Breck enters the anteroom to the ritual space and smiles at everyone attending. She is dressed in spring green robes and an overrobe of wondrous colors and embroidered designs, with a wreath of early flowers in her hair. In her arm is a large basket full of fresh cut tulips and daffodils. "Greetings, all of you and many thanks for being here. I have decided that we shall ritual tonight in our original grove so that the beauty of the birth of Spring will be with us!"

As she speaks she greets each friend and hands each one a flower. Stopping at Shegar, she puts her basket down and hugs him warmly..."Dear friend, I am sorry for your loss..." "Now will the musicians amongst us supply us with song as we go to the altar?"

The group all walk through the gates to the wooded area behind, talking softly and greeting others as they go. The altar has been adorned with yet more early flowers and buds. There are also colored eggs and small acorns on it. "Tonight is the night of the Full Moon..It is a Spring Moon, the Moon of New Beginings, a time to start fresh, a Second Chance...We are here tonight to celebrate and welcome these oportunities within our lives and to Honor Those who bring them to us." "There is fertility of New Ideas, Possibilities and Lives, let us celebrate them ALL!" Breck turns to Cloud, Aloe, Avalon, Cosmic Dancer, Apollo and Midnight and offers her Wand to Cloud...

...and Cloud takes the wand with a warm smile, and steps forward. Though she wears her usual brown-green robe, her hair is adorned with a bright yellow crocus that opened this morning. She moves to the altar, where she lights a subtle incense with cedar, something lemony and something flowery in it, waits a moment for the smoke to begin, and then carries the censer around the circle. She has to stop once to add more incense, and feels deeply her gratitude that this circle has grown large enough that this is necessary. When she has gone all the way around the circle, she sets the censer back on the altar and moves to face the Eastern sky, a pale sunrise-colored candle in her hand. She lights the candle, and after a slight pause, speaks: *Powers of the East, first breath of Breath, we welcome your fresh breeze of renewal as the world awakens. Awaken us too, to a morning of new beginnings: new life, new growth, and ever-increasing Light. Be here, now.* She places the candle, and her crocus, at the East point, and replaces the crocus with the beautiful daffodil she received from Breck. Perhaps it is a breath of wind that stirs Cloud's robe as she passes the wand to Aloe and returns to her place...

Aloe takes the wand from Cloud bowing deeply to her, then he moves to the southernmost quarter of the circle with slow and stately walk,holding the wand before him. He kneels and places the candle at the quarter point,then stands and salutes the Lords of the South, and calls out in a loud voice into the star bedecked velvet gown of night. * Hear Ye O Mighty Ones,Dread Lords of the Watchtowers of the South. I Aloe, Priest and Witch, do summon you, and in the names of the Gods I do command your presence at this our meeting, that our circle be gaurded and our rites be witnessed.* Aloe kneels and lights the candle with the wand, then rising he hands the wand to Avalon.

Avalon accepts the wand from Aloe and walks to the southernmost quarter of the circle. She smiles nervously at Arion and looks to Cloud for reassurance. Her arms raised to the sky, the hem of her green robe billows around her feet as she speaks: "Spirits of the West, we welcome your presence in our circle this full moon. As spring is rebirthed in our mother, we see your power all around us-- in the melting snow, the gentle rainfalls, the mighty oceans, and the rushing rivers. We drink from your cup to sustain and give us life. Be with us now and lend us your energies." Avalon takes a step back and lights a candle with a steady hand, belying any nervousness she had felt about her first invocation in these monthly rituals. She feels a great peace growing deep within her, and hands the wand to...

...Cosmic Dancer, who has a slight air of weariness about him as many wayfarers do. Nevertheless, his expression shows deep happiness. As he takes the wand his grin widens, and he looks up toward the stars and the Lady Moon as he walks towards the North. "Earth, Mother, we ask your blessing upon our circle this night. Already you are showing us signs of the rebirth which we will celebrate at Ostara and Beltane. We ask that your healing, rejuvenating energy bless us this night." He pauses and stands completely still like a tree, allowing the energies of Mother Earth to course through his body as his smile widens further. He opens his arms towards the circle and the energy is felt by all. His expression is absolutely radiant as he hands the wand to...

Apollo enters into the circle, wearing a gold robe in honor of the God, the robe is trimmed in green for new beginnings as this the start of Eostara. Consort God in sun and all, brilliantly shinning over head, we ask you now to enter in and make this circle full and complete. Your presence to Burst all dormant seed into life and hasten the greening of all there-in Horned one of the wilderness winged one of the shinning skies rayed one of the splenderous sun, we call amid the open skies that you oh ancient one will deign to bless our mystic rite O! fiery lord of the blazing sun We call you in the ancient way here in our circle round. Master of all that is wild and free Lover of moon Goddess and protector of all wiccans, descend upon our circle bound with you golden ray of power. In no way may this ritual reverse nor place upon us any curse. So Mote It Be. Apollo steps back and enters; Midnight.

Midnight steps softly into the circle, wearing a robe of shimmering soft violet.... the first violets of spring are woven into her long hair.... Pausing for a moment to look into the faces of her dear siblings, she then looks towards the sky, raising her arms.. The stars sparkle as if they have just been lit, and the demeanor of the silver moon is one of a gentle and warm smile... Midnight's words are soft, but all present can hear... "Beautiful and Magnificent Lady, you who are at once Maiden, Mother and Crone.... come in your radiance to this Circle of Love. In this season of Beginnings we come, Some in sorrow, and Some in great joy... the two intertwined.... bringing to you our gifts and our Hearts...." Midnight slowly lowers her outstretched arms, a radiant smile on her face... She returns to her place in the circle, taking the hand of Shegar, and makes way for...

Brekke, who again stands in front of the altar.. "The circle is now cast...may we sing and dance in the JOY of New Life and Fresh Beginings...musicians, PLAY" As she speaks, frED picks up the beat on her drum and others who have brought thier instruments now begin to play a tune. She dances to the beat and as she moves the others fall in place, move to and fro, wildly and with great energy...building a cone of power as they go. Spiralling inward, then outward, the dance does go... "Now, take this energy, hold some in your heart to use for your petition and put the rest into the Earth, that her growth will be as it should be..." The dancers slowly come back to the here and now, frED slows the beat and all stop and smile. "Now is the time to speak to the Lady and Lord..." Brekke steps back and makes way for...

Shegar turns to Midnight and kisses her on the cheek, " I thank you for your friendship, and energy given me over the last few days, and to all my borthers and sisters of this most wonderful coven I also thank you for the words that have ment so much to me..." turns and walks to the Altar ... "O' Mother of us, who stand here,we ask for many things for ourselves and others that are living...But this time I come with only one request, take my father by the hand and lead him unto the land of Summer and peaceful rest... for he has departed this land of pain and sorrow to find freedom from the way of life that he has know for too long..." Shegar takes a picture of his Father from his cloak and places it on the Altar," as you can see he is of the New beliefs, and not of ours, but gave me the freedom to believe what I would without question and never mocked me for them... We had many a fight of right and wrong, but always in the construction of a better me... so Again I ask show he the way to live in the world between now and forever and give him someone to argue with, for that is when, he is his happiest... I have cried out most of the tears, but know that they will always be there to clean my soul for the days to come, and the time that I will miss him the most. Shegar, returns to Midnight's side and kneels at her feet," My Lady, I thank you," takes her hand and stands, looks around to all the faces of his friends and smiles a weak smile and waits for the next to enter....

Piper releases Morgaine's hand and walks toward the alter. The gentle breeze stirs his long red hair and the folds of his kilt. *** Ancient Mother I come before you this night with a heavy heart. You know that due to forces beyond my control my company is collapsing and I have not as yet secured another job***. Piper reaches into the sporran he has around his waist and pulls out a piece of Tiger-eye and lays it on the alter. He steps back and raises his arms to embrace the power of the moon. *** Gracious Lady who knows my hearts desire for the job I seek, grant me the power to aquire the position I know I was destined to have. Working with the Earth Recovery group would give me the chance to help heal the wounds mankind has inflected on this planet for so long. It would also give me the chance to give back to you a part of all you have given me. In this time of new beginnings help me find mine***. Piper lowers his arms and feels the light of the Goddess fill his body. He stills his emotions and returns to Morgaine's side and takes her hand once more making way for....

Sagewolf steps forward from the circle, pulling his hair from his eyes he looks up at the enchanting sphere. "Dear Goddess of the Earth and Water, Father of Air and Fire, I have one large favor to ask of you, i must submit an application to Edgewater High School to join it's magnet program. I have wanted this so much for so long. As you both know this is of the upmost importance to me. I hope that you may assist me in my acceptance. Thank you both for everything. Til we meet again..." Sagewolf steps back in the circle and makes way for.....

enter Apollo, once more into the circle Oh gracious God/Goddess as this the time of new beginnings, I emplore you to grant us all our every need, and yes, if it be right, our wants, and will, so mote it be. Before procedding, let me say My Dear friend Shegar, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. May God/Goddess strengthen you as we know there is a brighter tomorrow. For surly as this the time of new beginnings, there is a "time for crying and a time for laughing. a time for passing and alas, a time to be born." In slumberland, is the time for Reawakeing and laughter. I pray this be so for your father. So Mote It Be. Oh God/Goddess consort bright, I seek guidance this night. For this 3-things I ask of thee. 1- I need to find a way to move my business to a new location, by myself, so that I can operate my business in my own way. Help me to find favor with the powers that be to have my move approved. 2- I need to increase my client base, give me direction and guidance in this area. 3- and finally, I need wisdom and guidance with a decision for further training. I have found a mentor who will work with me and teach me but at a cost or price that seems high to me. Help me to find a way to get this training, so that in learning, I may help others. For the above and all the favor you have shown me Thank-You,Thank-You,Thank-You, I will it so. As this the new beginning, So Mote It Be! So Mote It Be! So Mote It Be! Exits apollo and makes way for;

Morgaine, as she hugs her brother Piper and delicately steps before the sacred altar. "God of strength, Goddess of love, I, Morgaine, come before you to request guidance and expediency concerning my friend Piper's dillema. I share his pain and anxiety. For myself I ask but this: In this time of new beginnings, grant me patience with those learning and set me on the path to wisdom. Blessed be." She steps to the side and begins her silent dance honoring the Goddess. She begins with the Mother aspect walking slowly with hands to her back, gesturing that her belly is full with life, and this she brings forth with a swift motion betwixt her legs, and much rejoycing. Then her dance slows as she wanes and becomes the Crone, walking slowly again and with apparent difficulty. Eventually the dance comes to a halt, and there is silence for just a second, then she springs back to life as the Maiden, leaping and turning in the air, her aura a glowing green. She rushes by and kisses each covener, and then hurriedly returns back to her place beside Piper, breathing heavily, and just in time to make way for...

Avalon, who steps forward once again. She seems hestiant, and unsure of herself. After a silent moment, she begins to speak: "Mother Earth, Great Spirit, I come before you, humbled and unsure. I am in great turmoil, and need your guidance and help. I have such a sense of forboding that a situation in my life that affects one close to me is not going to work out and I cannot release this feeling of dread. Please help me to accept whatever happens as part of the plan greater than I, and know that you care for us and will not make us suffer long than necessary. Please help me to be strong enough to help her through this, and let her know the light of your love shines within her also." She steps back to her place within the circle, her burden a little lighter, and squeezes Arion's hand as the next petitioner steps forward...

Brekke re-enters the circle and approaches the altar. In her hand are some rather obviously old oak leaves and dried twigs. "Lady Mother, dearest Lord.. I have in my hands the results of this week's work in the garden...As you see, I am clearing the old and preparing for the new...I offer these to you as a promise to continue in the direction I have been pushed (:>) into!" So saying, Brekke pulls the cauldron from beneath the altar, places the offering into it and lights it. She also casts rosemary and sage into the cauldron to cleanse the air and prepare for the new life begining all around here. "Last month I asked to be faced with the person just outside my periphery...well, if I am to assume I have been answered, I have been gifted with many new friends, for which I am extremely grateful!" "Now, my petition this month...Lady and Lord, I have no words for it, but only read my heart and therein see what I do ask. I leave you with these small unburned tokens, gifts from last year's harvest and a promise of renewal in this year's cycle" Brekke places a small whole acorn and a flower bulb on the altar. "Although they did not root, as long as these exist there is a promise of a future...may I do with mine as pleases you." She stands a minute in silent meditation, then lifting tear-streaked face to the heavens, she smiles and leaves, making way for....

Midnight, whose violet robe flows about her as the tide flows to the shore and sparkles incadescently in the moonlight.....In her hands she carries a shallow round pot, filled with rich black earth.... Up from this earth bend the tender green stalks of tiny plants, just being born... She sets the pot upon the altar and looks to the night sky ..."Precious Mother and Wonderous Father, divine spark of life that is within us and around us.... I come tonight in amazement at the wonders I have beheld in the short time since I asked that the mist be lifted from my eyes.... I see now the Universe in its unfoldings, and I see also the great needs of myself and my Brothers and Sisters.... "This night I ask, that as the Earth is reborn and springs forth with new life, that for myself and my siblings, there will spring forth great and Bountiful Blessings... Let the Universe come forth and meet our needs Abundantly.... filling us with Joy as we walk on our Paths unencumbered and free of the blocks which have held us back... Let this time of New Life bring unto us New Means.... So Mote It Be." Midnight stands utterly still and silent for a moment, then makes her way around the circle once, hugging each dear sibling warmly.... and returns to take the hand of Shegar... Making way for...

StarHorse steps into the Circle, her silver cloak billowing slightly in the breeze. She carries a single white rosebud, which she lays upon the altar. Casting her eyes upon the Moon, she says, "Dear Lady and Lord, I stand before you tonight to ask for your help and love. I'm going through a painful time full of doubt and fear, and I have no one with whom I can share my feelings. I ask for Your love, and I ask for a friend who can understand, because going it alone is so hard. I know that only You can help me, and that the strength to stand through the pain must come from within me, but please, Lord and Lady, help me if You can..." She steps back from the altar, smiling towards......

Cloud enters the circle, carrying the flowers she was given at the close of last night's realtime ritual and a basket of shamrock bulbs. She places the flowers on the altar, pauses a moment in gratitude to bless the amazingly fine young group that guested her for Ostara and Full Moon, and turns to gaze love and blessings around THIS circle, that every Moon blesses her life so richly. *Brothers and sisters, at this time of new growth, when we're tempted to think only of the brightness around us, there is no better gift than a bulb to remind us that all light contains and requires darkness. The shamrocks will grow more beautifully if they experience cold and dark for a time, much like the rest of us*, and she rounds the circle offering the basket to everyone present. The basket is nearly empty when she returns to the altar, and turns her eyes to the moon. *Mama, for myself and all of us, through our will and your power, new Light; the strength to forgive the winter, whatever its form may have been for each of us, and begin to grow again. May we stay alert for the surprise blessings that surround us if we stay ready to notice them, at this season and always. So mote it be.* Cloud returns to her place and awaits...

Breck, who after waiting a bit, re-enters the circle. She looks about at all who are standing here and smiles.. "May we once again have music of joy to carry with us and dance to in our work-a-day worlds" Nodding to the musicians, she bids them play.... We dance and sway, jump and glide, run and laugh with joy as we sing and praise the Lord and Lady. "Now comes time to bid goodbye to those we have invited here,..Sweet mother, we have been honored by your prescence and thank-you for joining us here...gracious Lord, we offer our gratitude for your attendance here and thanks for youe lended aid...East, South, West and North...our deepest thnaks for your lended aid and energies to our work here this Full moon. Your work here is finished and you may return from whence you came harming none along your way... " She turns again to the faces in the circle.. "This circle is open, but never broken, may the peace of the Goddess stay always in your heart..Merry Meet and Merry Part and Merry Meet Again!" Then breck reaches to the altar and picks up Poseidon's athame and her own wand and walks to Apollo... "It is tradition at this time to pass the knife to he/she who would lead us next month..as I also used my wand I offer you, dear friend Apollo the choice and ask... (Building suspence here!) Will you honor us by leading next month's full moon ritual?" (It is completely acceptable to say no, my dear!) And having made this last gesture, Breck brings out the cake and ale! Blessed BE!