Yule Celebration

Hey there,
Yule is here! (hey that rhymed) 

I hope everyone is planning for a ritual sometime soon. Yule is a time for letting go of darkness and asking the Goddess for light. The Sun God is now reborn and we can thrive. 

As usual, the ritual should start with a cast circle. The Yule Log (if you have one) can be placed at the south quarter of the circle. It doesn't have to used in the circle though. My fireplace is on the north side of my house, so the fire will be with me in spirit. 

Here is a casual chant for lighting a Yule fire:

May the log burn,
May the wheel turn,
May evil spurn,
May the Sun return.

This one is for the actual ritual:

Brightly burns the Yule log tonight 
Magic dances in firelight 
Hold my hand and join the song
Raise the Sun King bright and strong 
Dark is giving way to light 
As brightly burns the Yule log tonight! 

Be sure to invite the God and Goddess in for all the fun. :) Don't forget the snacks and offerings. If you're  with friends and family you can party till sunrise. I believe that would be appropriate. If you're solitary, be sure to be up at dawn for this magickal time. 

Blessed Be. 
Alice