Needed:
Cauldron
Snow or crushed ice
White candle
Light green candle
Light yellow candle
Fill cauldron with snow or crushed ice. Place a white candle in the center of the snow/ice. Place a light green candle to the top left of altar and a light yellow candle to the top right of altar. Place three white candles around pentacle, representing the Triple Goddess in Her Maiden aspect.
Cast the circle. Step up to the cauldron and light the white candle, saying:
"Amidst the darkness the Lady is stirring,
Gently awakening from frozen dreams.
All the world has awaited this moment;
The return of the Maiden,
And Her promise of oncoming Spring."
Light the light green candle and the light yellow candle with the white candle. Place the white candle back, and say:
"Be with me now, oh Ancients, eternal,
Hear now my prayers, hopes and dreams.
The Goddess has wakened, once more as the Maiden
By loving caresses from the strengthened Sun King.
The Earth now grows warmer, as the Wheel again turns.
And as each passing day adds strength to the Sun King's rays
The Maiden, of his gift of life, now silently does yearn."
Light the three white Goddess candles. Contemplate the light that is brought about by the reunion of the God and the Goddess saying:
"Behold the God and Goddess,
Lord of the Forest and his Bride,
Once again the Earth is blessed
With life anew inside.
Seeds shall soon begin to sprout
And creatures shall bear young
For this is the Promise, the Cycle of Life
That is born of the love They share."
Cakes and Ale.
Face the cauldron with the white pillar candle still burning brightly and say:
"I honor Thee, Maiden, most blessed Bride
As Your candle burns through this night
And thank You for the renewed life You offer us all
As You emerge from the dark to the light."
Close the circle. Place the cauldron onto the middle of the altar. Let the candle burn out by itself.