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The Sabbat Rituals: February Eve
After usual opening, all are
doubly purified [that is, with eighty strokes].
Dance round outside circle,
High Priestess with sword girded on and drawn, Phallic wand
in left hand.
Enter circle.
Magus assumes God position.
High Priestess gives Fivefold
Kiss, invokes: "Dread Lord of death and Resurrection, life
and the giver of life, Lord within ourselves, whose name is
Mystery of Mysteries, encourage our hearts. Let the light
crystalize in our blood, fulfilling us of resurrection, for
there is no part of us that is not of the gods. Descend, we
pray thee, upon this thy servant and Priest (name)."
All should be purified in
sacrifice before him. He then purifies the High Priestess
with his own hands, and others if he will.
Cakes and wine.
Great Rite if possible, in
token or real.
Games and dance as the people
will.
Dismiss [the guardians, and
close down the magic circle; the people then stay to] feast
and dance.
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The Sabbat Rituals: May Eve
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