ISIS INVOCATION Isis of the Moon, You who are all that ever was, All that is, And all that shall be: Come, veiled Queen of Night! Come as the scent of the sacred lotus Charging my circle With love and magick. Do descend upon my circle, I pray, O Blessed Isis!
INVOCATION TO HERNE

"Herne, Winter Lord,
We, your children, call to you.
Horned One, Hunter,
We, your children, invite you here.
Woodland Spirit,
We, your children, ask your presence.
Herne, Winter Lord,
We, your children, call to you.
Horned One, Hunter,
We, your children, invite you here.
Woodland Spirit,
We, your children, ask your presence.
Herne, Winter Lord,
We, your children, call to you.
Horned One, Hunter,
We, your children, invite you here.
Woodland Spirit,
We, your children, ask your presence, NOW."

INVOCATION TO FRIGG
Russ Anderson

When this invocation was first used, each person in a healing circle invoked a
healer into (her/him)self. This was my invocation. The rest of the circle was
asked to echo "Join us, Frigg" as I was saying, "Join us. Frigg,". This was my
first attempt at writing an invocation, and it DID work. I hope that it also
works for anyone else who wishes to use it, because it now feels like time to
share it. Blessed Be, Russ

"Frigg, Daughter of Jord, Join us.
Frigg, Daughter of Fiorgyn, Join us.
Frigg, Wife of Odin, Join us.
Frigg, Sister of Thorr, Join us.
Frigg, Mother of Balder, Join us.
Frigg, Mother of Hodr, Join us.
Frigg, Mother of Hermod, Join us.
Frigg, Mother of the gods, Join us.
Frigg, Wise in all fates, Join us.
Frigg, Who will tell no fortunes, Join us.
Frigg, First among the Asynjur, Join us.
Frigg, Queen of Asgard, Join us.
Frigg, Mistress of home and hearth, Join us.
Frigg, Mistress of Eire, Join us.
Frigg, Mistress of healing, Join us.
Frigg, Your servant _______ calls you! Come to me NOW!"


Invocation to Demeter

Demeter, Lady of fruits and grains,
Of ripening suns and harvest rains,
I call to you, Mother, to hear my plea--
Bestow Your blessings here on me.
Goddess, who searches in places wild,
To bring home safely Her stolen child,
Who changes the summer's greens to gold,
And causes the cycle of life to unfold,
Beautiful Lady, whose love runs deep,
Who banishes growth during Winter's sleep,
And causes the seeds to stir in Spring,
Attend my circle and blessings bring!


INVOCATION TO ATHENA


Athena, strong and beautiful - Ancient Warrior,
come enwrapped in your winged power.
Call upon your heartsong to open the skies.
Spread rainbow light across sea cliffs.
Cloaked in power, raise the sun,
piercing the gray mist at dawn.
Athena, oh great one! who defies time and challenges the form.
Free the words in our story and hold the ideal as our voice.
With the courage of a sacred warrior,
offer our hearts as a painted vessel to the heavens

INVOCATION OF ARTEMIS
Artemis, I sing thy praises.
From thy woodlands great
I call unto thee.
I have answered thee
In the dark of night.
Thy hands have fed me,
And I am full.

Thou Huntress of the Night,
Divine Protectress,
Keeper of all Mysteries,
Let thy light flood me with wisdom
And thy presence fill me.
I have answered thee
In the early morn.
Thy song has comforted me
And I am strong.

Great Goddess of Moon and Magic,
Mistress of the deer and owl,
Be thou my guide and inspiration.
Teach me thy mysteries,
And lead me in thy ways.
For I have seen thee beneath the cool, dark night,
And I have answered thee.



Invocation to Aphrodite

Aphrodite of golden hair,
With purest love and face so fair,
Goddess of longing, You who inspire,
and fan the flames of hot desire,
Lady of pleasure and lustful nights
--All acts of love are Your rites.
Queen of love and passions wild,
Smile upon Your loving child.
You who were foam-born of sea,
I ask Your blessings here on me.
And when this sacred rite is through,
Take my thanks and love with You.


INVOCATION OF SEKHMET
---------------------

As it was at Memphis,
So be it now!

Hear me, I beseech Thee,
O Powerful One!

Lady of Rekht,
Lady of Pekhet,
Lady of Set,
Lady of Rehesaui,
Lady of Tchar and of Sehert!

Mother in the Horizon of Heaven,
In the Boat of Millions of Years,
Thou art the Great Defender!
Thou art Overthrower of Qetu!
Preserve us from the evil chamber
of the souls of Hes-hra!
Deliver us from
the abode of Fiends!

O Thou Who Art

Sekhmet,
Life-Giver to the Gods,

Sekhmet,
Lady of Flame,

Sekhmet,
Great One of Magic,

Sekhmet,
Eternal Is Thy Name!

O, Hear me now!

Sekhmet,
With Lioness head,

Sekhmet,
Whose Color is Red,

Sekhmet,
Daughter of Ra,

Sekhmet,
Consort of Ptah,

Sekhmet,
Mighty is Thy Name!

O, Hear me now!

Sekhmet,
Goddess of Pestilence,

Sekhmet,
Goddess of Wars,

Sekhmet,
Queen of the Wastelands,

Sekhmet,
Terrible is thy Name!

O, Come to me!

Sekhmet,
Destroyer of Rebellions,

Sekhmet,
Scorching Eye of Ra,

Sekhmet,
Protector, Ruler,

Sekhmet,
Holy is Thy Name!

O, Reveal Thyself to me!

Sekhmet,
Mother of the Gods,

Sekhmet,
Mistress of the Crowns,

Sekhmet,
Thou art called Only One,

Sekhmet,
Beloved is Thy Name!

Possess me now, O Great One!

Sekhmet,
Greater than Isis,

Sekhmet,
Greater than Hathor,

Sekhmet,
Greater than Bast,

Sekhmet,
Greater than Maat,

Sekhmet,
Mysterious is Thy Name!

I am lost in mystery!

Sekhmet,
Pre-eminent One,

Sekhmet,
Light beyond Darkness,

Sekhmet,
Sovereign of Her Father,

Sekhmet,
Hidden is Thy Name!

Rapturous my dying!

Lady of Amt,
Lady of Manu,
Lady of Sa,
Lady of Tep-nef,
Lady of Heaven!

Thou art Ammi-seshet,
Destroyer, Upholder!
Thou art the Terror
Before Which fiends tremble!
Thou art Lust!
Thou art Life!
Ever-Burning ONE!

Tekaharesa-Pusaremkakaremet,
Sefi-per-em-Hes-Hra-Hapu-Tchef-f,
Mistress of Enchantments,
Source and Word of Power,
Forbidden is Thy Name!

I am the sealed one!

Do not consume us
With Thy Fire,
Give us Light!

O Lady, Mightier than the Gods,
Adoration rises unto Thee!
All beings hail Thee!
O Lady,
Mightier than the Gods!

Preserved beyond Death,
That Secret Name,
O Being
Called Sekhmet.

At the Throne of Silence,
even, shall no more
be spoken than
Encircling One!

I lose myself in Thee!


INVOCATION OF DIANA


(traditionally used after the Communion of the five senses)

Diana of the Rounded Moon,
The queen of all enchantments here,
The wind is crying through the trees,
As we invoke thee to appear.

The cares of day departed are,
The realm of night belongs to thee;
And we in love and kinship join
With all things that are wild and free.
As powers of magic round us move,
Now let time's self dissolve and fade.
Here in place between the worlds
May we be one with nature made.

Thy consort is the Horned One,
Whose sevenfold pipes make music sweet.
Old Gods of life and love and light
Be here as merrily we meet!

For ye circle's round we tread,
And unto ye the wine we pour;
The sacred Old Ones of this land,
Ye we invoke by ancient lore --

By magic moon and pagan spell,
By all the secrets of the night,
Dreams and desires and mystery,
Borne on the moonbeam's silver light.

Now may we hear, or may we see,
Or may we know within the heart,
A token of true magic made,
Ere from this circle we depart.

(Pause...........)

O goddess-queen of night,
O Horn'ed One of might,
In earth and sky and sea
May peace and blessing be!

Doreen Valiente
"Witchcraft For Tomorrow" pp. 168-169
CALL TO PROSERPINA Proserpina, Pluto's bride, of spirit realms divine, Guide us through thy underworld and wisdom serpentine. All life and death through thee doth flow- Infernal queen deep seeds do sow, That we may dream unfettered flights and soar within thy starless nights. All dark shades do thee command in shadows rich in Hades land. Now Bring us to thy serpent dance that turning, twining, causes trance. Proserpina, Pluto's bride, of spirit realms divine, Guide us through thy under world and wisdom serpentine EVOE Proserpina! Invocation to Brigit

INVOCATION TO BRIGIT

"Brigit, Wise One,
We, your children, call to you.

Lady, Smithy,
We, your children, invite you here.

Triple Goddess,
We, your children, ask your presence.

Brigit, Wise One,
We, your children, call to you.

Lady, Smithy,
We, your children, invite you here.

Triple Goddess,
We, your children, ask your presence.

Brigit, Wise One,
We, your children, call to you.

Lady, Smithy,
We, your children, invite you here.

Triple Goddess,
We, your children, ask your presence, NOW."



SUMMONING THE GODDESS OF HECATEE



Supplies needed:

Large black candle
Salt

Instructions:

Light the black candle. Chant the words below…

Goddess of Hecatee
Bring forth your light.
(Drop a few grains of salt into the flame)
I try to summon you
With all my might
Come to me
Come to me
I know you will not fail me
Sin I will, sin is my friend
Ich la mena, mye payhodg to mnye.
Ich la mena! Nye payhodg do maye!





* Invocation of Aradia *

Italian; Queen of the Witches, daughter of Diana. Aradia is an extremly powerful entity and protectress of witches in general. The following invocation is VERY old, she was said to work her magic with great power and used her powers to help others who were weaker than herself. This is an example of her invocation and would reccomend that you be careful when and IF using the following invocation.

Aradia! my Aradia!
Thou art my daughter unto him who was
Most evil of all spirits, who of old
Once reigned in hell when driven away from heaven,
Who by his sister did thy sire become,
But as thy mother did repent her fault,
And wished to mate thee to a spirit who
Should be benevolent,
And not malevolent!
Aradia, Aradia! I implore
Thee by the love which she did bear for thee!
And by the love which I too feel for thee!
I pray thee grant the grace which I require!
And if this grace be granted, may there be
One of three signs distinctly clear to me:
The hiss of a serpent,
The light of a firefly,
The sound of a frog!
But if you do refuse this favour, then
May you in future know no peace nor joy,
And be obliged to seek me from afar,
Until you come to grant me my desire,
In haste, and then thou may'st return again
Unto thy destiny. Therewith, Amen!



Invocation to the Goddess

O Gentle Goddess, listen to my rune,
Bend to me Thine ear,
Let my incantations and my charms
Be heard. Come unto me,
O Mighty Mother of us all,
To protect me, your child,
O Great Queen of Life,
Together with the aid of
The Lord of the Wildwood,
Thy son and thy lover,
To protect me with power,
O Gentle Goddess
Of purest fairest beauty.
Be with me know



Invocation to the Horned God

By the flame that burneth bright,
O' Horned One!
We call they name into the night,
O' Ancient One!
Thee we invoke, by the moon-led sea,
By the standing stone and the twisted tree.
Thee we invoke where gather thine own,
By the nameless shrine forgotten and lone.
Come where the round of the dance is trod,
Horn and hoof of hte goatfoot god!
By moonlit meadow, on dusky hill,
When the haunted wood is bushed and still,
Come to the charm of the chanted prayer,
As the moon bewitches the midnight air.
Evoke thy powers, that potent bide
In shining stream and the secret tide.
In fiery flame by starlight pale,
In shadowy host that rides the gale,
And by the fern-brakes fairy-haunted
Of forests wild and woods enchanted.
Come! Come!
To the heart-beats drum!
Come to us who gather below
When the broad white moon is climbing slow
Through the stars to the heaven's height
We hear thy hoofs on the wind of night!
As black tree-branches shake and sigh,
By joy and terror we know thee nigh.
We speak the spell they power unlocks,
At Solstice, Sabbat and equinox.
The Grimoire of Lady Sheba.



* Spring Goddess Charge *

Hear then the words of Diana the Moon,
the bright Virgin.
Changing but unchanging,
my mystery is unanswerable,
but solve ye that mystery.
My nature is unknowable,
but strive to understand me.
Darkness and light are met within me.
I flee from thee, but lure thee on;
I seek for thee, but hide my face;
I speak to thee, but my words are silent.



* The Witches' Rune *

Darksome night and shining moon,
East then South then West then North.
Hearken to the Witches' Rune.
Here we come to call thee forth.
Earth and Water, Air and Fire,
Wand and pentacle and sword,
Work ye unto our desire,
and hearken ye unto out word.
Cords and censor, scourge and knife.
Powers of the Withches' blade,
Waken all ye unto life,
And come ye as the charm is made.
Queen of heaven, Queen of hell,
Horne'd hunter of the night,
Lend your power unto our spell,
And work our will by magic rite.
By all the powers of land and sea,
By all the might of moon and sun,
As we do will so mote it be,
Chant the spell and be it done.
Eko, eko Azarak !
Eko. eko Zamilak !
Eko, eko Cernunnos !
Eko, eko Aradia !



~ Goddess in Song ~

I learned the folowing songs in the Bardic tradition, taught to me at a 1998 Samhain celebration with the ShadowFolk Coven in NYC. And as the Bardic custom is to pass stories and song through word of mouth sometimes there are variations to the songs and stories. These songs have brought great joy and energy to my rituals, and spellworkings.

We all come from the Goddess
We all come from the Goddess,
and to her we shall return
Like a drop of rain flowing to the ocean.
(Repeat)

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate,
Demeter, Kali, Innana!
(Repeat)

We all come from the Horned God,
and to him we shall return
Like a spark of flame-rising to the heavens.
(Repeat)

Hoof and horn, hoof and horn,
all that dies shall be reborn
Corn and grain corn and grain,
all that falls shall rise again!
(Repeat)

The Goddess is alive and magick is afoot!
The Goddess is alive and magick is afoot!
(Return to beginning)



Air I Am

Air I am
Fire I am
Water, Earth and Spirit I am.
(Repeat 3 x)



Weavers Song

We are the Weavers
We are the Web
We are the Spiders
We are the Thread
We are the Spinners
We are the Web
We are the Witches, back from the dead




A CALL TO LORD AND LADY
She lives and breathes upon the Earth
Her wheel spins round the hub of June
She is the web of life and birth
Her smile floats softly with the moon

Heart of life, and caring mother
Loving sister, noble princess
Firebird spirit, restless lover
Shadowy hidden sorceress

His strength is there in mountains high
His lightning flys from air and cloud
His horn heralds the wild hunt's ride
He quickens forest, roaring proud

Children's friend, protecting father
Watchful brother, noble fighter
Laughing wise one, dark magister
Player of pipes, thoughtful sheperd

Their faces many, countless names
Pan, Diana, Zeus, Astarte
Teachers from dreams, oracle's flames
Speak, and guide us within our hearts