Initiating the Rite –

• Signal the folk by the blowing of a Horn to process in

Purification – Censing and Aspersing the folk as they enter the Nemeton

• Once the folk have arrived, the horn was blown again three times

Opening Prayer/Statement of Purpose – Snow
Outdwellers –

“Ancient dark ones,
You who dwell in the outer dark,
You cold of heart and dim of mind.
Trouble not our working, for we leave behind,
Our weakness and perversity,
Our hatred and spite,
Our cowardice and ignorance.
We offer this (??) for being the keepers of these
energies, so we may continue our rite in peace and harmony.”

Honoring the Earth Mother – (Original piece by A.G.)

Erde, Erde, Erde
Mother from whom we spring

Erde, Erde, Erde
Loudly, your praises we sing

Erde, Erde, Erde
Awaken to Lovers’ call

Erde, Erde, Erde
Throw wide the doors to your hall

Erde, Mother of all
Accept our offering

Bardic Inspiration – honoring Kvasir. –
(Re)Creating the Cosmos – Snow

Gatekeeper (Njord) –

Opening the Gate(s) –

Inviting the Three Kindreds –

• Landvaettir:

“We welcome the kin of stone and stream,
Of field and forest, of furrowed earth,
Of bird and beast, and sky above,
All wights of weal we welcome you.

Landvaettir come to the light of our fire,
We honor and hail you with Nerthus’ seeds
And ask you to share the firelight with our folk
So blessings may pass between us.”

• Ancestors:

“Ancestors,  Across the Ages we call to You!
Ancient Ones, All those who have gone before,
Blood shared and spirit bond;
Honored dead and spirit kin;
We call to you in need of wisdoms light;
Of inspiration bright and of courage might;

Ancient Ones, you who brought us forth,
Who nurtured us to flourish and flower;
Though you no longer stand tall over us;
Our roots are intertwined forever with yours,

Ancient Ones, All those who have gone before;
Come to this wood and be with us this eve,
As guest at fires light.

Ancestors, accept our offerings!”

• Shining Ones

“We, the Children of the Earth, call out now to the Shining ones, the mighty Gods of the folk!
Majestic Gods of Land, Sea and Sky, hear our prayers.
Glorious Ones, we greet You in frith and fellowship,
and welcome You here among us.

It is You who guide us, You who inspire us.
and You who sing in our hearts.
Inspire us now with Your presence.
Sing in our hearts again this day.

Holy Ones, we ask Your help as we honor Freya and Freyr with this rite.
Please accept our offerings and join us here this day.
We, the Children of Earth, make our call.”

Kindred Praise Offerings –

Deities of the Occasion: Freyja and Freyr

• Freyr – (Combination of a prayer written by Tanrinia & tweaking by A.G.)

“The children of the earth call out to Freyr!
Lord of the Vanir! Ingvi Frey! Progenitor of Kings
Son of the Earth, and Sister of Freyr.
Lord of Alfheim and Wooer of Gerd.
We call to you today.

You who bring the growing grains and quicken the seeds in the earth You appear to us now, through the young trees
Gullinbursti’s guide, clad in green and brown and gold.
Your blond hair flows
Your empty hands, wanting of weapons, caress our cheeks
The scent of sweat and leather and soil swirl about
Your mighty staff ever seeking …

Freyr! Lord of Alfheim and son of the seas!
Meet us at the boundaries
Join us at our sacred hearth, and be warmed by our good fire
Aid us and guide us as we walk the elder ways
Freyr! Accept our sacrifice.”

• Freyja-  (Combination of a prayer written by Grey & tweaking by A.G.)

“The Children of Earth call out to Freyja
Lady of the Vanir!, Vanadis, rider through Valsinni, holder of Folkvang
Daughter of the Earth, and sister to Frey
Lady of the high hall, teacher to the hung
We call to you this day

You who shows us the treasure in you, and ourselves
You appear to us now, astride the battle boar
From the sea spray clad in falcons fiery feathers
Your wealth circled by your breast
Your tears are noticed falling to the ground
The scent of blossoming flowers all around
Your sweet embrace ignites fires in our hearts, whilst the horn wets waiting lips

Freyja, Queen of Magic and of Love
Meet us at the boundaries
Join us at our sacred hearth, and be warmed by our good fire
Aid us and guide us as we walk the elder ways
Freyja! Accept our sacrifice.”

• Together: (idea based on Wellspring rite with Tanrinia & Grey)

“Freyr! Lover and husband and son of the earth!”
“Freyja! Lover and wife and daughter of the earth!
(both in unison:) Meet us at the boundaries
(both in unison:) Join us at our sacred hearth, and be warmed by our good fire
(both in unison:) Aid us and guide us as we walk the elder ways”

“Freyr! Accept our sacrifice.” (wait for response)
“Freyja! Accept our sacrifice.” (wait for response)

Praise offerings for Freyja and Freyr

Final offerings

Omen –

• Do the folk accept the omen?

Waters of Life –

Working –

• Focusing an energy raising into the Earth that would allow those things that need be manifested for the good of the tribe to be done.

Thanking the Beings (Freyr and Freyja)

Thank the kindreds

Closing the Gate(s) –

Thanking the Gatekeeper –

Thanking Bardic Inspiration –

Thanking the Earth Mother

Blow the horn to signal the end