We welcome the energy of the EAST, the direction of the Lover.  The gateway emotion is Grief. The energy of new beginnings, of connection with beauty and the richness of the world.  The colour of the East is yellow, the colour of the rising sun at the beginning of the day.  The element of the east is water, the light of illumination.  Welcome the energies and spirits of the East.  HO!

We welcome the energy of the SOUTH, the direction of the Warrior. The energy of service, of action in the world in service to the realm.  The gateway emotion is Anger. The colour of the South is red, the colour of blood and of passion, the colour of the heat of the noon-day sun.  The element of the South is Fire, the element with the power to cut deep into rock, and also to smooth and polish stone. Welcome the energies and spirits of the South.

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We welcome the energy of the WEST, the direction of the Magician. Welcome the energy of introspection, going within to find the gifts of healing.  The gateway emotion is Fear. The colour of the West is black, like the darkness of our shadows. The element of the West is Earth, the element of healing.  Welcome the energies and spirits of the West.

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We welcome the energy of the NORTH, the direction of the King.  The energy of wisdom and blessing.  The gateway emotion is Joy. The colour of the North is white, like the snow in the North, and the colour of the hair of the elders.  The element of the North is air, the cold breath of winter that awakens our bodies and breathes life into our souls.  Welcome the energies and spirits of the North.

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Welcome the energy of Father Sky, the masculine principle, the energy and spirit of Above.  The colour with Father Sky is blue, like the heavens above. Welcome the gifts of sunshine, of rain, of all the elements needed to bring forth life, the creative energies, and the energy of generation. Welcome the energies and spirits of Father Sky.

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Welcome the energy of Mother Earth, the feminine principle, the energy and spirit of Below.  The colour associated with Mother Earth is the green of life. Welcome the gifts of nurture, support, the physical world and all of her gifts of life, her teachings of giving and of receiving.  Welcome the energies and spirits of Mother Earth.

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Welcome the energy of Within, the principle of being connected, the energy and spirit of Within.  The colour of this energy is Gold. Welcome the gifts of balance, oneness, and the connection with all things, for all things are one and all things are related.  Welcome the energies and spirits of Within.

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Welcome the spirits of our grandfathers, our ancestors, those who have gone before us, and on whose shoulders we stand. Invite into this circle the spirit and energy of those who might support, protect, and empower us to fully be who we are.

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