Ever(a)Evolving

1. Cast the Circle and Call in Truth

a. Gather in a circle

b. One walks clockwise (deosil) around the circle of coven members, creating a circle with the staff. This is the sacred space. 

c. Call the Quarters (deosil) while facing that direction. East, South, West, North 

East – Air
Ring Bell
"Spirits of the East, winds of thought and clarity,
we invite you to bring vision, clear mind, sacred breath, and inspiration

I bid you—hail and welcome."

All: "Hail and welcome."

 

South – Fire
Light Candle
"Spirits of the South, flames of passion and courage,
we invite you to bring warmth, creativity, strength, and inspired action.

I bid you—hail and welcome."

All: "Hail and welcome."

 

West – Water
Flick Water
"Spirits of the West, waters of intuition and feeling,
we welcome you to bring love, grace, healing, and deep listening.
I bid you—hail and welcome."

All: "Hail and welcome."

 

North – Earth
Hold Earth
"Spirits of the North, ancient roots of strength and growth,
we welcome you to bring grounding wisdom, stability, and protection.
I bid you—hail and welcome."

All: "Hail and welcome."

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2. The Circle is Cast 

"Truth and highest good, we bid you hail and welcome.

The circle is cast"​

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3. Opening 

• Ring bell

• Take four deep breathes in and out

• Read: "The Wheel of the Year turns on and on, brining us to and from each season and from and to another. We pause briefly to watch the Wheel turn, as we gather on this blessed Imbolc to celebrate the season. ​

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4. About Imbolc (In the Belly)

• Imbolc is an ancient Celtic fire festival celebrated around February 1, marking the cross quarter between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

• It is traditionally associated with the first stirrings of spring, the lactation of ewes, and the return of light after winter’s darkness.

• Historically, Imbolc was a time of purification, preparation, and quiet renewal rather than outward celebration.

• Imbolc is closely linked to Brigid, who embodies fire, healing, poetry, smithcraft, and protection. In pre-Christian Ireland, Brigid was honored as a goddess of fertility, inspiration, and sacred flame, especially at Imbolc. With Christianization, she was syncretized into Saint Brigid, and many Imbolc customs were preserved through her feast day.

• Traditional practices include lighting candles, cleaning the home, making Brigid’s crosses, and leaving offerings for blessing and protection.

• Imbolc emphasizes potential rather than completion, honoring what is beginning to grow beneath the surface. In the belly / Ewe's milk

• Spiritually, it represents hope, resilience, and the promise of renewal even when winter still lingers.

• In ancient Ireland, it was said that The Cailleach, the Crone of winter, went out on February 1 to gather firewood. If the day was bright, clear, and dry, it meant she was stockpiling fuel for a long winter yet to come. But if the day was dark, wet, or stormy, the wood would be useless, and the Cailleach would relinquish her hold, allowing Brigid to usher in the warming days of spring.
  This ancient weather divination is widely believed to be the origin of what later became Groundhog Day.

• Imbolc is an important threshold festival that invites reflection, intention-setting, and gentle alignment with the returning light. 

• The earth is awakening.

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5. Action ​

“As the earth awakens beneath the frost,
we take a moment to name what is stirring within us.
What we are ready to begin?
what we are ready to tend?
what light do we carry forward?​

• Silent reflection 

• Each member is welcome to share what is awakening within them 

• Say: “Brigid, hearth-keeper and flame-bearer, a place is made for you here.”

 

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6. Spell for Brigid's Justice

Imoblc Spell

• Light 3 white candles

• Place gold coins around the candles with the Justice card

• Read aloud:

"Brigid: An Invocation for Justice, Healing, and Peace

Brigid, Warrior Saint,

Stand with us at the turning of the world.

 

Brigid of the Well,
Wash injustice from the earth.
Let truth rise clear,
Let what is poisoned be made clean.

 

Brigid the Healer,
Lay fire to the wound and water to the ache.
Bind what was broken,
Restore what still longs to live.

 

Brigid of the Anvil,
Strengthen the weary.
Forge courage where fear has ruled.

 

Brigid of the Bard,
Give voice to what must be spoken.
Sing justice awake.

Brigid of Fire,
Burn cruelty away,
Light the way for peace to walk among us.

By well and flame,
By word and will—

Justice be right.
Healing be whole.
Peace be real.

So mote it be."

• ​Blow out the candles 

• ​Give thanks 

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7. ​Open and Release the Circle

Counterclockwise, weiddenshins (North to East)

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North – Earth
Touch the Earth
"Spirits of the North, ancient roots of strength and growth,
we thank you for your presence in this sacred circle and for your blessings of grounding and stability.
I bid you—hail and farewell."

All: "Hail and farewell."

 

West – Water
Touch or Sprinkle Water
Spirits of the West, waters of intuition and grace,
we thank you for your presence in this sacred circle and for your blessings of love and healing.

I bid you—hail and farewell."

All: "Hail and farewell."

 

South – Fire
Extinguish or Lower Candle
Spirits of the South, flames of courage and inspiration,
we thank you for your presence in this sacred circle and for your blessings of strength and creative fire.

I bid you—hail and farewell."

All: "Hail and farewell."

 

East – Air
Ring Bell Softly
Spirits of the East, winds of clarity and sacred breath,
we thank you for your presence in this sacred circle and for your blessings of vision and understanding.

I bid you—hail and farewell."

All: "Hail and farewell."

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8. Closing

"The sacred circle is open but never broken, it is released and space returns to the everyday world."

Everyone,

 

"Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again."

All can get up and move about. 

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9. Ribbons

Place green ribbons outside, overnight, for Brigid to bless. Use throughout the year for healing. 

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