[GoddessDanu]

"The snow sinks back into the Earth,
there to nourish the sleeping life
that waits patiently for its time to come.
Goddess of Spring, you have performed this miracle through many ages.
Transform, again, the frozen white into the pliant green.
Work, again, the ancient magic,
and bring Spring to our land."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"Encompass me about with your protection, Holy Ones of old.
Stand about me on all sides,
warding away from me all dangers,
keeping away from me all harm."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"A lioness protecting her young,
you rage when aroused.
Nothing stands before you,
no troubles can resist you,
no enemies defeat you.
A roaring in the distance announces your arrival,
scattering the dealers of cares.
You shake the Earth beneath their feet,
upsetting all their plans."


Ceisiwr Serith
A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"Darkness descends,
as the Sun lowers itself behind the horizon
and I stand facing the last light,
with my shadow at my back.
Farewell to you, Lord of Light, as you go to your rest.
I turn to face the darkness and greet it without fear."


Ceisiwr Serith
A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"The Old Woman takes her place
in the early morning
in the dome of the sky.
Though guardian of the darkness,
and though yourself of advanced age,
you are yet the prophet of the Sun,
promising his imminent reirth.
Old One, Wise One, Crone in the East,
Anna, I look on you with reverence
and praise you in the moments before dawn."



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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"I pray to you, Demeter, to remind you of the Spring,
for Persephone has come home to you,
your little girl, now a great queen.
Show us your joy, mother of grain, at her homecoming.
Warm the Earth, make the ground soft,
so we may walk barefoot again in the grass
and plant the seeds that will grow all summer
until the harvest, when your full power will be known and
everyone will see what you have done.
But now it is time to begin these great deeds.
Bring us the Spring, that together we might produce the harvest,
Warm the Earth, that the plants might grow so we might display your gifts.
With your tears cried for happiness, melt away the winter's snow
and nourish the waiting seeds."



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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"Blessed Be Eostre, Springtime Queen,
blessed in all the signs of warmth's return,
blessed in the scent of thawing Earth,
her own true incense rising up in her praise."


Ceisiwr Serith
A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"As I enter your realms, spirits of Air,
as I mount to the clouds in this airplane,
I place myself in your hands.
There, among the vagaries of the winds,
I won't be afraid because I know you are my allies.
As I fly today, be at my side.
Protect me until I land again safely."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"Don't hide in your cave of clouds, Amaterasu,
and deprive our world of your splendor.
Come to the mirror we have prepared,
washing it with clear water.
See, we are clean too;
nothing is here that would defile.
We are worthy of your presence and eager to see you.
Leave your cloud cave and shine for us."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"Be with me, Cernunnos,
whether I am moving or standing still,
whether I am at home or abroad,
whether at work or at rest.
Be my strength and my counselor,
providing both the judgement to choose the right path and the courage to walk it boldly."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"A night that is dark,
a time of change,
mystery of mysteries.
During my dark hours, dark ones,
may I glimpse the mystery
and see ahead of me the newly rising Moon."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"When I am surrounded by the shadows,
come to me and remind me of this night's lesson.
I pray to you, who wear the silver crescent,
not to let me forget."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"Riding the sound of the deep drumming,
come to me as I call to you.
Come to the rhythm of the heartfelt pounding,
come to me as I call you here."


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A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"I cast grain on the dirt.
I feed the spirits that live there.
I scatter these offerings around me.
I give to those who live in all directions."


Ceisiwr Serith
A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
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[GoddessDanu]

"A mighty bull in the field,
a penetrating mind at work:
choosing the appropriate mode, you find no opposition.
Lord of talents, be with me in my efforts.
Bring my plans to fruition."


Ceisiwr Serith
A Book of Pagan Prayer
2002 Ceisiwr Serith
Reprinted with permission of Red Wheel/Weiser