HANDFASTING RITUAL

From Flidais

 

On a Full Moon, go to a forest or field and set a circle of candles where you and your love shall perform the rite.

 

Bring with you these objects:

 

2 copper rings

A white rose

Chalice of wine and some cake or bread

 

Cast your circle and stand, gazing at the Moon, and

Holding the hands of your love.

 

Say this or another vow:

 

"Goddess of the Stars, the Sea, the Earth."

 

"God of the Forest, the Wind, the Flame."

 

"We hail to you on this night in love and trust."

 

"Within this circle of power and light we stand, On this night, below the lovely Moon.

By the powers of the four elements; Of Air and Sky, Of Fire and Flame, Of Water and Sea, Of Earth and Stone, Together, bound by Akasha and Spirit, They are one. On this night, we, too, are joined by light and love, by darkness and trust,

Balanced and bound together as one.

As we will it, so be it done!"

 

Each takes the ring in their power hand and say:

 

"This copper circle is my love for thee. With no beginning and never ending, so is our love.

I give thee this ring to symbolize our eternal bond of love and trust and this kiss to seal the power."

 

Place the ring on the other's finger and kiss it to seal the rite.

 

Before departing, share the wine and bread with each other and then, before going home, place the rose in the center of the circle.

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