thank
you Spirits of the East
and
Thank you Lord and Lady of the Gentle Breeze.
Thank
you for bringing your gentle winds on this summer day.
Hail
and Farewell.
Opening
the Circle:
Going
in the opposite direction of where you started. Walk around your
blanket or table and say:
The
circle is open, but never unbroken.
All
negativity stayed out and all Positive energies stayed in.
So
Mote it Be.
Ritual
Ending:
Our
ritual has ended, but the fun continues.
Go
in Peace and Love
So
Mote it Be.
Post
Ritual Instructions:
Make
sure you throw all garbage into the garbage can. Put all your picnic
stuff away. Then continue to have fun on this day.
Recipes:
Mango
Iced Tea:
1
½ quarts cold water
6
tea bags
2
cups Mango Nectar
sugar
¼
cup Fresh Mint Leaves
Thinly
sliced Mango
- Bring water to a boil, turn off heat. Add tea Bags and steep until Tea is dark, about 5-10 minutes
- Remove Tea Bags, Add Mango Nectar and add sugar to taste. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Place in pitcher and add mint leaves. Pour over ice and garnish with mango slices.
Potato
Salad:
8
medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
3
eggs
1
small onion or 6 green onions, chopped
2
stalks of celery, chopped
¼
cup sweet pickle relish
¾
cup mayonnaise or miracle whip
1
Tablespoon prepared mustard
1
Teaspoon salt
pepper
to taste
Cover
Potatoes with water in a large saucepan. Cook until tender. Drain. At
the same time the potatoes are cooking, put eggs in a small saucepan
and bring them to a boil. Boil at least 5 minutes for hard boiled
eggs. Remove from heat, cool in cold water. Peel eggs and chop. In a
large bowl, combine cooked and cooled potatoes, chopped eggs and all
remaining ingredients. Mix Well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Macaroni
Salad:
3
cups of cooked elbow macaroni
½
cup of mayonnaise or miracle whip
1
Stalk of celery, finely diced
1
green pepper, finely diced
1
tsp prepared mustard
1
tsp salt
1/3
cup sweet pickle relish
Combine
drained macaroni with all ingredients, mix well. Refrigerate until
ready to serve in order to blend flavors.
*both
recipes come from the book: 365 quick, easy, & inexpensive Dinner
Menus by Penny E. Stone
Iced
Tea Recipe comes from Woman's World Magazine
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