Invocations:

[themightyjenjen]

Any invocations to share: Here's the place!
Maybe you have a really great elemental invokation, or a wonderful Goddess/God invocation- share it here- or read others.
:-*JenJen

[themightyjenjen]

Air, Fire, Water, Earth,
Elements of Astral birth,
I call you now; attend to me!
In the circle rightly cast.
Safe from physic curse or blast.
I call you now; attend to me!
From cave and desert, sea and hill,
By wand, blade, cup and pentacle.
I call you now; attend to me!
This is my will, so mote it be!


I am not personally into demanding any natural force to do anything- I prefer the asking nicely approach- but I guess its all about what you are comforable with.

[Angaridatha]

I have personal elementals and I will not share their invocations here, but I will share some nice generalized ones that people can adapt and change to fit their needs.

The basic format for a lot of elemental invocations is Hail to the Lord/Lady/Guardians of the Watchtower of the (direction). I call upon/welcome you to protect this circle and aid in our work. Welcome and blessed be.

Of course, usually there's some elemental froof in the middle, [glow=red,2,300]examples:[/glow]

Bright rivers of inspiration and love, flow into my heart, ebb into my life, and shower me with your power.

Winds of change and creativity, blow into my mind, breathe new ideas, and swift be your power.

Courageous flame of transformation, ignite my will, spark my desire, and let my heart burn with your power.

Rocks of solid determination, nurture us, give us firm foundations and unlimited sustenance; and let us feel your quiet power.


In my opinion, invocations are always the most powerful when you write them yourself, as with most magick, because it personalizes the call and better allows you to connect with whatever you are invoking.

My first invocations were read from a book, from there I went to tailoring existing ones, and from there I went to write my own. The steps are mostly necessary, but trust me in that the elements will respond best to what you come up with yourself.

And sometimes they enjoy a good joke.

[roadsister02]

I actually have 2 sets of invokations for calling the quarters. It just kinda depends on what mood I'm in:

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East
Powers of Wind & Air
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the South
Powers of Light & Fire
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the West
Powers of Rain & Water
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the North
Powers of Soil & Earth
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Here's my other set:

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East
Powers of Air & Invention
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the South
Powers of Fire & Feeling
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the West
Powers of Water & Intuition
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the North
Powers of Earth & Mother
I invoke thee to stand in strength & protect our Circle.

[aiyanna]

Invocations to the 8-Fold God/dess
In my Path we see the God and Goddess each as having 4 aspects.

I am the Maiden. I rise from the depth of darkness to bring new life to Earth. I am the crocus peeking through the snow, and the courage to strive ever upward toward the Light. I am the bright blush of innocence unfolding within you; laughter bubbling forth like spring thaw. I am the butterfly dancing across the meadow; the finch singing exultation; the freedom of being truly Self. Yet all goddesses are one Goddess. . .

I am the Lover. I am the liquid thrill of the pipes that causes the sap to rise within you. I am the pollen, faery dust gilding that sets the woodlands aglow, beckoning you deeper. I am the grain thrusting proud and green from the earth. I am the seed of the first harvest, the power of a love great enough to sacrifice all that Life may continue and the Wheel turn on. Yet all gods are one God . . .

I am the Father. I am the golden orb which helps you to illume your inner essence. I am the breeze whispering eternal knowledge, the limitless horizons unfolding to the probing mind, if you have but ears to listen and a moment to be still. I am the hand that reaches toward you, yet trusts enough to let you make your own faltering steps. Yet all gods are one God . . .

I am the Mother, pregnant with my own self-expression. In my joy I become full and round until I can contain no more. And as Life must will out, I push forth that which I have held inside, bringing bounty into the world. I am the flowing of lava, creating new land, even as I destroy that which has gone before, I am the flame of passion that causes sparks to leap between our hands and the hearthfire that warms the heart and sustains the spirit. Yet all goddesses are one Goddess. . .

I am the Matron. I am the lapwing leading the fox away from the nest. I am the she-wolf defending the den of my sister, that the pups may grow and thrive. I am the pruning knife which trims that which serves us no longer, letting our bindings float away, drifting like leaves on the wind. I am the power of words to separate, threshing wheat from chaff, truth from un-truth. Yet all goddesses are one Goddess. . .

I am the Warrior. I am the heat of the brush fire, conquering all within my reach. The raging flame of passion that consumes, giving you the courage to achieve that which you most desire. I am the spark of need, which drives us towards the stars, jumping the fire-brakes to enforce my will upon the world. And though I may leave seeming barrenness in my path, some seeds require heat to sprout to fullness. Yet all gods are one God . . .

I am the Hunter. I am the arrow that seeks true to the heart. I am the stag running from the chase, drawing the bowsman to the tangled reaches of the forest. I am the door of the dolmen, beckoning forward. I am the mystic, measuring fear against understanding, and finding the price worth the dare. I am the stumbling shadowing fear, yet I journey forward, trusting that a thread of silver shall guide me through. I am the crux of darkness which leads into light. I am the shed of snakeskin, giving away to death, that life be renewed. Yet all gods are one God . . .

I am the Crone. I settle the hoar-frost of my cloak upon the Earth, that all may find quiet and rest. I am the still of the scrying pool in which you may reflect and gain understanding. I am the ice which preserves, yet locks into form. I am the bone chilling waters that threaten to drag you under whence you chance upon thin ice. In my depths, tomb becomes womb, ending becomes beginning and all is transformed. Yet all goddesses are one Goddess. . . .

Lionrhod, Mabon 1999

[aiyanna]

Light the incense, and the light the first candle,

and say:

I invoke and call upon thee
O mother Goddess, creatress of life
and soul of the infinite universe.
By candle flame and incense smoke
Do I invoke Thee to bless this rite.
And to grant me admittance
to the company of they loving children.
O beautiful Goddess of life and rebirth
who is known as Cerridwen, Astarte, Athena, Brigit,
Diana, Isis, Melusine, Aphrodite,
and by many other divine names,


So mote it be!



Light the second candle, and say:



I invoke and call upon thee
O Great Horned god of Pagans,
Lord of all the green woodlands
and Father of all things wild and free.
By candle flame and incense smoke
Do I invoke Thee to bless this rite.
O Great Horned God of Death
And all that come after
Who is known as Cernunnos, Attis, Pan, Daghda,
Faunus, Frey, Odin, Lupercus,
and by many other names,

So mote it be!

[aiyanna]

Invocation to the Goddess:

I invoke and call upon thee O Mother Goddess,
who shines for all, who flows through all.
Maiden, Mother and Crone,
I invite you to my circle;
Touch us, change us, make us whole.

Invocation to the God:

I invoke and call upon thee O Father God,
Lord of the Sun, Master of all that is wild and free.
I invite you to my circle;
Touch us, change us, make us whole.