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This is a basic ritual. Using this format and most of these prayers, a ritual can be created for any
holiday by filling in at the Heart of the Ritual the relevant mythic input. Of course this is only a
suggestion. One does not need to do everything contained herein. However, i would suggest doing the
purification, lighting a candle or oil lamp, making offerings to the Deities, and praising Them, at the
very least. There are praises for many deities - just use the ones for the deities you call.
1. PROCESSION IN
2. CIRCUMAMBULATION
Kohanah and/or Kohan leads worshippers into ritual space, circumambulating it seven times in an
appropriate manner: joyously singing, dancing, and playing music; formally and sedately with
composure; or mournfully wailing and limping; etc.
3. PURIFICATION BY WATER
Kohanah and/or Kohan washes hir hands and face in a basin of scented water in silence - use edible
orange blossom, rose, or jasmine flower water from the food store.
To purify celebrants in a small ritual, either the basin is passed around or the worshippers come up to
the altar to wash their hands. For a large ritual, Kohanah and/or Kohan may asperse (sprinkle water on)
the crowd with hir hand or a bundle of herbs, such as rosemary, hyssop, or lavender. During the
Purification, each person should meditate on being in a cleansed and sanctified condition.
Recite or sing seven times short Invocations to the specific Deities being invoked.
In ancient times this would be accompanied by lyre, participants chanting the response.
Celebrants line up and put special offerings on the offering altar, thanking and praising the Deities, the
Eleyim, and, if desired, making a short personal supplication to them [and to a specific Deity, if they
choose]. During this time there may be quiet drumming.
Sacrifice of The Burnt Offering of Incense
Kohanah or Kohan holds up the incense container, saying:
- or -
"Diverse young men simmer coriander in milk, and mint in yogurt seven times.
Furthermore, over a basin [break in text {something probably was poured}] seven times."
Kohanah and Kohan carry images of the Deities around the ritual space.
The images are wrapped in white linen and bright ribbons.
The participants sing and dance before them.
Cushions are decorated with cloths and flowers for the Deities.
The Deity images are placed on the cushions.
They are sprinkled with flowers and/or perfumes or a blend of sacred magical oil and alcohol (like an
eau de toilette) seven times.
Sing or recite a song to the Deities, accompanied by music, such as lyre, flute, drum, tambourine, etc.
11. WINE LIBATION
D. SACRED MEAL
Kohanah and Kohan offer food from the feast to the Deities, especially meat, oil, and bread, into
libation dish.
Then they offer some of the drinks to the Deities, especially wine, into libation dish.
Then they say:
Kohanah and Kohan hold their hands over the containers of food and beverage and say:
They eat some, feeding each other, then pass the chalice and plate to participants, who each take some.
[Alternately, especially in a small ritual, all participants may hold their hands over the food and recite
the blessing.]
If a group of people are working together, now is the time to discuss briefly the theme of the next ritual
and decide who will be creating and/or leading the ritual.
If you are working alone, you can skip this part.
F. CLOSURE
As the Kohanah and/or Kohan recites a line of thanksgiving, it is repeated by the participants.
NOTE: Use only the praises for the deities upon whom you called specifically at the beginning of the
ritual. No need to do them all.
All praise to Serpent Mother Asherah, Treader on the Sea, Lion Rider, Tree of Life.
All praise to Adon, Lord of vegetation, who dies and is reborn in the cycle of the year.
All praise to Ashtartu of the wild ecstacies of sex, the hidden wisdom of divination.
All praise to El's sons, Shaharu and Shalemu, Dawn and Dusk,
the Morning and Evening Stars.
All praise to Gapen and Ugar, Vineyard and Field, the messengers of Baal.
All praise to Shapash, Goddess of the Sun, the Torch of the Deities.
All praise to Yarikh, God of the Moon, the Crescent Lamp of the Night.
All praise to beautiful Nikkal, Lady of the Fruitful Orchards and the gem-like fruit.
All praise to Astranoe, She who grants wishes and bestows blessings.
All leave the ritual space, playing percussion instruments and dancing, lead by Kohanat and/or Kohan.