CALLING THE QUARTERS

With wand aloft and both arms upraised, face each direction and call ... then light each candle.

(WEST - Air)

"I call upon you, Elemental Air, to attend this rite and guard this circle, for as I breathe and think, we are kith and kin!"

(NORTH - Earth)

"I call upon you, Elemental Earth, to attend this rite and guard this circle, for as I have body and strength, we are kith and kin!"

(EAST - Fire)

"I call upon you, Elemental Fire, to attend this rite and guard this circle, for as I consume life to live, we are kith and kin!"

(SOUTH - Water)

"I call upon you, Elemental Water, to attend this rite and guard this circle, for as I feel and my heart beats, we are kith and kin!"

Envision the circle drawn in blue light as you return to the altar ...