Brigid Lughnasadh New Moon Lion’s Gate Ritual August 8, 2021
Items needed: fire pit, cauldron, or fire proof container;
newspaper, wood and lighter to make a fire; color changing wood blocks; paper
or tree bark; magic markers; candles for each of the directions; offering of thanksgiving
to Brigid from the garden
Purpose: Releasing any beliefs that hold us back
from fully welcoming and embracing the bounty of the earth and the abundance
that is our natural birthright
North ~ Guardians of the Earth, we welcome your abundance
and sustenance to our ritual.
East ~ Guardians of the East, we welcome your openness and
intelligence to our ritual.
South ~ Guardians of the South, we welcome your passion and
energy to our ritual.
West ~ Guardians of the West, we welcome your connection and
compassion to our ritual.
Guardians of the elements, we welcome you to our ritual this
new moon night.
Today the Lion’s Gate is open, the time when the energy from the Sirius star aligns with the planet earth. At this time, universal consciousness expands and opens for the benefit of life on earth. Heart-centered, positive, courageous, the Lion’s Gate aids us in our spiritual growth and in physical manifestation on earth. The number 8 is the number of infinity; it supports empowerment and intention, sweeping us toward whatever we focus upon. We welcome the light of the star Sirius, the positivity of the sun in Leo, and the expansion of our heart chakras at this powerful time of the year. Releasing the old, out-moded stories, we make way for this new, fresh manifestation mindset. No longer will we hold ourselves back from the abundant possibilities of the universe!
Most
blessed Brigid,
Bright
Arrow,
arousing,
swirling, teaching,
direct
my words and
focus our art
to
resonate your will
beneath
the sky, beneath the sea.
Goddess
of the Sun and
of the eternal fire,
You
inspire.
Most
sacred Brigid,
Sudden
flame,
shaping,
melding, purifying,
forge
our hands and
guide our hearts
to
do your bidding
beneath
the sky, beneath the sea.
Goddess
of the Sun and
of the eternal fire,
You
transform.
Most
honored Brigid,
Living
light,
calming,
soothing, restoring,
mend
our wounds and
allow your love
to
shine through us
beneath
the sky, beneath the sea.
Goddess
of the Sun and
of the eternal fire,
You
heal.
Most
blessed Brigid,
Living
light,
Bright
Arrow
Sudden
flame,
Goddess
of the Sun and
of the eternal fire,
Arise
like a shining sun
And
join us at our ritual!
Brigid,
Goddess immortal, most blessed,
We
light this fire
In fiery offering to you.
(light fire and play Jenna Green Brigid song)
Goddess Brigid,
As Goddess of the forge and the flame
You transmute and transform our lives,
As Goddess of art and fire
You inspire and invigorate our lives,
As Goddess of healing and hearth
You empower and educate our lives,
We ask for your aid in transmuting old beliefs that hold
us back from fully welcoming and embracing the bounty of the earth and the
abundance that is our natural birthright.
(Gaze into the flame to find the belief that you wish to
remove. Add color-changing wood. Write this belief on the bark or piece of
paper with the magic marker. Allow the belief to leave your auric field and
enter into the bark or paper.)
(When you feel like the energy is gone from your aura, place
the bark or paper into the fire and say: )
May the New Moon accept these old beliefs and transmute them
into positive energy for the universe, the earth, and all living beings,
including myself.
May the light of the Sirius star enter into and expand my
heart, filling any space left from the removal of the old, with light, love,
courage, positivity, self-confidence, resilience, and manifestation of my
intentions for my life.
(Gaze into the fire until the bark or paper is completely
burned.)
In thanksgiving, we offer these gifts from the garden to the
Goddess Brigid. We gratefully accept your positive role in our family life.
Your power is great and your presence is magnificent. We welcome your energy
into our lives.
(Place food at the base of the fire. If the fire is hot enough,
place the food in the fire.)
Sing Holy Water, Sacred Flame 3x or 9 x, depending on how
the energy feels
We thank you Brigid for your presence
here at our ritual,
For giving us warmth of heart and
hearth.
As the ancients of old, we have honored
you
in
the traditional way.
May our love for you be felt through
time and space,
across
the universe, upon the earth, and under the sea.
Although the light of this fire goes
out,
we
carry your flame in our breasts.
Most blessed Brigid,
Living light,
Bright Arrow
Sudden blaze,
Goddess of the Sun and
of the eternal fire,
we guard your flame.
We honor the Lion’s Gate, the time when the Sirius star
aligns with the planet earth and welcome its return every year! At this time
and for the rest of the month, we will pay attention to our words, our thoughts,
and our beliefs, focusing on the ever expanding beauty of our heart centers.
Blessed Be.
We thank Lady New Moon, dark and mysterious for opening to
the possibilities of tomorrow and allowing us a glimpse of our futures,
manifest with abundance. Every month you afford us the chance to release into
your comforting embrace, to rest in the quiet dark of the night. We honor you!
Blessed Be.
West ~ Guardians of the West, we thank you for your connection
and compassion during our ritual. Stay if you will, go if you must, knowing our
love for you is ever in our hearts.
South ~ Guardians of the South, we thank you for your
passion and energy during our ritual. Stay if you will, go if you must, knowing
our love for you is ever in our hearts.
East ~ Guardians of the East, we thank you for your openness
and intelligence during our ritual. Stay if you will, go if you must, knowing
our love for you is ever in our hearts.
North ~ Guardians of the Earth, we thank you for your
abundance and sustenance during our ritual. Stay if you will, go if you must,
knowing our love for you is ever in our hearts.
The ritual is ended. May we go with the strength and love of
the Goddess Brigid, the Lady New Moon, the energies of the Lion’s Gate, and the
Guardians of the Elements in our hearts. Blessings of abundance,
self-confidence, and success to all who have joined us and participated in our
rite. Blessed Be!
Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet again!
