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Midsummer Directions

 

Spirit of the East, spirit of air,

we know you in the stillness of every new dawn,

in the crispness of breezes cooled by night,

in the first beams of the rising sun shining through.

Bless us now and always with your clarity. We welcome you.

 

Spirit of the South, spirit of fire,

we know you in the fury of the noonday sun,

in the wall of heat pushing from an open oven,

in the quiet light of candles upon our altar.

Bless us now and always with your intensity. We welcome you.

 

Spirit of the West, spirit of water,

we know you in the cooling power of rain,

in the tinkle of ice in a glass of lemonade,

in the refreshing plunge of bare feet into a cold river.

Bless us now and always with your calm. We welcome you.

 

Spirit of the North, spirit of earth,

we know you in the shadows cast by the setting sun,

in the joyous taste of ripe summer fruits,

in the comfort of a cool, grassy seat under a night sky.

Bless us now and always with your nurturing. We welcome you.

 

Spirit at the Center, Mother of all,

Cleanse us with your burning sun and cooling water.

As the summer grows long, and we turn our faces once again towards fall,

Give us the strength to live each day in harmony with your creation.

We honor you. Blessed be.

 

 

Copyright © 2002 by Christine Hoff Kraemer