Closing the Circle

Everyone stands where they are and gives the Salute as the High Priestess says:

WOMAN OF THIS EARTH WE MUST RETURN TO TIME


THE NIGHT IS ENDED AND THE NEW DAY SHINES


THE MOTHER-GODDESS GIVES FORTH LOVE THAT IS TRUE


GIVE THANKSGIVING TO HER WHO GAVE BIRTH TO YOU

All of the Witches say:

SO MOTE IT BE

BLESSED BE

The High Priestess, starting and ending in the East, walks around the room making Banishing Pentagrams in each quarter of the room.  Everyone says according to rank:

I RETURN TO Time, space, events, or whatever. 

At the completion of the Closing, the Handmaiden puts out the four Quarter Candles starting in the East and ending in the East.  Everyone hugs and kisses to keep love in the room. 
 

Wiccan Grace		The Children's Circle
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