Offering to the Spirits of Place
Before I begin a ritual or working I will make a small offering to the spirits
of the landscape:
I call to the spirits of this place (grove, park, beach, etc)
And the rocks and trees and wild things
Permit me to perform my Craft here
Have courage, for I mean you no harm
Know you are welcome to join me
If you do so, be it in joy and peace
Know you are free to avoid my workings and leave
Until my ritual is at an end
I offer this humble gift
In gratitude for your hospitality
Hail spirits of this place!
Thanking the Spirits of Place
When I am ready to leave, I thank the spirits of place one last time:
I thank the spirits of this grove
And the rocks and trees and wild things
Thank you for tolerating my presence
And not disturbing my rite
I bid a fond adieu to all that dwell here
Hail and farewell spirits of this grove!
