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(Lighting candles and preparing for the opening)
This locations is now consecrated
and I bid Æsir and Vanir, vettr and giants, man and woman, friend (male) and friend (female) welcome.
Let the light from the candles mark the borders. This Vé is now holy ground.
(Next: The reading of a text)
Spring, I greet you
Let the Sun melt the snow
Let the plants grow in rich soil
Let Summer arrive
(Next: Sumbel)
I greet you Máni. You, who ride across the night sky and always watch over us
Idunn, the one who keeps the Æsir young with your golden apples. I greet you.
Freyja Vanadis, ruler of life and death, let this be a fruitful year.
I greet you Sól. You warm us, and give us energy.
Jórð, our mother and supplier, I will get better at doing my part in preserving you.
(Next: Drawing down the moon)
Dear Moon, you've been called many names through the ages.
You're universal and constant. You shine upon us and bathe us in light and love.
I ask that you join with me in this night, and let me feel your presence.
(Enjoying the presence of the Moon's energy)
I'm here tonight to rejoyce in the light of the Moon.
I celebrate the new season, and I know that this turning of the wheel brings light.
I will use this moon cycle for experiments regarding divination and music.
(Painting eggs)
(Took a break for the feast part of the ritual. No use if watching me eat. Next: Offerings)
Freyr and Freyja, these are for you.
I hope you can give me a good harvest this year.
Thanks for the harvest last year.
Let these be representative for all the seeds I and Lilith have sown
and those we will sow during this spring.
Bless our seeds, and let them grow well
Let them grow large and produce a bountiful harvest.
(Bringing out the offering for the landwights)
Landwights, you to take care of house, property and land
Accept this offering as a thanks for the assistance
and for letting me use this location as Vé
I ask that you continue to grant us good assistance in the future as well.
(Next: Closing)
By extinguishing the candles, I dissolve the borders and release this Vé.
(Blowing out the candles)