Beltane Sabbat Ritual by Rhiana Moonstar

This Sabbat celebrates the joining of the God and the Goddess. She is now in her Mother aspect, and it is from Her womb that all life will spring. This is yet another fertility Sabbat. The altar and circle should be decorated with flowers. Any white flowers are appropriate, especially those with five petals. The cauldron may be filled with flowers. The altar cloth and candles shall be white. Flower garlands may be worn by the participant. Set out your altar with your usual tools. Include a white ribbon and a red ribbon. Light your incense and the altar candles, and cast the circle. Invoke the God and the Goddess. Kneel before the altar, facing East. Place the ribbons on the pentacle, the end of the white ribbon covering the end of the red one. Speak these words:

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Carranog

by Brian Edward Rise

 
An early Welsh saint whose Vitae (“Life”) contains a legend wherein the saint is in possession of a magic floating altar. This altar floats down the Bristol Channel to Somerset in the vicinity of a castle belonging to Cato (Cadwy) and Arthur. Carranog cannot find the altar upon his arrival but he finds Arthur pursuing a great serpent. Arthur says he will tell Carannog where the altar is if he will defeat the serpent. The saint summons and banishes the giant snake then Arthur produces the altar.

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