So I cast and consecrate This Circle of the small and great By Fin and Feather, Leaf and Tree By Rock and Earth, by Land and Sea By Fire and Water, Earth and Air By the Lord, and Lady Fair By Love and Joy and Work and Play All things harmful cast away By lightening's flash, and rain's soft fall By the Power that made us all By the Power that blesses Thee This is the time of Brigid, the Patron of Poets and Fire, and of Healing. This is the time of new beginnings, when the Mother has become Maiden. The days have turned, and grow longer, and the Sun-child is Growing to His strength. )0( So Mote it Be )0(