#spells and prayers

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Memorial Day

A prayer…

Great Raven, you were beside the mighty Cu Chulainn even as he fell in battle Guardian of the Fallen Washer at the Ford I call out to you now, Badb Catha, in remembrance Of all our fallen warriors Hear the echo of their cries and carry them on fierce wing Even as you dance on the blood of your enemies Those forgotten, those remembered, and those never found– Through the mists carry them Let their sacrifice be not in vain Let it be imprinted on my heart - the heart of your shieldmaiden For even loss can once again bring life And defeat, victory Badb Catha Bestow now your blessing in this time of remembrance Hail, Warrior Queen

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Macha, daughter of Ernmas, Great Goddess and Sovereign O, holy queen, embodiment of power and fertility Bestow on us Your blessings, weave Your protection And grant us fertility in our workings of the ground, of life, and of magic Raven and Protectress, we honour You, Macha!

Mara, warriorsbreath

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Lord of Fire Summer’s Prince Herald of fertility and Guardian of fields and men Send us Your protection as the sun shines brighter Feed the fires of our success and grant us Your blessings. Hail, Bel, God of fire!

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Goibniu, sharp is Your science, and mighty is Your smithing You who work the forge of the gods, now light the forge within our hearts Master of craft, sharpen our skills and spark our creativity That we may give offerings of praise

Mara, warriorsbreath

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Hail, Manannan Mac Lir, You who ride the waves and guard the seas We call unto You as guardian of the Blessed Isles and keeper of the silver apple branch Open the gates, Great Mist of the Sea, that our worlds might be one And offer us Your protection throughout our workings this day.

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Great Queen, you who prophesy both victory and doom, A child of the Earth calls out to you Badb Catha, Warrior, Battle Crow, Sorceress, and Druid Macha, Mother, Sovereign, Source of Power, and Queen Morrigu, Phantom Queen, Goddess, Victor, Guardian of Souls, and Hero Daughter of Ernmas, I offer you welcome.

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Cerridwen, Crafty One, Keeper of the Cauldron White Lady of Inspiration and Death It is You who brews life and death And from You flows knowledge and imagination We offer you welcome, O Cerridwen Great Mother, Source of Wisdom, And we seek Your renewal and illumination Bless our thoughts and guide our deeds In our journey to rebirth and unity.

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Hail, Gods and Goddesses, You who are beyond time We call out to You now, and seek Your wisdom You who who rule all the worlds and the cosmos And who grace the earth with Your blessings We offer you welcome, O Shining Ones, Gods, Goddesses, of might and magic, It is You who offer guidance and sustenance And we will praise you

Mara, warriorsbreath