Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Edition

This is collection of songs and chants has been created for educational purposes for pagan communities.

I did my best to include the name of the artists who created the music and where the songs have been recorded (please forgive me for any errors). This is a work in progress, started over 12 years ago, a labor of love, that has no end.

There are and have been many wonderful artists who have created music for our community. Please honor them by acknowledging them if you include their songs in your rituals or song circles. Many of the songs are available on the web, some additional resources are included in Appendix A to help you find them.

Blessings and thanks to all.

NOTE: Page numbers only works to 170 – then something went wrong and I can’t figure it out, sorry.

Table of Contents

Pagan Songs and Chants Listed Alphabetically By Title p. 2 - 160

Appendix A – Additional Resources p. 161

Appendix B – Song lists from select albums p. 163

Appendix C – Songs and Chants for Moons and Sabbats

Appendix D – Songs and Chants for Winter and Yule

Appendix E – Songs for Goddesses

Index – Alphabetical listings by First Lines (verses and chorus)

1 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

Alphabetical Listing of Songs by Title

A Circle is Cast By Anna Dempska, Recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1988).

A circle is cast, again, and again, and again, and again. (repeats) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Air Flies to the Fire Recorded on “Good Where We Been” by Shemmaho.

Air flies to the fire, Fire burns to sea. Water flows into the Earth, and the Earth is mother is me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Air I Am By Andreas Corbin Arthen (1982), on “Chants” 1994) ,“All Beings of the Earth” and “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue, in Songs for Earthlings.

Air I am, Fire I am, Water, Earth and Spirit I am. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** AirMoves Us By Cathleen Shell, Cybele, Moonsea, & Prune, recorded on “Chants” (1994), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Air moves us, Fire transforms us, Water shapes us, Earth heals us. And the balance of the wheel (Wheel of the Year) Goes ‘round and ‘round, And the balance of the wheel goes round. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Air, Lift Me Up Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Lift me up, let me see. Lift me up, let me know. I want to see, I want to know. Air, lift me up. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Airy Messenger By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) recorded on “ A Dream Whose Times has Come” (2001).

Airy messenger clears the clouds from our minds. Whispers in the winds, words rustle through the leaves. Inspiration spins like feathers in the wind, Sweet air, we breathe deep, new promises we keep. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Alchemist By James McBride or Prana (1987), recorded on ”Return of the Mayflower” (1987/88), “She Changes” (1991) and “Circle of Women” (1997), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993). (Note – also listed under Earth My Body).

Earth my body, Water my blood, Air my breath, and Fire my Spirit

Counterpoint: Step into the holy fire, Leap into the holy flame.

Additional words from Iannin of Ft. Collins: Step into the mountain of Air, Float on the gentle breeze. Step into the holy water, Leap into the crashing waves. Step into the mother earth, Leap into Her deepest caves.

Counter melody: I am born of the elements. I am born of the elements. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Alchemy By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Keep my lantern burning; Find the hidden stone. Deep in shadowed caverns; Carved into the throne. Flame consumes my sorrow; Reborn I am as art. The jewel of selfhood blazes; In my crowned and conquering heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** All Beings of the Earth By Lynn Stone, Andras Croban Arthe, Deidre Pulgram Arthen, Sherry Camble Arthe, (1985), recorded on “All Beings of the Earth” (1990) and “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue.

All beings of the Earth….Singing the healing song, rising; All beings of the Earth….Will the healing fire, changing; All beings of the Earth….Swim the healing deep, feeling; All beings of the Earth…Walk the healing earth, being. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 2 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Alligator in the House By Betsy Tinney, Katie Tinney and S. J. Tucker, recorded on “Sirens”(2006)

There’s an alligator in the house, a toothy grin appears beneath my chair A scaly tail goes sliding out of sight, now it’s gone, was it ever there? Something odd has moved into the house, reptilian tracks lead underneath the bed. And all the cats are tasty fat and scared, though I doubt we’ve lost any yet.

Chorus: So what’s the big deal doesn’t everyone have an alligator somewhere somehow? And maybe this one has always been here, but I’ve never noticed until now.

There’s an alligator in the house, just caught her napping in the living room. She was dozing on the velvet couch, and the cats were sleeping there too. There’s an alligator in the house, no one seems to mind except for me. Well at least she doesn’t eat the cats; I suspect she’d rather eat me. There’s an alligator in the pit, she is dancing wildly with the snakes To win them over to her cause, she will do whatever it takes. They think I don’t see their little smiles, as they plan reptilian over throw. But I hear them talking in my dreams, they will not be sad to see me go. Chorus

I’ve begun to worry ‘bout my toes; the alligator seems to think them nice. I’ve counted all of them a hundred times, but I’ve never got the same number twice. There’s an alligator in my bed, she is not a master of disguise. Just a pillow waiting for my head, soft and sweet and hungrily she lies. There’s an alligator in the house, today she joined me for a spot of tea. She helped herself to raspberries and cream, and she didn’t leave any for me. Well, I thought that I had seen it all, but this alligator proved me wrong. Like a lady, as she drank her tea, she sang to me this little song. So what’s the big deal doesn’t everyone have an alligator somewhere somehow? I know that you would miss me if you found me gone, though you never noticed me ‘til now. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** All My Relations By Denean, recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

All my relations, I am one with you, In all that you teach me, I give thanks to you With my heart, I listen as I pray, I know you are with me, Guiding my way.

Four leggeds, winged ones, Creatures great and small, In humble honor..., I will stand tall Walking straight, The path of harmony, All my relations, Come walk with me ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** All the Air is Sacred By Prana, recorded on “Second Chants” (1983), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

All the air is sacred, every breath we take, All the air is sacred, every breath we take, Unite the people, we are one, unite the people we are one. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Alma Hina By Mary Ann Fusco, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Alma, Hina, Metra. Alma, Hina, Metra. Albion, Fatima, Selene. Luna, Hera, Gaia. Luna, Hera, Gaia. Albion, Fatima, Selene. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Anat Amenta (Egyptian Goddess Cycle) Recorded on Dances of Universal Peace Native Middle Eastern Cycle.

Anat Amenta, Anat Ament Uma Amenta, Uma Ament Hathor Amenta, Hathor Ament

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For those who’ve gone before us, For those who’ve gone before them, We raise this cup in honor (Repeat, can be sung in a round) (Last time through, end with)… Of their lives

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3 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Ancestor Chant By T. Thorn Coyle, Recorded on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

All you who have gone before, please listen now, we are listening, too. All you who have gone before, join us in peace.

Counterpoint: Crossing the river of life and death. Crossing the river of spirit and breath. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ancestor Invocation Source unknown, learned from someone who attended a Reclaiming Camp.

History, Mystery, Legacy, Destiny; These are the gifts, and we pass them on. Blood and Spirit of those come before, Blood and Spirit of those yet to come. (Repeat song 3x) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** AncestorSky People Source unknown, learned at the Dances of Universal Peace

Ancestor Sky People all here today Hear our heart song, Hear our respect, Hear our love, Hear our grateful tears fall, I am truly blessed, you are truly blessed, We are truly blessed. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ancient Goddess By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Enter the Center” by Abbi Spinner (2001).

Smiling virgin, shining crescent, Waxing fullness, luminescent Sickle of silver, reaper of bone, Maiden, Mother and Croo oo oone Maiden, Mother and Crone.

Ancient Goddess, Daughter of Moonlight, Ancient Goddess, Mother of Stone, Ancient Goddess; Keeper of Midnight; Maiden, Mother and Crone. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ancient Mother (Traditional African) Traditional African, words by Deena Metzger, Music by Charlie Murphy, recorded on “Circle of Women” (1997); “Ancient Mother” (1993); “Womyn with Wings” (1995);”She Changes”, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Ancient Mother, I hear you calling. Ancient Mother, I hear your song. Ancient Mother, I hear your laughter. Ancient Mother, I taste your tears.

Alternate words: Ancient Mother, I hear you crying, Ancient Mother I feel your pain. Ancient Mother, I seek thy wisdom. Ancient Mother, I know your joy.

Counterpoint: Ishtar, Cerridwen, Hecate, Inanna Isis, Artemis, Sofia, Athena Coatilacue, Aphrodite, Mielikki, Astarte Gaia, Saraswati, Kali Pele, Paso Wee, Demeter, Parvati Hera, Akewa, Diana, Nidaba, Chicomecoatl, Lilith, Shekhina, Morgana, Maya, Izanami, Shakti

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The Earth is a woman and she will rise. The Earth is a woman and she will rise. We will live in her; We will live in her.

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4 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 And The Wheel Turns By Damiara & Ivo Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1997) on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Chorus And The Wheel Turns never Ending; New and Old and New Again (Repeat)

Moon Dances With the Seasons Sun Wheel Rolling in the Sky (Repeat) Chorus

Life’s Full of Many Changes Losing, Seeking, Finding Love (Repeat) Chorus

Hold to Each Passing Moment, Taste Their Fullness Here and Now (Repeat) Chorus

Each Life A Pearl of Beauty, Strung Upon Eternity (Repeat) Chorus

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In a forest glade, Around the stars and moon the magic’s made The breath of life from the forest queen. The music from her soul from Angeline

From the mountains and across the sea, Comes the siren song she sings for thee The magic in your heart will find you nigh, A steward of the earth and of the sky

On ancient looms the weaver weaves the day and night, A tapestry of song and nature’s light, The muses of the sea, earth, wind and fire. To save the land with love is their desire,

From the mountains and across the sea, Comes a siren song she sings for me, And from each flower and each leafy bow, If you will listen they will show you how, To save this dream

From the mountains and across the sea, Comes the siren song she sings for thee The magic in your heart will find you nigh, A steward of the earth and of the sky

Mother Nature wears a brilliant crown of grace, She calls to you to save her holy place If we don’t heed her song our days are few, To save the land my friend belongs to you, Belongs to you, To you, to you, to you ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Anna Maria Source unknown, From Dances of Universal Peace.

Anna Maria, Maria Magdalena (Repeat 3X) Counterpoint: Shekinnah (Repeats) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Anu Danu Don Danaan Source unknown , Recorded on “Seven Times Still More” by Dances of Universal Peace UK IV.

Anu Danu Don Danaan Note: Sung with three different melodies that interweave. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Aphrodite Lyrics and music by Ariana Lighteningstorm, recorded on “Mother Wisdom” by KIVA (1994).

Strong like the ocean. Gentle like rain. River wash my tears away. Aphrodite.

Counterpoint: Aphrodite, Aphrodite, Sea foam, Sea spray, Love us, We pray Aphrodite, Aphrodite. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Aphrodite’s Daughter By Ariana Lighteningstorm, recorded on “Alchemy” by KIVA (1993).

We sit and sing at the warm water’s edge; Combing our hair over laughter Warmed by rocks and foamed by the sea; For we are Aphrodite’s Daughters.

Our mirrors bright, our mirrors dark. Our mirrors show all waters, Seeing into our mother the sea; For we are Aphrodite’s Daughters

With bones of those who our treasure would own; We comb our hair ever softer For none can take our freedom away; For we are Aphrodite’s Daughters

Our friends we play with deep in the spray; Dolphins, fishes and others With whale we dance a deep sea song; For we are Aphrodite’s Daughters

On full moon nights we sing our songs; We call our sisters and mother Oh we are calling deep within you; For we are Aphrodite’s Daughters

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5 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Aphrodite’s Song Words adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit (1984), from Doreen Valiente’s poem, “The Charge of the Goddess”, music by Ray Bayley and S.T. Rabbit, recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

(humming) Ohhhh, ooohhhh

Let those love now who have never loved; Let those who have loved, love again By love alone who She says I may be known

By love alone I may be known, Love is the only law (that) I know. All things living on my own; From me they come to me they go.

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Full moon, shining bright, Midnight on the waters; Oh, Aradia, Diana’s silver daughter ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Aradia’s Call By Corrina Loomis (2005), recorded on “It’s Time” (2007).

Women of the world, unite to the calling. Women of the world, ride the night wind spirit. Women of the world, unite to the calling. Women of the world, ground your power.

Chorus: We are the heartbeat of the Mother. We dance the rhythms of Her breath. We sing vibrations of healing, We are. . .

Witches of the world, unite to the calling. Witches of the world, ride the night wind spirit. Witches of the world, unite to the calling. Witches of the world, work your magic. Chorus: [Repeat until dizzy] ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Arianrhod By Lesley Peterson, recorded on “Hand to Hand” by SilverBranch Productions (2003).

Silver Wheel, Stars and Time, Ever turning and returning, Bring us ‘round Arianrhod

Counterpoint: Castle revolving, Spiral Milky Way ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** A River of Birds in Migration By Oregon Woman’s Land Community, on “A Circle is Cast” (1988) “ Womyn With Wings”.

There’s a river of birds in migration, A nation of woman with wings… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Arms of the Mother By Abbi Spinner and Katlyn Breene, recorded on “Enter the Center” by Abbi Spinner (2001).

Imah, Mamma pacha, Dea Mahama, Amara, Amabudad, Come to us, Carry us Ama, Aruruma, Naamah, Kamala, Ninmah, Pachamama, Come to us, Carry us.

The wings of the mother are soft and strong, The heart of the mother is never wrong, The arms of the mother carry us along, Carry us over the ocean… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** As Above, So Below By Ivo Dominiguez jr. (2001) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

As Above So Below, Spirit and Matter, In A Dance So Slow As Within So Without, Great Mystery, That Spirals In and Out Secret glory, Hidden by nothing; Thrice blessed, Thrice called, Thrice revealed (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ashera Source unknown , Learned from Dances of Universal Peace.

Ashera, Ashera, Ashera, Ashera Counterpoint: Aaya Asher Aaya Ashera Ashera ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** As I Mee Walked Traditional Renaissance England, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1988).

As I mee walked in a May morning, I heard a bird sing, “Cuckoo”

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6 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 As One Written by Denean (1991), recorded on “Fire Prayer”.

As one we walk this Earth together; As one we sing to Her our song As one we love Her, As one we heal Her; Her heart beats with our own as one.

As one we join with Her our mother; As one we feel Her sacred song As one we touch Her, As one we heal Her; Her heart beats with our own as one.

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Autumn is come, the harvest time is here. Celebrate the season full of joy and cheer. Praise to our Lord, and to our Lady too, For the blessings They have given me and you.

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Autumn time, red leaves fall, While the weeping sky looks over all, Demeter sadly walks the land, The dying grasses in Her hand.

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When the dawn is breaking, and the barge moves silently across the water’s face Then the mists come shining, calling us to gather once again See it as it once was, see the apple orchards and the oaks and mistletoes

See the Chalice well there, see the standing stones upon the high and holy Tor Honor they who dwell there, the Horned Hunter and the Stag The Maiden and the Mother and the Crone who teaches us the ways of Avalon

Chorus: There’s a dark eyed lady there, with a heart that knows the Fae There’s a once and future king, who inspires us to be brave There’s a place the eagles know, and an ancient secret cave, Calling home

A thousand years have passed now, and the misty shores have long been lost to human eyes The path has long been hidden, and the secrets have been guarded well Still the old ways linger, in the hearts of those who can recall the ancient lore

Avalon is calling, calling us to gather with the ones we’ve known before To meet and to remember and to recognize and love again Now the lady beckons and we stand together in the mists of Avalon. Chorus

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If I touch you, I will know you; Though my veil be drawn, you’re glowing; In my mind and soul and body.

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My soul is living and my soul is free, I am aligned in my divinity. (Repeat) Wake up, bless the world, Wake up, stand tall, Wake up, breathe in deeply of the sacred all around.

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7 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Awaken Me By Abbi Spinner Mc Bride, 2007, recorded on “Fire of Creation”.

Open my eyes to the miracles around me. Wake me up, wake me up. Open my eyes to the miracles around me. Wake me up, wake me up.

Chorus: Awaken me, awaken me, awaken me, awaken me.

Open my ears to your whispered words of guidance. Waken me up, wake me up. Open my ears to your whispered words of guidance. Waken me up, wake me up. Chorus

Shake me from my sleep and stir me from my dreaming, Wake me up, wake me up. Shake me from my sleep and stir me from my dreaming, Wake me up, wake me up. Chorus

Waken me up, wake me up. Waken me up, wake me up. Waken me up, wake me up.

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Awake, awake, you ancient watchers; Awake awake and let me in. Come down come down, from your waiting houses; Come down come down and let me in.

Counterpoint: Jewel of the North, whose gates are emerald; Flame of the South, whose gates burn red. Well of the West, whose gates are wisdom; Breath of the East whose gates are still.

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I told me Mum I was going out, she asked what I was all about I asked if I could take the broom, I’m going to meet the girls Oh, the moon is wax tonight and don’t you like the fellas? I prefer the girls tonight, I’m going to ride the wind

Chorus: ‘Cause it’s the girls’ night out, away ye merry lasses Get your brooms, get ‘em out, we’ll ride the wind tonight Oh, it’s the girls’ night out, away ye merry lasses Get your brooms, get ‘em out, we’ll ride the wind tonight

My sister is so bold and free, she asked if she could come with me I saw her up above the trees, a-goin’ to ride the wind Oh, the moon is wax tonight and don’t you like the fellas? I prefer the girls tonight, I’m going to ride the wind Chorus

As we were goin’ out the gate we met our dear old mother Ridin’ a broom and hummin’ a tune, goin’ to ride the wind Oh, the moon is wax tonight and don’t you like the fellas? I prefer the girls tonight, I’m going to ride the wind Chorus

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Baba la gum bala Gum bala ha-vi-seh Baba la gum bala Gum bala ha-vi-seh Oh, nana, nana ha-vi-seh Oh, nana, nana ha-vi-seh Haviseh, Ha-vi-seh

(translation: "now is the time for the harvest the harvest of the soul.") ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

8 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Band of Shearers Traditional Scottish, in Dragonfest ’88 songbook.

Now summer days and heather bells come rollin’ o’er yon highland hills. There’s yellow corn in yonder fields and autumn brings the shearing.

Chorus: Oh bonnie lassie, will ye gang and shear wi’ me the whole day lang! And love will cheer us as we gang to join yon band o‘ shearers.

And if the weather it be dry, they’ll say there’s love ‘twixt you and I. But we’ll slyly pass each other by when we join yon band o’ shearers. Chorus

And when the harvest is all done, we’ll have some rantin’ rovin’ fun. We’ll have some rantin’, rollin’ fun, and forget the toils of shearing. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Banshee By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

Dark women of the Sidhe, Veiled one of the night, The Banshee cries the passing of a life Traveler on the earth, He’s destined since his birth, To dance that fabled dance with her tonight Her lantern burns as black as night Aye yi yi …. Aye yi yi …. Aye yi yi …. Aye yi yi ….

Chorus: Whether you be nobleman or knave, You’ll hear her song a voice as cold the grave Fal dal riddle aye ay… Fal dal riddle aye ay… Fal dal riddle aye ay The Banshee cry Aye yi she cries Aye yi she cries Repeat ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Barge of Heaven Lyrics translated from the Sumerian by Thorkild Jacobsen; adapted & music by Starhawk (1987), recorded on ”Second Chance” (1994) and “Lunacy” (1990).

Your crescent shaped barge of heaven, So well belayed, so well belayed. Full of loveliness like the new moon; (Repeat) Your fertile fields well-watered; (Repeat) Hillock lands well-watered, too. (Repeat) At your mighty rising. (Repeat) The vines rise up and the fields rise up; (Repeat) And the desert blooms in green. (Repeat) Just like a living garden. (Repeat) In the heat of the sun, you are the shade; A well of water in a dry, dry land. (Repeat) Swelling fruit to feed the hungry; Sweet cream to quench our thirst. (Repeat) (Pour it out for me, Pour it out for me, Everything you send me I will drink. (Repeat) Your crescent… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beads! By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998.)

Beads, Beads on the bracelet of the Goddess. Beads, beads on the bracelet on her arm. Beads, Beads on the bracelet of the Goddess. Beads, beads on the bracelet on her arm. Oh! Lady put your hand right here, Oh! Lady put your hand right here, for we are ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Be As One By Adele Getty (NOTE: also listed under “I am a Circle”) recorded by on “Women in Circle” (1885) and “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

I am a circle, I am healing you. You are a circle, You are healing me. Unite us, be one. Unite us, be as one. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beat of Beltane By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

The flames and flowers of May are rising, oh rising. Pounding out the beat of Beltane. Turn sunwise or widdershins, and circle, oh circle. Pounding out the beat of Beltane. Dance closer now my lovely, tight we twine the ribbons, Pounding out the beat of Beltane. Now jump the fire eternal, kiss the sky, kiss the earth. Pounding out the beat of Beltane.

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Beautiful Women By Jennifer Ryser, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

Beautiful Women, Power in your struggle. Beautiful Women, There’s a power in your heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Beauty of the Woman By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

The beauty of the woman is. The beauty of the heart is, The beauty of the Yoni is One. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Beauty Song Music by Gregg Smith, text traditional Navajo

Now I walk in beauty; Beauty is before me. Beauty is behind me; Above and Below me

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beauty Walk Traditional Native American, Dances of Universal Peace

Chorus: I (we) walk with beauty all around me (us), as I (we) walk the beauty way. (Repeat)

We walk with beauty before us…Ho We walk with beauty behind us… Ho We walk with beauty above us… Ho We walk with beauty below us…Ho. Chorus

May all our thoughts be beautiful…Ho May all our words be beautiful …Ho May all our actions be beautiful …Ho As we live our lives the beauty way. Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Beauty Way Source unknown.

I/We will walk in the beauty way. Dance upon the sacred path. Always in step with the rhythm of Mother Earth.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Beaver Song By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998)

I am seen and I see, I am heard and I hear; I am sung to and I sing.

I am seen and I see, I am heard and I hear; I am sung to and I sing.

Earth Mother giving me life each day; Holding me in Her hand

Mother, help me to find my way; Help me to understand… … …

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Be Blessed By Beverly Frederick (2000), recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild”.

The sun, the earth, the hand that planted; The sun, the earth, the hand that reaped. The sun, the earth, the hand that feeds us; The sun, the earth, these hands be blessed.

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Becoming By PJ, Seale, (2004) recorded by Spiral Rhythm on “We are Light” (2007)

I thrust my feet deep in the earth, Reach hungry for the sky. Bathe my limbs in the river’s flow, The wind, she blows me dry. I will become all I touch And all that touches me. I will be one with everything I see.

I hurl my body skyward, And lose myself in flight. Spread my soul through the coming dark. Until I am the night, I will become the shadows. Between all that you see, I am a thread in all reality.

I rise up with the fiery dawn And paint a blazing sky. Ride the rain down the mountain side And travel to the sea. I will become the seasons, The turning of the wheel. I am the light of all that you hold dear.

The sunlight falls as music, The wind she howls a tune. The earth heart beats the baseline, To the ocean’s croon. I will become the harmony, Become the melody. I will be one with the singer and what’s sung.

Now I am the fire’s power, The wind both wild and free. The molten heart of the deep, deep earth And the ever changing sea. I have become everything, And all has become me. I am one, I’m everything you see. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Beginning of the Earth By Delaney Johnson and Starhawk, Recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994)

The ocean is the beginning of the Earth, The ocean is the beginning of the Earth; All life comes from the sea, All life comes from the sea. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Behold! By Abbi Spinner & Magnus McBride, recorded on “Fire of Creation” (2007), and, on “Ignite” by Sacred Fire (2009).

Chorus: Behold there is magick all around you, Behold there is magick all around you. Behold there is magick all around you, Awaken, rejoice, and sing.

I am the Air around you; I am the Breath of life within you. I am the Wind blowing through you; I am all that I am. Chorus

I am the Fire around you, I am the Spark of life within you. I am the Flame burning through you, I am all that I am. Chorus

I am the Water around you, I am the Pulse of life within you. I am the Ocean flowing through you, I am all that I am. Chorus

I am the Earth around you, I am the Heartbeat within you. I am the Ground beneath you, I am all that I am. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Be Like a Bird By Arthur Frachenpohl, words by Victor Hugo, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Be like a bird, who halting in her flight, On a limb too slight feels it give away beneath her, Yet sings, sings, knowing she has wings, Yet sings, sings, knowing she has wings. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Belisama, Belenos By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Lady clothed in sunlight, Lord shining bright. Belisama, Belenos Join us in this rite. Radiant wheel turning, love we are learning.. Belisama, Belenos, Join us in this rite. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

11 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Belit Mati Source unknown, Recorded on Dances of Universal Peace” Native Middle Eastern Cycle”.

Belit Mati Malkatu

Counterpoint: Rahm

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Belle Mama Source unknown (Italian for Beautiful Mother), learned from Sára Rain’s Chant Disc III.

Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma Yay! Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma, Yay! Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma Yay!

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Bell Song By Elexa, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Ring, bell! Sing bell! Spring bell, chime! Ring out the joy of a happy tune. Winter is over, the darkness is through. Ring out! Sing out! The Earth is born anew!

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Belly Pot Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Chorus: I am the kitchen of the goddess. My womb is the kettle of time. I’m cooking up a child in my belly pot, cauldron of creation, I make life.

My stew pot, holds a broth of, ancestor’ legacy. She pours in spirit, a unique person comes to be. Chorus

I keep the hearth fire burning, I keep the cauldron clean. She stirs and measures. It’s a baby recipe. Chorus

She’s been around awhile in me. She’s ripening in my pantry. With a smile on her face, she has magic to taste Yummy yummy yummy yummy in my yummy tummy. Chorus

My child’s fate develops, stirred by gestation dreams Spiced with a blessings, simmering deliciously. Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beloved Dance Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

When I see thy glorious vision, I am moved to ecstacy. Beloved, waves rise in my heart, And my heart becomes the sea.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beltane Brand Source unknown , Recorded on “Return to Love” By Dances of Universal Peace, UK vol. V.

The wheel of the year is turning, And the Beltane Fires are burning. So give your hand, and take your brand, To kindle your own heart’s yearning.

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12 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Beltaine Dance By Sequanah, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Ladies and Lassies, one and all, Come to the Lady’s Courtship Hall. Dance as the Maypole weaves and spins and the summertime begins.

Faster and faster the Circle turns--- Brightly the Beltaine fire burns. Dance, oh, dance in the name of Love, as the Sun shines high above. Circle out and Circle in, Circle around and spin again, As the flames burn higher and higher, You shall receive your heart’s desire.

Lads, take a lassie by the hand, Soon she’ll be wearing a wedding band. Maypole ribbons and hearts entwine to carry out Divine Design. Lass, don’t be shy and miss your chance, This is the Lady’s Courting Dance! Lads, spin around and steal a kiss --- Nature knows you were meant for this.

Lady of Love and Laughing Lord, Throughout the year thou art adored. But on this day of Love and Joy, We find Thee within each girl and boy. Merry the lovely month of May! Happy the couple joined today! The Bright Young Lord shining high above, Fills our hearts with His burning Love.

Come ye, oh come ye, oh Summer Queen, Dressed in a gown of em’rald green! Greet now thy King, the Golden Sun, That Heaven and Earth may soon be one!

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beltaine Processional By Anne Hill, in Circle Round and Sing (1995).

Summer is a coming in, Summer is a coming in. Heigh ho, and make a merry din, Summer is a coming in!

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beltane Fires By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

Come gentle folk and hear my song, The Wintery Queen hath lingered long But the Sun hath wooed the May Queen back with a summer sky Their love shall be reborn, In the twinkling of an eye

Chorus: Dance in the light of Beltane Fires, Flames sparked by life and love’s desire Dance down the darkness and dance down the pain, The Great Rite brings us new life again.

The green wood rings with life once more, And I hear love knocking at my door When the fires of eve become the foggy dews of morn By the twinkling of our eyes, our love shall be reborn

Rhiannon rides her steed tonight, A lover to the sun she brings back the light So gather ‘round the standing stones on the hill Shades of the ancient ones they lie there still Chorus

The wheel turns and the fire burns, So when the dusk bids the sun goodnight, And the lady shines upon a pagan sight, We’ll play the pipes and beat the drums, And the fires burn until the morning comes Chorus

The wheel turns and the fire burns

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13 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Beltane Song Learned from Charly at Earth Temple, Denver, To the Tune: London Bridges.

Lord and Lady wed today, wed today, wed today. Lord and Lady Wed today, Blessed Beltane

Sun and Rain will make things grow, make things grow, make things grow Sun and Rain will make things grow, Blessed Beltane

Girls and Boys all dance and sing, dance and sing, dance and sing Girls and Boys all dance and sing, Blessed Beltane.

Dance in circles in and out, laugh and shout, in and out Dance in circles in and out, Blessed Beltane ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beltane Wedding Dance By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

Now who will ye marry on Beltane Day? Bridled and booted sae gay, sae bonnily. Sae many lads, in a row, lowing low; Which is the Laird ye choose?

Chorus: Ride ye quickly on your mare, He shall ride a stallion sae fair; Toss the holly wreath i’ the ring, He that wears it soon will be king.

And how shall ye know him on Beltane morn? By the blue of his tunic and horn sae golden. Of a’ the lads, he shall be merrily Clad i’ the sky’s ain hues. Chorus

Now wha’ hae ye there i’ the palm o’ your hand? T’s the pip o’ the ripe quince, sae grand, sae faery, This e’en on our bed, loving him, holding him, I shall beget a son. Chorus

But what is this shadow that fa’s on your king? T’is the birth o’ my bairn i’ the spring, sae joyful; Sic a fine lad to learn to kill what he will, When the Laird’s reign is done. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Besom Song Traditional/Nial Hartnett, recorded on “For the Lady and The Lord” by Lucidian (2004).

Besom, besom, long and lithe, Made from ash and willow withe, Tied with thongs of willow bark, In running stream of moonset dark. With a Pentagram indighted, As the ritual fire is lighted, Sweep ye Circle deosil, Sweep out evil, sweep out ill, Make the round of the ground, Where we do the Lady’s will.

Besom, besom, Lady’s Broom, Sweep out darkness, sweep out doom, Rid ye Lady’s hallowed ground, Of demons, imps and Hell’s red hound, Then set ye down on Her green Earth, By running stream or Mistress’ hearth, ‘Til called once more on Sabbat night, To cleanse once more the dancing site.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Be Still By Shawna Carol, inspired by a passage from The Impersonal Life, recorded on “Goddess Chant” (1998).

Be still and listen Know that I am You are Goddess

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14 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Between The Worlds By Ayama (1982) recorded on “All Beings of the Earth” by MotherTongue (1990).

Between the worlds we made a circle, Never ending, universal, We are filled with Spirit power, Send it down, complete the chain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Beyond the Gates By Sharon Knight, recorded on “Songs of the Waning Year” (2008).

Beyond the Gates I see my Father, Beyond the Gates I see my Mother There I see the line of my people, Going back to the dawn of time

Beyond the Gates I see my Sister, Beyond the Gates I see my Brother There I see my beloved kin, Going back to the dawn of time

I will take my place among them, I will drink of life everlasting I will live in the Halls of the Mighty, Until the end of time ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Birds By Danielle Rosa (2005), recorded on “Witches’ Brew” (2006) by Reclaiming.

Thank you for the Earth so Sweet, Thank you for the food we eat. Thank you for the birds that sing, Thank you for everything. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Black Cat Source unknown , Learned from Orion at Sacred Voices, Denver.

Black cat of the night; Coat like coal dust, eyes like jewels See her stalk and swallow the star mice; Darkness she rules! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessed Be the Earth By Jess Shoup Forest, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Blessed be the Earth that grows the food. Blessed be the Earth that grows the food. Blessed be the Earth, Blessed be the Earth, Blessed be the Earth that grows the food.

Blessed be the rain that waters the crops. Blessed be the rain that waters the crops. Blessed be the hands that fixed the food. Blessed be the hands that fixed the food. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessed Be the Fire (of our desire) By Sue McGowan & Delyse, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. 1” by Ruth Barrett (2003).

Blessed be the fire, of our desire. Blessed be our courage, Blessed be our love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessed Be (the light has come) By Shawna Carol, recorded on “Goddess Chant” by Shawna Carol (1998).

All is growing and expanding, Blessed be the light has come (Repeat)

And a love that‘s everlasting, Blessed be the light has come. Blessed be, blessed be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessings of the Goddess Source unknown , Learned from Dances of Universal Peace

May the blessings of Goddess rest upon you. May Her peace abide in you. May Her presence, illuminate your heart. Now and forever more. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

15 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Blessing Song (Also called “Lammas Bread Blessing”) Lyrics by Diane Baker, music by Anne Hill, in Circle Round (1998).

Bless the Earth that grows the grain. Bless the Water that gives us rain Bless the Wind that helps seeds spread. Bless the Fire that bakes our bread.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessings of the Summer Stars Source unknown , Recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Weep no more, for the sun is returning. The summer stars will shine once more my friends. The warming winds will sooth away our sorrows. The wheel turns and brings us home again.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessings to the World Lyrics by David Bruner & Karen Drucker, music by Karen Drucker, on “Songs of Spirit II” (2001).

You are the heart, you are the hands, you are the voice of spirit on Earth. And who you are, and all you do, is a blessing to the world.

(Substitute: We are or I am) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Blessing Waltz By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

I will live for this life. I will sing for our truth. I will bless your way. I will live for this life. I will sing for our truth. I will bless your way. What is the vision I walk in this life? Strength, and beauty and love. What is the vision I walk in this life? Strength, and beauty and love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Bless Our Mead (the Yeast Herders' Anthem) Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Yeast ???????, we brew to they.Sharing ancient craft, we honor the yeasts The Magic of you, brings forth the sacred brew. Yeast within, bless our mead.

Spirit of East, dance on the breeze, Fly to the hive, noble honey bees The Magic of you, brings forth the sacred brew, Honey bees, bless our mead.

Spirit of South, Fire in our mead, Alcohol is brewing, potency The Magic of you, brings forth the sacred brew, Fire free, bless our mead.

Spirit of West, mead flowing free, Water and honey, joined into mead The Magic of you, brings forth the sacred brew, Fluidity, bless our mead.

Spirit of North, flavor our mead. With flowers and fruit, spices and seed. The Magic of you, brings forth the sacred brew, Fruits of Earth, bless our mead.

God of the Brew, Goddess of Mead, Bless us your brewers, join our party. The Magic of you, brings forth the sacred brew

Bless our mead, bless our mead, bless our mead, bless our mead. Bless our mead, bless our mead, bless our mead, bless our mead.

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Blodeuwedd, fair maiden, Behind a face made of flowers Lie mysteries, beginnings, The knowing eyes of the owl. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Blood of the Ancients Chorus by Charlie Murphy, recorded on “Canticles of Light” (1984), learned at Dances of Universal Peace.

The new Moon of Diana, The dark Moon Hecate; The full Moon in Selene, All light our changing way At Beltane and at Lammas, Samhain and Candlemas; The Sabbats and the Solstices, And Equinoxes pass

Chorus: It’s the blood of the Ancients, It runs through our veins; And the forms (bones) pass. But the circle of life remain. (Repeat stanza) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Bones By Victoria McCarthy, recorded on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994).

Bones come dance with me, Bones come dance with me, Bones come dance with me, Dancing in the desert, in the desert tonight. Dancing in the desert, in the desert tonight.

Bones come sing with me, Bones come sing with me, Bones come sing with me, Singing in the desert, in the desert tonight. Singing in the desert, in the desert tonight.

Chorus: Bones dance, know the Shaman way, Bones dance, hear the raven cry, Bones dance, see the ancestors, Dancing in the desert, in the desert tonight. Dancing in the desert, in the desert tonight.

Bones come fly with me, Bones come fly with me, Bones come fly with me, Flying in the desert, in the desert tonight. Flying in the desert, in the desert tonight.

Bones come die with me, Bones come die with me, Bones I’ll die with thee, I’m dying in the desert, in the desert tonight. I’m dying in the desert, in the desert tonight. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Borderland By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

Come to the edge of the Borderland, Heed the siren’s song and take my hand Be long on spirit and short on fear, None but good fortune and love dwell here

Be ye not gripped by hatred’s firm hand, For in this place, we are taking a stand While we are gathered the gods they smile, And to see your face I’d walk many a mile

Outside of these walls a battle does rage, And hate’s sad story turns one more page Ah, one more page

Between the worlds is a place sublime, Here we exist outside of time

This Borderland you have seen in a dream, We are as one in the time between The Borderland with me, The Borderland with me ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Born of the Elements Medley As arranged by Crow Women , recorded on “Crow Goddess”. Earth my body – by Prana; I am born of the elements – by K. Williamson; Mother of darkness – author unknown; We all come from the Goddess – Z. Budapest; Hoof and Horn by Deanna Metzger.

1st Melody: Earth my body, water my blood, Air my breath and Fire my spirit. 2nd Melody: I am born of the elements, I am born of the elements.

3rd Melody: Mother of darkness, Mother of light. Earth beneath us, soul in Flight. Songs of love and love of light, Guide us in our hearts.

4th Melody: Earth my body, soil and sand; Make me strong in heart and hand. Water my blood, flowing strong; Lead me with your healing song. Air my breath, blowing true; Let my life take flight in you. Fire my spirit, burning bright; Lead from darkness into light.

5th Melody We all come from the Goddess, and to Her we shall return. Like a drop of rain, flowing to the ocean.

6th Melody: Hoof and horn, hoof and horn; All that dies shall be reborn. Corn and grain, corn and grain, all that falls shall rise again.

7th Melody: Isis, Astarte, Dianna, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Born of Water By Women’s Workshop, Madison, WI, recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Born of water, Cleansing, powerful, Healing, changing, We are (I am).

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Breaths By Biargo Diop & Ysaya Barnwell, recorded by Crow Women on “Crow Goddess” (2006).

Chorus: Listen more often to things than to beings, Listen more often to things then to beings. ‘Tis the ancestors word, when the fire’s voice is heard. ‘Tis the ancestors word, in the voice of the waters. Ah-ahh, wshh, ah-ahh

Those who have died, have never, never left. The dead are not under the earth. They are in the rustling trees, they are in the groaning woods, They are in crying grass, they are in the moaning rocks. The dead are not under the earth, so Chorus

Those who have died, have never, never left. The dead have a pact with the living. They are in the woman’s breast, they are in the wailing child, They are with us in our home, they are with us in the crowd, The dead have a pact with the living, so Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Breeze At Dawn By Dale Zola, on “Night Passage” by Libana (2000).

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. Don’t go back to sleep, The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you, tell you, don’t go back to sleep. Liu….. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Briar Rose By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Life is the light in the heart of the rose. Life is the light in the heart of the rose. Rise, sleeper, kiss me and open, Rise, sleeper, and dream no more.

All of Love covers the earth. All of love the limitless dancing. All of Love covers the earth. All of love the limitless dancing. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

18 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Brid Trad.Scottish & Irish, music by Sparky T. Rabbit (1983), on “Hand of Desire” (1992) “Through the Darkness” (1998).

Welcome Brid. Oh, Welcome Brid. Brid is Welcome. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Brighid’s Flame By Kellianna, recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

I am the spark before the fire, from winter’s cold I do inspire I am the promise of the Spring, I am the tiniest of flames.

A dancing fire upon the snow, in darkest night a mighty glow I circle toward the coming spring, I am all life awakening.

Mid-Winters' slumber I do shake, I coax the seed and bulb to wake I pull them slowly from their dreams, I am the Maiden of the flame.

Protecting all at time of birth, In love and safety draw them forth I wrap all newborns in my light, I am the Maiden dressed in white. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Bright Sun, Dark Death Lyrics by Starhawk, music by Moonrose, adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit, on “Hand of Desire” (1992).

Bright Sun, Dark Death; Lord of Winds, Lord of the Dance Sunchild, and Winter-born King; Hanged One, Untamed, Untamed Stag and Stallion, and Goat and Bull; Sailor of the Last Sea Guardian of the Gate, Brother and Lover Seed-sower, Grain reborn, Horned One Come (Repeat first few times, 3X last time) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Brigid By T. Thon Coyle (1997) recorded on “Face of a New Day” (1998).

Chorus: Croi mo chroi aman chara Croi mo chroi aman chara Bride, aman chara Bride, mo cuslai mo chroi

Mother! anvil of stone. Forger, sharpen and hone. Poet, vision of life's breath. Muser, Sister of death. Healer! cleanse me and soothe me! Lover, strengthen, renew me. Chorus

Poet! gift me a God's tongue. Lover, sweet, honeysuckle one. Mother, feed me on cream. Healer, lay me to dream. Forger! temper, subdue me. Muser, kindle, infuse me. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Bring Back the Light Words and music by Gypsy (1980), recorded on “Enchantress” (1990).

Sing merry meet, merry meet in good measure, Follow along as we join in the dance Sing merry meet, merry meet in the circle, Call all along we can join in the song

Bring Back the light, Light never ending, Through dark of night, This call we are sending With all our might, Bring back the light, Bring back the light Our hearts are open, On Solstice night, We are invoking, The Lord of Life Bring Back the light, The light

Chant: Queen of the stars, Queen of the moon, Queen of the horns, Queen of fire Lord of Life, Seed of light, Flame that warms the coldest night

Queen of the stars, Queen of the moon, Queen of the horns, Queen of fire Harken to this Witches rune, Work our will as we desire

Lord of Life, Seed of light, Flame that warms the coldest night Bring to us the Waxing Light, Be with us on Solstice night

Melody: Bring back the light, Light is descending, To Earth tonight, Light never ending To Earth tonight, Bring back the light, Bring back the light, Bring back the light

Counterpoint: Sing merry meet, merry meet in good measure. Follow us now as we join in the dance

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Bring the Rain Lyrics by Michael Johnson & Lori Newlove; music by M. Johnson, on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

It's been dry so long. The Earth cries out for rain. Though the seasons have changed, The heat still remains, As the months drag on.

Chorus: Come, Come gather 'round. Look to the West. Raise your hands. Sing and dance. Call to the clouds, To bring the rain. Oh bring the rain. Oh bring the rain.

See the gathering storm clouds, As we look to the sky. It's gonna be alright, The wind takes flight, As the rain comes down. Chorus

Oh Darlin' thank-you, I've been dry so long. The water feels so good to me, I'm growing moist and strong. No, no Darlin', Thank you! I know it's what you need. It's My pleasure to provide You with the water for our seeds, So let it grow, let it grow, let it grow, let it grow. Oh bring the rain.

So it's no longer dry. The water flows around us. It started as a trickle. And turned into a stream. That rolled into a river. That flowed into the sea. That took away the desert. And made everything so green.

(Round Robin): So let it rain. No more desert. Everything's so green. It's no longer dry.

Call to the clouds, let it rain.

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Well the bud and the blossom and the yoni and the phallus, We shall drink from the Sacred Blessed Chalice Oh we take it to our hands and we take it to our lips, We’ve tasted the honey and we’ve tasted the wine The ecstasy and pleasure, And the joy of life is mine, mine, mine, Joy of life is mine, mine, mine, Joy of life is mi-ne

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Burn fire, burn bright, Pure vision come to me; Guide my path tonight, With your strength and light.

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Burning fire lights the sun, Shinning sun lights the moon, Moonlight softly lights the earth.

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Burning Times By Charlie Murphy (1981), recorded on “The Best of Pagan Song”.

In the cool of the evening, they used to gather. 'Neath the stars in the meadow circling an old oak tree At the times appointed by the seasons. Of the earth and the phases of the moon

In the center, stood a woman. Equal with the others and respected for her worth One of the many we call the witches. The healers and the teachers of the wisdom of the earth

And the people grew through the knowledge she gave them. Herbs to heal their bodies, spells to make their spirits whole Can't you hear them chanting healing incantations. Calling forth the wise ones, celebrating in dance and song

Refrain: Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Innana (3x)

There were those who came to power, through domination. And they were bonded in their worship of a dead man on a cross They sought control of the common people. By demanding allegiance to the church of Rome

And the Pope declared an inquisition. It was a war against the women, whose power they feared In the holocaust against the nature people. Nine million European women died

And the tale is told of those, who by the hundreds. Holding together chose their death in the sea While chanting the praises of the Mother Goddess. A refusal of betrayal, women were dying to be free. Refrain

Now the Earth is a witch, and the men still burn her. Stripping her down with mining, and the poisons of their wars Still to us the Earth is a healer, a teacher, a mother. The weaver of a web of life that keeps us all alive

She gives us the vision to see through the chaos. She gives us the courage, it is our will to survive

Refrain – repeated many times

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By the Air that is Her breath, By the Fire of Her bright spirit, By the Waters of Her womb, By the Earth that is Her body.

Our (the) circle is open, but (yet) unbroken, May the peace (love, joy) of the Goddess be ever in your (our) hearts. Merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again. Blessed Be, blessed be, blessed be.

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21 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 By The Earth By Victor Anderson, recorded on “For the Lady and The Lord” by Lucidian (2004).

By the Earth that is Her body. By the Air that is Her breath. By the Fire that is Her bright spirit. By the living Waters of Her womb. May the peace of the Goddess be Forever In your heart, The circle is open but unbroken, Merry Meet and Merry Part

Spoken: By Earth, Your fertile body, blessed be, And by the Living Waters of Your womb, With Air, Your breath that moves upon the sea And summons life green-springing from the tomb, By Fire, Your spirit, blessed be with power The children of Your love born unto wrath: May light and cleansing in the unclean hour, Shine from Your moon-white brow upon their path, Each unto each, eternal in love's way, All blessed and illumined, Evoe-He. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cakes and Wine Chant By Betsy McMindes (Breid Foxsong), in Dragonfest songbook (1988).

Lady of the Harvest, Lord of the Vine, Bring to us your Blessings on the Cakes and the Wine.

Second verse learned from Renna Shesso: Lady of the Deer and Lord of the Moose, Bring to us your Blessings on the Cookies and the Juice. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Calling on the Spirits By Charlie Murphy (1984) recorded on “Canticles of Light”.

Calling on the spirits of the future; Calling on the lifetimes yet to come. Send courage to the present generation; Help us find the strength to carry on.

Calling on the spirits of the ancients, Calling on the wise ones of the past. Illuminate the vision of the people; Help us keep our feet upon the path.

Calling on the guardians of the planet; Calling on all people now alive. With vision of the past and memory of the future; Claiming our power to survive. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Calling the Elements Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Deep down, deep into the Earth my roots go. Draw up Earth Mother power, She will help me grow. Rise up, fill me, give me life, strengthen me a mighty tree, Nourishing power from below.

Chorus: Earth, air, fire, water, come to me, Gaia’s daughter. Come to me, Moon?? and Sun. Ancient Spirits, mighty ones.

Bright sky, Eagles take to fly, each wind blow Sunrise, far seeing eyes. Blessed sight to know, The path, the song, forever new like the dawn goes on and on. Calling me, shows the way to go. Chorus

Fire flare, rising in the sky, your fearsome glow, Deep down from Pele’s womb, pushing from below, Toast me, burn me, consume me. The catalyst for Phoenix flight, Light the night, let your power grow.

Life blood, pour from clouds to earth below. Flash flood won’t be denied. Cleanse me, real and so slow. Shape me, make me, carry me deep within in myself. The shadow place, I will face what I need to know. Chorus

Guard our circle ‘til we’re done. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

22 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Call the Seed Source unknown Call the seed from deep within. Call it forth let growth begin Call the shoot up from the earth. And as I will, now give it birth ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Call to Herne (Herne who Hears) By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Herne who hears all living things, Hear our call to you. Herne whose name all nature sings, Hear our call to you. Moon stag, Horned One, Green Man, God. Draw near, come here, Be here now. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Call to Spirit – Invocation Song Taught by Anodea Judith & Selene Vega at Pagan Spirit (1985), in Circle of Songs.

Chorus: Spirits of the ______we’re calling you.; Spirits of the ______we’re calling you here. Spirits of the ______we’re calling you here and now.

Spirits of the Air, bring your blessings fair; Spirits of the sky, teach us how to fly; Spirits of the East, into our circle come!

Spirits of the Fire, bring us our desire; Spirits of the flame, burn away our pain; Spirits of the South into our Circle come!

Spirits of the Ocean, deepen our emotions; Spirits of the sea, let the soul be free; Spirits of the West, into our Circle come!

Spirits of the Land, help us understand; Spirits of the Earth, bring us to re-birth; Spirits of the North, into our circle come. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Call to the Moons By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1992) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Dark Moon, We Hear You Call Us; Bright Moon, We Call Your Name Crescent Moon, We Sing With You; Crescent Moon, We Sing With You ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Can Cerridwen By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

I am longing for Cerridwen, the Queen of the Earth. And for her sacred king and his sister Who drank the blood of the Mother, Who drank the blood of the Mother

The oak was cut, Will it grow once more? In this time is the oak our labor, To see it grow tomorrow, To see it grow tomorrow. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Carry It Home By Betsy Rose (1988), recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

Carry it home to our children, carry it out in the street. Carry it onto the ones you love, and onto the ones you meet. Carry it light on your shoulder, carry it deep in your soul. For we have been blessed with magic, and the magic will make us whole. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cauldron of Cerridwen By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” (2001).

Stir the sacred cauldron. Dance along with me. Round and round and round we go, Until our hearts are free. The cauldron, the cauldron. The cauldron of Cerridwyn. The cauldron, the cauldron. The cauldron of Cerridwyn.

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Cauldron of Change Source unclear, by Holy Terror Coven or Oothoon of St. Louis, MO.

Cauldron of Change, Blossom of bone. Arc of eternity, Hole in the stone. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Celebrate By Lori Richards, recorded by Ruth Barrett on “The Year is a Dancing Women, vol. 2” (2003).

Celebrate Her ripening spirit, Celebrate Her blossoming truth, Celebrate the fruits of our labor, Mother Goddess we celebrate You! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Celebrate the Light of the Sun Also called “Lucina Chant”,first verse by Kay Gardner, recorded on “The Wheel is a Dancing Year, vol 1” by Ruth Barrett (2003).

Celebrate the light of the Sun, Show the way Lucina. Dance the round on Solstice night. Blessed be the Great Mother.

Celebrate the light of the Moon. Show the way Lucina. Dance the round on the full moon night. Blessed be the Great Mother. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Celebrate the Rain By Alice Di Micele, recorded on “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997).

Celebrate the rain fallin’ down. Celebrate the green trees growin’ from the ground. Celebrate the new paradise we’ve found. Celebrate the rain fallin’ down.

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The Sun is high up in the sky, Summer’s halfway through But it’ll still be light and warm, another month or two. The Sun is moving south again, Autumn’s on the way, But the Sun’s still bright and strong, on this Solstice Day! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Celtic Blessing (Deep Peace) Traditional, learned at the Dances of Universal Peace

Deep peace of the running wave to you, deep peace of the silent stars, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, deep peace of the quiet earth. May peace, may peace, may peace fill your soul. Let peace, let peace, let peace make you whole. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cernunnos By Lesley Peterson, recorded on “Hand to Hand” (2003) by SilverBranch Productions.

Refrain: Horned one the Hunter, Horned one the Lord. Horned one the Hunted, Horned one Cernunnos

The Antlered One The Mighty Stag Whose ancient powers Never flag Oh Cernunnos, Oh Cernunnos Otherworld King

The Sacred Oak The Wild Man Of cunning folk Oh Cernunnos, Oh Cernunnos Keeper of life

Guide at the end Protector of Both beast and men Oh Cernunnos, Oh Cernunnos Unleash your soul

Let it dance free Through wild woods Come run with me Oh Cernunnos Oh Cernunnos Cernunnos, Oh Cernunnos Refrain

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Cernnunos Call By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Cern-nu-noh-oh-oh-o-os, Stag Horned Hunter, Hunted One, Join Us Now Cern-nu-noh-oh-oh-o-os, Greenwild Lord of Life and Death, Join Us Now. Cern-nu-noh-oh-oh-o-os, Herne and Pan and Every Man, Join Us Now.

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Deep cauldron, ancient wisdom, Cerridwen. Life yields to your embrace; And is born again ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Chalice to Blade By Alane Crowomyn, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

As Goddess to God, so earth is to sky. Together we join as one you and I. For there is no power greater than love.

As women to man, so chalice to blade. Our love it is blessed and magic is made. For there is no power greater than love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Changing Woman Words & music by Nancy Vedder-Shults, recorded on “Singing the Promise” (1998) by General Assembly of the First Universalist Church, Rochester NY.

Changing Woman, Changing Woman, Mother of all. Changing Woman, Changing Woman, I hear your call. Calling me to see your world, in every hill and vale, Calling me to follow you, on the beauty trail. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Changing Woman By AdeleGetty, recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

There is a woman who weaves the night sky, See Her spin, watch Her fingers fly. She is within us from beginning to end, Our grandmother, our sister, our friend. She is the weaver and we are the web, She is the needle and we are the thread

*She changes everything She touches, And everything She touches changes (repeat)

*This stanza was written by Starhawk.

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She has been with us from the beginning; And She is attained at the end of desire. Call upon Her in the darkness of night;

Knowing all acts of love and pleasure are Her rites. For here is the mystery whence you must begin; You won’t find Her without till you find Her within. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Chant with Tibetan Singing Bowls By Carole Etzler (Eagleheart) (1986), recorded (1998) on “Singing the Promise”.

Spirit of light, illumine our lives, grant us the gift of far-seeing. Spirit of fire, open our hearts, that we may have warmth and compassion. Spirit of water, help us dive deep, and discover the truths that are hidden. Spirit of earth, help us to live, centered and strong in wisdom. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Children of the Earth Lyrics by Amy Otero, music by Brian Seachrist, recorded on “Chants of Balance” (2002).

We are the children of the Earth, We are one and the same, We’re all connected to the web, We are part of the chain

She is calling me, She is comforting me, She is carrying me. I am flying, I am flying, I am flying, I am flying. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Children of the Goddess Source Unknown, in Circle of Songs (1993).

We are the children of the Goddess, We are the children of the light. We are the children of pleasures, We are the children of the night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Children’s Totem Chant By Christian Williamson (1997), recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm

Cats, dogs, bunnies, frogs, snakes and wriggly things. Bears, bats, furry rats, anything that sings. Anything that hops, crawls, flies or swims in the salty seas. Is a thing that Goddess touched and so a friend to me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Christians and the Pagans By Dar Williams (1996), on"Mortal City," Dar Williams and “The Best of Pagan Song” (2004).

Amber called her uncle, said "We're up here for the holiday, Jane and I were having solstice, now we need a place to stay." And her Christ-loving uncle watched his wife hang Mary on a tree, He watched his son hang candy canes all made with red dye number three He told his niece, "It's Christmas eve, I know our life is not your style," She said, "Christmas is like Solstice, and we miss you and it's been a while."

So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table, Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able, And just before the meal was served, hands were held and prayers were said, Sending hope for peace on earth to all their gods and goddesses.

The food was great, the tree plugged in, the meal had gone without a hitch, ‘Til Timmy turned to Amber and said, "Is it true that you're a witch?" His mom jumped up and said, "The pies are burning," and she hit the kitchen, And it was Jane who spoke, she said, "It's true, your cousin's not a Christian," "But we love trees, we love the snow, the friends we have, the world we share, And you find magic from your God, and we find magic everywhere."

So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table, Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able, And where does magic come from, I think magic's in the learning, ‘Cause now when Christians sit with Pagans only pumpkin pies are burning.

When Amber tried to do the dishes, her aunt said, "Really, no, don't bother." Amber's uncle saw how Amber looked like Tim and like her father. He thought about his brother, how they hadn't spoken in a year, He thought he'd call him up and say, "It's Christmas and your daughter's here." He thought of fathers, sons and brothers, saw his own son tug his sleeve, saying, "Can I be a Pagan?" Dad said, "We'll discuss it when they leave,"

So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table, Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able, Lighting trees in darkness, learning new ways from the old, and Making sense of history and drawing warmth out of the cold. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Circle Casting Song Source unknown , From Reclaiming Chants book, to the tune of Rose, rose, rose.

Lady weave your circle tight, Spin a web of endless light. Earth and Air and Fire and Water, Bind us to You ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Circle Casting Song By Susan Falkenrath Wolf (1986), recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Eastern morning, First breath of the soul, World view forming, Sacred and whole, Wind of knowledge, Simple and wise, Bringer of the lightning, That strikes in our minds, Come to us – be here now.

Southern fire, White rays of the sun, Source of will, That always is done, Heat of passion, Longing and need, You who pushed the Green One Out of the seed, Come to us – be here now.

Western river, Devotee of the moon, Gentle sculptor, Of babes in the womb, Spring of jubilation, Courage and tears, Giver of the sweet love, That soothes all our fears, Come to us – be here now.

Northern mountain, Body of the earth, Finite treasure, Of infinite worth, Cave of transformation, Childbirth and death, Suckler of the wild ones, Who curl upon your breast, Come to us – be here now.

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When they misunderstand you and fear what you know. Persecution returns as the ignorance grows So it’s time for your circle to put out the word. To speak up for your rights and make liberty heard.

Chorus: Circle in, circle in, circle again. Circle in, circle in, circle again. Circle in, circle in, circle again. Circle in, circle in, circle.

If they try to evict you because of your path. If they take your child from you for doing witchcraft If they hate what you are and despise what you do. Then return to your circle and we’ll stand with you. Chorus

When you’ve got city hall or the taxman to fight. Or the misinformation of the paranoid right If your freedom of worship is ever denied. There’s a circle to call and there’s no need to hide. Chorus

The owl gives a warning and the wind takes a change. Coyotes are howling and the thunder feels strange So watch the direction when the fox makes her run. And return to your circle to see the work done. Chorus

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27 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Circle is Cast By Robert Gass (1993), recorded on “Ancient Mother” (1993) by On Wings of Song.

By the Earth, this is Her Body; By the Earth, Mother of us all; By the Earth, future and past, The circle is cast, the circle is cast.

By the air, this is Her breath, By the air, sweet wind of life. By the air, from the first to the last, The circle is cast, the circle is cast.

By the fires, of Her bright spirit, Shining candles in the night. By the fire, of Her bright spirit, Shining, shine your light on me.

By the waters, this is Her blood; By the waters, the calm and the flood. By the living waters, running slow , running fast; The circle is cast, the circle is cast.

Gange, Pele, Uma, Kali, Hera Hecate, Mboze, Oya, Paso, Wee, Diana. Yemaya, Inanna, Rhiannon, Cybele, Chicomecoatl, Akewe, Aprhodite Demeter, Gaia, Athena Shekina. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Circle is Open Source Unknown, in Songs of Earthlings (1998).

The circle is open, yet unbroken, May the peace of the Goddess go ever in your heart. Merry meet, and merry part; And merry meet again.

Variation called Celtic Goddess Blessing recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991). By the air that is Her breath, By the fire of Her bright spirit, By the waters of Her womb, By the earth that is Her Body The circle is open, yet unbroken, May the peace (love, joy) of the goddess, be ever in your heart. Merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Circle of Healing Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Chorus: It’s a circle of healing, healing. It’s a circle of healing, healing. It’s a circle of healing, healing. It’s a circle of healing, healing.

Sisters let me bring you healing, healing. Brothers let me bring you healing, healing. Sisters let me bring you healing, healing. Brothers let me bring you healing, healing. Chorus 1

My hands are the hands of healing. I share one people feelings My hands hold your hands in healing love.

Sisters let me teach you healing, healing. Brothers let me teach you healing, healing. Sisters let me teach you healing, healing. Brothers let me teach you healing, healing.

Your hands are the hands of healing, you share the one people feelings. Your hands hold their hands in healing love. Then you’ll give your sisters healing, then you’ll give your brothers healing. Then you’ll give your sisters healing, then you’ll give your brothers healing. Counterpoint: Pass it one

Chorus 2: The law says what you give out, then the world gives back and the world give back and the world gives back The law says what you give out, then the world gives back and the world give back and the world gives back The law says what you give out, then the world gives back and the world give back and the world gives back to you. Chorus 1

And it’s getting bigger, and it’s getting wider, and it’s getting deeper, and it’s getting richer

Counterpoint: Give your love, give our magic, give your love, give your energy, give your love

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28 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Circle Round By Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

Circle round the sunrise, circle round the breeze, Circle round the flame inside us dancing free. Circle round the oceans, the waters of our birth. Circle round the stars at night and circle round the earth. Oh, circle round, circle round, reach for the sky, stomp on the ground Circle round, circle round, reach for the sky, stomp on the ground (Repeat 3X) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Circle Round By Jim Alan, In Dragonfest 1988 songbook

Listen to the Lord and Lady; Call their children in the moon light. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Circle Round for Freedom By Linda Herschon, recorded on “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997)

Circle round for freedom, circle round for peace; For those of us in prison, circle for release. Circle round the planet, circle for each soul; For our future generations, keep the circle whole. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Circle Shapes Us By Deirdre Pulgram Arthen (1984) recorded on “Weaving the Web” by MotherTongue (2006).

The circle shapes us, body and mind. Heart and soul are one. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Circle Song By Michael Johnson, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

Into the East the power of Air. Blow through this dusty temple as you shatter fear. Breathe your breath of life into all people. Come into this circle. Come into our circle.

And to the South the power of Fire, Burn us with your passion and your love's desire. Strengthen our wills and take our spirits higher. Come into this circle. Come into our circle.

And to the West, the power of Water. Rain on us cleanse; your sons and daughters. As we drink you in will you flow in us. Come into this circle. Come into our circle.

And to the north, my Goddess the Earth. All wrapped in the beauty of your death and rebirth. Open up our hearts so we will honor you first. Come into this circle. Come into our circle.

Round and round we go, dear Goddess please don't let this end. As we complete the circle, without defenses, no pretense. Round and round we go, my heart and head will start to spin. But I know you so here and now, you open up and let me in. I swim inside our love; You make me feel so me, so me.

Round and round we go, how could we make this more complete? Out on the endless circle, dancing to the endless beat. Unprotected hearts can find; places no one else can go. Undiluted intentions, leaving nothing else to show.

You swim inside our love, I make you feel so you, so you. Round and round we go, dear Goddess please don't let this end

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Clear Horizon By Jan Harmon (1985), recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Winter calls a clear horizon, Like the sea calls to the port; Like the sky calls to the desert, Like the love calls to the heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Clouds Source unknown , Sung at Dances of Universal Peace.

This is how I would die, into the love I have for you. This is how I would die, into the love I have for you. As pieces of clouds, dissolve in sunlight. As pieces of clouds, dissolve in sunlight.

La ilaha il Allah, La ilaha il Allah (repeats) Hu Allah hu, hu Allah hu (repeats) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Come, Brothers, Come By Sparky T. Rabbit (1982) recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

Come, brothers, come to the radiant sun; Ooohhh Horned One. X3

I see us all in the radiant sun; Ooohhh, Horned One I see Sparky in the radiant sun; I see Greg in the radiant sun I see Raymond in the radiant sun; I see Bert in the radiant sun

Come, brothers, come to the radiant sun; Ooohhh Horned One. X3 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Come, Children, Come to the Radiant Sun Source unknown, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Come children come to the radiant sun. Ah ah ah ah ah.

Verse variation: Come O come to the radiant sun. or I am (we are) one with the radiant sun. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Come all who Hunger By Sharon Knight, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Come all who hunger; Come ye rogue and restless souls; Come to the feast and Let your greatest deeds be told

Raise up your voice and Let your songs be free and bold; For this night we feast with the Mighty ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Come and Dance By Christian Williamson (1997) recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

Chorus: Come and dance, with me. Come and dance, with me. Come and dance, with me. Dance, with me. Dance, with me.

Come and dance with me, in the circle. Come and dance with me, beneath the moon. Come and dance with me, in the circle. Come and dance with me, to the ancient tune. Chorus

Come and dance with me ,in the circle. Come and dance with me, around the fire. Come and dance with me, in the circle. Come and dance with me, and show your desire. Chorus

If I want…When I want…What I want… All I want I call to her. If I need…When I need…What I need… All I need She sends to me.

Come and dance with me, in the circle. Come and dance with me, beneath the stars. Come and dance with me, in the circle.

30 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Come and dance with me, for ours is the power. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Come to the Labyrinth Inspired by Grynner’s Candelight Labyrinth, by S. J. Tucker, recorded on “Blessings” (2007).

Walk between the worlds, bravely down the candle road. The light will lead you deep into the core Move into the center add you sorrow to the coals. With the incense rising steady as a prayer. Though the heart is heavy as the dance is burning down. May you raise your eyes and never bow your head. We are not alone.

It only takes the tiniest of fires sometimes. To light the way the way you knew was always there In the heart of matters, it’s the journey keeps us warm. The light that leads us where we are to go. May you raise your eyes and know with every step We are not alone.

Chorus: We all come to the labyrinth tonight, walking one by one. In the dark of Samhain, a riddle burning bright, and the candles waving down (Aaaah)

We are vessels of the highest love, In a lesson, burning bright, the lesson of our lives. When all our sorrows cauldron into one. Be reborn, this Samhain night Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Condor Song By Ophida, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Hear my plea, o my Mother Earth. You know what I long for, The power of the coyote’s song, the vision of the condor. (Repeat)

The wisdom of the rattlesnake, the kind heart of the dove. Let me walk in a mindful way. On Your path of beauty and love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cornmother Chant By Lisa Thiel (1986), recorded on “Prayers of the Planet” (1986), “Journey to the Goddess” (1994); in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Sacred Cornmother come to me. Make my way sacred, fill me with beauty. (Repeat) Fill me with beauty. Fill me with beauty. Fill me with beauty. That I may bring others beauty. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cradled in the Arms of the Goddess By Carole Etzler Eagleheart & Bren Chambers (1992), recorded on “Singing the Promise” (1998).

1) Cradled in the arms of the Goddess, I wax, I wane, I’m whole. (Repeat) 2) Singing … 4) Changing 6) Laughing 8) Loving 10) Cradled 3) Resting … 5) Healing 7) Living 9) Dancing ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Crone’s Chant By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

There is an old woman I am beginning to know. There is an old woman I am beginning to know.

Out of the darkness and into the cave I go. Out of the darkness and into the cave I go.

Death to me the Mother. Death to me the Girl. Honor to me the wise old Crone, Here to lead the world.

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The Croning Song Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

I am a wise women, I am the crone. I am a wise women, I am the crone. I am no ones to use. And I may still sing the blues, but if I do, it’s ‘cause I choose.

You are a wise women, you are the crone. You are a wise women, you are the crone. You are no one’s to use, you may still sing the blues. But if you do, it’s ‘cause you choose.

Counterpoint/echo: I am, I am alone. So strong and alive. Um-mm If I do, It’s ‘cause I choose. I am a flying crone, I’m soaring through life. Mm-mm If I do, It’s ‘cause I choose. I am a juicy crone, I drink in so deep. No-na-na. If I do, if I do, it’s ‘cause I choose. So bright and full of life, so lusty and deep. Uh uh oo But if I do, it’s ‘cause I choose ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cross the River By Sharon Knight, on “Songs for the Waning Year”, 2008.

I seek to cross the river. I seek to ride the serpent, I seek to bathe my tender toes in wisdom,

Fill my head with life. I seek the thunderbolt to strike, Release the inspiration lies in every cell of life, ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Crow Goddess By Anna Moondancer, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

Introduction: Badb Crow Goddess Badb Battle hardened warrior Badb Cauldron keeper One of the Morrigan Three Three times three, we ask of thee, Enter here and lead us.

Chorus: Dark Lady, warrior, crone. Lead us on our journey. We travel deep within ourselves, To learn the secrets there.

Verses: 1. We seek your strength to face the truths, we may discover here this night. 2. We seek to learn discernment to, determine truth from lies. 3. We seek to learn limits that should, stand and those to fall. 4. We seek unwavering wisdom, not to turn away. 5. Some of us will learn and wait, some of us will want to change. Some of us will seek to be, transformed within this life. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Crow Lullaby Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Oh, oh, oh, oh. Bless you baby, welcome to life, full of delight. Bless you baby, this blessing charm, keeps you from harm.

Oh my baby, how I love you. Oh baby, how we love you. Goddess bless you, light of the Moon encircle you. Old Gods bless you, light of the Sun, warm you dear one.

Oh my baby, how I love you. Oh baby, how we love you. Goddess bless you, may sacred song, lift you along, Old Gods bless, may strength of will, purpose fulfill.

Oh my baby, how I love you. Oh baby, how we love you. Bless you baby, you are my heart, here in my arms Bless you baby, you’re safe in my crow lullaby. Oh, oh, oh, oh. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 32 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Cup of the Moon By Carole Etzler (Eagleheart) (1988), recorded on “Singing the Promise” (1998).

Chorus: Cup of the moon, filling, filling, shining in the night. Cup of the Moon, spilling, spilling, spilling out her light.

We dance in the light, in the silvery light, When the moon is at her fill. And when the cup of the Moon is empty, We wait here listening and still. Chorus

In the dark of the moon, we grow more in tune, With the earth and the sky and then, We watch and wait and find joy in knowing, The cup will refill again. Chorus

We dance in the light, in the silvery light, When the moon is at her fill. And when the cup of the Moon is empty, We wait for her to refill. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Cycle of the Season Words by Breid Foxsong, tune – hey ho nobody home. From Dragonfest songbook.

Sun come, Moon come. Springtime, dry time, fall and rain. Flowing, planting, reaping, resting. Come Sun and Moon. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dance of Dreams Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

My heart is open, my voice is open. My heart is open, my voice is open. I am the dance of dreams, I am the dance of life. I am the dance of dreams, I am the dance of life.

Counterpoint: Dance dreams, dance dreams, dance dreams, dance dreams Dance dreams, dance. Dance dreams dance. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dance in a Circle of Woman By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” (1998) and “It’s Time” (2007).

Dance in a circle of woman; Make a web of my life, Hold me as I spiral and spin; Make a web of my life. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dance the Moon Around Words by Breid Foxsong, Tune: London Bridge, in Dragonfest 1989 Songbook.

Dance the full moon round and round; Round and round, round and round. Let the moon shine on the ground, For our Lady.

Jump and leap up off the ground, Off the ground, off the ground As we dance the moon around, For our Lady.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dance, My Children, Dance By PJ Seale (2002) recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

I call the earth, the fire, the wind and rain, Dance my children dance To guide you on this mortal plane, While you, dance children dance I made the ground soft beneath your feet, So you could, dance children dance And the fire to bathe you with its’ heat, While you, dance children dance

I made the rain to fall to cool you down, While you, dance children dance And the wind to blow you dry again, While you, dance children dance I made the sun by day and the moon at night, So you could, dance children dance So you’re always in my loving light, While you, dance children dance

And you dance with the Sun and the moon and the wind and the rain And you dance with the earth and you dance with the flame And you dance with the stars in the velvet sky All things dance in the circle of life

So I call you to my circle now Dance my children dance In peace and love and togetherness May you, dance children dance Always, dance children dance All things dance, children dance ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

33 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Dance the Mystic Spiral Source unknown , From the Women’s Summer Solstice Songbook (2005).

Come dance the mystic spiral, Come dance the dance with me With every step revitalize the flowers, plants and trees The Earth is very ancient, Her origins unknown So dance the mystic spiral and scatter the seeds of time.

Our magic is our giveaway Our magic is our song So give away your love today And sing the whole day long. (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dancing Fire By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Dancing fire is burning, burning. Dancing fire is lighting my way. Dancing fire is burning, burning. Dancing fire is lighting my way.

I see the light, I feel the light. I know the light, I am the light. I see the light, I feel the light. I know the light, I am the light. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Darkest Time of Winter Source unknown , Recorded on “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006).

Now the darkest time of winter, Fire is burning in the hearth. Still the cold trees.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dark of the Moon By Karen Beth (1993), recorded on “Night Passage” by Libana (2000).

First Melody Line: Dark night, starry night. New beginnings. Dark night, starry night. Will come to be.

Second Melody Line: Dark of the moon. New beginnings. Plant a seed. Dark of the moon. Come tonight.

Third Melody Line: Dark of the moon. New beginnings. Dark of the moon. Plant a seed tonight. Dark of the moon. What we envision, Will come to be by the full moon light.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dark Goddess Melody As arranged by Crow Women, on “Crow Goddess” (2006). Hecate, Cerridwen by Patricia Witt; Down we go to the realms below and Queen of Darkness authors unknown.

Hecate, Cerridwen. Dark Mother, take us in. Hecate, Cerridwen, Let us be reborn.

Down we go to the realms below, we bring with us our light to show. Up we rise with the dark in our eyes, we bring to light our piece of the night.

Hey-oh, hey-oh-hey, Queen of Darkness Ancient Hecate. Wheel a turning, cauldron stirring, stirring

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Lady, hey, steal away--Join us in the woodlands. Revel high through the night. Until the dawn is at hand

Chorus: Nightingale sings and wails; She's our secret keeping. Dead of night, dark moon light, All the men are sleeping— All the men are sleeping

Spirit high, come dance with me, Air and earth and water free. Lay your hand upon my breast, Take me to your blessed rest. Chorus

Gladly join the circle dance, There's no telling what may chance. Linger while the fires die, With the sacred lover lie. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Daughters of the Moon By Margit Pataki (1988), in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

New moon shining softly, show us stars of promise. New moon shining softly, your crescent shape our hope.

Chorus: For we are daughters of your oceans and your tides and our blood, For we are daughters of you oceans and your tides and our blood.

Full moon, shining brightly, show us love and pleasure, Full moon, shining brightly, we celebrate your light. Chorus

Dark moon become our dream womb, show us what we’re hiding. Dark moon become our dream womb, surrender to the night. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Dawning of a New Day Traditional, recorded on “The Dawning – Chants of the Medicine Wheel”, in Circle of Songs (1993).

The dawning of a new day is coming; Golden light is flowing all over the earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Day and Night Words by Diane Baker, music by Aaron J. Feldman, in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Day and Night hand balanced in time. Persephone begins her climb. Back to mother and the sun. Earth know that her rest is done. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Deep and Fallow By Marilyn Pearl Valentine, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Deep and fallow, shallow in sleep. The seeds of life lie tingling. In Earth’s wondrous warm belly. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Deep into the Earth By Tarisha, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Deep into the earth I go. Deep into the earth I know. Deep into the earth I go. Deep into the earth I know. Hold my hand, sister, Hold my hand. Hold my hand, brother, Hold my hand. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Deep in the Dark By Anna Ophilidia Alekner, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

Deep in the dark of the longest night; We keep our vigil by candle light, Waiting to sing to the new-born Sun; The Goddess will birth when the night is done.

Raise your voices sing on high, Let all the Earth hear you joyful cry, On this night we sing to Light; And the Goddess of all pleasure and delight.

Raise your voices sing your praise; O’er all the Earth ‘til the darkness fades, On this night we sing to Light; And the Goddess of all pleasure and delight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Deep is the Ocean By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

Deep is the ocean, deep is the sea. The water is as dark as blood. That flows (flowed) from me. The water is as dark as blood. That flows (flowed) from me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 35 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Deep Peace Traditional Celtic Prayer, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” (2001).

Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the shining stars. May peace, may peace, May (Let) peace make you soul. May peace, may peace, May (Let) peace fill your whole.

Deep Peace Traditional Celtic Prayer, recorded on “Night Passage” (2000).

Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the gentle night to you, Moon and Stars pour their healing light on you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Deep Well Woman Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

I’m am a well women, well one. I’m a well women now. I’m am a well women, well one. I’m a well women now. I’m deep women, deep one. I’m deep women now. I’m deep women, deep one. I’m deep women now. I’m a deep well women, deep well, I’m a well women now. I’m a deep well women, deep well, I’m a well women now. I’m a women now, I’m a deep well women now. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Deity By Wendy Rule (1998) recorded on “Deity” and “The Best of Pagan Song”, (2004) Serpentine Music.

When the moon is lit, on her eastern side; And I slowly am centering, centering When that goddess calls with the waning tide; And I fall downward, entering the dark, the womb lights hollow Its here, I’ve got a voice to follow

Chorus: I am the maiden, I am the mother, I am the crone. I am the sea, I am the sky, I am the blood, I am the womb, Never alone, never alone, never alone.

When the moon is lit, on her western side; And she slowly is brightening, brightening When the earth is formed with the waxing tide; And I breathe with it, ripening, ripening, see, Reflected in the water, the holy moon; Held by her daughter. Chorus

I am the maiden, I am a mother, I am the crone; I am the sea, I am the sky, I am the blood, I am the womb I am the sea, I am the sky, I am the blood, I am the womb I am the maiden, I am a mother, I am the crone; I am the sea, I am the sky, I am the blood, I am the womb Never alone, never alone. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Demeter and We By T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Songs for the Waning Year” (1008).

Come to me, body of grain. Come to me, soul of light! Come to me, rest your head, I will give you life.

Counterpoint: We are the people. We are the song. We dance together, sacred and strong. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Demeter’s Song By Starhawk (1982), recorded on “Lunacy” by Lunacy (1990) and “Let it Begin Now” (1997).

I am the wealthy one. I am the wealthy one. All that I have I give to you. Blossom and Thorn. The leaf and the promise of fruit to come. The corn and the wheat, The grass and the earth beneath your feet.

I am the wealthy one. I am the wealthy one. All that you have I give to you. Rhythm and form, The lover’s smile and the worker’s arm. Your blood and your breath, Pleasure and Sorrow, birth and death.

I am the wealthy one. I am the wealthy one. All that I am, I am in you. The change that frees The heart that cries and the hand that heals, The eye that sees true, The Pow’r to destroy or to renew.

I am the wealthy one. I am the wealthy one. All that I have I give to you. All that I am depends on you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

36 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Diana By Ian Corrigan and Moira Kuyteler, from Dragonfest ’88 Songbook .

The moon is high above the hill and we are come to work our will. What is your will, Oh children wise oh, To call our Queen who rides the skies oh, Our silver Queen who rides the skies.

Well is she dark or is she bright. How shall you know her in the night. What is her token to her own oh; That she amongst you might be known oh, That she among you might be known.

She is bright as starlight clear, Yet in the dark we know her near; The three-fold moon is her own sign, oh, That we might know her as divine, oh. That we might know her as divine.

How shall you call her from the stars, How shall she hear you from afar; And if she comes unto this place, oh, How shall you name her ancient grace oh, What name shall you give her three-fold grace?

We’ll dance the circle nine time nine, We’ll bow before her holy sign; Draw down the moon upon the green oh, And hail Diana as our queen oh, Hail Diana our white queen. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Diana, Your Children Call Source unknown , In Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993) and Dragonfest 1988 Songbook.

Here we sing ‘neath the starlit sky; Here we dance you know why. Diana, your children call. Diana, your children call. Diana, your children call. Diana, your children call. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Die and Be Reborn By Abigail Spinner McBride, recorded on “Fire of Creation” (2007).

Chorus: Be born, live and die, then be born, live, and die, then…

Second part: Die and be reborn again, die and be reborn, Die and be reborn again, die and be reborn.

Third part: Like the Phoenix, and the Grain King, Like the Sun God and the Moon Queen

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Divine Mother By Paramahansa Yogananda, recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild”, by Beverly Frederick (2000).

Like a bee my mind is buzzin’ Round the blue lotus feet; Of my Divine Mother, My Divine Mother.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Divine Twins (and Star Goddess) By T. Thorn Coyle, Recorded on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

We are beauty and we are darkness. We are light, and we are change. (Power of darkness. Womb of light.)

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Dolphin Song By Anne Hill, from Heath Circles’ songbook (2002).

I am the body of the ocean the roar of the sea I can swim with the dolphins and they sing to me As I roll on the waves and I wash though the deep As I go to sleep

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37 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Dragons Everywhere By Lesley Peterson, recorded on “Hand to Hand” by SilverBranch Productions (2003).

Feel the winged beat rise through the sky, through the sky, Whistling winds embrace us, lift us high, lift us high Clear new visions freely floating by, floating by Dragons of the air Dragons of the air

Feel the breath of flame that warms our hearts, warms our hearts Causing trepidation to depart, to depart Spark that stirs the life in all we start, all we start Dragons of the fire Dragons of the fire Join dragons of the air

Feel the coursing current ebb and flow, ebb and flow Tender reassurance we will know, we will know Gently giving shape to all that grows, all that grows Dragons of the water Dragons of the water Join dragons of the fire Join dragons of the air

Feel the roaring rumble through the ground, through the ground As our spirit strengthens to the sound, to the sound Manifest creation now be found, now be found Dragons of the earth Dragons of the earth Join dragons of the water Join dragons of the fire Join dragons of the air

Feel the pulsing power permeate, permeate Ever turning wheel that guides our fate, guides our fate Balancing the forces we create, we create Dragons of the spirit Dragons of the spirit Join dragons of the earth Join dragons of the water Join dragons of the fire Join dragons of the air Join dragons everywhere There are dragons everywhere ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dreaming By C. Williamson (2004), recorded on “We are the Light” By Spiral Rhythm (2007).

Up from the earth; Down to the water; Roots and shoots; And growing tall; Willow woman; Bends with the wind Green maiden; Embracing all

Chorus: We are dreaming; When we waken; What we see Is not what’s there Only dreamers; See the starways; Paths of creation; Awaken aware

Up through the waves; Down in the currents; Flash and flow; And sinuous grace; Ocean woman; Moves with the tides; Water mother in the birthing place Chorus

Up through the flames; Down through the embers; Dance and flicker; And glowing bright Fire woman; Burns and changes; Blazing crone; Ancient light Chorus

Up through the ages; Down through time; Twist and spiral; Labyrinth way; Mystery woman; Turns through space, Goddess dancing Night and day Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Dreamland Source Unknown, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit”, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

When the day is over and all the work is done We’ll fly away home When the day is over and all the work is done, We’ll fly away home. Fly away home to dreamland, Fly away home. Fly away home to dreamland, Fly away home

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Dreamtime Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the stars And dance your dream away (repeat) And dream you dance away. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Drum Circle By Kerri Hirsh, Alan Boehm, Ric Neyer, recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

Feel the power rising from the drummers; The rhythm and the beat dancing in your soul The pounding of the skins beats with the pounding in your heart The rhythm of the drums makes your spirit soar.

Dancing with the drummers; Uniting with each other Your body moves and the spirit sings; And we dance the embrace of lovers’ wings

Hail to all the spirits watching; Joining in the celebration Feel the freedom, power and love; Coursing through your body inviting you near

Blessed be all who are gathered here; To complete this joyous rite Power of the drums, freedom of the dance; The gift of the watchers all make the circle whole (repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Earth and Ocean By Mary Ann Fusco, recorded on Aradia’s “Songs for All Season” (1984), in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Earth and Ocean, Sand and rolling Sea, Wind and motion, Fire be burned in me. Sail away………lightly touch down to Earth…. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Earth and Wind and Sea By Loren Davidson, in Dragonfest 1988 Songbook.

Come my friend, Come and dance, Earth and Wind and Sea. Come and join the dance of life, Earth and Wind and Sea. Come with love, Come with trust, Earth and Wind and Sea. Come and join the dance of life, Earth and Wind and Sea. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Earth is Our Mother Traditional Native American, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” (1986), “Songs of Spirit” (1986), “Mother Wisdom” (1994), arrangement and second verse lyrics by Ariana Lighteningstorm.

The Earth is our Mother, We must take care of her. (Repeat)

Chorus Hey yunga, ho yunga, he yung, yung. (Repeat)

Her sacred ground we walk upon, with every step we take. (Repeat & Chorus)

The sky is a father, We must take care of him. (Repeat & Chorus)

His sacred air we breathe in, with every breath we take. (Repeat & Chorus) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Earth Mother By Kay Gardner, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. two” (2003).

Earth Mother, we honor your body, Earth Mother, we sing to your stones. Earth Mother, we enter your body, Earth Mother, we honor your bones. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Earth My Body Also called The Alchemist By Prana (1987), recorded on ”Return of the Mayflower” (1987/88), “She Changes” (1991) and “Circle of Women” (1997), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Earth my Body, Water my Blood, Air my Breath and Fire my Spirit. (Alternate wording: Earth Our Body….) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

39 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Earthquakes of Power By Pamela Gerke, recorded on “Ignite” by Fire Dance (2009).

First part Spoken: Earth is calling you, why don’t you step into a body Come on down to ground, look around, Be a creature, She wants to feature you. Don’t hesitate, don’t’ be late, celebrate, you’ve got a date, time to incarnate.

Choose your parents, choose your mate, will you love or hate Can you discern what you need to learn to turn the wheel by your own design. You’ve got another chance to get it right this time.

In a body you can move, grove, rock and roll, twist and shout, shimmy and shake, Dancing with the Power of an Earthquake.

In your earthly incarnation, will you know the sensation of motivation, burning in your core Light a fire, open the door, Let Passion flow, like a Volcano

From your birth to your grave, you will feel the waves of emotion, the motion of ebb and flow Can’t stop feelings, let them go, Feelings will behave like a Tidal wave.

And as you fly, high ‘cross the sky of time, you find you can divine what you need to gain, so that your refrain, your game is never plays the same. Knowledge gathers force like a Hurricane.

Singing: Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Volcanos, Tidal waves. Earthquakes of Power, Hurricanes of Knowledge Volcanos of Passion, and Tidal waves of Feelings. We’ve got Earthquakes of Power, Hurricanes of Knowledge Volcanos of Passion, and Tidal waves of Feelings. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Earth Spirits By James Dickinson, Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), Michael G. Smith, Nancy G. Stewart, and James C. Welch (1994) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” by the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (2001).

Guardians of the Dreamtime; Shapes and Forms Roots of the Mountain; Silent and Deep Earth Spirits Dreaming; Awaken to Our Touch Shapes of the Crystals; Shapers of the Leaf, Shapers of the Valley; Beneath our Feet. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Earth that is Wise and Old Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

The Earth that is wise and old (3x) Dreams in her sleep and stirs Alternate: Wakes from her sleep and stirs. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Earth, the Water, the Fire, the Air (also called Return) Source Unknown, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1986), “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit”, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

The earth, the water, the fire, the air, Return, return, return (Repeat) Chorus: Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Ho (Repeat)

Alternate wording: The earth, the air, the fire, the water ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ebb and Flow By Shawna Carol (2007), recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

A river is a story of ebb and flow, and the rains that come and go. The ocean is a story of ebb and flow, and the tides that come and go. A woman is a story of ebb and flow, and the moon that comes and goes

Ebb and flow, comes and goes, Round in a circle and don't you know. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Egyptian Goddess Cycle Source unknown , From Dances of Universal Peace, in Sára Rain’s songbook.

Anat amenta Anat ament (repeats) Uma amenta, Uma ament (repeats) Hathor amenta, Hathor Ament (repeats) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Eh Malama Traditional Hawaiian, learned from Gayan at Denver Dances of Universal Peace

Eh malama ekaheiau, Eh malama ekaheiau Eh malama pono ekaheiau eh (Repeat both lines) Earth and sky, sea and stone, Hold this land in sacredness (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 40 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Elemental By Kellianna, recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Graceful lines all entwined, Symbol of life everlasting. From the earth look thee North, things are green and growing. A breeze from the East. brings galloping feet as the clouds go racing above you.

See a circle of fire, the flames climbing higher, The South brings us life giving heat. Look the West over mountain, Seek rain stream and fountain, flowing water cleansing power I do thank you.

And blessings to the Mother, as father, son, sister, brother, I am your daughter, you are in me, I am in you. I am your daughter, you are in me, I am in you. I am your daughter, you are in me, I am in you. You are in me, I am in you, you are in me, I am in you. You are in me, I am in you, you are in me, I am in you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Elemental Castings By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Counterpoint: Air. Fire. Water, Earth. Air. Fire. Water, Earth.

Breathe with me, oh you lovers, breathe with me. Burn in me, oh you lovers, burn in me. Flow together, oh you lovers, flow with me. Stand rock solid, oh your lovers, stand with me. Rise in spirit, oh you lovers, rise with me. Sing together, oh you lovers, sing with me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Elemental Children Of Earth Lyrics by Brian Seachrist; music by Michael Johnson, on “Elemental Children of Earth (2011).

We are sustained by the air we breathe. We can wander in the dome of the sky. We can touch the earth lightly, like a breeze. We can set our spirits free to fly. Just remember: we have no need. (To deny our inspiration). Just remember: we have no need. (To keep our eyes cast down). Just remember: we have no need. We were born to breathe the air of life. Born to breathe the air of life.

We were formed in a moment of heat. We can burn with passion's fire in the night. We can glow, we can nourish, like the sun. We can generate heat and light. Just remember: we have no need. (To fear a fiery furnace). Just remember: we have no need. (No need to burn with shame). Just remember: we have no need. We were born to feel the fire of love. Born to feel the fire of love.

We were cradled in eternity. We can ebb and flow in time with the tides We can move with liquid grace through mystery. In depths untouched by time Just remember: we have no need. (To fear the deep unconscious). Just remember: we have no need. (No need to deny the darkness). Just remember: we have no need. We were born to drink the water of life. Born to drink the water of life.

We are made of root and leaf. We are all that is the substance of life. We can, We can, We can, We can, We can, We can. Just remember: we have no need. (No, no, no need).Just remember: we have no need. (No, no, no need). Just remember: we have no need. We are elemental children of earth. Elemental children of earth. Elemental children of earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Elemental Circle By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004). (Four voices, each singing a different verse at the same time)

Mother Earth we feel you in our bones, Walk in beauty on the land. Mother Earth we sing to your stones, Voice of power and healing hands.

Light the spark and kindle the flame. Watch the fire and release the pain. Light the spark and kindle the flame. Watch the fire and release the pain.

One drop of love, Flows like a stream, Flows like a stream, To the ocean.

Breath sky, Soul flies, Send our breath, To purify. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

41 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Element Chant Traditional, Descant by Christian Williamson, recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

Root Chant: Earth my body, Water my blood, Air my breath, and Fire my spirit.

Chorus: I am born of the elements. I am born of the elements. I am born of the elements. I am born of the elements.

Verse: Earth my body soil and sand, Make me strong in heart and hand. Water my blood flowing strong, Lead me with your healing song. Air my breath blowing true, Let my life take flight in you. Fire my spirit burning bright, Lead from darkness into light.

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Farewell the center, the earth and the water, Farewell the fire and the air that’s all around.

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Fire will change us, Earth will sustain us, and the Ocean will sail us to sleep. And the Air will lift us up, to a place in the sky, high on the mountain where the wind is breathing.

Fire will change us, Earth will sustain us, and the Ocean will sail us to sleep. I will dream of you floating, in the simple wave, moon water in your hands, are we dreaming.

Chorus: Turn the key to unlock the door. Don’t you feel you’ve been here before? Tell me what you would like to understand, and welcome yourself to your own land.

Fire will change us, Earth will sustain us; we will feast upon Her and sow our seeds. And she will dance forth in Her perfection, on the fertile ground of love we are dancing. Chorus

Fire will change us, with an early morning sunrise, and our fears will slowly melt away. If we burn together we may find forgotten treasure, in the play of passion, in the burning.

All four stars are one, all four stars are one. All four stars are one, all four stars are one.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Endless Eternal By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Endless Eternal, Powers of the Night; Endless Eternal, Powers of the Day Endless Eternal, By Dusk and By Dawn. Come To Us Now; Come To Us Now

We Who Live in Time, We Who Live and Die; We Who Live in Time, We Who Cross The Veil We Who Live in Time, Are Here and Are There Flow Through Us Now; Flow Through Us Now. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Enter the Center By Abbi Spinner and Jeff Magnus McBride, recorded on “Enter the Center” by Abbi Spinner (2001).

Opening: We call to you. We honor you. We welcome you.

Chorus: Enter the center where all is one. All are welcome; All is one. (Repeat)

Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Pagan, Jew. We welcome you, We honor you and all you do.Chorus Grail knight, Thelemite, Hermetic, Kabbalistic, Druid, Picat, Solitary, Sufi, Mystic Chorus Techno, Retro Straight or Queer, Yogi Mahatma, Holly Roller, Rock-n-Roller, Rainbow, Rasta Chorus Yoruba, Vodoo, Santaria, Hindu, Shammanic, Tuetonic, Speak Your Truth Chorus

Spirit via sing, spirit via drum, spirit via bird to the rising sun Chorus

We all have a story, we all have a song, spread your prayer like the rhythm to the dawn. Chorus

Do you have a chant, do you have a drum, we call you out, your time has come. Chorus

So find yourself a rhythm, loose yourself, in trance, loose yourself, find yourself, dance, dance, dance. We call to you. We honor you. We welcome you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Epona By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1992) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Waves Crash, Hoof Beats on the Sand; Epona Winds Gust, Manes Ablaze Go Free; Epona White Mare, Spirit of the Wild; Epona ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Epona By David Miller and the Honky Tonk Communists, original lyrics and music by Katy Hardy (2003), recorded on “Witches’ Brew” by Reclaiming (2006).

Danu is the mother, Sulis is the Sun Original lyrics: Danu is the mother, Sulis is the Sun Rhiannon, Lady of the Sea Rhiannon Welsh lady of the Sea Bridget, bride of spring, Cerridwen takes us in, Bridget, bride of spring, Cerridwen takes us in And Morgan, the magic deep in me. And Morgan, Mistress of Magic.

Epona ride, with me, Epona let me ride with Thee Epona ride, with me, Epona let me ride with Thee Epona, let me ride with Thee. Epona, we will always be, Epona, we will all be free. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Epona Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

I ride a white horse, and she carries me far, across the wide ocean up to the night sky, She runs on the clouds and she circles the stars, And brings me back home by the light of the moon.

Chorus: Epona run carry me, silver hoofs flash, no bridle or saddle, no feel of the lash. Epona ran, fly with me, willingly, laughingly, showing me how to be magic and free.

I ride a white horse, and she carries me fast, we out run the future and repair the past. We toss sacred oats out that glitter like stars, To heal Mother Earth and help her to last. Chorus

I ride a white horse, and she carries me long, no sign of weariness or wish to be done. She carries me endlessly, tirelessly, magically . I give her my thanks and I sing this her song. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ereshkigal, Keeper of the Sorrows By Sharon Knight, recorded on “Songs of the Waning Year” (2008).

Ereshkigal, Ereshkigal, Keeper of the Sorrows; Ereshkigal, Ereshkigal, of the burning eye Ereshkigal, I call to you when life turns dark and barren; I lay my burden down.

Ereshkigal, this blossom of beauty do I offer; For holding the sorrows of eons gone by I lend you my song to give voice to your grieving; Won’t you lay your burdens down. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Erf Mother Source unknown, learned at Sacred Voices

I hear the Earth Mother, Calling me, Calling me I hear the Earth Mother, Calling me, Calling me Wake Up! Wake Up! She says. Wake Up! Wake Up! She says. Listen, listen, listen! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Equinox By Darragh, (1983) on Star Rider Music, in Dragonfest ’88 Songbook.

Comes the dawn over darkness, a new light is born, all the flowers open to spring, The lover walk to the new-born grove inviting the birds to sing.

Chorus: The wheel is turning, turning, turning around. All in a spring time day. (Repeat)

The sun is high and the rains have come, the summer skies give their love, The fire is lit and our voices chant to the starry night above. (Chorus: Summer’s Day)

The harvest is in with the bread and the ale, We thank our work and our land. The seasons and loved ones are recalled, as we circle hand in hand (Chorus: Autumn Day)

The sleep of ages falls is snow by a watchful waiting moon. And many dreams we now can share with our child in the womb. (Chorus: Winter’s Day)

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43 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Equinox Chant By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

Onward we go ‘round the spiral. Touching darkness, touching light. Twice each turn we rest in balance. Make choices on this night. Make choices on this night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Eternity’s Children By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year”, 2008.

We change as the sea changes We are carried, time through night. Eternity, we are your children Lend us patience, give us sight!

Counterpoint: Waiting, now the time has come! ….. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Evening Breeze Source unknown ,Recorded on “Coming Light-Chants to Honor the Earth Mother” (1987), & “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991), “Womyn in Circle” (1998), in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Evening breeze, spirit song, sings to me when the day is done. Mother Earth awakens me with the heartbeat of the sea. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Every Part of the Earth From the Words of Chief Seattle, words and music by Anahata Pauline Moore (Anahata Iradoh), recorded on “Women in Circle” (1998), sung at Dances of Universal Peace.

Every part of the Earth is sacred to my people. We are part of the Earth and She is part of us. All things share the same breath, all things share the same breath. If the beast were gone, we would die from a great loneliness of spirit. All things are connected, all things are connected. This we know, the Earth does not belong to us, we belong to the Earth. Our God is the same God, our God is the same God. We belong to the Earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Every Step (breath) Is Sacred/ The midwife song By Calla Unsworth , recorded by Beverley Fredericks on ”Through the Darkness” (1998).

We turn the wheel to welcome Her. Every step (breath) is sacred. Opening we welcome Her. Every step (breath) is sacred. As we walk this ancient path. Every step (breath) is sacred. We are stronger than we know. Every step (breath) is sacred. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Every Wave Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Every wave of the sea, As it rises seems to be; Stretching its hands upward, As if to say…

Take me up higher and higher 4x

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Chorus: Ooh my beloved friend, Our time is at an end. Speed you to the summer land, my friend, my familiar.

When I cast a circle round, you’d past lightly in and out. By your own free magic bound, my friend my familiar. Animal eyes gaze wise at me, taught me of the law of three, As I loved you, you loved me. My friend, my familiar. Chorus:

Goddess calls you now to Her; snuggle in her lap and purr. She will stroke your cherished fur, My friend, my familiar. When I call the watchtowers; to guard my circle in sacred hours. You will be a guardian power, my friend, my familiar. Chorus: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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The Fates By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Chorus: In the cave of destiny, She spins, She weaves, She cuts. Our fate is fashioned by these Three, She spins, She weaves, She cuts.

Verses: Whether we walk with light or heavy tread, Our lives flow from the end of Her silken thread. Chorus

In the den of the Wise, Her shuttle 'cross our tapestry flies. Chorus

When the pattern is done, She cuts the threads of life that were spun. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Feral Beauty By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), (1999) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Feral Beauty of the Green Woods, Lead Me Down to the Shining Grove Within, Joy and Sorrow, both Hope and Fear, Hold Your Heart where the Dreaming World Begins. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Finding the Goddess Lyrics by Holli Tempe & Brian Morse; music by B. Morse, on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

I, I'm caught up in the wind. I'm caught up in the flames. I am caught up in the sea. And I, I'm caught up in the earth. I'm caught up in the Goddess. I am finding in me, And I, I think that I can fly. Don't need no reason why.

I, I'm calling to the wind. I'm calling to the fire. I am calling to the sea. And I, I'm calling to the earth. I'm calling to the Goddess. That is here inside of me And I, I know that I can fly. Don't need no reason why.

I, I'm flying on the breeze. I'm walking through the flames. I am swimming in the sea. And I, I'm standing on the stones. I'm seeing through the eyes, Of the Goddess in me. And I, Come watch me fly. Don't need no reason why.

Cause I'm, Finding the wisdom in me, and I'm, Finding the passion in me and I'm, Finding the insight in me and I'm, Finding the strength within me and I, I'm finding the Goddess in me. I'm finding the Goddess in me. I'm finding the Goddess in me. Said, I'm finding the Goddess in me.

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Firebird Child By S. J. Tucker, recorded on “Blessings”, by S. J. Tucker (2007).

Chorus: I am the firebird! I am his daughter. I am the firebird’s child. I am a firebird! I am his daughter And like the flame, I am wild, wild, wild, wild, WILD! I am the firebird! I am his daughter! I am the firebird’s child! I am a firebird, the boldest song you’ve ever heard Join in the dance, and make it wild, wild, wild. Join in the dance and make it WILD!

To see a maiden dance around a fire is not so strange, but the fire dances round the limbs of this uncommon maid! Be brave enough to burn and you’ll be brave enough to fly! Join your sister Solace as she lights the morning sky! Chorus

Wonders of the water air and earth are all the same You’ll never know a wonder like the wonders of the flame; Freely fly as what you are and never walk the same You must not fear to blister if you’d live a life in flame; I am girl and firebird and Solace is my name Chorus

If you’re brave enough to dance, then you are brave enough to fly! Forget what’s right and proper, you won’t know until you try! If you’re brave enough to fly, then you are brave enough to burn Take my hand and join me in the Carnival of Dawn! Chorus

Sister will you follow me? Sister will you follow me? Sister will you follow me? Sister sorrow walk with me! Solace, Sorrow, round and round; Sisters burn the morning down Solace, Sorrow, round and round; Sister, burn your Sorrow down’; Like a flame you must be wild, I am a firebird Chorus

You must not fear to blister if you’d live a life in flame; Freely fly as what you are, keep dancing just the same! You’ll never know a wonder like the wonders of the flame! I am girl and firebird and Solace is my name! Chorus

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Light streaming, light streaming, making my Firechild glow. Light streaming, light streaming, making my Firechild grow. Firechild sing, Firechild dance, Firechild you will be mine. Firechild sing, Firechild dance, Firechild you are mine.

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Fire, fire soul’s desire, Changer, change me, Burning, burning, higher.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fire Flow Free By Ariana Lighteningstorm, recorded on “Renewal” by KIVA (1991), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Fire flow through me. Fire flow free.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fire of Creation By Abbi Spinner McBride (2007) recorded on “Fire of Creation” (2007).

Main chant: It starts very quietly, it starts with a spark; It starts in the center, it starts in the heart.

Descant: Fire of creation, Fire of purification, Fire of transformation, Fire of illumination

Second Descant: Illuminate us, create us anew; Purify and transform, make us like you

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Fire Dance Source unknown, recorded on “Ignite” by Fire Dance (2009).

Deep in silence, a long winter’s night, Sun is warm, the sparks ignite Brigit rises now to give us her light. At Imbolc time we take our flight

Chorus: In the fire dance, fire dance, Dance alive and the power we feel Fire dance burn, fire dance heal, round and round each turn of the wheel

Earth awakens in the gathering heat. Day and night in balance meet, ???Nor a singing thought’s??? awake from the sleep. At Beltane time, our passions heat Chorus

Sun in glory, a high summer day, spark our dreams in work and play, Llew is smiling in his shimmering rays. At Lammas time, he helps us stay Chorus

All we planted, harvest returns, night and dark, the wheel must turn. Welcome ancestors, help us to learn, At Samhain time, so we can burn Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fire of the Heart By Mary Ann Fusco, recorded on “Aradia’s Songs for all Seasons” (1984), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Fire of the heart, fire of the mind. Fire on the wind, fire out of time. Fire of the night, fire in my soul. Fire pure and bright, fire make me whole. Fire light my way, keeping the path sure and free. Bringing myself back to me. Fire light the way. Fire like a sword, fire like a shield. Fire to the core, fire to be healed. Fire in the sky, fire in the sea. Fire deep inside, deep inside of me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fires of Beltane Source unknown, from Sára Rain’s songbook.

The fires of Beltane kindle the light, Reflecting the Green Man’s glance His Lady Queen of the May, Delights us all with her spiral dance “Follow me to the source of all” He said, “I am eternal fire” “Come with me to the source of all” She said, “I am your heart’s desire”. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fire Prayer By Denean and Cherokee Wayne, recorded on ” Fire Prayer” (1991).

We circle around the fire, We feel the spirits near We know their loving presence, As we offer them our prayers

See the gentle smoke rising, From the earth to the sky, Sharing each prayer we offer With the ancient ones on high, With the ancient ones on high

Every thought, every hope, Every joy, every dream, Sent upon the sacred smoke To the ancient ones unseen, To the ancient ones unseen

Hear the voice calling you, In your heart you know it's true, Feel the love abound Of the ancient ones around you, Of the ancient ones around you

Tag: Feel the ancient ones all around you, Yes, the ancient ones are around you With love, with love

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fire Transforms Me By Alisa Starkweather, recorded by Pilgram Warrior group, recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Fire transforms me, brings me to my passion; Fire transforms me, brings me to my passion I choose life – Yes! I choose courage. I choose life – Yes! I choose courage. To dance among the flames. To dance among the flames.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Fire Within By Marytha Paffrath (1990), recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Wind spirit sing above, Earth spirit deep below, Water dancing with the Moon, Fire within me! **** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Flowers Lyrics by Ikku, music by Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2008).

Nobody told the flowers to come up. Nobody will ask them to leave when springs gone.

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Fly, Fly, Fly Lyrics by Peter Erdely, music by Lajos Boross, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1986) in Songs for Earthlings.

Fly, fly, fly, the leaves are leaving the branch, Cold are the winds, Winter is coming. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Follow the Voice By Sarah Pirtle (1993), recorded on “Green Flame” (2000).

Follow the voice, past the willow. Follow the voice, past the stone. Follow the voice, to the harbor; Where you must board the boat alone.

But if you set your hand to tiller, And if you steer her by the stars. And if you allow the wind to fill her, That boat will take you where we are.

There is a horse at the shore line, There is a horse, you may ride. Narrow the path, through the canyon; no back turning back, no need to hide

But if you ride her firm and gentle; And if you lean close to her mane. And if you allow the wind at midnight, the wind will call you by your name.

Until you ride with the eagle; Until you ride to her nest. Where the soft wings will enfold you; of all of the ones who Love you best

And we will rock you, long and steady, Until you know you are not alone. Until you feel our arms around you. Until you know you’ve come home You’ve come home. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Fool By Suzanne Sterling (1992); Recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Night and stars are falling down; A wild breeze is blowing, Earth and moon are whirling round; The fool walks through the door. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Force of Nature By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009). hail to the summer sky blazing fierce immortal eye hail to the fire, burning in the earth hail to the wind that blows alive beneath the wings of crows blessed be the mighty force of nature hail to the water fall feeds the spring that keeps us all hail to the standing stones that fill our hearts with awe hail to the stars above hail to the strength of love blessed be the mighty force of nature I lift my glass to you mighty force of nature

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** For Tara (Hecate Chant) By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008)

Hecate, keeper of the crossroads; Hecate, holder of the flame Hecate, wisdom of the darkness; Guide our way, guide our way

Counterpoint: All that dies is reborn; Formless sinking into form Rise awake! Born anew; Walking forward, passing through

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** For the Love of All who Gather By SJ Tucker, recorded on “Blessings” (2007).

With but a single breath to clear the way, I honor all who listen as I play I honor Freya, Brigid, Cerridwen, I honor every goddess, in my way, I honor Sairyss, Fafnir, Naelyon, Grael I honor all my friends of wing and tail, I honor earth and flame, rain and wind For love of all who gather, let the song begin.

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48 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Four Winds Blessing From the Blues Star Album, “Moon Hooves in the Sand”, in the Dragonfest 1987 Songbook, in Circle of Songs.

O, East wind be behind you, calm winds that blow, Scenting the air above you; in youth, my heart may grow.

Chorus: Ever it be remembered. Ever it be remembered. Ever it be remembered and guide you where you may go.

O, South wind be behind you, Warm winds that blows. Fire of love upon you, In passion my heart may grow. Chorus

O, West wind be behind you, Stormy wind that blows. Waters of life remind you, In wonder my heart may grow. Chorus

O, North wind be behind you, Ancient wind that blows. The greenwood be about you, In wisdom my heart may grow. Chorus

O, Four winds be behind you, Strong winds that blow. The lady’s blessing upon you, In love my heart may grow. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Freedom By Christian Williamson (1997) recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

I can no more be bound than the hawk in flight. And I am the fires that burn in the night. And I am the shaking and quaking of the earth. And I am the water of the world’s rebirth.

Chorus: I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom

I am no more contained than the waves on the sea. I cannot be chained because I must be free. And I am the fire that burns in all things. The bell that tolls with freedom’s call, shake when you hear me ring. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Free the Heart By Reclaiming Equinox Workshop Participants; Recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994), “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earthmission and “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

Free the heart and let it go. What we reap is what we sow.

Counter melody 1: Powerful song of radiant light, weave us a web that spins the night. Web of stars that hold the dark, weave us a web that feeds the spark.

Counter melody 2: Strand by strand, hand over hand. Thread by thread, we weave the web. Alternate verse by Alane Crowomyn: Free the voice, let it grow, who we are is free to show. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Frey and Freya By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Hail to Freya, beauty of the North; Seer of the hidden realms within Whose golden braids entwine the hearts of lovers; Be welcome, lusty queen of wild things

Hail to Frey, king of the Bright Ones; Whose fortune glows amber all around Scent of pine, Keeper of the forests; Be welcome, Lord of Elves, and claim your crown ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Freya, Shakti Music by Arthur Hinds, lyrics by A. Hines & Brian Sullivan, on “Bending Tradition” by Emerald Rose (2000).

Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon, Rhea, Maat, the Morrigan (Repeat)

Chorus: High, raising up the Goddess, Oh, fill my soul; High, raising up the spirit, Oh, make me whole

She is a woman crowned with a crescent; She is the mother of all that lives She is the Earth that is spinning in starlight; She is the Goddess of all that is Chorus

I know a woman stirring a cauldron; She is the source of the heart's deep core I love a maiden dancing in moonlight; She is the key to the ancient lore Chorus

Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon... ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 49 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 From the Soul of the Earth By Laughing Starheart.

From the soul of the Earth, Comes the beating of the drum From the soul of the Earth, Comes the beating of the drum From the soul of the Earth, Comes the beating of the drum. Ever more, ever more.

From the soul of the drum, Comes the beating of my heart From the soul of the drum, Comes the beating of my heart From the soul of the drum, Comes the beating of my heart. Ever more, ever more. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Full Height of our Power By Shawna Carol (2004), recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

We are a people at the full height of our power. This is the place and now is the hour. We are a people at the full height of our power. This is the place and now is the hour. We recognize our sacred worth. We have the power to transform the earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Full Moonlight Dance By Karen Beth (1977), on “Each of Us” & “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997), in Circle of Songs.

Under the full moon light we dance; Spirits dance we dance Joining hands we dance; Joining souls rejoice. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Full Moon Rising By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2008).

All night long, sing your song. All night long, sing your song.

Full moon rising, circle round, shine your light when the sun goes down. Give a little happiness, give a little shout, give a little love until the Sun comes out.

All night long, sing your song. All night long, sing your song. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Full Moon Song By Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000) and in Circle Round and Sing.

When the moon is full and the stars are out, There’s a song we hear in the twilight, It’s a song of hope for the growing world, As we all dance round on the full moon night.

So dance the world whole and spin the world round, Open like seeds beneath the ground, We’ll all flow together and we’ll all flow apart, As the moonlight descend into our hearts. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Funga Alafia (Fungus and Alfalfa) Traditional African

Funga Alafia, ache, ache, Funga Alafia, ache, ache.

Welcome to everyone with open arms; Peace, love, goodwill to you; We’re glad you’ve come

Funga Alafia, ache, ache, Funga Alafia, ache, ache. Ache, ache. Ache, ache. Ache, ache. Ache, ache.

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Fur and feather and scale and skin, Different without, but the same within. Many of body, but one of soul. By all creatures are the Gods made whole

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Gaia Lyrics C Beal, J Fonslet, & L Newlove, music MJohnson, B Morse & B Seachrist , on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

Chorus: (Men) Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia … (Women) Gaia, Gaia Gaia, Gaia …

(Men counterpoint): Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia … I can see Her when I dance around the fire When I lay naked on the earth, She is my desire. She feeds me when I'm hungry, protects me when I'm cold She was there at the beginning, She'll be there when I grow old.

Hear Her in the whispers of the wind, Feel Her in the raindrops on my skin Taste Her in the sweetness of the berries on the vine, My heart is Hers forever and She is always mine Chorus

(Men counterpoint): Gaia, Gaia, Gaia, Gaia After every winter She reminds me there's a spring. We gather in our circles as we laugh and dance and sing. She bursts forth in abundance to celebrate rebirth. She is worthy of our reverence, She's our Mother, She's our Earth.

Hear Her in the whispers of the wind, Feel Her in the raindrops on my skin. Taste Her in the sweetness of the berries on the vine, My heart is Hers forever and She is always mine Chorus

Doesn't matter if I'm lonely. Doesn't matter if I'm happy. Doesn't matter if I'm empty, Cause I know She's gonna make me whole Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gaia By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Tread soft upon the earth, She is our Mother, She is our Mother. Feel Her love beneath our feet, It is growing, always growing. Gaia, Gaia ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gaia, Carry Us Home By Abbi Spinner & J. Magus McBride, recorded on “This Winter’s Night” by Mother Tongue (1994)

Gaia, carry us home. Mother, we are one (Repeat)

Descant: Remember the Gods, remember yourselves, Remember the Gods, remember. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gaia Loves By Kellianna, recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Do you love, Do you love, Do you love, deeply? Gaia loves, Gaia loves, Gaia loves, deeply.

Counterpoint 1: Do you love, do you love? Do you love, do you love? Do you love, do you love? Love, love, love, love.

Counterpoint 2: Oh the love of Gaia. Earth, rain, wind and fire. Oh the love of Gaia. Love, love, love, love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gaté Traditional Buddhist chant, recorded on “Inner Voices – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earthmission.

Gaté Gaté Para gate Para sam gate bodhi sva ha ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gate Keepers Three By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Bile, Lugh, Mannanan (repeat 3 times) Open up the gates, land and sky and sea.

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51 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Gathering Words and Music by Arielle NaMara (1989), recorded on Metamorphic (2001).

The gathering has nearly come to an end; soon village will turn to valley again. Though it is hard to leave here and part with dear friends, To help you and guide you these wishes I send:

Chorus: May the love of the gathering be always with you, May the light of the gathering help see you through, May the spirit of the gathering live in your heart, ‘Til we next meet again, Merry meet, merry part.

Through our love of the Goddess and love of the God, We come here together from near and from far, To live with each other, and teach what we know, To share with each other, ‘til the time we must go. Chorus

When the next summer comes, we will join here again, As brothers and sisters, as lovers, as friends. We will dance in the moonlight, our hearts and minds free With our family in spirit, so mote it be. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gather Together By Orion T., written to open Sacred Voices gatherings

Gather together, within yourself be whole. Gather together as one in spirit. Gather together to sing between the worlds, Gather together to raise a Sacred Voice ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gentle with Myself By Karen Drucker, recorded on Song of the Spirit III(2005) and Power of Women (2008).

I will be gentle with myself, I will be gentle with myself And I will hold myself like a newborn baby child.

I will be tender with my heart, I will be tender with my heart And I will hold my heart like a newborn baby child.

And I will only go as fast, As the slowest part of me feels safe to go. I will be easy on myself, I will be easy on myself. And I will love myself like a new born baby child.

And I will only go as fast, As the slowest part of me feels safe to go. I am gentle with myself, I am gentle with myself, And I hold myself like a new born baby child

And I rock myself like a newborn baby child. And I hold myself like a newborn baby child And I love myself like a newborn baby child. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gifts of the Goddess By Karen Drucker, recorded on “Songs of Spirit II” (2001).

Chorus: These are the gifts of the Goddess, Love, Joy and Peace, Gifts of the Goddess, Are you ready to receive? (Repeat) (Alternate – I am ready to receive)

Love – are you ready? Joy – are you ready? Peace – are you ready? I am ready to receive. Chorus Compassion – I am ready. Forgiveness – I am ready Laughter – I am ready. I am ready to receive. Chorus Passion – I am ready. Success – I am ready Abundance – I am ready. I am ready to receive. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gift of the Summer’s Sun Also called Dance the Gifts, By T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” and in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

We dance the gift of the summer’s sun in flight, We turn the wheel in the passing of the light.

Counterpoint 1: Turning, turning, wheeling, burning. Counterpoint 2: Into the dark, good bye, good bye, Into the dark, good bye, good bye. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

52 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Give Away Song By Pandora Minerva O’Mallory, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

Let (help) us take what we have been given, Let (help) us take what we have been given, Let (help) us take what we have been given, Let (help) us take and give it away.

Substitute any of the following words for the underlined word: bless, hold, love.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Go and Return Source Unknown, sung at Sacred Voices in Denver

Go and return, go and return; To the center place of balance.

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Pan, Wodan, Baphomet, Cernunnos, Osiris.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Goddess and the Weaver Lyrics by Adrienne Piggott Tune (1996), Recorded on: "Woman of the Earth” (1996).

Chorus: Arachnia weaves and she weaves so well; She weaves a passage where the Gods will fly Athena laughs as she casts her spell; While she watches from her loom on high

Athena, Athena; Goddess-born lady, you're a jealous one And Arachnia knows that you were watching her; Waiting for her work to be undone Athena, have you set the quest; Will you take the weave and will you break the weft Or will you let this lady spin her tapestry; Of a tale untold and then set her free?

Arachnia Arachnia; The Goddess Athena's got a quest for you And you must weave a story of the Gods that rule; In all their mystery and you must tell it true So Arachnia's woven the seven moons; She's spun the silver thread upon an apple wood loom And she's told the story of the Gods that rule; In all their mystery and yeah she's told it true

So Athena came to earth disguised as a crone; To gaze upon the tapestry this mortal women's sewn And in and out the fabric that stretched across the loom; The sins and the secrets of the Gods were shown

Athena, Athena; Goddess-born lady, you're an angry one And as you spin your spell around Arachnia; To shift her shape into a weaving one And as Arachnia sits and weaves upon her web; She casts her mind back and she remembers when She told the story of the Gods that rule; In all their mystery and she told it true ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Goddess Awakes Source unknown, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

The Goddess awakes, light is born again, I love Her now, and I loved Her then, Her heart is good and Her fire is pure,

Tending Her fire, women shall endure. Tending Her fire, women shall endure. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

53 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Goddess Be With Me By Cynthia R. Crossen, recorded on “Spiraling into the Center”, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Goddess be with me, come and be with me. Courage you give me on my journey to wisdom. Mother I call you, hear me, I call you, Gladly I follow you on my journey to wisdom. Wise Women, guide me, be here inside me. Come walk beside me on my journey to beauty. My heart is opening, full and unfolding. All life beholding on my journey to love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Goddess is Alive By Buffy St. Marie, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Goddess is alive, Magic is a foot.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Goddess Lives By Judy Fjell, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

The Goddess lives here in these mountains, the Goddess lives here in the sky , The Goddess lives here in these rivers and rocks, and so do I.

Chorus: I live with the Goddess (so do I) I live with the Goddess (so do I) The Goddess lives here in these rivers and rocks and so do I.

The Goddess lives here in the city, in every face passing by . The Goddess lives here in the sounds of the street, and so do I. The Goddess lives here in my Spirit, the Goddess lives here in my mind. The Goddess lives here in this body I’ve got, and so do I. The Goddess lives here in the sounds of the street and so do I The Goddess lives here in this body I’ve got and so do I, so do I Yes everywhere there’s a Goddess who cares, and so do I, so do I. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Goddess Medley By Deena Metzger/ Morning Feather & Will Shepardson / Greenham Common, recorded on “Chants” by (1994), in Circle of Song.

1. Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna. (On page 134 of Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993))

2. We are the old people, We are the new people, We are the same people, Deeper than before.

3. I am a strong woman, I am a story woman, I am a healer, My soul will never die. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Goddess Moon Source unknown, Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Goddess Moon, when are you coming? Goddess Moon, where do you rest? Little goddess, you can feel me, as I grow within your breast.

Goddess Moon, when are you shining? Goddess Moon, when are you full? Little goddess you can feel me, in your belly as a pull.

Goddess Moon, where are you hiding? Goddess Moon, when will you bless? Little goddess you can feel me, as you Moon in my caress.

Goddess Moon, when are you coming? Goddess Moon, where do you hide? Little goddess, you can feel me, in your womb now deep inside. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Goddess of Life Words by M.D. Novack, music by Hautpmann, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

We are the children of the Goddess of Life; and we sing and dance around the fire bright. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

54 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Goddess of Moonlight Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Goddess of moonlight, Dancer of our night. Giver of all life, Blessed be. Grandmother of one and all, Your wisdom universal. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Goddess of the Sun Words by Mer/Mary DeDanan (1997), recorded on “Through the Darkness” by Beverly Frederick (1998).

From Her dark bed She arises, Goddess of the Sun. From Her dark bed she arises, Goddess of the Sun. Fill us with Your song of joy, Goddess of the Sun. Fill us with Your song of joy, Goddess of the Sun. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Goddess Sings (Zipper Song) By Anne Keeler Evans, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

The Goddess sings of many things, and freedom is but one. My sisters, we must do our part, to see that freedom comes. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Goddess We Thank You By Cynthia R. Crossen (1978), recorded on “Spiraling into the Center” and “Such is the Garden” by Pomegranate Rose, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Goddess we thank you for the gifts of your hand; The flow’ring of spring time, the fruit of the land. When we gather together, we know we are one. Let us open like flowers beneath your warm sun. Goddess we thank you for the gifts of your hand; The flow’ring of springtime, the fruit of the land. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Gods are Good to Me By Jean & Sean, to the tune of “Johnny Appleseed.

The Gods are good to me, And so I thank the Gods For Giving me the things I need, The sun and the rain and the wind and trees; The Gods are good to me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The God Song Words by Starhawk, music by Michael Charnes, on “Let It Begin Now” by the Reclaiming Collective (1992).

Oh, people, why is so hard for you to open your eyes and see me? Oh, people how can you believe, that the names they’ve taught you describe me? I am more than you know, How does the seed begin to grow?

When you drink the poisoned water, you can’t taste the river And you can never hold me in a hand that cannot open.

Don’t think that I don’t need you, I’m always reaching to you. Don’t think that I don’t want you, I still call to you. Don’t think that I don’t want you, I am still calling to you

I am not what you expect to see, I will never tell you what to be. Look outside every boundary, Where there’s nothing to hold to, there I’ll be.

Chorus: There is no end to the circle, no end. There is no end to life, no end.

I’m the word that you can’t define, I’m the color that runs outside the line. I’m the shiver running up your spine, Break the pattern, I’ll make a new design Chorus

I am the wild bird that won’t be tamed, The desires that you don’t need to name. I’m the branch that becomes the flame, When the fire’s done burning, I remain. Chorus

The sun arises and descends, The seasons turn and turn again. The circle has no end, There is not end to life there is no end. Chorus

For all proceeds from me and all returns, All that returns to me comes forth again. The circle has no end, there is not end to life there is no end. Chorus

I am the honey taste of passion’s heat, the fear running through your heartbeat, I am dancing through your lightened feet, desire so fierce and love so sweet. Chorus

And you can touch me with your hands, Reach out and take the hand of a friend. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

55 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 God Soul Waltz By T. Thorn Coyle and Victor Anderson, on her CD “Give Us a Kiss”, Pagan Panpipe chant (July 2002)

Who is this Flower above me. And what is the work of this God? I would know myself in all my parts.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** God Was a Woman By Lunacy (adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit from “The Goddess Chant”), on “Hand of Desire” (1992).

Warm caress in the night time. Tender lip of the rose at dawn. Echoing crypt in the shadow. Can you tell me where She’s gone?

Chorus 1: Do you remember when god was a woman? She had many names. Do you remember when god was a woman? She had many, many names.

Refrain: We called her: Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, and Inanna (Repeat).

She was the Mother, the Earth and all Her children From the sky, the land and the sea. She was the Green One growing, Ripening, sustaining, giving life abundantly. She was the sunlight, starlight, Waxing moon and waning, And the Queen of Heaven, too. She was the deep space and the galaxies Of planets that we ride twirling through. Refrain

Chorus 2: We heard Her voice in the force of the whirlwind, We felt Her pulse in the tide and the driving rain. We saw Her blood at the birth of our children, We taste Her flesh in the growing grain.

Chorus 1 + Refrain She was the young one, the holy maiden huntress, new life that blooms in the spring. She was the seed, the key, the power of beginning, The door that’s opening. She was the old one, the hag, the crone of wisdom, The deep grave under the earth. She was the queen of night, the face of death, And darkness, the cauldron of rebirth.

Refrain + Chorus 2 + Chorus 1+ Refrain She was the warm caress in the night time. She was the tender lip of the rose at dawn. She was the echoing crypt in the shadow. Can you tell me where She’s gone? Is She forgotten? Can we find Her resting place? When is the hour of Her return? We go without Her and the pain is all around . The forest dies…the witches burn. Refrain

Remember (And we) remember…. (Repeat) And we remember dreams, will take us in our hearts, to the place where She has gone. She’s still among us! We sing Her name, She answers, And She still lives on and on (and on). She still lives on and on. Refrain

She is the lover, sweet passion and desire. Embracing men and women, too. She is the skin, the hands, the mouth, the swelling chest, And She’s the gate of love we all pass through, And She’s the world outside us and the world inside. She is birth, life, love and death. Well, She’s both near and far, the boundary and the center. She is north, south, east and west. Refrain

She is the woman who is crying for justice. And She lives in the hurt and the angry ones. And She moves in the power of changing. An She calls to our hearts Freedom! Freedom!

Chorus + Refrain Do you remember?

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Good Friend By Jan Harmon, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Oh, the wind, it is a song that harbors through the winter. Oh, the sail, it is a door that bids the wind to enter. And let us sail the sea, good friend, and let us sing together. The singer lasts a season long, while the song it lasts forever.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Go to the Very Edge By Carolyn Hillyer, recorded by Ruth Barrett on “The Year is a Dancing Women, vol. 2” (2003).

Go to the very edge, Where the old world ends. And something else begins, something else begins. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

56 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Grainne By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” (2001).

Grainne, we open to your love. Grainne, Goddess of the Sun. Grainne, the power of your light, is birthing all life on earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grandmother (Invocation to the four directions) By Diana Earth Mission, recorded on “Inner Voice - Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

Grandmother I see you sitting in the east (south, west, north, the sky, Earth, heart). You are sacred, You are looking at me. I pray to you, pray to you. You are sacred and You are looking at me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grandmother, Grandmother By Christian Williamson (2002) recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

Chorus: Grandmother, Grandmother, I hear you calling. Grandmother, Grandmother, I hear your stories on the wind. Grandmother, grandmother, I hear you calling. Grandmother, grandmother, I hear your stories on the wind.

Keeper of wisdom, Grandmother, Grandmother, Teacher of children ,Grandmother, Grandmother, Weave us together, Grandmother, Grandmother, Lead us to darkness and beyond the veil Chorus

Crone through the ages, Grandmother, Grandmother, Watching her children , Grandmother, Grandmother, Your ancient eyes, Grandmother, Grandmother, See the beginning and see the end Chorus

I hear you calling, Grandmother, Grandmother, Leading us onward, Grandmother, Grandmother, Circle is turning, Grandmother, Grandmother, We are your echoes ‘til you spiral ‘round again Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grandmother Moon By Sage Medicine Heart, recorded on “Native American Ceremonial Chants”, in Circle of Songs (1993).

I am wind, I am water, I am mother, I am daughter, I am Grandmother Moon. I am ebbing, I am flowing, I am giving, I am glowing, I am Grandmother Moon. Look to the night and I’ll show you my light. Look to the East for my brightness to rise. Look to you heart and I’ll show you my part. Look to the West for the woman inside. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grandmother Moon By Victoria McCarthy, recorded on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994).

Grandmother Moon, shining in the night, Grandmother Moon, shining in the night Shining, shining, shining in your Fullness; Grandmother Moon, shining in the night.

Grandmother Moon, Dancing with the stars, Grandmother Moon Dancing with the stars, Dancing, dancing, dancing with Her brilliance, Grandmother Moon Dancing with the Stars.

Chorus: Ancient Mysteries, your dance reveals to me, Ancient Mysteries of Mother, Maiden, Crone. Ancient Mysteries, your song you sing to me, Ancient Mysteries, are calling me home.

Grandmother Moon, hiding in the clouds; Grandmother Moon, hiding in the clouds Hiding, hiding, hiding in the darkness; Grandmother Moon, hiding in the clouds.

Grandmother Moon, showing us the way; Grandmother Moon, showing us the way. Open, open, opening up your heart; Grandmother Moon. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grandmother Moon By Mary Whalen, learned from Sára Rain on Chant Disc II.

Grandmother Moon, Shining so bright. Show me the way, Guide me tonight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

57 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Grandmother Song By Lorraine Bayes, from Woman’s Summer Solstice Songbook (2005).

I hear the voice of my grandmother calling me. I hear the voice of my grandmother call.

She says, 1) Wake up, wake up daughter, Wake up, wake up. Listen, listen . . .Listen, listen. She says, 2) Give birth, give life mother, Give birth, give life. Listen, listen . . . Listen, listen. She says, 3) Teach and share wisdom crone, Teach and share wisdom. Listen, listen . . .Listen, listen.

Chorus, after each verse: May the rivers all run clear, May the mountains go unspoiled May the air be pure, May the trees grow tall. May the earth be shared by all.

Other: May there be love for every mother and child. May there be love for every woman and man. May there be LOVE for every being in the wild ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grandmother Spider Woman By Ariana Lighteningstorm, recorded on “Alchemy” by KIVA (1993), in Circle of Song.

Grandmother Spider Woman, Arachne. Grandmother Spider Woman, Arachne. Join us together help us to be free. Join us together help us to be free. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Grateful Words and Music by Karen Drucker and John Hoy. Recorded on “Song of the Spirit III” (2005).

Chorus: I am so grateful, grateful; I am so grateful for all the love that I have. I am so grateful, grateful; I am so grateful for all the love that I have.

Everywhere I look, every face I see; Is love reflected shining back to me I just give things for all these simple things; The joy and peace that gratitude brings. Chorus

Everyday I wake before I open my every; I count my blessings and I realize Life is a miracle when I see it that way; I focus on the beauty, that’s why I’ve got to say Chorus

I am so grateful for; All of my friends, My wonderful life, My radiant health My abundance, The joy in my heart; The peace in my life, Every blessing Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Great Mother By James Burgess, learned from Sára Rain, on Chant Disc II.

It is the Great Mother giving birth to Him, Great Mother giving birth to Him

Chorus: When the Sun comes up again, When the Sun comes up again. When the Sun is reborn, When the Sun is reborn.

It is the Lord of life, Born again, Lord of life, Born again - Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Great Mystery By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (2001) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

As Above So Below; Spirit and Matter; In A Dance So Slow

As Within So Without; Great Mystery; That Spirals In and Out

Secret Glory, Hidden By nothing; Thrice Blessed, Thrice Called, Thrice Revealed (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Green God By Donald Engstrom, recorded on “Singing the Promise” (1998), in Songs for Earthling (1998).

1) Green God, Grass God, laughing God of the Prairies. Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 2) Green God, Oak God, sturdy God of the greenwood, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 3) Green God, Algae God, Scummy God of the waters, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 4) Green God, Broccoli God, Tasty God of the Kitchen, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 5) Green God, Palm God, Frond God of the tropics, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 6) Green God, Redwood God, Stately God of the Mountain, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 7) Green God, Lichen God, Hardy God of the rocks, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 8) Green God, Fern God, Shady God of the woodlands, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. 9) Green God, Moss God, Fungus God of the Forest, Hey ho hey ho, come unto us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

58 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Green Man Chant By Ari Summerland

His bones are the stones; His blood the water; His hair the plants and trees His bones are the stones; His blood the water; His hair the plants and trees Green man walking; Green man breathing; Green man a living God Green man walking; Green man breathing; Green man a living God ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Green Tara Mantra Traditional word, music by Lisa Thiel, recorded on “Journey to the Goddess” by Lisa Thiel (1994).

Om Tare Tutare Turey Soha. Om Tare Tutare Turey Soha Om Khadira Ranya Tara. Om Khadira Ranya Tara ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Green Tara Song Traditional, arranged by Ariana Lighteningstorm, recorded on “Mother Wisdom” by KIVA (1994).

Om Om Om Om. Om Tare Tutare Turey. Om Tare Tutare Turey ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Greenwomen/Elen By. K.j. Reynolds, recorded on “She Carane Hom” (1998)

In the darkness of the forest, I… may lose my way. But Elen is so gol…den, she reaches in and guides me through. In the darkness, fear tries to reign, but her comfort fills me again. In the darkness of the forest, the standing ones whisper wisdom to me.

Greenwoman, keeper of the lines. Greenwoman, protector of the tracks. Greenwoman, Greenwoman, Greenwoman Greenwoman, Greenwoman, Greenwoman.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Guardian Song By Amber Khan Engel, recorded on “Let it Begin Now” by Reclaiming (1997).

Chorus 1: Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds, Blessed be the East at Dawn Blessed be the South in Fire, Blessed be the West Water Blessed be the North Earth, Homeland of the Lady and Lord.

Chorus 2: Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds, For they stand on a barren plain. Watching, watching all that goes round Guardians of the Lady and Lord, Guardians of the Earth our Home May life thrive, Now and Always.

Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds (Repeat) Blessed be the East at dawn, Blessed be the winds of change, Blessed be the thought that flow. Onward in a new way; That is about to begin now.

Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds (Repeat) Blessed be the South at noon, Blessed be the warm hearth fire, Blessed be the heart’s desire, Sustenance of all life, And the bright will to live.

Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds (Repeat) Blessed be the West twilight; blessed be the womb waters; Blessed be dissolving love, Binding all and freeing, all who know that love is to give.

Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds (Repeat) Blessed be the Earth’s midnight, blessed be the corn and wheat, Mlessed be the body’s touch Center of existence, Miracle of healing, ground of all being Chorus 2 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

59 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Guard our Circle Source Unknown, From Hearth Circle Songbook (2002)

Guard our Circle Guard our circle Through this sacred rite Lord of all the hidden realms Be ye here this night Guard our circle guard our circle Through this sacred right Lady of the hidden realms Be ye here this night ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Gwion Bach By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

You can dream and stir a long time, But when you get burned you will Know. 2x Take your wisdom, run with it, Take your wisdom, change. 2x

Last time: Take your wisdom, run with it, Take your wisdom, change. Take your wisdom, run with it, In the end you will be born. In the end you will be born. In the end you will be born ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hail Brigid By Sharon Knight, on “Songs for the Strengthening Year” (2009).

Hail Brigid of the Triple Face, Whose voice does rise on the lilt of grace. Whose blossoms beautiful ever bloom, On the wings of poetry’s sweet perfume. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hallows Chant Source unknown, in Dragonfest 1989 Songbook.

The circle turns around, around; The wheel will turn around, around. The Earth will turn around, around. The Year will turn around, around.

Old Year Out! New Year In! Let the Witch’s Year Begin! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Handfasting Jump the Broom Chant Source Unknown, learned from Connie Stahl of Spirit Wise Gifts in Centennial, CO.

Let your past be swept away; And your union guide your way. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Handfasting Ribbon Chant Source Unknown, learned from Connie Stahl of Spirit Wise Gifts in Centennial, CO.

Ties that bind you, gently wind you, Through these cords your lover finds you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Handparting Song Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Magic brought us to each other; Magic bound us in our hearts. From that magic, I release you, Goddess bless, Merry part.

Chorus: Merry part, go in beauty, Merry part, go in peace. Merry part with compassion, from our vows we release.

The threads of our life stories, we braided at the start. We now unbind that magic, Goddess bless, Merry part. Chorus

I honor all our memories, the lessons they impart I wish you well good journey, Goddess bless, Merry part. Chorus Blessed Be ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hand to Hand By Bryte Unicorn (Lesley Peterson), from Pagan PanPipe website (Dec 03), recorded on “Hand to Hand” by SilverBranch (2003).

Hand To Hand ; The Circle Is Cast; Joining Present, Future, And Past ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hare Krishna From Sára Rain’s Chantbook and the Dances of Universal Peace Community

Hare Krishna hare Krishna; Krishna Krishna hare hare. Hare Rama hare Rama; Rama Rama hare hare ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

60 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Hang With Us Lyrics by Kathi Wahls, Brian Morse & Lori Newlove, music by Kathi Wahls, recorded on Chants of Balance by The Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus (2002).

Big beautiful Momma won’t you come and hang with us, While we all brag on about you being all full and lush Well big pretty momma, yeah, come on and hand with us (hang with us, hang with us, hang with us)

You’re hot and abundant, and you’re looking mighty fine, You know that you are welcome to drop by anytime Well big pretty momma, yeah, come on and hang with us, (hang with us, hang with us, hang with us)

Big green daddy won’t you come and hang with us, While we all brag on about you being all full and lush Well big Green daddy, come on and hang with us (hang with us, hang with us, hang with us)

You’re hot and you’re golden and we love it when you shine, You know that you are welcome to rise up anytime Well big Green daddy, come on and hang with us (hang with us, hang with us, hang with us)

God and Goddess are with us as we celebrate our rites, They’ll be grooving on all of the lovin’ thoughts We’ll be sending them tonight, God/Goddess be here now – BE HERE NOW Come on and hang with us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Harvest Chant By T. Thorn Coyle (1993), on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994), in Circle Round and Sing.

Our hands will work for peace and justice; Our hands will work to heal the land, Gather round the harvest table, Let us feast and bless the land.

Take the gift of love and death; Take the gift of blood and bone Weave the circle breath by breath; Build the vision stone by stone ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Harvest Dance By Gwydion Pendderwen, in Wheel of the Year, the Music of Gwydion Pendderwen (1979) by Nemeton.

Don now the wreath of gold, And bear the torches in the cold. Through the brown and barren field, Where the fairies have trod. Press the lights into the soil, And ‘round the circle writhe and coil; For the abundant yield, Thanks be unto the God.

Bear the baskets filled with grain, Oats and barley and rye; Hide them from the pouring rain, Soon to darken the sky. ‘Round and around and around we go, Sometimes fast and sometimes slow; ‘Round and around and around the ring of the Summer Born King. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Harvest Song By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

Seek ye seek the grain, Seek ye fields of grain Golden oceans wave born of sacrifice, Our calloused hand on the scythe Praise be to the Sun, Praise be to Lew the Shining One See his blazing hand raise the golden sheaves All the length of the land the land the land With his blazing hand, The land the land the land, With his blazing hand

Chorus: Corn grain rising up to the sun, A turn of the wheel another harvest is done Corn fields move with the wind hear them sing, The moon on the rise and the crow on the wing

Now my friends our harvest is home, Children we reap what we’ve sown In her fertile fields in our hearts and minds, We gather warmth and love for these times Soon autumn’s chill shall cover the earth, Spring flowers await their rebirth And the Wintery Queen in her glistening gown, Will leave us a blanket of snow on the ground Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

61 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Harvest Time Lyrics by Mother Goose, melody by Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

The boughs do shake, and bells do ring, So merrily come our harvest in. Our harvest in, our harvest in, So merrily comes our harvest in. We’ve ploughed, we’ve sowed, we’ve reaped, we’ve mowed. We’ve got our harvest in. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Healed, Whole and Healthy Lyrics by Karen Drucker, music by Karen Drucker and John Hoy, recorded on “Songs of Spirit II” (2001).

I am healed, whole and healthy, I relax and visualize*. I am healed, whole and healthy, I am well, I am well.

(*Substitute: I accept and I receive, or Angels are watching over me, or I’ve got love surrounding me)(**Substitute: all is well, I am well).

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Healing Circle By Adele Getty, recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001) and “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006). (Also listed under “I am a circle”).

I am a Circle, I am healing you. You are a Circle, You are healing me. Unite us, be one. Unite us, be as one (we are one). ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Healing Song Lyrics and music by Drew Hubbard, recorded on “Mother Wisdom” by KIVA (1994)

I am whole I am filled with light, I am whole I am filled with light ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Healin’ in the Earth By Katherine Ray (1999), recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild”, By Beverly Frederick (2000).

There’s healin’ in the Earth, Take it down to the middle Feel Her holdin’ you close, And take it down to the middle Down, down, down to the middle, Take it down, down, down to the middle

There’s healin’ in the Earth, Take it up from the middle Feel her holdin’ you close and take it up from the middle Up, up, up from the middle, Take it up up up from the middle. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Heal the Mother Words and music by Valerie Girard (1991), recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Chorus: Heal the Mother, let it all out. Heal your Mother, let it all go.

There’s a grief that’s deep within my soul, I’m letting it out, I’m letting it go. A torrent of tears running into the sea, I’m letting it out, I’m letting it go. Chorus

There’s a rage that boils within my veins, I’m letting it out, I’m letting it go. Volcanoes blow and lovers flow, I’m letting it out, I’m letting it go. Chorus

There’s a fear that tramples deep within, I’m letting it out, I’m letting it go. Earthquakes moving everything around, I’m letting it out, I’m letting it go. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hear Me Calling Words and music by Chris Leja (1991), recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Mother Earth hear me calling, I’m your daughter, you’re my home Sister Moon hear me calling, in the night we’re not along Father Sun hear me calling, let your strong guide shine in me All my ancestors stand by me, teach my spirit to be free.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Heartbeat (Feel The Heartbeat) By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Feel the heartbeat of our Mother. Deep inside. Feel Her power growing strong. Deep inside.

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62 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Heartbeating By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circles” (2000).

I am the sound of the sea. I am the bird of the wind. I am the wind in the tree. I am the heart beating, I am apart of everything.

I am the dew of the day. I am the flower in spring. I am the stone along the way. I am the heart beating, I am apart of everything.

I am the warmth of the sun. I am the light within. I am many, I am one. I am the heart beating, I am apart of everything.

I am the voice within the earth. I am the woman who sings. I am the cry of rebirth. I am the heart beating, I am apart of everything. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Heart’s Desire By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009) and on “Circle Round and Sing”.

I/we dance in the heat of my heart’s desire; Dance in the heat of my/our heart’s desire. Open the gate, the key is within, To the temple of the heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hecate By Ruth Barrett, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Woman volume two”, by Ruth Barrett, (2003).

She walks the road every moonless night Watching the start to Her heart’s delight With a blazing torch, and whispered song The path of destiny She travels on.

She moves through darkness like a knife. Her dreams are seeds of future’s life. To taste the sweetness and the pain. Is to know how much the flower needs the rain.

The place She waits is where three roads meet. The past, the present and future greet. To meet Her there where the horned owl flies, Is to ride the pale starts down from the skies.

She’ll take you up, then She’ll take you under and turn you round. And when She’s done, at the dawn light’s rise, You’ll meet every gaze with brighter eyes.

Oh Old One of the midnight rhyme, Bless your daughters I our time, As we take to roads in the moonless night, toe seek the wisdom of Your ancient sight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hecate, Cerridwen By Patricia Witt, on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994), in Circle of Song and Songs for Earthlings.

Hecate, Cerridwen, Dark Mother, take us in; Hecate, Cerridwen, Let us be reborn. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hecate Is Rising Lyrics by Brian Seachrist & Lori Newlove; music by B. Seachrist, on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

Midnight at the Crossroads, Black cat across my path. A man is hanging from the gallows, Bound by the misdeeds in his past. Thick fog lies damp and heavy, The smell of sulphur hangs in the air. Don't know what she's got in store for me, But I'm feeling just a little bit scared.

Chorus: And Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising.

She calls to me from the shadows. She says "Child, come on down here.. I'm gonna show you what you got inside. I'm gonna make you face your fear. You've heard all the stories about Me. I'm here to tell you they're all true. Better keep your wits about you fool, 'Cause I'm coming after you." Chorus

“You can run from Me but I will follow. You can't hide from Me-sometime night must fall, And if you deny Me, I will hunt you down, Swim, slither, creep, jump, fly, run, walk or craw.” “Look into My mirror”, I don't want to see,“You've already come this far”, These things just cannot be “I know you won't like what you see”, I don't want to believe “But you know it's who you really are." NO, NO, NO!!!! "Yesssssss" Chorus

I know my time is coming soon. I've lifted the last veil. But I've got Hecate by my side. She'll be my guide in Hel. Chorus

63 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Counter Point 1: We are We who are They, We are They who are we We are the whispering wind of fate, We are One who is Three Chorus We are We who are They, We are They who are We We are the whispering wind of fate. We are HE-CA-TE! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hecate’s Chant Source Unknown

Eo Evohe, Queen of Darkness, Ancient Hecate; Wheel a turning. Cauldron stirring stirring… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Held in the Heart By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Enter the Center” by Abbi Spinner (2001).

Counterpoint: We are here. We are held. We are holy. We are home.

Here in the heart of this holy moment. Held in the dark of the womb, Held in the hands of our sisters and brothers, Here in the light of the moon.

Here in the heart of this holy moment. Held in the light of the Sun Held in the hands of our sisters and brothers, Here in the heart of the One. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hella’s Gate By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

To Hella’s Gate we go, our Wyrd and more to know, Our kins, spirits and Gods do speak, From the high seat, through the oracles words, To Hella’s Gate we go. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hello Man Source unknown, learned at Sacred Voices

Feminine: Hello Man, I am Woman; Descending into depths unknown Giving face to a different race, Nurturing the womb.

Masculine: Hello Woman, I am Man; Going forth to plant the seed, In our sacred dance together, Unity ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Help Me Know By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

Help me know how deep I go, Mother, Mother. Help me know how deep I go, Mother of mine Help me know how deep I go, Mother, Mother. Help me know how deep I go, Mother Divine. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** He Moves in Mysterious Ways Source unknown, learned at Sacred Voices

He moves in mysterious ways; Like a cat, like a bat, Like a serpent, like a snake With the hooves of a goat, And the stag with his horns, And the rising stalk of corn ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Heretic Heart Lyrics by Catherine Madsen (1982) tune is the original tune of "Little Town of Bethlehem" (not the popular tune), recorded on: “Between the Worlds”, Holly Tannen (1984) and “The Best of Pagan Song” (2004).

I am a bold and a Pagan soul a-rattlin' through this land. I judge the world by my own lights and I come by my own hand; And if you ask me where I learned to live so recklessly, My skin, my bones, my heretic heart are my authority.

My mother was a spinner of tales, my father a dreaming man. And I have swung on the Dragon's Tongue and danced on holy land. I have sung the seed up out of the ground and the bird down from the tree; My skin, my bones, my heretic heart are my authority.

Once I was found but now I'm gone away from the faithful fold The ones who preach that holiness is to do as you are told. Though law and scripture, priest and prayer have all instructed me, My skin, my bones, my heretic heart are my authority.

They tell me Jesus loves me, but I think he loves in vain; He must go unrequited; on me he has no claim. For the man who would commend me must wear the horns and let me be (Alt: My healer is the Lady Moon whose tides run deep in me) My skin, my bones, my heretic heart are my authority.

So while I breathe this glorious air, an outlaw I'll remain; My body will not be subdued and I will not be saved. And if I cannot shout aloud, I'll sing it secretly, My skin, my bones, my heretic heart are my authority! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

64 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Herne Circle in the Greenwood (1990), recorded on “All Beings of the Earth” by MotherTongue (1990), in Circle of Songs. (Tune: Hey Ho, nobody home)

Herne, Horned One; Hunter 'neath the Northern Sun, Watcher at the Gates of Winter, Flame on the Wind. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Herne, Hunter of Souls By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” by the New Alexandrian Library Project (2008).

Herne, hunter of souls, we hear your horn, we hear your hounds. Throughout the starry woods. Herne, hunter of souls, in Underworld and Over world, Your hunt goes ever on. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Herne Who Hears Also called Call to Herne, By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2008).

Herne Who Hears All Living Things. Hear Our Call To You Herne Whose Name All Nature Sings. Hear Our Call To You Moon Stag, Horned One, Green Man, God; Draw Near, Come Here, Be Here, Now ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hey Ungula (Unguwa) Traditional Chumash, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

Hey hey ya hey ya ungula, Hey hey ya hey ya ungula

(line repeats with slightly different melody second time through, back to first melody third time through) Hey ungula, hey ungula ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Higher Source unknown , Recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1988).

Higher, Make of your heart the perfect fire, fire Life burst, Forth from the earth, the womb, the seed, desire ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hindu Goddess Chant Source unknown , In Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Kali Ma (x12) Radhe Ma (x12) Parvati Ma (x12) Durga Ma (x12) Lakshmi ma (x12) Saraswati Ma (x12) Sita Ma (x12) Ganga Ma (x12) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** His Mystery By Brooke Schoenfield (1993); Recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Darkness, the sound of the unknown; He calls us, His mystery unfolds His riddles; A fire from deep inside; Rekindles memories of night. Forest and Antler we run with the deer; Fleet as the roebuck, His breath draws us near.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hokey Devokey By Sinnergee (the words are pretty simple. you can start with center or north whichever works for you directionwise. goes a little something like this): we called the *center* in; we call the *center* out; we say thank you to *Spirit* and we shake it all about; you do the hokey devokey; and your turn yourself around that's what it's all about! (shout while clapping) Goodbye *Center*!

(Repeat in turn, replacing each of the remaining directions for Center, and each of the four elements in turn for *Spirit*).

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hold Me Source unknown, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit”, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

Hold me, hold me, never let me go. Hold me like the leaves on the ends of the branches. And when I die, let me fly, let me fly. Through the air, like the leaves when they’re falling.

Hold me, hold me, never let me go. Hold me like the stars in the sky high above me. And when I die, let my fly, let me fly. Through the sky, like the stars when they’re falling.

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65 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

Hold On Also called Through the Darkness, By Brook Schoenfield and Starhawk and on “Through the Darkness” by Beverly Frederick (1998).

Hold on, hold on; Through the darkness, until the dawn. Hold on, hold on; Hold the vision, until it's born ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Holly Green By Ivo Dominguez, Jr. (verses set to the tune of Peter (Sparky) Soderberg's Triple Goddess Chant/Silver Shining Wheel)

Holy green Oak King, tower high, tower high, Horned One come to us Holy Holly King, the evergreen, evergreen, Horned One come to us Shining lord Pan come dance with us dance with us, Horned One come to us ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Holy Earth Mother By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1992) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Holy Earth Mother; Flesh of the World. Quicken and Kindle; With the Seeds of Birth ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Holy Water (healing water) By Deidre Pulgram Arthen (2006), on “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006).

Holy Water, Healing Water; Life Bringer, Water flow. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Holy Water, Sacred Flame Words by Diane Baker, Music by Anne Hill, in Circle Round.

Holy water, Sacred Flame, Bridget we invoke your name Bless my hands, my head, my heart, Source of healing, song and art ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Holy Well and Sacred Flame By Reclaiming and Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come”.

Holy Well and Sacred Flame; Maiden, Mother and Crone Bright One Be Here; Bright One Be Here ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Home in My Heart By Susan Seneshen (as given by Virginia Seacor), learned from Sára Rain, Chant Disc II.

There’s a home, in my heart. There’s a home, in my heart. Only your love will open the door. Only your love will open the door. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Honor to the Untamed God Lyrics by Starhawk and Lauren Liebling, music by Mara June Quicklightening, adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit, recorded on “Hand of Desire” by Lunacy (1992) , “Let It Begin Now: Music from the Spiral Dance”.

Honor to the untamed God! We call you who goes down with the sun into darkness Yet arises in light, You teach us that no end is final

You are cut with the grain, Yet grow again to comfort us with the promise of renewal The promise of the spiral, Come to us, guide and friend!

Seed sower, grain reborn, The comforter, the consoler, Heart's ease and sorrow's end. (the comforter, the consoler) (heart's ease and sorrow's end) I am born when dark turns to light (the comforter, the consoler) Youth of the sun's waxing (heart's ease and sorrow's end) Grain sown in the balance (the comforter, the consoler) (etc.)

Leaping fire on the hearth, Lover of blossom and thorn Shining face descending, Reaper of abundant harvest Long-handed God in the night, He is here! He is the guide!

The gate is open; he is the guide! The way is clear; he is the guide To the unseen, the mystery of turning and returning, The dancer in the heart

Who passes, who goes down and arises, who touches (heart's ease and sorrow's end) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

66 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Hoof and Horn By Jeffrey Wyndham, in Songs for Earthlings or by Ian Corrigan, in Circle of Songs.

Hoof and Horn, hoof and horn, All that dies shall be reborn. Corn (vine) and grain, corn (vine) and grain, All that falls shall rise again.

Crone and sage, crone and sage, Wisdom is the gift of age. Sage and crone, sage and crone, Wisdom’s gift shall be our own. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Horned God By Kellianna, recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Chorus: Blessed be the Horned God, King of the Wild Hunt. Blessed be the Horned God, around the Beltane Fire.

Round and round the Maypole, weaving white and red we go. To celebrate the season, and The Lord and His Lady. The Horned God guarantees, Strength and Vitality. In Sacred Marriage to his Queen, The Horned God gives his blessing. Chorus

The Bel fire burning bright, Will blaze far into the night. In sacred grove and moonlight, The King Stag is dancing. We drink a cup of revelry, To Growth and Fertility. Spring has come we've planted seeds, The Horned God gives his blessing. Chorus

At first ray of dawn he bids farewell to his Queen, The Lord and his Lady will meet again, All Hallows Eve. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Horned One, Lover, Son By Buffalo (John Brownson), recorded on “Welcome To Annwfn”, Forever Forest (1986).

Horned one lover son, Leaper in the corn; Deep in the Mother, Die and be reborn

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ho Spirit By Chris Leja (1991), recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Ho Spirit, Air Spirit, Golden wings come dance with me. Ho Spirit, Fire Spirit, Crimson passion burns in me. Ho Spirit, Water Spirit, Tears and oceans blend in me. Ho Spirit, Earth Spirit, Stone and crystal steady me. Ho Spirit, Ho spirit, Ho spirit! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Hymn to Herne By S. J. Tucker, recorded on “Blessings”, by S. J. Tucker (2007)

You can say your prayers, work your rites; burn your little candles day and night You can shimmy ‘til dawn to the pounding drums, But you best be ready when the Horned One comes, yeah

If you wake to the sound of a hunting horn, dance a ring in the gathering storm If the Solstice time gets your panties in a wad; It’s just the coming of the Horned God.

Chorus: He will call you out, make you sweat, give you a blessing that you’ll never forget So revel in the chase and let your heartbeat run, Blessed are the children of the Horned One!

Hunter who tracks outside of time, guardian Lord of ancient rhyme, Brother stag in the musky glen, and consort of the Goddess in Her woodland den.

We call you forth as we make our way, walking in your power everyday Guide us true in our hunt this night, maybe even later in the Great Rite Chorus

If you wake to the sound of a hunting horn, dance a ring in the gathering storm Revel in the chase and let your heartbeat run, but you’d best get ready, little one! You’d best be ready when the Horned One comes! Chorus

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67 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Hymn to the Russian Earth Traditional Russian, words by Y. Zaritsky, recorded on “Inner Voices - Songs of Spirit” (1986)..

If the people lived their lives, as if it were a song, for singing out of light, Provides the music for the stars to go dancing circles in the night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am By c (1997) recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm

I am the trees; Bowing, bending ; I am the trees; Kiss the earth again I am the sun; Burning, changing I am the sun; Kiss the flame again I am the stream; Flowing, shaping; I am the stream; Kiss the sea again I am the song; Floating, calling; I am the song; Kiss the wind again ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am a Circle By Adele Getty, recorded on “Women in Circle” (1998) and “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit’ (1986).

I am a circle, I am healing you. You are a circle, you are healing me. Unite us, be one. Unite us, be as one. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am a Leaf By PJ Seale (2002) recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

I am a leaf in the tall, tall trees And the wind that blows it free And the river it floats to the ocean’s shore, And the fiery sun that boils the sea

Chorus: I am … you are … we are one I am … you are … we are one

I’m the rock, the bark, the rain that falls And the birds upon their wing The snake, the fish, and all things with claws You’ll find I’m everything Chorus

See your face in the mirror, what you see is me, I connect everyone you meet Your mother, your father, your daughter, your son I am in everyone Chorus

I’m the dancer, the drummer, the sacred song And the harmonies their drawn upon You touch the earth and the earth is me I am the goddess I am everything Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am a River By Nickomo Clarke, learned from Sára Rain’s Chants Disc III.

I am a river, flowing to the ocean, I am a river, passing through this land. I am a river, flowing to the ocean, I am a river, passing through this land. Flow like a river, flow like a river, flow like a river, passing through this land. Flow like a river, flow like a river, flow like a river, passing through this land. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am a Snake By Michele Robbins, recorded by Sára Rain on Chants Disc III.

I am a snake, shedding her skin. Dying as she’s being reborn. I am a snake, shedding my skin. Dying as I’m being reborn. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am a Wild Woman By Foxfire, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit”, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

I am a wild woman, I am a wild woman. I live in the sand and I walk in the sun.

I am a wild woman, I am a wild woman. I sleep on the earth and I dance in the trees. I live in the sand and I fly on the breeze. I walk in the sun and I drink with the bees. I sing to the rocks and I do as I please.

I am a wild woman, I am a wild woman, I am a wild woman. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I am a Woman By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” (2001).

I am a woman, a deep, deep woman. My memory goes so far. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

68 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 I Am But One By Jan Bates and Rose May Dance (1992); Recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Twelfth Brother: I am but one; I am but half and half I move between the worlds; I bring your message to the world.

Jan: I hear a voice, it calls from far away. I move between the worlds, I go in spite of what they say.

Faery Queen: You’ll shed no tears, you’ll hear no human cry. You shall in beauty dwell, and you shall never die.

Tam Lin: My eyes are jewels, my heart is fire. Come hold me fast to you, you will have all that you desire.

Janet: I hear a call, it comes from far away. I’ll follow where it leads, beyond the gates of night and day. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am Flame (the Balefire Song) Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap and I shout joyfully – hey. I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap and I shout ‘Cause I’m me - hey. I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap and I shout Lustily - hey. I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap and I shout ‘Cause there’s mead - hey. I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap and I shout Nakedly – hey. I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap and I shout Cause I’m free. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am Here By Sparky T. Rabbit (1987) recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

Chorus: I am here, right here among you, I am here, right here among you, I am here, right here among you

I am the east wind, I am the sun’s rising, I am the breezes blowing, I am the body breathing. Chorus: I am the south wind, I am the leaping bond fire, I am the tango playing, I am your brightest passion. Chorus: I am the west wind, I am sun sleeping, I am the water flowing. I am the heart that’s weeping Chorus: I am the north wind, I am earth below you, I am the bull at midnight, I am the living body. Chorus: I am the center, I am the Goddess dancing, I am the heart circle, I am the Horned One singing, Chorus:

I am the east wind, I am the south wind, I am the west wind, I am the north wind, I am the center, I’m right here among you

I am here, right here among you, I am here, right here among you, I am here, right here among you. (Repeat) I am here, right here among you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am One with the Heart of the Mother/Father By Michael Stillwater, recorded on “Voices of the Heart” (1987), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

I am One with the heart of the Mother. I am One with the heart of Love. I am One with the heart of the Father. I am One with God. Counterpoint: Ave Maria. Kyrie Eleison. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am Pagan By PJ Seale (2004), recorded on “We Are Light” by Spiral Rhythm (2007).

Chorus: I am pagan, and I’m proud, I am pagan, going to shout it loud I am pagan, want the world to know, that I follow the Goddess ‘cause She rocks my soul

Don’t need you Bible, I’ve got the wisdom of the crone, Don’t need your heaven, into this life I’m reborn No ten commandments, one fills the bill, and it harm none, do what you will. Chorus

Don’t need your churches, the world’s my sacred space, Don’t need your angels, I’ve got faeries in their place We raise the spirit, most every night, when we dance the fire in the pale moonlight. Chorus

Well, you take you’re path and I’ll take mine, a little tolerance and we will both be fine You keep an open mind, it’ll set you free, and Goddess bless, so mote it be. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

69 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 I Am Plenty By Ayla Heartsong, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

I am plenty. I am abundance. Filled up and overflowing, yes, I am abundance. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am Rooted Verse 1 traditional, verses 2 & 3by Laughing Starheart, sung at an early 90’s Dragonfest.

I am rooted, I am growing, I am welling, I am flowing , I am bending, I am blowing, I am lightning, I am glowing I am spirit wearing skin, I am spirit deep within. I am spirit, dancing bones; I am spirit of standing stone(s) I’m protected all this day, I feel love now and always. I have all my needs provided, I feel all my lives united. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am So Blessed By Karen Drucker, recorded on “Songs of Spirit II” (2001) and “Power of Women” (2008).

I am so blessed, I am so blessed, I am so grateful for all that I have. I am so blessed, I am so blessed, I am so grateful, I am so blessed. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am the Earth By Deirdre Pulgram Arthen (1982) recorded on “All Beings of the Earth” and “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue, in Songs for Earthlings.

The Earth is a healer, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth is a Mother, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth is a fountain, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth is a mountain, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth is in sorrow, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth is in joy, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth She is crying, Response: I am the Earth. The Earth has a song to sing, Response: I am the Earth. I am a blackbird, Response: I am the Earth. I am a river, Response: I am the Earth. I am a healer, Response: I am the Earth. I am a Mother, Response: I am the Earth. What is the Earth, Response: I am the Earth. Who is the Earth, Response: I am the Earth. We are the Earth, Response: I am the Earth. I am the Earth. Response: I am the Earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am the Fire (and the Union of Opposites) By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Fires of Creation” (2007).

I am the fire and the union of opposites, I am the mystery, I am calling, you in your dreams, I am bringing you home to me

Descant: Hermes, Aphrodite, Chalice and the Blade, Join now in reunion, rose and thorn are one ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am the Goddess (mother of life) By Lisa Thiel (1985), recorded on “Prayers for the Planet” (1986) and “Journey to the Goddess” (1994).

I am the Goddess, Mother of Life, I am the Goddess, bearer of Life

Chorus: I am, I am, the Goddess Divine, I am, I am, the Goddess Divine Isis, Venus, Ishtar, Kali, Minerva, Shakti, Kwan Yin, Lakshmi I am, I am the Goddess Divine, I am, I am the Goddess Divine.

I am the Goddess, ever living, I am the Goddess, ever loving. Chorus I am the Goddess, creatress of life, I am the Goddess, who nourishes life. Chorus

Alternate Learned From Sára Rain: I am the Goddess, creatress of life… I am the Goddess, preserver of life… I am the Goddess, destroyer of life… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

70 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 I Am the Goddess (my feet are rooted) By PJ Seale (2000) on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

I am the goddess. My feet are rooted, Deep within the earth. My head among the stars, My crown the universe. My arms are open wide, To hold eternity. I am the tie that binds. Encircling you and me.(I am the goddess). ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am the Mountain By Jess Shoup Forest, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

I am the mountain, I am the land; I am the river, I am the sand; I am the fire, I am the grain; I am the sky and I am the rain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Am the Spirit of the Tree By Shekhinah Mountainwater, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

I am the spirit of the tree. (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Breathe the Air By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

I breathe the air, I feel the wind. Blowing all around me. I breathe in life, I feel my heart. Opening to love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Can Open My Robe By Foxfire, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earthmission (1986).

I can open my robe, I can let go of fear, There’s no need to fear, there’s nothing here to fear. Everything that dies is reborn, Everything that dies is reborn. There is no end, there is no end. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Circle Around Arapaho Ghost Dance, recorded on “First Chants”, in Circle of Songs (1993).

I circle around, I circle around; The boundaries of the Earth Wearing my long tail feathers as I fly, Wearing my long tail feathers as I fly. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** If My Soul Says So By Suzanne Sterling and Jeffree Alphonsus Mooney

Chorus: If my soul says so, I do as my soul says. If my soul says so, I do as my soul says. If my soul says so, I do as my soul says.

Verse: I am breathing, I am willing, I am open; I am stepping out into the unknown. I am walking, though uncertain, I am willing; To listen to the yearning in my soul. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Give Thanks By Christina Heidenn Landon (1979), Recorded on “Singing the Promise” (1998.)

I give thanks for the unknown blessings; Already on the way. I give thanks for the unknown blessings; Already on the way. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Honor What is Sacred By Cherie Ackerson & Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” (1998)

I honor what is sacred, mmm-mmm; What is sacred honors me, mmm-mmm (Repeat) Sacred Woman am I, Sacred Woman am I.

I honor what is sacred, mmm-mmm; What is sacred honors me, mmm-mmm (Repeat) Sacred Circle are We, Sacred Circle are We.

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71 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Imani By Rachael A. K. Hazen (1995), in A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual songbook (2003).

Chorus: Imani, faith, can come like a spirit, spirits come like walking on air; Take a step and trust in the path and Mother Imani meet you there

Verse 1: You say faith is empty, like beer can, You say people do not believe, Go to bed with nothing to hope for, Imani rock those people to sleep.

Verse 2: One is for our faith in the music, two is for our faith in the crowd, Three and four are faith in each other, that is how we sing out loud.

Verse 3: Faith alone will carry no woman there is still much work to be done Though each day is painful and lonely, give up thanks one more day has come So (Note: can be sung using higher melody of Chorus then follow verse with regular Chorus) Lover kiss me sweet in the morning, Sister give me strength through the day Mother rock me near all the night time, Chase me all my demons away.

Verse 4: Music comes when I least expect it, Whispers taking shape and flight, I keep still and wait for Imani, Faith is everything I write.

Verse 5: Love was not what I believed in, Built that bridge and seen it fall, But having one more day here beside you, Faith has conquered after all.

Last verse: Faith may take you over a bridge, You never meant to cross beyond, But nothing worse than living not knowing, Which side of the river you on. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Imbolc Round By Debra Lee Gertz and Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

Quickening in the womb nearing birth. Quickening in the womb nearing birth. Welcoming our lives, turning in the earth. Quickening in the womb nearing birth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Made It Through Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

I made it through the dark night, dawn is breaking, I made it through

Counterpoint: Dawn is breaking, and I made it through.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Importance Of Being Brigit Lyrics by Lori Newlove; music by Michael Johnson & Brian Morse, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

I don't care if you tend My hearth. I don't care if you plant My wheat. I don't care if you light My fire. You can lay your burdens at My feet.

Chorus: Sing to Me, Play to Me, Dance with Me, Love with Me.

I don't want any money from you. I don't want you to worship My well. I just want you to be taken care of. I won't be sending your soul to hell. Chorus

Don't matter what you do, I will always be there for you. Don't matter what you say, I'm gonna be there anyway.

I don't care if you tend My hearth, I don't care if you plant My wheat. I don't care if you light My fire, You can lay your burdens at My feet. Chorus

No matter what you do, I'll will always be there for you, No matter what you say, I’m going to be there anyway, Don't matter what you do, I'll be there. Don't matter what you do, I'll be there. Don't matter what you do, I'll be there.

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72 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

Inanna (Lady of the Moon) Lyrics by Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist, music by B Seachrist, on “Chants of Balance” (2002).

Inanna - Lady of the moon and dark wild places. Inanna - Lapis shining Lady come embrace us. Inanna - Lady take your veils into the earth. Inanna - Share with us the powers of rebirth. Inanna, Inanna. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Inanna (We Go Down) By Suzanne Sterling (1992), recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

We go down as She goes down. We follow Her underground, Hail to Inanna. Who dies to become whole.

Chorus: And deep calls to deep, Deep calls to deep. (Repeat)

The veils drop by on our way, As we pass through the gates With Inanna as our guide, We find truth in deepest night. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Inanna (Take Us on Up) By Beverly Frederick (1998), recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild” (2000).

Take us on up, Take us on down, Inanna; Take us on through. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Inanna (Inin) By Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz, sung by the Dances of Universal Peace.

Part 1: Inanna (7x) Inin (rest, rest)

Part 2: I am all that has ever been; I am all that shall ever be. I am that I am, I am that I am But never have mortal eyes, Perceived me as I am; I am that I am, I am that I am ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Inanna (Charge of the Goddess) Traditional, Music & arrangement by Sára Rain & Susan Zevenbergenon (2003).

Counterpoint: Inanna, Inanna, Inanna, Inanna

Charge of the Goddess first line: The Green Beauty of the Earth The white moon among the stars The mystery of the waters Arise and come unto me (Repeated)

Charge of the Goddess second line: I am the soul of nature, that gives life to the universe All things, return to me, All things return to me.

Charge of the Goddess third line: Let my worship be, in the heart that sings. Let my worship be, with the heart that sings. All acts of love, and pleasure are my rituals.

Charge of the Goddess fourth line: Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion within you Let there be softness and honor, mirth and reverence within you

Charge of the Goddess fifth line: Know the mystery, they mystery. If what you seek you find not within yourself, you will never find it without.

Charge of the Goddess sixth line: Inanna I have been with you from the beginning, I am attained at the end of desire. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Infinite Sun Source unknown, sometimes listed as a Sioux chant.

Let me be one with the infinite sun, forever, forever, forever.

We are one with the infinite sun, forever, forever, forever.

Put me in tune with the infinite moon, forever, forever, forever.

Kuake leno leno ma o te Hayeno hayeno hayeno (repeat 4 times)

Alternate wording: We are one;

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 73 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 In May, That Lusty Season From Renaissance England, recorded by Libana on “A Circle is Cast” (1986).

In May, that lusty season, To gather the flowers down by the meadows green; The birdies sang on every side so merrily it joy’d my heart, They toned so clean. The nightingale sang on high joyfully; So merrily among the thornes keen. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Arms of the Wild (Humble Yourself ) Adopted by Beverly Frederick, recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild” (2000).

Humble yourself, in the arms of the wild; Gotta lay down low and Humble yourself in the arms of the wild; Gotta ask her what she knows and We will lift each other up, higher and higher; We will lift each other up, higher and higher.

Overlay: Humble, humble, humble, Luna, Luna ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Circle of Earth and Sky Source unknown , recorded on “Weaving the Web” by MotherTongue (2006).

In the circle of Earth and Sky, My heart flies to yours, We gather, we remember, and the pattern endures. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Fire By Cynthia Crossen (1987), recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006), in Songs for Earthlings.

In the Fire, In the Fire, Gonna burn my burdens in the fire (Repeat)

Chorus: Give it up to Kali, Give it up to Kali, Give it up to Kali, give it up. Give it up to Kali, Give it up to Kali, Give it up to Kali, give it up.

Purify me, in your holy flame, Purify me in your holy flame. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Garden By Lisa Argo, recorded on “Heartsongs”, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

We are living in a beautiful garden. Life on Earth is like tending a garden. For the seeds that we sow are the plants that we grow; So we’ll plant our seeds of love in the garden.

We will plant seeds of love in the garden. We will plant seeds of love in the garden. For the seed that we grow are the plants that will grow. So we’ll plant seeds of love in the garden.

We need sunshine and rain in the garden. We need earth, we need air in the garden. We need lots of loving care, to help the crops bear. And we’ll harvest lots of love in the garden. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Heart of My Womb By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998)

In the heart of my womb lies my power; In the heart of my womb lies my power. Woman, Goddess, Queen am I; In the heart of the womb lies my power.

In the heart of my womb lies my beauty; In the heart of my womb lies my beauty. Woman, Goddess, Queen am I; In the heart of my womb lies my beauty.

In the heart of my womb lies my wisdom; In the heart of my womb lies my wisdom. Woman, Goddess, Queen am I; In the heart of my womb lies my wisdom. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Name By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998)

In the name of the sacred work we do here; In the name of the spirit that we share In the name of the sacred power we call on; In the name of the healing that we dare. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

74 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 In the Name of the Dance By S.J. Tucker, recorded on “Blessings”, by S. J. Tucker (2007).

You don’t have to speak, you can do it in the dance. You don’t have to hide, you are safe within the dance. All of us are free in the heart of the dance; Sooo mote it be in the name of the dance. (Aaaah aaaah aaaah aaaah) (The circle is here, the circle is here.)

Counterpoint: The circle is here; it lives in each of us, in perfect love and perfect trust (Repeat) Alternate: The circle is here; it lives in each of us, when we meet in perfect love and perfect trust (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** In the Spirit of the Earth By Deirdre Pulgram Arthen (2001), on “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006).

In the Spirit of the Earth, we are coming together. In the Spirit of the Earth, we are one. In the Spirit of the Earth, we are singing and dancing. In the Spirit of the Earth, we are one.

Chorus: Hear our voices soaring high, reaching for the sky. Feel our footsteps even and strong, they will echo through the night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Into the Silence of the Night By Thunderbird Woman, recorded on “The Dawning”, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Into the silence of the night. Into the silence of the moon. I am making my dreams come true. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Invocation By Don St. Clair, recorded on “Can’t You hear Her Calling” by Dawn and Ophida, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Earth Goddess waking up wild wind blowing through Her hair; Earth Goddess waking up, listen humans everywhere.

Forest creatures live again, owl, eagle and bear. Mother Earth defending Her children, listen humans everywhere.

Trees falling, forest dying, if we continue with what we do. Trees connect generations together, if they perish we will too.

Earth Goddess waking up, mountains, rivers, forests and seas. Power flowing from the center of creation, Mother Earth’s children shall be free.

Earth Goddess waking up, wild wind blowing through Her hair; Earth Goddess live again, listen humans everywhere. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Invocation Chant By Elexa, in Dragonfest 1989 Songbook.

Guard our circle, guard our circle. Through the coming year. Lord of all the Hidden Worlds, Be ye present here. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Invocation to Mother Holle By Kerry Noonan, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Women, vol. 2” by Ruth Barrett (2003).

In the darkness winds are blowing. Far to the north, snow is falling, She shakes her featherbed, see how it flurries. Come, Mother Holle, Be here now

Chorus: Come Mother Holle, Be here now. Come Mother Holle, Be here now. Come Mother Holle, Be here now.

Crone of Darkness, Darkness is keeping. In midwinter, it’s You we are seeking, Mother of bears, sleeping warmly. Come, Mother Holle, Be here now Chorus

Dark you cloak, silver your tresses. Cover the world, as the daylight lessens, Sparkle of starlight, in Your eyes. Come, Mother Holle, Be here now Chorus

Bless us with your darkness so deep. Grant us dreams as bear-like we sleep, Outside its cold, the hearth fire warms us. Come, Mother Holle, Be here now Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

75 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Invocation to the Four Directions By Kate Marks, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Powers of the East. Powers of the East. Come be with us. Come be with us. We welcome you. We welcome you. We thank you for you gifts. We thank you for your gifts.

Repeat with: South, West and North.

Alternative wording: Spirits of the ______

Close, end with: We wish you well. We thank you for your gifts. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Io Evohe By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” by (2008).

Io, Io, Io - o, Evohe.

(NOTE: “Io Evohe” was the cry of ecstatic dancers in the ancient Greek Mysteries of Dionysis, Demeter and other Deity – from Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft by Raven Grimasi) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I See By Jeffery Alfonsus Mooney (2006), recorded on “Witches’ Brew” by Reclaiming (2006).

New Moon night, soon Mars in sight. Deep silence finds us when the words aren’t right. Free us from fear, may our hearts sing clear, Make the spark through the dark for our soul’s delight.

Chorus: I see myself in you. I see myself in you. I see myself in you. I see myself in you.

In between eternity and this moment in time. Opening my heart feels like opening my mind. Standing with the ancients, with each breath I play apart. Opening my mind feels like opening my heart. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Sing Her Praises By Andrea Bluefox, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” by Jana Runnalls (2001).

I sing Her praises, I sing Her song. Now we are finding where we belong. Oh Holy Mother, sister of mine. Beautiful daughter, Power Divine. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Isis, Aset By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1993) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Isis, Aset, Lady of Magic; Throne of the World; Veiled and Unveiled Salt Tears of Joy; Salt Tears of Sorrow; Giver of Life, Hark to our Cry; Giver of Life, Hark to our Cry. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Isis, Astarte (The Goddess Chant) Words by Deena Metzgeer, music by Caitlin Mullin.

Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Isis, Heart of the Mountain By Alicia Bonnet, recorded on “Openings” (1982), in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Isis, Heart of the mountain, mountain, breast of the Goddess, Goddess Mother of the planet. Isis, Heart of the mountain, mountain, breast of the Goddess, Goddess Mother of the planet. Take us home. Take us home. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Summon Her Source unknown , Recorded on “We Are Light” by Spiral Rhythm (2007).

By the air, I summon Her breath, I draw Her into my lungs. By the fire, I summon Her spirit, I draw Her into my soul. By the water, I summon Her blood, I draw Her into my veins. By the earth, I summon Her body, I draw Her into my flesh.

I am, She is, we are, together; I am, She is, we are, together; I am, She is, we are, together; Together as One.

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76 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 It's Time to Be the Goddess Now By Susun S. Weed (2005) recorded on “It’s Time” (2007).

Maiden, maiden, maiden so fine, What are you waitin' for? Repeat

Chorus: It's time, to be the Goddess now, Time to be the Goddess now. It's time, it's time, it's time, it's time, It's time, Time to be the Goddess now.

Mother, mother, mother of mine, What are you waitin' for? Repeat Chorus

Crone, crone, crone divine, What are you waitin' for? Repeat Chorus

[Name, name, name] uh huh,What are you waitin' for? Repeat Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Will Be Gentle With Myself Source Unknown, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1998).

I will be gentle with myself, I will love myself. I am a child of the Universe, being born each moment. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** I Will Not Be Afraid By Rosie Heidkamp, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit”, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

I will not be afraid to feel all my fears anymore. I will not be afraid to feel all my fears anymore. I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid.

I will not be afraid to say what I know anymore. I will not be afraid to say what I know anymore. I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid.

I will not be afraid to dance all my dreams anymore. I will not be afraid to dance all my dreams anymore. I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid.

I will not be afraid to say who I love anymore. I will not be afraid to say who I love anymore. I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid.

I will not be afraid to wonder and weep anymore. I will not be afraid to wonder and weep anymore. I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Jack in the Green By Peter Conover (2001), recorded on Metamorphic (2001).

Now winter is over, the elves are at play. We’re all met again, on the first day of May. The young men are ready, and the maidens are keen, To go about dancing with Jack in the Green. Jack in the Green, Jack in the Green, Go about dancing with Jack in the Green. Jack in the Green, Jack in the Green, Go about dancing with Jack in the Green.

Now, Jack in the Green is a very strange being, he fades every fall and returns every spring. To welcome him back, we will stir up our feet, and in return, Jack he will ripen our wheat. Ripen our wheat, ripen our wheat, in return, Jack, he will ripen our wheat. Ripen our wheat, ripen our wheat, in return, Jack, he will ripen our wheat.

When Jack in the Green comes and touches the trees, he wakes up the woods, And he brings back the leaves, He comes to our fields with his seed, it is said, And up comes the barley, ‘til old Jack is dead. Old Jack is dead, old Jack is dead, up comes the barley ‘til old Jack is dead. Old Jack is dead, old Jack is dead, up comes the barley ‘til old Jack is dead.

Now every young girls knows she must be aware, Of Jack in the Green, For there’s a strange power there, And if he but touches you, as many can show, Like the grain in the field, so your bellies will grow. Bellies will grow, bellies will grow, like the grain in the field, bellies will grow. Bellies will grow, bellies will grow, like the grain in the field, bellies will grow.

Now the fairies are out, and the fields are in flower, Naked we run into forest and bower. Now let the dance of lovers be seen, As we touch the best part of young Jack in the Green.

Jack in the Green, Jack in the Green, touch the best part of young Jack in the Green. Jack in the Green, Jack in the Green, touch the best part of young Jack in the Green. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

77 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Jewell of the Sun Source unknown , Recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Jewell of warmth, jewel of the sun and the blossoming of spring has begun. Let the light return again, and shine in the hearts of women and men.

Rejoice for the newborn king of summer, ever greening the fields with life. Sing for the ripening of the apples, rejoice for the king and his bountiful wife. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** John Barleycorn Traditional, source of this version unknown.

1. There were three men come out of the West; Their fortunes for to try And these three men made a solemn vow: John Barleycorn must die.

2. They plowed, they sowed, they harrowed him in; Threw clots upon his head And these three men were certain that, John Barleycorn was dead.

3. They let him lie for a long, long time; ‘Til the rain from heaven did fall Then Little Sir John sprung up his head, And so amazed them all!

4. They let him stand ‘til Midsummer tide, ‘Til he grew both pale and wan Then Little Sir John grew a long, long beard; And so became a man!

5. They hired men with scythes so sharp; To cut him to the heart, They rolled him and tied him about the waist, And used him barbarously!

6. They hired men with sharp pitchforks; To pierce him to the heart, And the loader he served him worse than that, For he tied him to a cart.

7. They hired men with crab-tree sticks; To strip him skin from bone, And the Miller he served him worse than that, For he’s ground him between two stones.

8. They wheeled him here and wheeled him there; And wheeled him to the barn, And they have served him worse than that; They have bunged him in a vat!

9. They have work their will on John Barleycorn; But he lived to tell the tale; For they pour him out of an old brown jug,; And they call him home-brewed ale!

10. Here’s Little Sir John in a nut-brown bread; And he’s brandy in a glass! And Little Sir John in the nut-brown bread; Proved the stronger man at last! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Join Into the Circle Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Join into the circle oh ______(fill in with the name of the person) Dance to the rhythm and sing your song, Join into the circle oh ______, Come into the circle where you belong.

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Awake, awake! From the frosty spell of winter. Awake, awake! For the bloom is on the rose The hag has shed her winter cloak. Her brittle hair has turned to gold. The maiden’s kiss is sweet as wine. Huzzah for the joys of springtime! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Juju By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythm” (2008).

The clicking of the stick - beat. The humming of the drum - beat. The rhythm of the heart - beat. You do juju.

Counterpoint 1: Dark shadows, hide the spirit-secrets, deep in-side the silent- heart. Counterpoint 2: Plant a seed and watch it grow, give it light and let it go.

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78 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Jump Up Source unknown , Recorded on “We Are Light” by By Spiral Rhythm (2007).

Chorus: Come on jump up, I say jump up, come on jump up and dance Come on jump up, I say jump up, come on jump up and dance Come on jump up, I say jump up, come on jump up and dance Come on jump up, I say jump up, come on jump up and dance Hey everybody, come on everybody, hey everybody dance Hey everybody, come on everybody, hey everybody dance

Close your eyes, reach for the sky, let the rhythm take you there, Stomp your feet on the ground, spin yourself round, move free like you just don’t care Chorus

Circle the fire, show your desire, let the drum beat set you free, Move all night long, to your inner song, just be who you want to be. Chorus

Pound the dirt, and swirl your skirt, grab your favorite girl or boy. Feel the sweat, you’re not there yet, release your inner joy. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kali Ma By Sparky T. Rabbit (1982) recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

Dark mother Kali Ma.

Dark Mother Earth; As we approach summers end, we call to you The changer who brings death; The changer who brings death. Dark of the moon, wisdoms queen Dark mother Kali Ma, Kali; Black mother Kali Ma Repeat

Grandmother Earth, Both birth and tomb, grave and womb. Both birth and tomb, grave and womb; We sing your name, old hag, wise woman, crone. You are our hope and our fear

Dark mother Kali Ma, Kali; Black mother Kali Ma X7 Oh Ancient One, you live inside each of us; And there is nothing that you cannot become And there is nothing that you cannot become; Around and around we journey with you

Dark mother Kali Ma, Kali; Black mother Kali Ma X9 Mother of the world, destroyer of the world X7 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kali, Radhe (Woman as Divine Messengers) By Michael Baugh, sung by Dances of Universal Peace, in Songs for Earthlings (1998) and Dragonfest ‘88 Songbook.

Kali, Radhe, Sita, Parvati, Mary full of grace, Hannah, Rachel, Kwan Yin, Fatima, Let us see your face.

Bless us oh Mother, Sister and Lover. Take us to your heart. Teach us your mercy, strength and compassion. Fold us in your love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Keep the Fire By B.J. Brown (1997), recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

Come join the spiral, take our hands. We are sisters of a chosen clan. There’s a circle here where magic flows and we keep the fire burning.

Through the night we rest assured, when shadows fall our song will comfort, The Homeland heart, its rhythm strong, shines on every tender soul. Share you laughter and tears and know the circle will enfold you. Listen closely to this land, the answer’s here and all around, around, around.

Together, we weave a tapestry of light, It holds us through our passages of life. Woman’s hearts unite in love and song, and a fire we keep alive and strong. Through the night you can be sure, a woman’s spirit will enfold you, listen closely to your heart, the answer’s here, the answer’s here.

Come join the spiral, take our hands. We are sisters of a chosen clan. There’s a circle here where magic flows and we keep the fire. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

79 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Kore Source unknown , Recorded by Jana Runnalls on “I Sing Her Praises” (2001)

Chorus: Kore, Oh Kore. Kore, Oh Kore.

Earth mother, growing deep. Earth mother, growing deep. Chorus

Earth mother, giving birth. Earth mother, giving birth. Chorus

Growing deep, Giving birth. Growing deep, Giving birth. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kore Chant (Fire and Air) By Anna Dembska (1980), on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1986), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Fire and Air, Fire and Air. Earth, Water, Earth, Water

Counterpoints: 1) Hey ah new. 2) She changes everything She touches and everything She touches changes. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kore Chant By Lauren Liebling & Starhawk, recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming & Friends (1994), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Chorus: She changes everything She touches, And everything She touches, changes.

Her name cannot be spoken, Her face was not forgotten; Her power is to open, Her promise can never be broken. Chorus

All seeds She deeply buries, She weaves the thread of seasons; Her secret, darkness carries, She loves beyond all reason. Chorus

All sleeping seeds She wakens, The rainbow is her token; Now Winter’s power is taken; In love all chains are broken.

Everything lost is found again, In a new form, in a new way; Everything hurt is healed again, In a new time in a new day.

Bright as a flower and strong as a tree, With our love and with our rage; Breaking our chains so we can be free, With our love and with our rage.

Counterpoint: We are changers, Everything we touch can change. Change is, touch is; Touch is, change is. Change us, touch us; Touch us, change us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kuate Leno Leno SEE – Infinite Sun ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kwan Yin By Susan Hart (1985), recorded on “Journey to the Goddess” by Lisa Thiel (1994).

Kwan Yin, Kwan Yin, Adi Shakti, too, White Buffalo Woman of the West, Your Spirit dwells within our realms, To teach and inspire us, To teach and inspire us

Goddess of Grace, Goddess of Strength, Keeper of the creative force, Goddess of Light, Goddess of Love I long to be one with you, Teach me to be a goddess, too. I long to be one with you, Teach me to be a goddess, too. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Kwan Zeon Bosai Source unknown , Sung by Dances of Universal Peace, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Kwan Zeon Bosai. Kwan Zeon Bosai. Kwan Zeon Bosai. Kwan Zeon Bo. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

80 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Lady By Gypsy (1980) with excerpts from traditional sources, recorded on “Enchantress” (1990).

Thou who art the beauty of the Green Earth And the White Moon among the stars, And the Mysteries of the Waters. We call upon Thy name, Arise!

Lady, Lady, Lovely Lady, are You from an ancient star? Lady, Lady, blessed Lady, Come to us from where You are.

Magick Sister, Mother, Daughter, tell us what will come to pass. You who are Moon, Earth, and Water, You are here with us at last.

Lady, join us in our Circle, Lead us in the Spiral Dance. When You speak, Your magick words will send us all into a trance.

As we travel through the Universe, We are passing many galaxies. We are all in perfect harmony.

Every ending is a beginning, For the past we shed no tear. As the wheel is ever spinning, In our hearts, we hold You dear.

Lady, Lady, Lovely Lady, are You from an ancient star? Lady, Lady, Blessed Lady, Come to us from where You are. Come to us from where You are.

Star Goddess, Ye the dust of whose feet are the Hosts of Heaven. Whose body encircles the Universe, Called upon in days of old, Isis, Astarte, Diana, Melusine, Athena Cerridwen, Great Mother, Come. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lady Moon Lyrics by Elexa, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

O, Lady of Love, O, Lady of Light, O, Lady Moon. With love do we call the Mother of all, to come to come. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lady of Shadows By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

Lady of shadows, lady of shadows, Weeping in the night. Silent soulful sister, a prisoner of the light, Lady of shadows, you know that I know, Your flower blooms Within your holy prison, Living Yahweh’s doom, Living Yahweh’s doom My Lady of Shadows

Chorus: Behind the veil you sit and wait, You fear your time may come too late Too late for the oceans, Too late for the mountains, Too late for the trees, Too late for your children to banish all man’s greed.

Lady of Shadows, at night when the moon glows, I feel your power Within my breast, you’re burning stronger every hour Lady of Shadows, as sure as the sun glows, I’ll see you shine Upon the highest mountain I’m gonna climb, To sing you home my Lady of Shadows. Chorus

Lady of Shadows, Queen of the Meadows, Mistress of the Moon Within my song your name shall dance upon the tune Lady of Shadows, my Keeper of the Keys, Mother in Heaven Ashira Cerridwen Oshun Shakti Celena Danu Kali Ma Ashira Cerridwen Oshun Shakti Celena Danu Kali Ma Ashira Cerridwen Oshun Shakti Celena Danu Kali Ma Kali Ma, Kali Ma, Kali Ma ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

81 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Lady of the Flowing Waters By Lisa Thiel (1988), on “Ancient Mother” by On Wings of Song and Robert Gass (1993).

Lady of the shining sky. Lady of the moonlight. Lady of the dew wet dawn. Lady of the twilight.

Chorus: The Goddess is in everything. In every form of nature. The Goddess is in everything. In every form of beauty.

Lady of the flowing water. Lady of the mountain. Lady of the flowering meadow. Lady of the forest. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lady of the Moon By Vicki Scotti, recorded on “Chants of Balance” by The Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus (2002).

Lady of the Moon, Shine Your light on me. Lady of the Moon, Shine Your love on me. Lady of the Moon, Come and dwell in me. Lady of the Moon, Set my spirit free. Lady of the Moon, Hail, farewell, Blessed Be. Hail, farewell, Blessed Be, ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lady of the Winter Night By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Lady of the winter night, Fill our souls with dreams of light. Lady of the falling snows, Beauty tells us all She knows. Lady of the sleeping land, Call the Sun from Summerland.

We stand between the light and dark, Singing for the newborn spark. (repeat 3 times) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lady Weave Your Circle Tight - SEE - Circle Casting Song ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lammas Bread Blessing Also called The Blessing Song, Lyrics by Diane Baker, music by Anne Hill, in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Bless the Earth that grows the grain. Bless the Water that gives us rain Bless the Wind that helps seeds spread. Bless the Fire that bakes our bread. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lammas Chant Source Unknown, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Break the Mask! Burn the Husk! Free the Spirit from the Dust!

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lammas Gift Lyrics by Elexa, tune from “The Riddle Song”, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

I stood before my altar, at Lammastide, And asked the Lord and Lady to be my guides. “Please send to me a vision that I may see, What sacrifice is worthy to give to thee?”

They showed to me an apple without a core, They showed to me a dwelling without a door. They showed to me a palace where They may be. And They can unlock it without a key.

How can there be an apple without a core? How can there be a dwelling without a door? How can there be a palace where They may be? And how can They unlock it without a key?

My spirit is an apple without a core. My mind is a dwelling without a door. My heart is a palace where They may be. My love lets Them unlock it without a key.

I stood before the altar at Lammastide. And gave my mighty Lord and Lady bright, The sacrifice They asked for, with spirit free. Upon that Lammas evening, I gave Them me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

82 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Lammas Song By Aradia, Recorded on …

The golden grain, Waves in the sun, And the fruit hangs heavy on the vine. The summer shimmers, The harvest has come, The press of the grape for the wine.

Chorus: First fruits, overflowing. Ripe and red and so sweet. Last days for the growing As the heart has sown, it reaps, As the heart has sown, it reaps.

Warm winds, Rippling the water; Too soon, your song will be still. A sky full of clouds, Bursting to open; The thirsty Earth awaits her fill. Chorus

Under the stars, We offer our bounty; In a place where the shadows meet. The Lord and the Lady Are dancing together; The circle of life is complete. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Laughing Maiden By Ruth Barrett, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. 1” by Ruth Barrett (2003).

Laughing Maiden is a borning; Laughing Maiden is a rising; Laughing Maiden is a flying, Spring is come, Spring is come.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let It Begin Now By Starhark, recorded on “Let it Begin Now” by the Reclaiming Collective, (1997)

Let it begin with each step we take; And let it begin with each change we make And let it begin with each chain we break; And let it begin every time we awake

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let It In, Let It Go By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

Let it in, let it go, round and round we flow; Weaving the web of women Let it in, let it go, round and round we flow; Weaving the web of life.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let Me Find My Way to the Well By Diane Baker, in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Let me find my way to the well, Let me find my way to the well, Let me quench my thirst with the waters of the Earth. Let me find my way to the well.

Let me find my way to the fire, Let me find my way to the fire. In Brigit’s sacred fire, let me find my heart’s desire, Let me find my way to the fire.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let Me Give Thanks Source Unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Let me give thanks for the simple things that come from the earth, The clouds in the sky and the wind through the trees and the river that sings to me. Hear their voices one by one, hear them as they call,,, Heya Heya Heya Heya Heya Heya Ho

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let My Heart Reflect Thy Light Source unknown , From Dragonfest songbook, 1989, sung by Dances of Universal Peace.

Let my heart reflect thy light, Lord, As the moon reflects the light of the sun, In Love, always in Love.

Counterpoint: Hu, Allah, Allah, Hu, Allah, Allah, Hu, Allah, Allah Hu (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

83 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

Let’s Go Down By Carol Stardancer, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

Let’s go down to the river to pray, bringing back that good old day With drumming, feasting, love and fun, all on Lammas Day.

Chorus: Come on sisters (brothers), circle round, circle on the sacred ground. Circle in the full moon light, calling the goddess to down.

Let’s go out to the meadow to pray, bring back that good old way. With drumming, dancing with delight, Green Man, show us the way. Chorus

Let’s go up on the hill to pray, bringing back those good old days. Singing praises under the starry skies, Great Mother show us the way. Chorus

Let’s go down the falls to pray, bringing back those good old ways. And honoring the awfully proud Green Man, to show us the way. Chorus

Let’s go out in the desert to pray, bringing back that good old way. In harshness of the cliffs and sky, Great mother show us the way. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let the Spirit Come to You By Anodea Judith (1978), recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

Let the Spirit come to you, run through you renew you. Let the love shine on to you pursue you undo you. Let the light shine above you be of you that love you. Let the peace settle in you within you begin you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Let the Way be Open By Abbi Spinner and Jeff Magnus McBride, recorded on “Enter the Center” by Abbi Spinner (2001) and on “We Are Light” by Spiral Rhythm (2007).

Sing through my voice, Play through my hands, Let the way be open!

Counterpoint: Let the way be open.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Life Circle By Christian Williamson (1997), recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

Little girl picking flowers, in the green, green meadow Little boy fishin’, trying to catch her eye Little girl running barefoot, in the green, green meadow Little boy sees the wind, says “I believe we can fly.”

Chorus: And they return to me in the spirit, And they return to me again And they return to me in the spirit, And the circle never ends

Young woman starts to soar, in the great blue sky Young man follows, as his heart takes wing Young woman turning circles, in the great blue sky Young man touches suns fire, as his love begins to sing Chorus

Mother wraps her arms around him, like a burning flame Father sparks deep within her, his lady brave Mother shines bright with him, like a burning flame Father his fires burst forth, into her ocean’s wave Chorus

Grandmother she sails her ship, to the water’s end Grandfather he leads her there, with his luminescent glow Grandmother she starts to drift, at the water’s end, Grandfather he takes her by the hand, to where the spirits go Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

84 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Light is Returning By Charlie Murphy, recorded on “Canticles of Light” (1984), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1994).

Light is returning even though this is the darkest hour, No one can hold back the dawn. Let’s keep it burning, let’s keep the light of hope alive; May safe our journey, through the storm. One planet is turning, circle on Her path around the Sun, Earth Mother is calling her children home. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Light of Water Source unknown , Recoded on “Return to Love: by Dances of Universal Peace, UK V.

A - I- O A – I - O (Repeat) Counterpoint: Let flow, light of water, let flow. Let flow, light of water, let flow.

Note: Inspired by Druidic name for Autumnal Equinox – “light of water”, in Dances of Universal Pease booklet, UK V. Note: A = the point on the horizon where the run rises and sets; I = the straight line the sun traces across the sky at the equinox; and O = a sacred circle of people, stones, trees, etc. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Light of the World By Sharon Knight, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Into the deeps of the well; echo - Into the deeps of the well Beyond the shadows of time. echo - Beyond the shadows of time. I surrender my sorrows and stains on my soul; Reborn in the light of the World. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Listen By PJ Seale (2005), recorded by Spiral Rhythm on “We Are Light” (2007).

Listen, listen, you can hear her voice in the wind song. Listen, listen, you can hear. Her rumble in the earth heart Listen, listen, you can hear her laughter in the river’s run. Listen, listen, you can hear. Her whisper in the flame Listen, listen

From the blue of the sky to the rustle of the leaves. Waves crash and a falcon’s wingbeat. Listen, listen

A newborn wail or a dying cry. Lover’s moan or a mother’s sigh. Listen, listen Lightning bolt or hurricane. Summer breeze or wolf’s refrain. The pounding of your heart. The pounding of the skins. Bare feet on black dirt, blood rush within Listen, listen, listen

You can hear Her voice in everything. Every breath you take, every song you sing. Listen, listen The mother speaks, the world’s Her voice. Echoes reverberating soul’s still space. Listen, listen, listen, listen ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Listening By Tygia

I sing to the rising sun. Father are you listening, Father are you listening? I sing to the rising moon. Mother are you listening, Mother are you listening? In the light of day, In the dark of night Spirit are you listening, Spirit are you listening? Spirit are you listening My soul flies forth, on the wings of a song. Am I listening? Am I listening? ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Listen, Listen, Listen By Paramahansa Yogananda, sung by Dances of Universal Peace, recorded on “Ritual Songs”

Listen, listen, listen, to my heart song. Listen, listen, listen, to my heart song. I will never forget you, I will never forsake you, I will never forget you, I will never forsake you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Listen to the Heart Beat Sources unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Listen to the heart beat, boom, boom. Listen to the boom, boom, boom. (Repeat)

I can hear your heartbeat, you are in my heart. I can hear your heartbeat, you are in my heart. I can hear you heartbeat, you are in my heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

85 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Live in the Present By Anna Barron, learned from Sára Rain’s Chant Disc III.

1st: Live in the present, it is a gift. Open it up, find up what you’ve got inside.

2nd: Your mind creates the future.

3rd: Do what brings the greatest good to you and to the world.

4th: Your lights to bright to hide I want to see it, sh-i-n-e.

5th: Be the person you want to be, don’t wait for someone else to set you free. Do the things you most want to do, let our best and brightest light shine through.

1st: Live in the present, it is a gift. Open it up, find out what you’ve got inside.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Llew By Lesley Peterson, recorded on “Hand to Hand” by SilverBranch Productions (2003).

Fiery One, the Blazing Sun; Llew, Llew, Llew, Llew Eye in the sky, shining high; Llew, Llew, Llew, Llew, Llew

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Long Ago, Right Here Source unknown, recorded on “Ignite” by Fire Dance (2009).

Sometimes in my dreams, I seem to go Back to woods and streams of long ago When there was no anger, there was no fear Long ago, right here.

There were lots of friends, I use to know With lots of time to spend in that long ago We talked to the animals, there was no fear Long ago, right here.

God is he and you, in this here and now So what are we to do, won’t you tell me how When there’s just a memory, an echo and a tear From long ago, right here

Life is full of change, and long ago Seems beautiful and strange, but let it go And bring all the love that you can carry, year after year From long ago, right here.

Dreams, dreams, dreams, dreams, What a force are streams of dreams

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Look at the Beauty By Thunderbird Woman, on “The Dawning – Chants of the Medicine Wheel”, in Circle of Songs (1983).

Look at the beauty the summer is coming. Hey ya hey ya o Hey ya hey yo a hey ya hey yo.

Add words for each of the seasons – the winter, the spring, the fall is coming

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86 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Look for the Moon By Peter Conover (2001), recorded on Metamorphic (2001).

Chorus: Lady, light the night sky. Lady hear the drums. There’s a fawn in the forest piping love songs. And your children to the circle soon will come, soon will come. Lady, hear the owl cry. Lady light the land. Where your witches work your will, And the hunter loves you still, there your children in the circle soon will stand, soon will stand.

We’ve seen the soldiers marching down through time ten thousand years We’ve watched our brothers die for other’s gain. We’ve seen nine million hanged or burned for holding our beliefs. We’ve heard the tortured crying out in pain. We hid from persecution’s hands for twice eight centuries, We saw the earth ripped up for ore and oil, We toiled and paid the tax for seven thousand governments We saw the poisoning of sea and soil

Welcome to the circle, watch out for that man, He’s got a great big crystal on, he’s read a bunch of books He’s a New Age holistic capitalist, so watch out you don’t get took He’s so centered on his seminar, which centers on himself He’s missed the moon, didn’t see the moon, Didn’t even look for the moon. Look for the moon. Chorus

We saw six million jailed and put to death for being Jews, We built the bomb and took it to the skies. We dropped and killed one hundred forty thousand Japanese; We saw the wall go up, built out of lies. We took five hundred thousand blacks from Africa as slaves, We stole the Indians’ land and made them crawl, We sent the Klu Klux Klan to ride the south four thousand strong, We kept apartheid and the Jim Crow law.

We’ve seen three hundred million dollars spent on a new tank, We’ve watched two thousand species as they fell. We’ve seen how what is done to one is truly done to all, We’ve heard enough to change things through ourselves.

Welcome to the circle, watch out for the women, She’s got a great big crystal on, she’s written several books. She’s a self-actualized, shamanic transformationalist Major credit cards accepted, so watch out you don’t get took. She’s so focused in her pathworking, the focus is herself and not the moon Never sees the moon, charts the phases of the Moon, But never bothers to look for the actual moon Look for the moon Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Look to the Forest. By Beverly Frederick (1999), recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild” (2000) and “Witches’ Brew” (2006).

Will we look to the forest, Listen, to the Silence? Will we heal our connection, Will we?

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Look Within By Christian Williamson (1999), recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

Look into the eyes of the Lady fair. Look into the eyes of the Lord in there. Look into the eyes of the Lady fair. Look into the eyes of the Lord in there. Look to the mirror, look to the glass. Look to the future, look to the past. Look to the strong, look to the wise. Look to the power within your eyes.

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87 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Lord of the Dance By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

When she danced on the waters and the wind was her horn, The Lady laughed and everything was born, She lit the Sun and the Light gave him birth, The Lord of the Dance then appeared on the Earth,

Chorus: Dance then wherever you may be, For I am the Lord of the Dance, said He, And I'll lead you all wherever you may be, And I'll lead you on in the Dance, said He.

I danced in the morning when the world was begun, I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, I was called from the darkness by the song of the Earth, I joined in the singing and she gave me birth, Chorus

I dance at the Sabbat when you chant the spell I dance and sing that everyone be well When the dance is over do not think I'm gone, I live in the music so I still dance on. Chorus

They cut me down, but I leap up high, I am the Light that will never, never die I'll live in you if you live in me, For I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Love is a Healing Power Source Unknown, learned from Sára Rain

Love is a healing power, love is a healing power, Love is a healing power, so give your love away. The more you give, the more you got, The more your give, the more you got. The more you give, the more you got, So give your love away. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Love, Serve, Remember By John Astin, learned from Sára Rain’s Chant Disc III.

Why have you come to earth, do you remember? Why have you taken birth, why have you come? To love, serve and remember. To love, serve and remember. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Loving in Eternity Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

I, I am here, living in, living in Eternity…

Counterpoint: When I touch you, I can feel, that who I am, is one with you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lucina Chant By Kay Gardner, recorded on “The Wheel is a Dancing Year, vol 1” by Ruth Barrett (2003).

Celebrate the birth of the Sun. Light the way Lucina. Dance around on Sabbat night. Blessed be the Great Mother. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lugh Lamhfada By Damiara Clarke, recorded on “Awakening the Dream” by the New Alexandrian Library Project (2008).

Lugh Lamhfada, Sage of skill Sun and Harvest, Spear of will Lugh Lamhfada, With Your might, Bring us blessings bright. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

88 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Lughnasad Dance By Gwydion Pendderwen, recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975). in Wheel of the Year, the Music of G. Pendderwen (1979/1995) by Nemeton, CA.

Lugh, the light of summer bright, Clothed all in green, Tailtiu, his mother true, Rise up and be seen.

Chorus: As your festival sounds the horn, Calling the people again, Child of barleycorn, newly summer-born, Ripening like the grain.

Lugh grew tall from spring to fall, Then sought to find a wife, But Balor came and made his claim, And swore to take Lugh’s life. Chorus

The two did fight from morn ‘til night, When Lugh did strike him one; Balor’s eye flew in the sky And there became the sun. Chorus

Lugh was wed and made his bed with Erin in the North, And there they lay for many a day, And soon a child came forth. Chorus

The child grew tall from spring to fall, Setanta was his name, But then at length, by honor’s strength, Cuchulain he became. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lugh Returns By Beverly Frederick and July Lewis, recorded on “Through the Darkness” by Beverly Frederick (1998).

Winter child, Summer King. Lugh, returns.

Counterpoint: Born of darkness, Child of light.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Lugh's Song By T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Face of a New Day” (1998).

Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight. You, the lover, come to the feast. Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight We heed Your knocking, we open the door.

Chorus: Spiral outward, Burning in brightness. Strong and True, striding o'er the Earth. Spiral downward, Burn into darkness. Death to sleep in the tomb of birth.

Lugh strike your spear in a shaft of sunlight you who carry the gifts of all. Lugh strike Your spear in a shaft of sunlight. Radiant beauty, sit by our hearth. Chorus

Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight. Dying One, let go, let go. Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight, Lead us into slumber. Chorus

Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight. Summer passes, away, away. Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight Show us the passage, carry us home. Chorus

Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight. You, the lover, come to the feast. Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight We heed Your knocking, we open the door. Chorus

Lugh strike your spear in a shaft of sunlight.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Luna’s Lullaby (Moon Mother) By Mary Ann Fusco, recorded on “Songs for all Seasons” by Aradia (1984), in Circle of Songs and in Dragonfest 1988 and 1989 songbooks.

Sing me a lullaby soft and low; Moon Mother sailing the sky, Sing me of ages gone long ago, You who will never die.

Make me a pillow of meadowsweet, Cover my body with stars. Safe in your radiance, let me sleep, Queen of the mystic dark.

Dream me of circle and fairy rings, Whisper me secrets and charms, Wind through the willow tree, spiraling, Gather me in Your arms. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Magick By Gypsy (1987) recorded on “Enchantress” (1990) and “The Best of Pagan Song” (2004).

Magick, Magick, Magick, If you use your imagination. Magick, Magick, real Magick, Is the doorway to the mind Magick, Magick, Magick, Oh it takes a bit of concentration. With Magick, Magick, real Magick, Of a very special kind

Here is how to cast a spell, To know what is to be. Through a coin in a wishing well and see what you can see Look inside of a crystal ball with the art of divination. Listen to your Inner Voice you will find the information

With Magick, Magick, Magick, You can take your imagination. Magick, Magick, real Magick, Through the doorways of the mind Magick, Magick, Magick, You may find a lot of inspiration. With Magick, Magick, real Magick, Of the very special kind

Magick is a mystery, As ancient as the sun. If you know your history. You’ll see how far we’ve come Let the light surround you, There is so much to be done. Education, evolution, ascension to the One

True Magick, Magick, Magick, go to Stars, and Moons and Constellations Magick, Magick real Magick, Universal mind. Magick, Magick, Magick, You can use your imagination Magick, Magick, real Magick, Of a very special kind, Rainbows you may find, Of the very special kind

Magick, Magick, Magick, If you use your imaginations. Magick, Magick, real Magick is the doorways to the mind Magick, Magick, Magick, Oh it takes a bit of concentration. Magick, Magick, real Magick of the very special kind Rainbows you may find, Of the very special kind

Magick, Magick, Magick, You take your imaginations. Magick, Magick, real Magick, Is the doorways to the mind Magick, Magick, Magick, You may find a bit of inspiration . With Magick, Magick, Magick

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Magic of the Goddess Lyrics by Kathi Wahls & Brian Morse, music by Kathi Wahls, recorded on “Chants of Balance” (2002).

I go walking through my life with my heart wide open, The Goddess shines Her Love through me.

Chorus: Through you, through me, the magic of the Goddess is rising. It goes through you, through me, the magic of the Goddess is rising

I go walking through my life with my eyes wide open, The Goddess works Her magic through me. Chorus

I go walking through my life with my mind wide open, The Goddess shows my destiny to me. Chorus

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The Maid and the Dragon By Kellianna, recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Will you soothe me, will you comfort me? Will you catch me, when I fall? Will you rock me, oh so gently? Will you cradle me, when I fall?

Chorus: I will see you. I will come to you. I will join you, In the fall. I will see you. I will come to you. I will join you, In the fall.

Your loving arms, Will they surround me? Will they comfort me, When I fall? Will you release me, From pain and worry? From all suffering, When I fall? Chorus

Now I come to you, I am joining you. I am all for you, As I fall. Now I come to you, I am joining you. I am all for you, As I fall. As I fall you.

I will love you forever, I will join you forever. I will love you forever, I will join you forever. Chorus

I am falling, I am falling, I am falling, Now I fall.... ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Maiden of Mysteries & Sunfire By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1996) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Maiden of Mysteries; Opening to the Light; Sunfire Seeking; Her Soft Embrace ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Maiden, Mother Crone By Sandy Perry (2002). Sandy lives in Colorado.

Maiden, Mother, Crone; I feel you in my bones. Each of you a part of me, part of what I’m meant to be. Maiden, Mother, crone; I feel you in my bones.

Youth, Warrior and Sage; Manhood at each age. Each of you a part of me, part of what I’m meant to be. Youth, Warrior, and Sage; Manhood at each age.

Sun and Moon and Earth; Life and Death and Birth. Each of you a part of me, Part of what I’m meant to be. Sun and Moon and Earth; Life and Death and Birth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Maiden Mother Crone (I am she) Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Maiden mother crone I am she, Come my love and dance with me. As I will so mote it be. As I will so mote it be.

Warrior father sage all art thee, Come my love and dance with me. As I will so mote it be. As I will so mote it be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Maiden, Mother, Crone By Stephen Bender (1996) Descants by Christian Harrington, (1997) recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

Maiden, Mother, Crone; See us sway and listen to our chant. Hear our cry tonight, tonight, We call for power.

Counterpoint: The circles have grown empty, The fires have gone dim. I have a magic pocket to put your love in. If you haven’t any love, then your tolerance will do. If you haven’t any tolerance, then Goddess bless you.

The circle now grows full, as the witches all draw near. If the Goddess listens closely, What will she hear? The voices of Her children rising to the sky. As we send forth our will with a gladsome cry.

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91 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Maiden, Mother Crone in Me By Shekhinah Mountainwater, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Maiden, Mother, Crone in me, all three in harmony. Maiden, Mother, Crone in me, all three in harmony. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Magurkh, Earth Mother Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

???Rock us ????, Wheel and spin, above the greening earth Gather twigs, and weave them in, ready for rebirth

Chorus: Magurkh, Magurkh, Earth Mother. Fountain mother, canyon mother, tumbling stream, roaring river, Mother. Country mother, wild flower mother. Magurkh.

Spotted fawns, jump and run across the mountain meadow. Guided by the fun and warm, standing in the shadow. CHORUS

Ancient rainbow, in the brook, flashing in the shallows Never fooled by line or hook, glides beneath the willow. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Make Sacred Space By Shawna Carol, inspired by her sister, Susan Chiat, recorded on “Goddess Chant” (1998).

Make Sacred Space And be reminded Of who you are Make Sacred Space Make Sacred Space And be reminded Of who you are

You are Spirit in body Spirit in body Spirit in body Sacred Space ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mama Gaia Source unknown, learned at Dragonfest 2001.

Mama, Mama Gaia. Mama Gaia can you hear? Mama, Mama Gaia. We’re asking you to draw near. ‘Cause we’re gonna sing a song, And dance round the fire. We’re gonna dance all night long. And raise the energy higher. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mantra of the Four Elements (Pacha Mama) Traditional Incan – Dances of Universal Peace

Introduction: I asked the Great Spirit, Where did I come from? Where am I going? I received the most beautiful answer; One you would give your most beloved one.

Song: I came with the wind I came with time I came with the waters Love has called me Love has called me. I came with the Earth, I came with fire, I came with the birds I am love I am love.

Nina yaku wiara Pachamama eh; Nina yaku waira Pachamama ah (ah - 1st and 3rd times through) (Repeats 4x) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** May Artemis Protect You Source unknown, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

May Artemis protest you, and Hera provide you, And the woman soul within you guide your way home. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Maypole By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Come out, come out, it’s the first of May; Time to join in lovers play Lets bind our yearnings to the pole; Let’s revel in Her lusty soil

Over and under, around and around; Weaving a web of desire. Over and under, around and around; Let the King and the Queen of the May be crowned ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

92 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 May the Circle Be Open Source Unknown, recorded on “Circle of Women” (1997), “Inner Voice - Songs of Spirit “ (1986), “Hand to Hand” (2003).

May the circle be open but unbroken; May the love (peace) of the goddess be ever in your heart. Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again.

Blessed be, blessed be, blessed be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** May the Road Rise With You Source unknown, sung at Dances of Universal Peace.

May the road rise with you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sun, shine warm upon your face, may the rain fall softly on your fields. Until we meet again, may God hold you, in the hollow of her hand. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** May We All Fly Like Eagles Native American – Arapahoe Ghost Dance, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

May we all fly like Eagles. Flying so high. Circling the universe, on wings of pure light.

Chorus: Oh witchi cha-yo. Oh eh ah o. Oh witchi cha-yo. Oh I eh ah.

Where we walk is holy, sacred is the ground. Forest, mountain, ocean, Listen to the sound Chorus

Oh how I love you, more than words can tell Oh how I love you, and I always will. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Medicine Song Words and music by Gypsy (1986), recorded on “Enchantress” (1990).

Come with me. Drum with me. Dream with me. Open my vision eye. Fly with me. Cry with me. Heyoka Women. With the Medicine Art.

Medicine Women, drumming through the night, I dreamed you high in eagle flight. Medicine Women, high above the maze, Spirits guide me with your ancient ways.

I will witness the fires of creation, I will drink deep the Sacred Spirit Waters I will drum for you, as we become what we dream.

She-Wolf, Warrioress, Shamaness, Sorceress. Heyoka Huntress, With your medicine heart. Medicine Women, drumming through the night,

I have seen you, I dreamed you high in eagle flight. Medicine Women, high above this maze, Spirits guide me with your ancient ways.

Come with me, Drum with me. Medicine Women, Medicine Women, Medicine Women, Medicine Women.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Medicine Wheel By Denean, recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

I wanna know what the medicine wheel Has to say to me tonight I wanna know what the medicine wheel Has to say to me tonight I have opened my heart wide To hear Great Spirit calling I have laughed and I have cried Through every lesson's learning I will bless what the medicine wheel Has to say to me tonight.

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93 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Midsummer Song By Devi Moonsong, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Now let us marry our Lord and Lady; These nights that we tarry grow heavy and warm. And darkness that briefest, Our love will make sweetest, All that which planted and that being born.

Chorus: For He feels His power. She knows She is strong, And this is the hour, awaited so long.

There’s light in our eyes as we dance ‘round the fire, And light from the star skies that crown you, my love. As we be embracing, our lives interlacing, She echoes below, He thunders above. Chorus

Now let us marry our Lord and our Lady; Midsummer nights, carry a will of their won. And midsummer’s madness will blossom to gladness, That all will partake when the harvest is grown. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mill of Magic Traditional words, music by Bek, from Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Air breathe, air blow, Make the mill of magic go. Work the will for which we pray. Io Deo Evohe.

Fire flame and fire burn, Make the mill of magic turn. Work the will for which we pray. Io Deo Evohe.

Water heat and water boil, Make the mill of magic toil. Work the will for which we pray. Io Deo Evohe.

Earth without and earth within, Make the magic mill spin. Work the will for which we pray. Io Deo Evohe. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Money is Coming to Me Lyrics by Karen Drucker, music by Karen Drucker & John Hoy, recorded on “Songs of Spirit II” (2001).

Chorus: Money is coming to me, easily and effortlessly. Money is coming to me.

Every time, I open my heart, I receive all that I need. Knowing that love (God) is my resource, I relax and let it flow…and I know that Chorus

I have all that I need, it’s all inside of me. I just ask, and let go, and let Spirit direct the flow. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moon Blood, Mother’s Blood By Cynthia R. Crossen, recorded on “Spiraling into the Center”, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Moon blood, Mother’s blood, we flow, we flood to you. Our tears, our blood, return to you. Mother Ocean, Mother Ocean. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moon Chant From Dragonfest 1989 Songbook.

Moon, Moon, Mother Moon, Mother, Mother, Moon, Moon (repeat indefinitely) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mooncycle Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

The moon, the moon, the moon, She is waxing The moon, the moon, the moon She is waning. The moon, the moon, the moon, She is waxing The moon, the moon, the moon She is waning.

The moon, the moon, She is waxing. The moon, the moon, She is waning. The moon, the moon, She is waxing. The moon, the moon, She is waning.

The moon, She is waxing. The moon, She is waning. The moon, She is waxing. The moon, She is waning.

She is waxing, She is waning. She is waxing, She is waning. The Moon, the Moon, the Moon – is me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Moonflow (A period piece) By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circles” (2000) in Songs for Earthlings.

Chorus: I am having the time of my life. Oh, I am living the prime of my life. Like the cycles of the moon, comes a woman into bloom. I am having the time of my life. Yes (Oh), I am having the time of my life. Oh (Yes), I am living the prime of my life. Like a seed becomes a flower, in my wisdom is my power, I am having the time of my life.

In my wisdom, power comes to me. In my rhythm, power comes to me. In my singing, power comes to me. In my silence, power comes to me. In my laughter, power comes to me. In my loving, power comes to me In my harmony, power comes to me. In my sorrow, power comes to me. In my living, power comes to me. Chorus

Counterpoint 1: I’m having a good time, happiness is here to stay. Yes (Oh), it’s a good time, living it day to day. Counterpoint 2: It’s a change of life, um hum, power comes to me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moon Folly Lyrics by Fanny Sterns Davis, music by Jan Luby and Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

I will go up the mountain after the moon, She’s caught in a dead fir tree Like a great pale apple of sliver and pearl, like a great pale apple is she.

I will leap and will catch her with quick, cold hands, Carry her home in my sack I will sit her down safe, on the oaken bench, that stands at the chimney back

And then I shall by the fire all night, Sit by the fire all day I will gnaw at the moon to my heart’s delight, Till I’ve gnawed her slowly away.

And when I’ve gone mad with the moon’s cold taste, the world will beat at my door Crying “come back”, and crying “make haste, my friend, and give us the moon once more”.

But I will not answer them ever at all, I’ll laugh as I count and hide The bold black seeds of the beautiful moon, in a flower pot deep and wide

And then I shall lie down and go fast asleep, drunken with fame and a swoon, But the seeds will sprout and the seeds will leap, the subtle swift seeds of the moon.

And some day, all of the world that cries, and beats at my door shall see A thousand moon flowers spring from my thatch, and a wonderful white moon tree.

Then each show have moons to their heart’s desire, Apples of silver and pearl Apples of orange and copper afire, setting their senses a swirl.

And then they shall thank me who mock me now, “Wanting the moon is she”. Oh, I’m off to the mountain, after the moon ,’ere she falls from the dead fir tree. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Moon is High Source unknown , Recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2000).

The moon is high, on this night of power. The children come, at the witching hour. Our hands are raised, to the four directions. Spirit Power is ours again.

Counterpoint: Oh She rises, high above us, as her children, gather ‘round. Hear us call her, among the elements, ours again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Moon is My Mistress By Mary Ann Fusco, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

The Moon is my mistress, like fire is She. I follow where She leads. She burns my senses, She dances on the sea, I follow where She leads.

The Moon is my mother, She stills my soul, She holds me in a circle, She lets me go. I weep in Her shadow, I laugh in Her glow.

The Moon is my sister, Strong and Wise. She melts the darkness, She turns the tides. I see myself in Her eyes, I see myself in Her eyes. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

95 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Moon Lady of the Night Source Unknown, in Dragonfest ’88 Songbook.

Moon, Moon, Lady of the night, Shine your love and energy. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moonlight Shines By Brian Morse, recorded on “Chants of Balance” (2002).

Light the candle and part the veil. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods The spirits call from the other realms. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods. Cast the circle with word and blade. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods Call the quarters and bid them stay. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods

Sing yeah, yeah, Sing yeow, yeow, Sing yeah, yeah, Sing wo,ow ow ohhhh, wo,ow, ohhhh (repeat each section)

Raise your voice in the starry sky. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods Scream and sing and laugh and cry. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods Return, return to you child side. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods Feel the power rise up inside. Moonlight shines in the midnight woods

Sing yeah, yeah, Sing yeow, yeow, Sing yeah, yeah, Sing wo,ow ow ohhhh, wo,ow, ohhhh (repeat each section) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moonlight Shining By Jeannie Goldman, recorded on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994).

Moonlight shining, shining, shinning, Moonlight shinning, Moonlight bright, Moonlight calling, calling, calling, Moonlight calling me tonight.

Chorus: Moonlight, Lighting up the night, Moonlight, calling me out tonight.

Moonlight spirit, spirit, spirit, Moonlight spirit in the night, Moonlight calling, calling, calling, Come watch spirits dance tonight.

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I will go once a month to the moon lodge; To enter in silence, To ask for guidance To join with my sisters in healing, Ourselves and the world.

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Hold me in your arms again, Moon Mother, Moon Mother. Welcome your daughter home again, Moon Mother, hold me I’ve seen your light shine I’ve tasted your wine Cradle me next to thee, Moon Mother hold me

Chorus: Moon Mother weaver of life and love, Moon Mother please Shine your light on me, Shine your light --

You who turn the tides at sea, Moon Mother, Moon Mother Shine your sacred light on me Moon Mother on me I come to the river I come to the sea To dance the sacred spiral Moon Mother with thee Chorus

I’ve walked the earth on moonless nights, Moon Mother, Moon Mother Searching my heart for wrong and right, Moon Mother help me Your soul is in the river your voice in the trees Now my heart is home at last Moon Mother with thee Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

96 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Moon Mother By Lisa Thiel (1986), recorded on “Journey to the Goddess” by Lisa Thiel (1994) & “Prayers for the Planet” (1986).

Oh Moon Mother, light of the night; The stars who are Your company dance with you Teach us the mystery of Your dance; That we may be in harmony with You, And learn to give away and renew.

Chorus: Oh, Moon Mother Your loving gaze falls; Softly on the sacred mountains Oh Moon Mother Your shining gaze falls; Softly on the sacred oceans.

Sacred plants dance in the light of the night; Dancing in harmony with You Ocean waves dance in the light of the night; Dancing in harmony with You. Teaching us to give away and renew. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moon Oh Come Into Us By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Moon, oh come into us, Let your power dance. Waxing, waning, shifting, Time and tide entrance Luna by your turning, Spin the thread we weave. Power we are making, As we circle dance. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moon, Sister Moon By Chris Leja, recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Moon, Sister Moon, Shining so high. Smile down upon me, Full face in the sky. Moon, Sister Moon, With your silver glow, Whisper your secrets, Tell me what you know. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Moonsong By Beverly Frederick (2000), recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild” (2000).

The love that I desire, With my whole being, The fame of spirit in this body The ocean begs the pearl, To burst its shell And I, at night, open my window, And beg the Moon to press her face to mine

Close the language door, open the love window The Moon won’t enter through the door, Only through the window Breathe into me, breathe into me The Moon won’t enter through the door, Only through the window. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Moon Song By Sparky T. Rabbit, recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

Chorus: And the full Moon, is a vagina spread wide. And the full Moon, is a vagina spread wide With the wild realm of all possibilities, Every possibility pouring out

And the old Moon is a woman who weaves. And the old Moon is a woman who weaves The heart promises whispered by the shadow bride. She will take you by the hand into the night

And the new Moon is a cradle in Spring. And the new Moon is a cradle in Spring And the violet blooms and the infancy's the Sun. Touch the Earth and feel the seed growing out Chorus

And the old Moon is the edge of a knife. And the old Moon is the edge of a knife And the child dies and the lover goes away. In the darkness all the stars are going out (hum once)

And the new Moon wears the horns of a God. And the new Moon wears the horns of a God He's the cup of wine and the rain upon the rose. He's the sweet salt taste that lies on passion's breath Chorus

And the old Moon is an eye in the dark. And the old Moon is an eye in the dark And the sleeper wakes the illusion fades away. As the spider spins here comes another day

And the new Moon has her hand on a bow. And the new Moon has her hand on a bow And the huntress aims and the arrow flies awayShe is flying on a path to your heart. She is flying on a path to your heart I am flying on a path to your heart ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

97 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Moon Woman Spirit By Heather Pierson, recorded on “We All Have a Song” (2001)

When the full moon rises, I am one with the spirit, Moon spirit, let me shine. When the full moon rises, I am one with the spirit, Woman spirit, hear me cry.

Chorus: Hear me cry, oh hear me cry. Let me shine, oh let me shine.

When the half moon rises I am one with the spirit, Moon spirit, let me shine. When the half moon rises, I am one with the spirit, Woman spirit, hear me cry. Chorus

When the new moon rises I am one with the spirit, Moon spirit, let me shine. When the new moon rises, I am one with the spirit, Woman spirit, hear me cry. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother Father God By Fantuzzi, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

You are my Mother, you are my Father, You are my lover and my friend, You are the beginning, you are the center, And you go beyond the end. And I love you so, you help me see, To see you in all is to see all in me, And I’m in you and you’re in me, And I’m in you and you’re in me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother Goddess Keep Me Whole By Shekhinan Mountainwater, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Maiden Goddess keep me whole. Let thy beauty fill my soul. (Repeat) Mother Goddess keep me whole. Let thy power fill my soul. (Repeat) Crone Goddess Keep me whole. Let thy wisdom fill my soul. (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Motherheart Music by Ubaka Hill, Lyrics by Kris Drumm, recorded on Shape Shifters By Ubaka Hill (1995) on Ladyslipper.

Chorus: womyn dancin’ down through centuries, Followin’ the river rhythm, rockin’ with the sea. Followin’ the river rhythm, rockin’ with the sea Our mothers’, mothers’, mothers’, they are with us, Dancin’ with the rhythm, livin’ in the beat We’re drumming out the rhythms on our ancestors’ feet, Drumming out the rhythms on our ancestors’ feet.

Trust the rhythms in your soul, magic power womyn. Trust the rhythms in your soul, Sister With the power of the sea and the power of the sky. We fly, we fly, we fly

Trust the rhythms in your body, magic power womyn. Trust the rhythms in your body, Sister With the power to bleed, and our power to birth. We heal the earth, we heal the earth Chorus

Trust the rhythms in your soul, magic power womyn. Let yourself go, trust the loving flow Of the rhythms in your body, mind and soul. Of the rhythms in your body, mind and soul

Come on, come on, come on, magic power womyn. Listen, listen, listen to the rhythms, Feel the sensation, It’s an incantation, it’s the vibration of our mothers’, mothers’, mothers’ Coming through, they’re all with us.

We’re all a part of the heartbeat of the earth. We all link back to the original birth Of our mothers’, mothers’ mothers’ greatest grandmother Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother I Feel You By Diane Martin (Windsong), recorded on “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997), in Circle of Song and Songs for Earthlings (but with a different melody).

Mother I feel you under my feet, mother I hear your heart beat. (Repeat)

Chorus: Heya heya heya ya heya heya ho, Heya heya heya heya heya ho. (Repeat)

Father I see you when the eagle flies, flight of the spirit going to take us higher. (Repeat) Chorus Brother I see you in the rising sun, Brother I see you when the day is done. (Repeat) Chorus OR Brother I see you in the dancing flame, In the drumbeat rhythm we are all the same Sister I hear you in the river’s song, eternal waters flowing on and on. (Repeat) Chorus

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98 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Mother Mine By Christian Williamson (2000) recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2000).

Mother mine, earth the land I live on. Mother mine, sea from which I came Mother mine, sky the ceiling above me. Mother mine, the ever burning flame Through dark of night, I see you shine. Sweet silver light, Oh, mother mine. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother Moon Source Unknown, in Songs for Earthlings (1998), recorded on “Ritual Songs” by Colorado Midwives Assoc. (1983)..

In thy power Mother Moon, I put my faith again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother of All Things By Lisa Thiel, recorded on “Songs of the Spirit” (1984), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Oh mother, mother, mother of all things. Oh mother, mother, mother of all things. (Repeat)

Oh mother, mother, let peace be with us. Oh mother, mother, let peace be with us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother of Darkness/We All Come from the Goddess Mother of Darkness - Source Unknown, We All Come from the Goddess – Z. Budapest, on “Circle of Women” (1997). Mother of Darkness, Mother of Light, Earth beneath us, soul in flight. Songs of love and love of life, Guide us to our heart.

We all come from the Goddess, And to Her we shall return. Like a drop of rain, Flowing to the ocean. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother Ocean Source Unknown, recorded on “ Womyn With Wings”, by Carien Wijnen and Friends (1995).

Mother Ocean, wash me with your wisdom. Mother Ocean, wash me with your truth. Mother Ocean, wash me with your beauty. Calling me, calling you. Calling woman, calling woman. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mother’s Gift By Shawna Carol, recorded on “Goddess Chant” by Shawna Carol (1998).

There is no end to love There are no doors that are closing. ( Repeats)

Descant: Dear one, lie you down I will heal you I will sweep you clean, clean Wash away your fear and worry Wash away your pain Wrap you in the Mother’s gift of love.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Mother’s Heart By PJ Seale (2001), recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

The mother’s heart reverberates; In the ground beneath your feet. And the drummers’ hands they translate; Into a pounding beat. And the pounding fuels the dancers; As they twist and leap and twirl. And the dancers feed the chanters; As their melodies they spin. And all will feed the fire Flames leap to kiss the night. And all of this together Is the Goddess brought to life.

Drummers drumming in the night Feel the beat. Bodies writhe by fire light Bathed in heat. A web of melody does sound both High and sweet. Heed the Goddess when She calls, Calls her children one and all. Celebrate the fire ‘round Dance, drum and sing ‘til the earth does pound x3 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

99 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Mother Will Never Forget You By CR Wagner (1997), Recorded by: on “Singing the Promise” (1998).

The Mother will never forget you. You are Her kith and Her kin. For She is your source and your substance. You are of Her sinew and skin.

She feels every one of your footsteps. She has known you from ages of old. Your life is from Her and your death is to Her. She will gladly receive and enfold you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** My Blood is in the River Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

My blood is in the river, my blood is in the sea…. Flow, flow, flow, flow the river…., into the Sea. I am a tumbling stone, I am a tumbling stone. Oh, my body is of earth, of earth and bone. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** My Roots Go Down By Sarah Pirtle, recorded on “Two Hand Hold the Earth” (1989), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

My roots go down, down to the Earth. My roots go down, down to the Earth. My roots go down, down to the Earth. My roots go down, I am a tree growing to the Sun. I am a tree growing to the sun, I am a tree growing to the sun. My roots go down. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** My Sister the Moon By Spider (1992), recorded on “It’s Time” (2007).

My sister the moon , Sings her song to my womb, We dance in the spiral of life. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Mysteries By PJ Seale (2004), recorded by Spiral Rhythm on “We Are Light” (2007).

I call Hecate I call Poseidon. I call Diana I call Kernos. I call on Isis I call on Odin. I call Astarte I call Osiris I call the Ladies Three I call the Horned One, The maiden, mother, crone The Green Man from his dell I call down the moon Let’s weave this power, Let’s build a power cone And weave it well The Circle’s set, And the fires blaze, The bell’s been rung, And the spells are laid

I call Demeter, I call Ephesius. I call Aradia, I call Ganesh, I call on Kali,I call on Ra. I call Arachne, I call Morpheus

I call the muses all Invite the Titans four, The lady of Delphi Zeus and his thunderbolts Help channel this power Let’s draw down, Through the night The heavens tonight The quarters called, And the elements raised, The moon attends, With her silvery gaze

I call Cerridwen, I call Shiva. I call Oshun, I call Kuthulu. I call on Gaia, I call on Ogun. I call Yemaja, I call Buddha

I call Hera, I call the dragons old, And her daughters, too Merlin and crew Come dance the fire, Come taste the magic, Like the children do, That the circle brews

In this sacred space, Made pure by love and grace, We’ll feel the mysteries, Of all the ages

I call Hecate I call Poseidon. Diana Kernos. Isis Odin. Astarte Osiris. Demeter Ephesius Aradia Ganesh. Kali Ra. Arachne Morpheus Kwan Yin Apollo Astrid Bacchus Epha, Loki Lakshmi Krishna Cerridwen Shiva Oshun Kuthulu Gaia Ogun Yemaja, Buddha

Well I’ve called all the mysteries here tonight, To dance with the children in the pale moonlight We’ll dance and sweat and drum and sing, And raise enough power to do anything

So let’s celebrate this witching hour, And light up the world with the strength of our power ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Nairobi Peace Song Source unknown, from Woman’s Summer Solstice Songbook (2005).

If every woman in the world had her mind set on freedom If every woman in the world dreamed the sweet dream of peace If every woman in every nation, young and old each generation Held her hands out in the name of love, there would be no more war.

(Repeat verse) If every man . . . If every child . . . If every person . . . ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Nature’s Bounty Source unknown , Recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Let’s give thanks for the bounty of the harvest, The barley king has bowed his head. Let’s give thanks for the beauty all around us, Pour the wine and break the bread.

Ohhhhhhh. Pass the horn of plenty. Ohhhhhhh. Thanks be for nature’s bounty. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Naught Shall Pass By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Naught shall pass our circle gate, Caught by fire, blue fire bright, Five points blaze, safe and secure, Star of Light, guard well our fate. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Neesa Native American – Seneca Tradition, recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991) and “Fire Within” by Libana (1990), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Neesa, neesa, neesa. Neesa, neesa, neesa. Neesa, neesa, neesa. Gai we o, Gai we o. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Never Alone Lyrics by Brian Morse & Lori Newlove; music by B. Morse, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

As I lay weeping one night in my room, Over the sorrows that I have been though. An ancient voice borne on the light of the moon, Soothed my soul and left me renewed.

Chorus: (She said) You, you're never alone. I am always with you. You, you're never alone. I am always with you.

Her voice has echoed through ages untold. Speaking to all if they only would hear. Mother Eternal, She never grows old. Holding us close through triumph and tears. Chorus

Ahh - Ahh - Ahhhh. ( I am always with you, always with you). Ahh - Ahh - Ahhhh. (You are never alone). Ahh - Ahh - Ahhhh. ( …….). Ahh - Ahh - Ahhhh. (You are never alone, no, no, no, no).

I am the moon and the stars, Behold I am the emerald green Earth. I am the soul of nature that gives life to you, The circle of life, death and rebirth Chorus - repeats

Counterpoint: If you listen, you can hear Her, whisper softly with every heartbeat. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

101 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 New Moon Song By Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000) and in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Moon, moon, fresh and new, Come back to us we bid you. Moon, moon, fresh and new, come back to us we bid you.

We look for you in the eastern dawn, we look for you in the southern lights, We look for you n the western twilight, we look for you in the north’s midnight. And when we find you, we will say, the moon’s come back to light our way.

Moon, moon, fresh and new, Come back to us we bid you. Moon, moon, fresh and new, come back to us we bid you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Night Goes Back By Dale Zola, recorded on “Night Passages” by Libana (2000).

Night goes back to where it was, everyone returns home sometime, Night goes back to where it was, everyone returns home sometime. Night when you get there, tell them how I love you Night when you get there, tell them how I love you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Nine Brazen Bells By Sharon Knight, recorded on “Songs of the Waning Year” (2008).

Nine brazen bells will ring on a silver tree whose branches sing Spin the wyrding web times three and muses come to me ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** No End to the Circle By Starhawk (1981), recorded on “Let it Begin Now”, Reclaiming Collective (1992).

Refrain: There is no end to the circle, no end. There is not end to life, there is not end. (For we have danced the spiral dance, the wheel of the year has turned again.)

1. For you can see me in your eyes. When they are mirrored by a friend. Refrain For I am the power to begin, I dream and bring to birth what’s never been. There is not end to freedom, no end. There is not end to life, there is not end.

2. And you can hear me in your voice. And feel me in each breath that you breathe in. Refrain I am the power to sustain, I am the ripened fruit and growing grain. There is not end to my abundance, no end. There is not end to life, there is not end.

3. And you can feel in in your heart, When it beats with the heart of a friend. Refrain And I am the power to end, I am the Crone who cuts the cord I spin. Though all things born must die again, there is not end to life, there is not end.

4. For all proceeds from me and all returns. All that returns to me comes forth again. Refrain I am the honey taste of passion’s heat, the fear running through your heartbeat. I am dancing through your lightened feet, desirer so fierce and love so sweet. Refrain ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** No More Burning Times By Brian Morse, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

Hatred is a crime. No more burning times. The reason's in the rhyme. No more burning times. Goddess so sublime, No more burning times. She's back for good this time. No more burning times.

Chorus: Wo wo Wo-oh, wo wo wo-oh, wooo yeah Wo wo Wo-oh, wo wo wo-oh, wooo yeah

Beneath the cool moonlight. No more burning times. Lords and ladies unite. No more burning times. The feeling is so right. No more burning times. Let's bring the world some light. No more burning times. Chorus

Maybe you and I … No more burning times. Ain't so different inside. No more burning times. Take my hand we'll try. No more burning times. To see each other's side. No more burning times. Chorus 2X ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Now I Walk In Beauty Text traditional Navajo Indian, music by Gregg Smith, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Now I walk in beauty. Beauty is before me, Beauty is behind me, Above and below me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oak, Ash, and Thorn Source unknown, from Sára Rain’s songbook

I bring you good news by word of mouth, For women, cattle and corn. The Sun is coming up from the south, With Oak, Ash, and Thorn.

With Oak and Ash and Thorn my friend. With Oak and Ash and Thorn. The Sun is coming up from the South. With Oak and Ash and Thorn. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oaken Logs Words: traditional English; Music: Circle in the Greenwood

Oaken logs will warm you well, That are old and dry; Logs of pine will sweetly smell, But the sparks will fly. Birch logs will bum too fast; Chestnut, scarce at all. Hawthorn logs are good to last, Burn them in the fall.

Holly logs will burn like wax, You may burn them green; Elm logs, like to smoldering flax, No flame to be seen. Beech logs for the winter-time, Yew logs as well. Green elder logs it is a crime, For any man to sell. Pear logs and apple logs, They will scent your room.

Cherry logs across the logs, Smell like flowers of broom. Ashen logs, smooth and grey, Burn them green or old; Buy up all that come your way, Worth their weight in gold. Oaken logs will warm you well, That are old and dry. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** O Brighde Source unknown, in Circle of Songs (1993).

Oh Brighde our heart, our brightest queen, Cast your blessings on to us.

We are you children and you are the mother so harken unto us. You are the cauldron here in our grove, Earth mother strengthen us.

O fire of life, pure fire of love, please Brigit come to us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Ocean is the Beginning of the Earth By Delaney Johnson & Starhawk, recorded on “Chants” (1994), in Songs for Earthlings.

The Ocean is the beginning of the Earth. The Ocean is the beginning of the Earth. All life comes from the sea. All life comes from the sea.

Alternative verses – perhaps from Ivo Dominquez and friends (?) The air is the beginning of the world… all breath comes from the wind The fire is the beginning of the world…all strength comes from the flame The earth is the beginning of the world… all strength comes from the womb (within)

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ocean Lullaby By Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000) and in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

I’m the body of the ocean, the roar of the sea I can swim with the dolphins and they sing to me And I roll on the waves and I wash through the deep, As I go to sleep.

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103 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Ocean Mother By Innana Arthen, recorded on “All Beings of the Earth” by Earthspirit Community (1990), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Ocean Mother healing. Echo: She is the healer of the Earth. Ocean Mother crying. Echo: She is the mourner of the Earth. Ocean Mother laughing. Echo: She is the brightness of the Earth. Ocean Mother birthing. Echo: She is the cradle of the Earth. Note: echo starts on the last word of the previous line – two voices overlapping, next line starts on the last word of the echo. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Ocean Refuses No River Source unknown , Sung by Dances of Universal Peace

The ocean refuses no river, no river, The Ocean refuses no river, no river. Ishq Allah mabudlillah, Il Allah Ishq Allah mabudlillah, Il Allah ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** O Dark Mother By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Enter the Center” (2001).

Oh, Dark Mother, Lead me inward, Down to the cave of my heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** O Grandmother By Deb Tash, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

O Grandmother, hear my song. O Grandmother, hear my song. I sing for the Earth now all day long. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** O Great Spirit By Earthdance (?), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Oh Great Spirit, Earth, Sun, Sky and Sea. You are inside and all around me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** O Great Spirit By Adele Getty, on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994), in Songs for Earthlings.

Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you. Oooo Earth Mother, What else can I do? Open me up, so I can receive, Open me up, so I can believe. Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you.

Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you. Oooo Earth Mother, What else can I do? Give me the strength, to be trust and fair. Give me the strength, of the mother bear. Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you.

Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you. Oooo Earth Mother, What else can I do? Sing me the song that all might be free. Sing me the song, of the coyote. Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you.

Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you. Oooo Earth Mother, What else can I do? Show me the vision of the red tail hawk. Show me the may, to walk my talk. Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oh Great Wave Source unknown , Sung at Dances of Universal Peace

Oh great wave, wipe away, wipe away my false face. Awaken from my sleep the radiant light. Touch me, touch me. I am once again, Beyond the beyond; I am that I am. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oh Ho the Pretty Chain Source Unknown, recorded on “Circle of Women”, by Earthbeat (1997)

O’ ho the pretty chain that binds us all together O’ ho it’s links are love that’s wrought by faithful labor And while this love we do maintain our spirits flow together Within this chain we will remain. It’s linked in pretty mothers. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

104 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Oh Lady, Our Lady By Anne Keeler Evans, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Oh, Lady, our Lady, hear our prayers; Oh, Lady, sweet Lady, hear our prayers. Oh, Lady, our Lady, hear our prayers.

Additional verses: Oh, Lady, our Lady, shine on us… Oh, Lady, our Lady, give us strength… Oh, Lady, our Lady, bless our lives… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oh Round Mother Earth By Wendy Sheridan (Music For The Goddess)

Oh Round Mother Earth, Bringer into birth; Sweet Creatress of the night and day All our thoughts on You, Bring your spirit through; Guide our feet in the natural way. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oh Tell Me Why Also called Sun King, Words and music by Raven Moonshadow, in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Oh tell me why, oh tell me why, Tell me why must the clouds come to darken the sky (Repeat).

This is the wake of Lugh, the Sun King, He lost his life on the Solstice day; This is the wake of Lugh, the Sun King, He steps into the dark and guides the way. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oh Visions By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1996), recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Self and Selfless; Whole and apart; True and Fearless; True to My Art I See Deep, I See Far; Oh Visions Come To Me; True To My Heart; And What I See ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Oken Leaves Source unknown, in Dragonfest 1988 songbook.

Written for three parts – each part shown by slashes. Oken leaves in the merry wood so wilde,/ Forest maid, an’ thou be with child./ Lulla, lullaby, lullalull, lullby. When will you grow geena / Lullaby may’st thou sing a / Lullaby, may’st though sing a ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Old and Strong By Naomi Littlebear Morena, recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Old and strong, She moves on and on and on. Can you feel Her spirit, She is like a mountain (ocean, river, wind). ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Old Ones Source unknown , Recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Old Ones hear us, Old Ones rejoice. We are the children sending a voice No more destruction, no more remorse. Dancing the heartbeat back to the source. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Old Woman is Watching (Weave and Mend) Words: Anne Cameron; Music: Mary Troupe (1981), Recorded on “ Womyn With Wings” (1995).

Old Woman is watching, watching over you; In the darkness of the storm, She is watching She is weaving, mending, gathering the fragments, She is watching over you.

Chorus: So weave and mend, weave and mend, gathering the fragments safe and win the sacred circle, sisters weave and mend, weave and mend, Oh woman, weave and mend

Old Woman is weaving, gathering the threads; Her bones become the loom, She is weaving She is weaving, mending, gathering the colors, She is watching over you.

For years I’ve been watching, waiting for Old Woman; Feeling lost and so alone I’ve been watching, Now I find her weaving, gathering the fragments, Now I find her in myself. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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O Ma, Ma, Ma By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Enter the Center” (2001).

O-o Ma Ma Ma O-o Ma Ma Ma (4x)

The earth is a circle O Ma Ma Ma, The earth is a mother O Ma Ma Ma The earth is turning O Ma Ma Ma; The earth is dancing O Ma Ma Ma

The sky is a circle O Ma Ma Ma; The sky is a father O Ma Ma Ma The sky is turning O Ma Ma Ma; The stars are dancing O Ma Ma Ma

The year is a circle O Ma Ma Ma; The seasons are a cycle O Ma Ma Ma The year is turning O Ma Ma Ma; The seasons are dancing O Ma Ma Ma

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** One Spirit By PJ Seale (2000), recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

One spirit in the dark, Like a candle waivers. Many spirits joined as one, Burn with the power of the blazing sun. There is strength in community, A circle empowering you and me. The circle binds yet sets us free, In the Goddess’ name, so mote it be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** On Track By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2008).

You can get to feelin’ happy, you can get to feelin’ good. You can do most anything that you thought you could.

Counterpoint 1: Get on board, get on track. Get to where you’re going, and don’t look back. Counterpoint 2: Take a ride, you take a ride. You let it goooo, step aside. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** On Lady Day By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

When the silent, barren winter, Casts it frozen pail Over trees and grassy hilltops, Rivers large and small, Suddenly the snows stop falling, And from out of the cold Comes the form of the Fairy Maiden, As the legends foretold.

Lady Day, on quiet Lady Day, With blossoms in her hair, Comes the form of the Fairy Maiden, Leaving green everywhere.

Lo! The mighty Fairy Maiden, Rises from the earth. Dismal winter, gently thawing, Heralds her rebirth. Softly now, the budding branches, Offer new life for old. And in splendor, the Holy Maiden, Lets her mantle unfold.

Lady Day, on quiet Lady Day, The world is poised for spring. And in splendor, the Holy Maiden, Lets her mantle unfold.

Treading softly through the valley, “Cross the snowy field, She has brought the tufts of grass, Which every step revealed. Quietly, she bares her bosom, Where the fountain once played. And in answer the waters come forth, To the will of the Maid.

Lady Day, on quiet Lady Day, Her smile has thawed the spring. And in answer the waters come forth, to feed the winter-born King. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Open and Clear By Leanne Pemburn, recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

It’s been long since the planting. We have tended with care. Now we stand at the harvest, Minds open and clear. We give thanks for the bounty. May it last ‘til next year. Now we offer our first fruits, Hearts open and clear. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

106 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Open your Robe By Foxfire or Hawk Little John, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit, by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

Open your robe and let your spirit shine. Open your robe and let your spirit shine. See the circle of light and let your spirit shine; See the circle of love and let your spirit shine. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Opening the Sky By Caitlin & Vivien, in Dragonfest ’88 Songbook.

We have the freedom. We have the courage. We have the power to open the sky.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Open Until Then By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998)

Merry meet and merry part until we meet again; May the Sacred Circle be open until then. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Open Your Heart By Mary Grigolia (1990), recorded on “Singing the Promise” (1998).

Chorus: Open your heart to the song of the planet, Her seas and Her granite, these green fields of home. Hush! You will Her, She is trying to speak. You will hear She is crying.

Open your mind to the challenge before us, Her air and Her forests, the balance of life. Hush! Better stop our denying, we’ve lost, Something beautiful’s dying, so please… Chorus

Open your hands to the work of reclaiming, the sacred, we’re naming, the power within. Honor the ones come before us, and YES, Learn to sing as a Chorus, so please… Chorus

Open your heart to the song of the planet, Her seas and Her granite, these green fields of home. Hush! You will hear She is trying to speak. You will hear She is crying, through you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** O’ She Will Bring/Musical Priestess By Hope Athearn & Artemesia, recorded on “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997), in Songs for Earthlings.

O She will bring the buds in the spring and laugh among the flowers. In summer’s heat, Her kisses are sweet She sings in leafy bowers. She cuts the cane and gathers the grain when leaves of fall surround Her. Her bones grow old in wintery cold She wraps her cloak around Her.

For He will call the leaves in the in the fall, to fly their colors brightly. When warmth is lost, He paints with frost, His silver touches lightly. He greets the day of the dance of the May, with ribbons round about Him; We eat the corn and drink from the horn, we would not be without Him. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Osiris Lives By T. Thorn Coyle, Recorded on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Red barley and grape on the vine, Green waters of the rising Nile (Repeat)

Osiris lives, Osiris returns, what is true will never die. (Repeat)

What is true will live forever, what is true will always be. Osiris lives, the God returns, Osiris lives, the God in me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Our Magic is our Give Away By Skip Shukmam, Recorded on “ Womyn With Wings” (1995), in Circle of Songs.

Our magic is our give away, our magic is our song, So give away your love today and sing the whole day long. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Pagan Girl By Emerald Rose, recorded by Emerald Rose on “Bending Tradition” (2000).

Well the world is full of women, Every color, shape, and kind, And with this female cornucopia It might be hard to make up your mind, I've had my share of failures, But I've learned a thing or two I've laid down some hard-earned guidelines, Listen well and I'll sing them for you

Chorus: I'm gonna find myself a pagan girl, Who understands the Goddess and rocks my world Chant in the circle as the Sun and the Moon, Then dance round the fire to a Goddess tune Rock all night 'till the morning unfurls, I'm gonna find myself a pagan girl

Back in college, Mary was an A D Pi, And as fine as any you have seen, But she blackballed the God and the Goddess If they didn't wear pink and green, And Belinda, she was a wild girl, She could dance, she could ride, and she could scream But the only Gods she adored and served, Were Mary Jane and old Jim Beam Chorus

Now Sherry was a fine, sweet girl, My happiness was her goal, But she had one very big problem with me I would not let her save my soul, And Annie was a New Age mystic, Dolphins, angels, crystals, trees But her idea of wild good time, Was channeling from the Pleiades Chorus

I didn't think that I would ever find her, Thought it might be a greater mystery, Then I saw her standing in the circle An earthly Goddess waiting just for me...

Oh, I found myself a pagan girl, Who understands the Goddess and rocks my world, We stand in the circle as the Sun and the Moon, Then dance round the fire to a Goddess tune Rock all night till the morning unfurls, I found myself a pagan girl P-A-G-A-N, P-A-G-A-N,, I found myself a pagan girl -- pagan girl! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Pagan Harvest Round By G. Pendderwen, in Wheel of the Year, the Music of G. Pendderwen (1979 & 1995).

I have walked through the field and the stream. Where in the autumn sun I dream.

Sometimes I dream of a day without woe and care. Always I dream of your amber red hair.

Come the day, I will wed you, if you let me bed you. Come to my arms, my true lady fair. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Passage By T. Thorn Coyle (1996) recorded on “Face of a New Day” and “Witches’ Brew” by Reclaiming (2006).

Water engulf me, Fire scorch my skin. Air suck my breath, Earth receive me in. Into the arms of Mystery, My spirit soars. Open the gates! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Past is Over Good bye Source unknown, in Sára Rain songbook

The past is over, good bye (repeat 3X) Loves is here to stay (repeat 4X) Open up your heart and let it shine (repeat 3X) Shine away your sorrow (repeat) Shine away your sorrow (repeat 3X) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Path of Beauty By Denean recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

I will walk the path of beauty, Light forever shining Healing power of love flow through me, To the hearts of humankind.

It is time to live in peace, Mind and hearts wide open Piercing through the veil of darkness, To the light of heaven.

Time to lay aside the judgment, Of each other's duty In the walk that we must make, May we find the path of beauty.

Oh, we must learn to live in peace, Selfless love's compassion Looking only for the goodness, In each other's actions.

May you walk the path of beauty, Light forever shining Healing power of love is flowing, Through the hearts of humankind. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Path of No Regrets By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

Last night at eventide I dreamed a dream, I saw a path of stones smoothworn and clean I met a bonny child as bright as the sun, And in that place of dreams my heart she won

I saw a little girl standing in the road, Her brow was furled for she bore a heavy load Hey bonny child why do you look so bleak? She said, “My path is hard for ‘tis the truth I seek”

Chorus: And I’m walking this path of life, Worn smooth through the years It’s the path of no regrets, Washed clean with my tears, Through the years

I took her hand and we walked a lonely mile, She said “Hey lady where’d you get your smile?” I get my smile from the Lady in the Moon, And all the riches in my life And the words for my tunes In the moon,

And then I looked into her eyes, And I saw through her disguise Suddenly I found the truth that I had come to see, That bonny wayward child was me Chorus

I picked her up and I held her in my arms, Just to keep her warm, Keep her safe from harm, She danced away and said “Hey lady I like your style But I must walk this path of stones, That I might wear your smile" Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Peaceful Warrior Chant By Nick, Harris, recorded by Ruth Barrett on “The Year is a Dancing Women vol. one” ( 2003).

Balancing Dark and Light. Balancing Strength and Might. Peace on Earth is our Birthright. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Peace in My Heart Source unknown , Recorded on “Weaving the Web” by MotherTongue (2006).

Peace in my heart. Peace between our hearts. Peace at the heart of the world. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Peace of the River Source Unknown, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Peace I ask of thee, O river, Peace, Peace, Peace. When I learn to live serenely, Cares will cease. From the hills I gather courage, Vision of the day to be; Strength to lead and faith to follow, All are given unto me. Peace I ask of thee, O River, Peace, peace, peace. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

109 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Pele By Kellianna, recorded on “Elemental: (2010).

Goddess of transformation, Inspire my inner passion. With courage I'm taking action, To awaken the fire within.

Counterpoint: Pele, Pele ignite my passion, Pele, Pele my transformation. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Pentagram By Shekinah Mountainwater, recorded by Ruth Barrett on “The Wheel of a Dancing Women, vol. two” (2003).

Earth witch, ear to the ground, listening to Her heartbeat (repeat 3 times) Water witch, arms in the stream, reflecting on reflections (repeat 3 times) Fire witch, breath the to the flame, kindles passion (repeat 3 times) Air witch, throat full of song, spinning sweet spells (repeat 3 times) Spirit witch, embracing stars, imagining Her magic. (repeat 3 times) Imagining Her magic repeated to fade at end. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Persephone Song By Anne Hill (1998), recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000), in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Persephone, Persephone, Maiden of the Springtime Now’s the day, you know the way, To climb back toward the sun light

Demeter, Demeter, Waiting all the winter. Cloaks the Earth, all in green, Her daughter’s come to greet Her. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Persephone’s Song By Ariana, recorded on “Alchemy” by KIVA (1993).

Lovely dancer, Moving in and out of the shadow. Persephone. Sighing at the gates of dawn, Weaving a picture bright and dark. With body and of art.

Sister of Iris, Rainbow Maker, Daughter of Moon and Earth Whose eyes outshine the sun, Dancer at the edge, Leading us to hope of peace.

My best and dearest friend, Your soul’s beauty shires Flawless and Stunning Where only you don’t see, Let my heart’s mirror show you now. A delicate flower of mystery.

For all that you do I believe in you, For all you are you will go far. For all you do, I believe in you, For all that you are you will go far.

Lovely dancer, Moving in and out of the shadow, Persephone. Sighing at the gates of dawn, Weaving a picture bright and dark, With body and of art. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Place of Power By Anne, Hill (1993, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

Sitting in my place of power, I look out at the world To the east I see.. To the south I see… To the west I see… To the north I see.. Sitting in my place of power, I look out at the world ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Popcorn By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2008).

What to do when you can’t get pizza, what to do when it rains. I love to kick off my shoes and sit down, with TV, and eat popcorn.

Alternate lines – that weave in and out: What to do, to do, to do, to do, to do. …. When it rains, when it rains. ….. I love to eat popcorn, popcorn, popcorn, popcorn…… Fried popcorn, fired popcorn….. You heat it up, and then you eat it up….. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Powerful Song By Pandora, Starhawk & Rose May Dance (1987); Recorded on “Second Chants” (1994).

Powerful song of radiant light; Weave us the web that spins the night. Web of stars that hold the dark; Weave us the Earth that feeds the spark.

Counterpoint: Strand by strand, hand over hand, Thread by thread we weave the web ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

110 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Powerful Women Lyrics by Valerie Girard, music by Mujiba Cabugos (1991), on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

I am a powerful Women, I am. I am a powerful Woman, I am. I connect with myself in everything, I am a powerful Woman, I am.

I am passionate Woman, I am. I am passionate Woman, I am. I express myself with power and love, I am a passionate Woman, I am.

I am a feeling Woman, I am a feeling Woman, I am. I accept all the things expressing through me, I am a feeling Woman, I am.

I am a loving Woman, I am. I am a loving Woman, I am. I love myself and everyone, I am a loving Woman, I am.

I am divine Woman, I am. I am divine Woman, I am. The goddess is fully awake in me, I am divine woman, I am

I am a powerful Women, I am. I am a powerful Woman, I am. I connect with myself in everything, I am a powerful Woman, I am.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Power of Women By Karen Drucker, recorded on” Power of Women” (2008).

Intro: Power, power, power, power.

Chorus: It’s the power of women, united we stand. We’re making a difference, when we join hands. It’s the power of women who will heal this world; it’s the women, the power of women. It’s just the power of women.

It’s the goddess, it’s the matriarch, it’s the maiden, it’s the crone. Every color, every race through the ages it’s been shown Women have compassion, women show the way, to a world filled with peace and love. Let me hear you say Chorus

As we stand in this circle, feeling our connection. We can feel the power move, As we state our intention To bring peace to this world, right all the wrongs. Joining now in sisterhood, we will lift our voice in song, and sing Chorus:

We’ve got the power to change this world, so what are we going to do. First we have to understand, it is up to me and you. Every single day, I am going to take the time to pray, Spread some loving kindness to each person on my way. So what’s you going to do, what’s you going to do, What’s you going to do with your power? What’s you going to do, what’s you going to do, What’s you going to do with your power? We are women of power. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Power, Power, We Are Calling Source Unknown, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Power, Power, we are calling. Power, Power, we are calling. Come, Come, be with us tonight. Air, Air, we are calling. Air, Air, we are calling. Come, come, blow it all away. Fire, Fire, we are calling. Fire, fire, we are calling. Come, come, burn it all away. Water, Water, we are calling. Water, Water, we are calling. Come, come wash it all away. Earth, Earth, we are calling. Earth, Earth, we are calling. Come, come, carry it all away. Spirit, Spirit we are calling, Spirit, Spirit, we are calling. Come, come be with us tonight.

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111 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Praise Her By Shawna Carol, inspired by Ysaye Maria Barnwell, recorded on “Goddess Chant” by Shawna Carol (1998)

When you look in your sister’s eyes; Praise her, praise her; For she’s been laid down for centuries (repeat) Sing alleluia, sing alleluia; Sing alleluia, sing alleluia; Alternate words: Sing to the Goddess. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Praise Woman (En gamma…) African song learned from Sára Rain, who learned it from Sara Frank.

En gamma lamen kosi kasi, mali bongwe (Repeat)

Mali bongwe (Repeat 4 times) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Prayer for the Dead By Sharon Knight, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Turn your eyes to the western skies; Away from dust of dreams gone by. A thousand flames on a vast dark sea; To light your way to eternity. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Prayer for Compassion By Valerie Girard, recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

Tara, Quan Yin, Mother Mary, Please hear my prayer. Show me compassion for myself, And all beings everywhere. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Prepare Yourself By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Fire of Creation” (2007).

Prepare yourself, prepare yourself, Open the way. Prepare yourself, prepare yourself, Open the way

Breathe now, Be now, open the way. Breathe now, Be now, open the way. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Promethean Heirs By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

We burn with the power of a million stars. We turn with the cycles of the fertile earth. We burn with the power of a million stars. We turn with the cycles of the fertile earth.

We are children of great promise. We are inheritor’s of magic’s spark. We are children of great promise. We dance the light out from the dark ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Promise of Green By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Joy in the gold buds of spring, Passion in the greening leaf. Joy in the rising day, Passion ’neath the glowing Moon. Come swelling tides of spring, Fill me with the promise of Green. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Prosperity Chant By Karen Drucker, recorded on “Songs of Spirit II” (2001).

What do I want… What do I desire… What will bring me to my highest good. Prosperity – I claim it. Abundance – it is mine. Love – flows through me. I feel joy, all the time.

Chorus: I can have it. I deserve it. I claim it – it is mine. I can have it, I deserve it. I am it – it is mine.

Peace – fills my heart. I surrender – everything. Health – is my birthright. Passion helps me sing. Chorus: Anything I want.. anything I desire…anything that brings me to my highest good.

I release – and let go. I accept – what is mine. I can have – what I want. And let Spirit, direct the flow. Life is good! Life is fun!. Life is great! This song is done. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Purple God By Sparky T. Rabbit (1987), recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

Purple God, Queer God, Open heart and passions play Purple God, Queer God, Come we call your holy name

Purple God, Queer God, You light the spark, you fan the fire Purple God, Queer God, Steep our senses in desire

Purple God, Queer God, Come with us where ere we roam Purple God, Queer God, Guide us to our lovely home ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Queen of Heaven By Sharon Knight, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Eya Inanna, Hail to the Queen of Heaven, Whose spiced lips bring life everlasting Hail to the Queen of Heaven

Eya Ishtar, Hail to the Queen of Heaven, Whose blade spills the blood of passion Hail to the Queen of Heaven

Eya Babylon, Hail to the Queen of Heaven, Whose azure eyes drown all sorrows Hail to the Queen of Heaven

Alternative Verse from T. Thorn Coyle Ecstatic Ritual Workshop held in Denver: Eya, Rising One, Hail to the Great Damuzi, Your fertile fields bring life everlasting, Hail to the Great Damuzi

Alternative Verse from Dragonfest main ritual 2011: Heya Rising One, Hail to the Great Damuzi. Whose staff of life pours forth passion, Hail to the Great Damuzi. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Question Song By Ian Corrigan (1978) performed by Pasha and Pagans on ”The Best of Pagan Songs” (2004).

1. The moon is high upon the hill, And we have come to work our will. What is your will, o children wise-o? To call the queen who rides the skies-o Our silver queen who rides the skies.

2. But is she dark or is she bright? How shall you know her in the night? What is her token to her own-o. That she among you might be known-o That she among you might be known..

3. She is bright as starlight clear . Yet in the dark we know her near The threefold moon is her own sign-o. That we may know her as divine-o That we may know her as divine.

4. How shall you call her from the stars? How shall she hear you from afar? And if she comes in to this pace-o. How shall you name her threefold grace-o? What shall you name her ancient grace?

5. We dance the circle nine times nine. We hold on high her holy sign Draw down the moon upon the green-o. Come to Diana as our queen-o Hail to Diana our bright queen.

6. The moon is high upon the hill, And we have come to work our will. What is your will, o children wise-o? To call the queen who rides the skies-o Our silver queen who rides the skies. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 113 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Rabbit Song By SJ Tucker, recorded on “Blessings” (2007).

Trickster came a'calling To find a totem here To teach the foolish heart of man Without installing fear. Many came and many went And still the Trickster paused; Bear and Cat and Tiger tried but had too many claws.

Dog and Wolf though wise indeed Had teeth t'were quite a fright And Owl with his tawny eyes could only see at night. "No," the Trickster said at last "Teachers, I see many. But My way is full of laughter and in you I see not any."

But beneath the tree where Eagle sat Coyote told the tale of silly hares cavorting In the old country of Wales. Raven stared unto the sun And Crow sang awful songs And Rabbit sat a'listening With ears so wondrous long.

"Aha!" The Trickster danced a dance Of mirth and vict'ry sweet. He leapt with joy and swooped a swoop And landed at their feet. "Of all here now," the Trickster said "You are the very Beasts!" And Rabbit said, "I'm sorry sir But of all, we are the least."

The Trickster smiled and raised a hand And spoke: "I have a plan The four of you shall help me To teach the heart of Man. Raven with your love of light The Sun you'll steal and soon. For the gift of warmth I give to man To be the greatest boon.

And Crow, you silly creature Who sings without a voice, Teach man `bout pride and helping You really have no choice. Coyote my friend, together we'll spin Many a tale at night, And show man by our naughtiness What really should be right."

At last He turned to Rabbit With a twinkle in his eye "You'll be my favorite creature And here's the reason why: Your eyes are bright, your feet are swift Your ears hear round the bend But your very simple humbleness Will steal the heart of men.

Together we shall thwart the pains The gods do throw to earth And turn aside their fiery darts With merriment and mirth. And when time comes that men forget The lessons animals render T'will be the humble rabbit That mankind will remember."

And round the Trickster the animals thronged The birds and all the beasts And humbly bowed to the king they found, Who thought himself "the least." ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ra Chant Source Unknown.

There is but one God. He is the Sun God. Ra, Ra, Ra-Ra-Ra.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rainbow Woman Source Unknown, recorded on “ Womyn With Wings” (1995).

Rainbow woman, Rainbow woman. Do what you want to do, go where you want to go, ‘Cause love is guiding you.

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Rainbow Woman By Lisa Thiel (1988), recorded on “Prayers for the Planet” (1986) and “Journey to the Goddess” (1994).

Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman Shining Being, eternally wise. Dancing across the ancient skies Rainbow Woman, please come, Bring your healing light to me Rainbow Woman please come, Restore the beauty within me.

Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman. Rainbow Woman Creation Mother shines with moonbeams. Planting the seeds of the sacred dreams Rainbow Woman, please come, Wisdom Woman come to me Rainbow Woman please come, Restore the beauty within me

Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rain Chant By Heather Pierson, recorded on “We All Have a Song” (2001).

Rain, rain, soft rain. Fall to earth again. O……..verflowing. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rain Song By Diane Baker, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000), in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

Welcome back to the rain, rain, rain. We’re glad the water’s coming down again. The seeds are born, in the storm. Welcome back to the rain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Raven is Calling By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

The Raven is calling, she sits at my side; She laughs like a demon, for death is my bride. She’s courted me often, but ne’er in the sun, And now we shall we when the battle is done.

The stag is my totem, the bull is your own, T’is reason enow that we fight all alone. I’ve called you my brother, but now we must fight, And the victor be crowned ere day turns to night.

O my brother beware! I’ll not easily die, Though the season is turned and the sun is sae high. My sword it is heavy, my arms they are cold; Though the Raven is calling, I’ll battle sae bold.

My shield it is rent like the covenant sworn, “Twixt the gods and my mother the day I was born. They promised her truly that I would not die, “Til the sun stood quite still in the solstice day sky.

The Raven is calling with her mocking voice, Which I would never heed, but she leaves me no choice. She sings as she flies all across the sun’s face, And her shadow it falls upon this very place.

Now wisdom is folly and folly is wise, When the battle is joint and the sun’s in your eyes. I have fought like the champion I grew up to be, But the Raven is calling, she’s calling for me.

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115 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Remember Goddess is Within By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” (2001).

Remember Goddess is within, Within, within. Remember Goddess is within, Within, within. Remember Goddess is within, Without and everywhere. Never forget, never forget, never forget. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Return SEE - The Earth, The Water, The Fire, The Air ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Return again By Rebe Shlomo Carlebach, sung at Dances of Universal Peace, recorded on “Women in Circle” (1998).

Return again, return again; return to the land of your soul. Return again, return again, return to the land of your soul.

Return to who you are, return to what you are. Return to where you are Born and reborn again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Return of the Goddess By Rose May Dance (1992), recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

One thing you will know is true. I’m coming back to you; the way I always do. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Return of the King By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

Dark, dark is the swirling flood, Black, black is the stain of blood, Deep slumbers the apple's bud While low fires burn.

Winds blow where the night is chill, Owls shriek from the highest hill, She waits 'neath the moon until Her lover's return.

Low now is the star In its course in the sky Each day it passes by, Winter is not far.

Leaves fall from the dying trees, Blown bare in that autumn breeze, Now locked in deep mysteries He sleeps in the earth.

Here lonely the Lady roves Through frosty fields and groves ; Earth waits for the king she loves, Waiting to give birth.

When summer was high And the leaves were bright green, Stags in the wood were seen, Birds blackened the sky.

Red mantle and silver wing Flash bright in the early spring: True love is awakening On the Lady's bright face.

Long winter is passing now, Buds swell on the apple bough, Earth thaws and receives the plow Where lovers embrace.

All creatures rejoice For the King and his Queen, Wearing the garlands green, Now speaking one voice.

Winds blow where the night is chill, Owls shriek from the highest hill She waits 'neath the moon until Her lover's return. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Return to Me, Beloved By Susan Falkenrath Wolf and Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

I’ve been searching through the darkness (Return to me, beloved), For the night’s gone on to long (Return to me, my love). I won’t rest until I found you (Return to me, beloved). And you bring me back the dawn (Return to me, my love). ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

116 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Return to the Mother By Judy Grahn/Wind Hags, in Circle of Songs (1993).

Return to the mother, return to the mother, Return to the mother, die and be reborn. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Return to the Mother Source unknown , Recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994)

Poem: All over the world; The waters are breaking. Everywhere, everywhere; The waters are breaking.

Chant: So return, return, return, Return to the Mother. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rhiannon By T. Thorn Coyle (1993), recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Rhiannon carry us, Rhiannon carry us, Rhiannon carry us over. Crossing the threshold from sleeping to waking. From birthing to dying and over. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rhiannon By Lesley Peterson, recorded on “Hand to Hand” by SilverBranch Productions (2003).

Veil covered face and golden beauty Birds sweetly singing, Rhiannon Annwyn’s Great Queen, warm embracing Mother Hoof beats are ringing, Rhiannon ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ride With Me/We Shall All Be Free Original lyrics by Katy Hardy (2003),

Danu is the Mother. Sulis is the sun Rhiannon, Welsh Lady of the sea. Bridget, bride of spring Cerridwen takes us in and Morgan, the mistress of the magic. Epona ride with me. Epona let me ride with thee Epona, we shall all be free

Dagda is the father. Mabon is the son Manannon, great lord of the sea Green Man is the spring and Arawn, takes us in and Merlin, the master of the magic Cernunnus hunt with me, Cernunnus let me hunt with thee Cernunnus, we shall all be free ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Right Here, Right Now By Abbi Spinner and Lyra, recorded on “Enter the Center” by Abbi Spinner (2001).

Introduction: The moment that is here right now is free-form, spiral leaping flames, The smack, crack, deadly pop of lead becoming pure. The moment that is here right now is intuitive rhythm and spontaneous pulse. It is soul in hand on heart, it is Spirit throbbing true.

The moment that is here right now is trust, with pounding hearts and open eyes, We are growing roots that stretch down and faith that reaches out. The moment that is here right now is heartbeat, dancing, kissing union, Embracing Yes! our highest vision - As we celebrate all that is right here, and right now.

Chorus: The moment we have been praying for is here, Right here, right now! (repeats 4 times)

Descant: Here and now, here and now

Verses: Here is the minute, and now is the moment, and it is passing by – I’m the clock ticking, I’m the baby kicking, I am the child’s cry.

Here is the minute and now is the moment and it is passing by – I’m the fire burning, I’m the heart yearning, I am the lover’s sigh.

Here is the minute, and now is the moment, and it is passing by – I’m the breath taker, I’m the life maker, I am the open eye.

Coda: The moment we have been praying for is here, Right now, right now, right now…

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117 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

Rime of the Ancient Matriarch By Holly Tannen (1998), on “Rime from the Ancient Matriarch” & “The Best of Pagan Song” (2004).

I was born in Turkey 30,000 years ago, I taught the women and the men the things that they should know. The patriarch invaded and I was forced to roam. I am an Ancient Matriarch, a long way from my home.

So I escaped to Brittany way up in northern France. I met some Gauls with hairy paws who thought they wore the pants. Until I had them brought to me inside my pleasure dome. I am an ancient matriarch a long way from my home.

Across the channel I was called to help the Celts carouse. Where fungi flourished on the crops & droppings from the cows. Ingest, I said ingest these things, and thus the henge was stoned. I am an Ancient Matriarch, a long way from my home.

‘Tis then across the Irish Sea I boldly made my way. Where I was worshiped as a queen on each St. Brigit’s Day. Invading Brits distained my tits and threw me from my throne. I am an Ancient Matriarch, a long way from my home.

Amongst the Appalachians I then did take my stand. Likewise in Nova Scotia and up in Newfoundland, In New Orleans, them voodoo queens embraced me as their own. I am an Ancient Matriarch, a long way from my home.

It’s now in California this Matriarch belongs. Where punchy bards in Star Trek garb sing old time Gaelic songs. ‘Til Madam Pele calls to me, I shall no longer roam. I am an Ancient Matriarch, a long way from my home.

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The past if over It can tough me not Let’s celebrate now All we’ve got The past if over It can tough me not Let’s celebrate now All we’ve got

Our purpose here Our purpose here Is to rise up Our purpose here is To rise up singing. Our purpose here Our purpose here Is to rise up Our purpose here is To rise up singing.

The past if over It can tough me not ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rise Up (and spread your wings) By Carolyn Hawthorne (2002), inspired by Alex Leventhal Arthen, recorded on “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006). Also called “Rite of Passage” on some chant lists on the web.

Rise up, and spread your wings. Come across to the ones who see your change. Rise up, reach for the sky. Hear our song celebrating who you are. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rise Up O Flame By Christopher Praetorius, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Rise up O flame, by thy light glowing, Bring (show) to us beauty, wisdom and joy. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rise with the Fire By Starhawk, on “Chants” (1994) “She Changes” (1991), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

We can rise with the fire of freedom; Truth is the fire that burns our chains, And we can stop the fire of destruction; Healing is the fire running through our veins. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

118 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Rising of Breath (May our work be blessed) By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun”(2009).

May our work be blessed on the rising of breath; May our work be open to love. Echo: All is possible ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Rising Sun By Raven (Reclaiming Community in Portland) and also used by the Dances of Universal Peace

We are the rising sun. We are the change. We are the ones We are waiting for and We are dawning ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Ritual By Kat Brown, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

By stone and by fire and by three times three, By circle and by spell and by mystery. We say the words for She and He. We say the words for She and He.

Counterpoint: Water and air and by three times three. Power of four and by mystery. As above and so below it’s meant to be. As above and so below so mote it be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The River is Flowing By Diana Hildebrand-Hull, recorded on “ Womyn With Wings” (1995) and “Inner Voice - Spirit of Songs” by Diana Earth Mission (1986), in Songs for Earthlings.

The River is flowing, flowing and growing, The River is flowing, down to the sea. Mother Earth carry me, your child I will always be, Mother Earth carry me, down to the sea.

The Moon she is changing, waxing and waning, The Moon she is changing high above me. Sister Moon watch over me, your child I will always be, Sister Moon watch over me, so I may be free. OR: Grandmother Moon, shine on me, with your luminosity, Grandmother Moon shine on me, until I am free.

The wind it is blowing, blowing and rolling, The wind it is blowing, all through the trees. Gentle wind come carry me, your spirit will always be, Gentle wind come carry me, so I may be free. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Rocks, the Stones and the Crystals By Andrea and Tony Wrench, recorded on “Rocks, Stones & Crystals” by Prana (1985), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993). The rocks, the stones and the crystals. Hey yung, hey yunga hey yung. (Repeat) The power of the Earth. The power of the Earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Roll of Thunder By Christian Williamson (1997), recorded on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm (2003).

Chorus: Roll of thunder hear my cry, Come to me I touch the sky Roll of thunder hear my cry, Come to me I touch the sky

Fire turns the sea to salt, When he makes her boil Farmer turns the seed to life, With all his work and toil Chorus

Wolves howl loud and fierce, Into the night Eagle’s scream pierces my heart, When he starts his flight Chorus:

Hoof beats pound from the canyons, Into the hills Though the people left there long ago, The walls remember still Chorus

Storms they brew in darkness, On thunderbird’s cries Summoned into tempest flight, Across unguarded skies Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

119 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Rolling Moon Source unknown, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Moon, moon, rolling Moon, Round is the moon. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Roll Mabon Roll Source unknown , Recorded on “Return to Love” by Dances of Universal Peace, UK vol. V.

Roll Mabon, Roll, Roll Mabon, Roll. Your Burning Wheel into the Sky. And the grievances between us are a shadow. As in the solstice light I take your hand. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Roots and Wings By Dian Gorsira, recorded on Chants of Balance by The Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus (2002).

For you I wish only two things, One is roots and one is wings. Grounding and soaring, Soaring and grounding. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Roots of My Heart By Cynthia R. Crossed, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

The roots of my heart go deep underground and entwine with the roots of your heart.

Counterpoint 1: I will find under you, deep in my heart….

Counterpoint 2: The roots of my heart, go deep down and entwine with the roots of your heart.

Counterpoint 3: I will find you, deep in my heart… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Round and Round (the earth is turning) Source unknown, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1986) and “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual “(2002), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Round and round the earth is turning, Turning always round to morning, And from morning round to night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Round and Round (never end) By Wendy Sheridan and Vonom, recorded on “Goddess Mandala” by Music from the Goddess (1999). This is only the chorus, there are three versus to the original song.

Round and Round, Never End ; Open never broken, Oh we will meet again Open never broken, Oh we will meet again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Round and Round (Pagan Circle Dance) Source unknown , Recorded on “Womyn in Circle” (1998).

Round and round we go; We hold each other’s hand. We weave our lives in a circle; Our love is strong and the dance goes on. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Round and Round (and round ) By Sparky T. Rabbit (1989), recorded on “Lunacy” (1990).

Round and round and round and round; Through birth and life and death again And birth and life again, oh…

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Round the tree of life we go; Twisting, turning, quick and slow. Winding, winding to and fro; Beginnings into endings flow.

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120 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Running Wild Lyrics by Balinnor. Music by Brian Morse, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

Chorus: I'm running wild, I'm running free. I run with the God and He runs with me. He is the Hunter, He is the Prey. He takes my hand and He shows me the way.

He is the child, forever young. Follows his spirit, He is the sun. Refreshes me with His light from above. Open your heart and feel His love. Chorus

He is the Warrior, the fearless one. Protects the clan, His will is done. Refreshes me with His light from above. Open your heart and feel His love. Chorus

He is the Sage, all knowing One. Prepares my rest, when the work is done. Refreshes me with His light from above. Open you heart and feel His love. Chorus 3X

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Water, water rushing, rushing through me rushing….

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Sacred blood of the Mother, runs through my veins, And with each lunation, scarlet she rains (reigns). Mother to daughter, passes this gift. Blessed be the Mother, within us She lives. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sacred Circles By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circles” (2000).

Sacred Circles, Crystal Stones, Ancient Wisdom, Ancestral Bones Spirit of Earth, Power of Chi, Sacred Heart-Beat, Empower Me, Empower Me.

Holy Maiden, Mother Crone, Each to each and each Her own, Sisters nine around me come, Surround me with your wisdom. Heart to heart and bone to bone, Sisters all around me come. Surround me with your wisdom. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sacred Corn Mother SEE – Corn Mother Chant ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sacred Fire By Denean, recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1999).

Fire, sacred fire. Burning through the night. Come to me in the dreamtime. Bring me visions of light. Circle round, spiral down. To this heart open wide. Healing light, burning bright. Dry these tears I cry. Water, sacred water, Streaming through the years. We come to you now to honor, The shedding of sacred tears

Ebbing tide, flowing wide, We share this hurt we can't hide Healing tears, releasing fears, Crying out this wound deep inside ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sacred Home By Kat Brown recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Sacred heart of the Sacred Woman. Sacred Earth of our sacred land. Soul journeys, spirit travels. Soul journeys, spirit travels. Into the heart of our sacred home. Into the heart of our sacred home. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

121 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Sacred Pleasure By Shawna Carol, inspired by The Charge of the Goddess by Doreen Valiente, on “Goddess Chant” (1998).

I am the Goddess, I am the Mother. All acts of love and pleasure are my ritual. Counterpoint: Sacred Pleasure, Pleasure’s sacred.

Male part – source unknown: I am the Green Man, I am the Horned One, In all the fields and forests are my rituals. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sacred Stones of Stonehenge By Shawna Carol (2003), recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Sacred stones you have grown, deep in the quiet of the ages. Sacred stones you have known, fires of the Druids and the Sages.

We call to you now, Help us to find our way home somehow We call to you then, Help us connect with our ancient kin ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sacred Way By Abbi Spinner (2001), recorded on “Enter the Center” (2001).

We are going to a sacred place. We are now in sacred space. We are living in a state of grace. We are loving in a sacred way.

Descant: We love you, beloved, We love you, beloved, We love you, beloved, We love you. We love you, beloved, We love you, beloved, We love you, beloved, We love you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Samhain Revels By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1992), recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Come, come, Samhain’s Revels, Summers End. Sing, Dance, Celebration For the Dead Pour, Pour, The Libation for The Dead. Life, Death, Part the Veil, Summer’s End. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Samhain’s Door By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998)

At the threshold, Samhain’s Door, Calling calling, women’s lore Fire will burn to ashes so cold. The wisdom of the darkness will unfold. The wisdom of the darkness will unfold.

At the threshold, Samhain’s Door, Calling calling, women’s lore Fire will burn to ashes so cold. The darkness of the wisdom will unfold. The darkness of the wisdom will unfold. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Samhain Song Written by the Clarks, a Druidic couple who are Peace Dance leaders in the UK. Note: The first phrase is Gaelic for Blessed Be. The goddess Cailleach, Celtic crone goddess often invoked at Samhain. The way that her name is pronounced in the song is not the traditional Gaelic pronunciation, but is done so for lyrical and spiritual purposes.

Is banaha hu O Cailleach, Is banaha hu O Cailleach, Is banaha hu O Cailleach, Is banaha hu. Is banaha hu O Cailleach, Is banaha hu O Cailleach, Is banaha hu O Cailleach, Is banaha hu.

Samhain, Samhain, Samhain, Samhain.

Ancestors Old, Ancestors New, Join us as we dance (sing) upon this day. Beyond the old, before the new, In between the worlds we find our way. Samhain, Samhain, Samhain, Samhain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Season’s Turn By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

Raise the horn of libation as we dance in the flickering light. Pass the kiss of creation as we dance in the turning of night. Stoke the fires and brave the cold, Greet the new and honor the old. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

122 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Secret One Inside From poetry of Kabir, sung at Dances of Universal Peace (translation: God is love, lover, and beloved. There is not God but God/there is nothing beyond oneness.

First melody: There is a secret one inside, All the stars and all the galaxies, Run through Her hands like beads.

Counter melody: Ishq Allah mahbudilla Allah, Ishq Allah mahbudilla Allah, Allah, Allah

Third part chanted: La ilaha il Allah ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Seed Chant Source Unknown, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Seed of what I wish to be, Grow and bud and bloom in me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Seed Planting Song SEE - Call the Seed ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Seen Unseen Source unknown , Dances of Universal Peace.

Seen, unseen, the Goddess is wise; Seen, unseen, the Mother is Guide (Repeat both lines) Simple hands, and simple feet; Simple hands, and simple feet. Water and stone, and fire and air, The Goddess is there (Repeat this line) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** See the Earth is Turning By Adele Getty, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

See the earth is turning, spinning all around. What is lost is certain only to be found. From sunset to dawn, the weavers weave on.

In the light of day our reason does abound. But in the dark of night, we dream our way around. From sunset to dawn, the weavers weave on. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sekhmet Speaks By Lori Newlove, recorded on “Chants of Balance” by The Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus (2002).

Can you take the heat child? Can you feel my hot breath? On the back of your neck? And can you stand unflinching?

Chorus: I’ll ask you again and again, child, I’ll test you again and again. Fire can consume but the tongues of flame, Dance around you instead.

Will you walk my path child? Will you know my ways? Know the transformation of rage, Erotic arts most bewitching? Chorus

Goddess I accept this. The pleasures and the pain, To grow is to be forever changed. There is no point in resisting. Chorus

Fire can consume but the tongues of flame, Dance around you instead. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Serpent's Well By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun”(2009).

Chorus: I will follow my heart into love everlasting. Follow my heart in the heat of the flame. Follow my heart into quenching, clear water; Follow my heart and back again.

The serpent rises from the well. The serpent speaks in cunning ear. All the powers of fluid grace; Grants to She who lingers here. Chorus

You are my daughter and ‘ere shall be, Though time and tide may shift the shore. The honeyed tongue of the poet speaks; Light, the draught you onward seek. Chorus

The serpent leads to inward space. The serpent bites, a potent kiss. The journey beckons into darkness, Drive not forth the lightning’s bliss. Chorus

You, the one all time has sought. You, the metal and the ground. Go you forth and speak the calling, Crowned in silver, beauty bound. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

123 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Seven Sacred Shining Ones By Gretchen Emery, Ten Foster-Gray, Ivo Dominquez, jr, on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Seven Sacred Shining Ones, Speak words of power tonight. Illuminated Beings, Fill us with your light, Choices that we make tonight, Must stand the test of time. Step by step and stone by stone, The future we will climb. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Shakti/Shiva Lyrics by Lori Newlove, Music by Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist, recorded on “Chants of Balance” (2002).

Counterpoint: Shakti/Shiva, Shakti/Shiva, Shakti/Shiva, Shakti/Shiva….

Shake it Shakti/Shiva, shake it Shakti/Shiva. Dance Your kundalini snake, rise up, rise up, rise up. Shake it Shakti/Shiva, shake it Shakti/Shiva. Dance Your kundalini snake, rise up, rise up, rise up.

Dance the kundalini snake, Dance the kundalini snake, Dance the kundalini snake, Dance the kundalini snake,

Dance the kundalini snake, Rise up. Dance the kundalini snake, Rise up. Dance the kundalini snake, Rise up. Dance the kundalini snake, Rise up.

Dance the kundalini snake, Dance the kundalini snake, Dance the kundalini snake, Rise up, rise up, rise up. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Lyrics by Brian Morse & Lori Newlove, music by Brain Morse, recorded on Chants of Balance (2002).

She, she gives me hope, Hope through love, Love is Life. He, he gives me hope, Hope through warmth, Sun is Life. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Asked My Feet to Dance By Sára Rain and Susan Zevenbergen, recorded by Sára Rain on Chant Disc III.

She asked my feet to dance, she asked my soul to sing.

Counterpoint: She taps her silver fingers on the window of my heart.

Counterpoint 2 has same lyrics as 1, but different melody. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Calls Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

In the blue of the evening, She calls. Calls of wild and fear, In the glowing horizon She shines, the first star tells me. As the last of the setting sunshine, leaves my upraised hands, I am filled with a knowing, as the darkness gathers around.

In the dusk of my lifetime, She calls. More and more I hear, As the darkness deepens to blood. ??There’s?? a death whisper ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Changes/Changing Woman By Adele Getty, Morning Glory Zell, and Starhawk, on “Heartland” (1988) & “She Changes” (1991), on Circle of Songs and Circle Round and Sing.

There is a woman who weaves the night sky; see how she spins, watch her fingers fly. She is within us (stands beside us), from beginning to end, Our grandmother (she is our mother), our sister our friend. She is the weaver and we are the web. She is the needle and we are the thread.

She changes everything She touches and everything She touches changes.

Counterpoint: Change us. Touch us. Touch us. Change us. Change is. Touch is. Touch is. Change is. We are changers, everything we touch can change. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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She Comes on a Wave Source unknown, in Pilgrim Warrior songbook, learned at Sacred Voices.

She comes on a wave, From a cauldron of ocean. Swept to the shore, Transformed once more.

Echo each line ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Gives Us Life (Gulf Song) Lyrics by Connie Beal, Michael Johnson, Brian Morse, Lori Newlove, Brian Seachrist, and Holli Tempe; Music by Michael Johnson, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

Chorus/counterpoint: She gives us life. She gives us life. She gives us life. She gives us life.

She's been with me From my childhood, Always there. Felt the storms rise, Learned the weather, Read the air. I always talked to her and She Took away my pain, She will never be the same. Chorus

Rippling moonlight; Waves are breaking On a changing shore. Dolphins singing And the buoy's ringing She calls me home once more. Her blue is changing to a Dark and bleeding stain She will never be the same. Chorus

The sun He's blazing, My children playing, Making Circles in the sand. I feel Her waters, She is crying. For the darkness in my hands.

(Men) They're poisoning our lifeblood. (Ladies) It's just not right. (Men) I’m filled with tears of anger. (Ladies) Baby don't cry. (Men) Darkness is coming. (All) So you stand and fight until the light completely dies. Chorus

Mother Ocean, She has called me, And rocked me on her waves She has given inspiration, In oh so many ways. We stole Her gifts and left Her, Nothing but Her pain. She will never be the same. Chorus

Awoke this morning, Went to see Her, She had changed. Now I'm sorry, I took for granted, That She would always be the same. We sold Her innocence for a pocketful of change. She will never be the same. She will never be the same.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She is Bountiful, She is Beautiful By Susan Arrow (1981), on “Welcome Sweet Pleasure”, in Circle of Songs (1993).

She is bountiful, she is beautiful. She loves her children, her daughters and sons. She speaks within us, her love she gives us. Open your heart, let her come. Open your heart, let her come.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She is Calling Us By Connie Berens, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

She is calling us to remember, She is calling us to return. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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She Is Crone By Kellianna (2010), recorded on “Elemental” by Kellianna (2010).

Chorus: She is teacher and experience. She is wisdom, She is Crone She is teacher and experience. She is wisdom, She is Crone

She stirs the cauldron of all knowledge. She is the bringer of death and rebirth She stirs the cauldron of all knowledge. She is the bringer of death and rebirth Chorus

In the darkness, the time of Samhain. In the dreamtime she sits and stirs In the darkness, the time of Samhain. In the dreamtime she sits and stirs Chorus

She will lead you to your dark mind. And at the crossroads she'll be your guide She will lead you to your dark mind. And at the crossroads she'll be your guide Chorus

She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone.

At the crossroads with the cauldron of all knowledge, she sits and stirs. At the crossroads with the cauldron of all knowledge, she sits and stirs.

She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone, She is Crone.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Makes a Place for Me By Christian Williamson (1997), recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

She makes a place for me in the blowing wind. She makes a place for me in the bright blue sky. She makes a place for me where my spirit can soar. She makes a place for me where I may fly.

Chorus: She is a lady. She is a lady. She is the mother of all life. She is the dancer in the starlight. She is the queen of the night.

She makes a place for me in the burning fire. She makes a place for me in the dancing flame She knows what I mean when I’m filled with desire. She knows what I need when I call Her name.

She makes a place for me in the flowing water. She makes a place for me in the deep green sea. She makes a place for me and for all of her children. She makes a place for me where I can swim free. Chorus

She makes a place for me in the damp brown earth. She makes a place for me where I may lay. She’s made a place for me since the moment of my birth. She makes a place for me ‘til the day I die. Chorus

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126 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 She’s Been Waiting By Paula Walowitz, additional words by Lunacy, recorded on “Lunacy” (1990), on “She Changes” & on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earth Mission (1986); in Circle of Song.

Chorus: She’s been waiting. She’s been waiting so long. She’s been waiting for her children to remember to return. Repeat

Blessed be and blessed are, the lovers of the Lady. Blessed be and blessed are the Maiden, Mother, Crone. Blessed be and blessed are, the ones who dance together. Blessed be and blessed are the ones who dance alone. Chorus

Blessed be and blessed are, those who work in silence. Blessed be and blessed are, those who shout and scream Blessed be and blessed are, the movers and the changers Blessed be and blessed are, the dreamers and the dream Chorus

To remember her shining face, To remember her dark embrace, To remember the healing within their hands. To remember her shining face, To remember her dark embrace, To remember the power within their hands. To remember her shining face, To remember her dark embrace, To remember the passion within their hands. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Touches Me Deeply Source unknown, learned from Jasmine and Ambiaka in MO. Note: The first two stanzas are sung faster than the third. (Repeat) through on a faster ones = 1X through on the third. End with:“I am the Goddess and the Goddess is me”.

She touch, She touch, She touches me deeply; Deep in the heart of harmony. She touch, She touch, She touches me deeply; I am the Goddess and the Goddess is me.

I am wise in the name of Hecate, Dianna is the name that sets me free, I am strong in the name of Inanna, I am the Goddess and the Goddess is me.

All truth is mine with the fires that free me, All heart is mine with the ocean in my soul, All strength is mine with my roots planted deeply, I fill my lungs with the air that makes me whole. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** She Walks with Snakes By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998).

She walks with snakes, She stands on the moon. She walks with snakes, She stands on the moon. She walks with snakes, She stands on the moon. Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary stands on the moon. (Repeat)

Touch me with your hands of light, Crown of stars to bless the night; Mother Mary give me sight, That I may see… … …

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Shining Self Arise By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

If I will, then will is hope, If we will then hope is magic. Shining Self Arise. Our Magic is forever, no storm can last, our tears do end. Shining Self Arise. No nothing is forever, Not even loss, or all the lost, Shining Self Arise. But Magic knows no ending, By Mystery alone we hope. Shining Self Arise.

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127 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Shining Twins By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Hail! To the Golden Ones. Hail! To your Shining Brightness Hail! To the earth below and the lands beyond our eyes.

Counterpoint 1: Freyr and Freya we honor you, King and Queen of elf and wright Bright powers dance among us here, we gift you the kiss of life!

Counterpoint 2: Gorgeous brother, can you feel the power rise, as the bells caress our dancing feet? Gorgeous sister, I will lay my body down, we will worship at the sacred feast! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Shiva Dance Source unknown, in Circle of Songs (1993), and sung by the Dances of Universal Peace

Shiva dance, dance, dance; Make illusion fall away; Shiva dance, Let me see you. (Repeat)

Shiva dance, dance, dance; I caught a glimpse of freedom; Shiva dance, I caught a glimpse of peace. Repeat both lines ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Silly Worry By Becky Reardon, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2008).

I could be hearing the river. I could be feeling the sun. I could reach out and carry a juniper berry to my tongue. So get away from me, get away from me, silly worry. Get away, get away, get away, get away. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Silver Rose Quarter Call Lyrics by Silver Rose & Lori Newlove, music by L Newlove, on “Chants of Balance” (2002).

Air, Air, come to me; Let your wisdom set me free. Fire, Fire, come to me; Let your passion awaken me. Water, Water, come to me; Let your motion open me. Earth, Earth, come to me; Let your strength center me. Spirit, Spirit, come to me; Let the Goddess dwell in me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Simple Gifts Traditional Shaker (Quaker) song, recorded on “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997).

‘Tis a gift to be simple, ‘tis a gift to be free ‘tis a gift to come down where we ought to be. When we find ourselves in the place just right ‘twill be in the valley of love and delight.

When true simplicity is gained To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed. To turn, turn, ‘twill be our delight, ‘till by turning, turning we come round right. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sing Ho! for the Mead Source unknown, Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Chorus: Sing ho! for the mead past round the fire, Ho! for the brewer with sticky hands, Sing ho! for the drinker who won’t tire, Ho! for the gods of our green land.

The goddess sends the beasts who fly, they distill the flowers’ love. Into the honey we’ll put by for making, and cooking and brewing mead Chorus:

The transformation will arise, when water, yeast and honey sweet. With a touch of magic bring to life, becoming our mystical, marvelous mead. Chorus:

We pass a bottle in the night, taste and test each other’s wares. Our faces lit by bonfire light, our laughter powered by marvelous mead. Chorus:

The evening slips along toward dawn and lovers slip into the trees, To celebrate quite privately the honey delights of marvelous mead. Chorus: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Singing in the Circle By Abbi Spinner, recorded on “Enter the Center” (2001).

We are singing in the circle; Singing towards the center We are singing, through the midnight and the moon light, Hand to hand, heart to heart, on and on.

We are dancing in the circle; Dancing toward the center We are dancing, through the midnight and the moonlight, Hand to hand, heart to heart, on and on.

We are drumming in the circle; Drumming toward the center, We are drumming, through the midnight and the moonlight, Hand to hand, heart to heart, on and on. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Singing to the Secret Name of the Star Goddess By T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Give us a Kiss” (2002).

You who open the vault of heaven, out of the blackness come spinning of stars. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Singing Water By Jana Runnalls recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Feel the singing water is flowing and growing. Feel the singing water is flowing on by. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sing Up the Stones By Alane Crowomyn, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

Sing up the stone, one family. Heave up the stone, one family. Bring up the stone, one family. Weave up the stone, one family.

Counterpoint 1: ?? Stone, Rock and roll, one family.

Counterpoint 2: Welcome into the family of flesh people, one family. Take us into the family of stone people, one family.

Counterpoint 3: Sing up the stone, one family…. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sisters Now Our Meeting is Over Source unknown, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1988); in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Sisters, now our meeting is over, sisters we must part. And if I never see you any more, I will love you in my heart, Yes, we’ll land on the shore, yes we’ll land on the shore. Yes we’ll land on the shore, And be safe ever more. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Snake Woman By Starhawk, Recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994), in Circle of Songs.

Snake Woman, shedding her skin, Snake Woman shedding her skin. Shedding, shedding, shedding her skin, Shedding, shedding, shedding her skin.

Bird Woman taking flight, Bird Woman taking flight. Taking, taking, taking flight, Taking, taking, taking flight.

Star Woman shining bright, Star Woman shining bright. Shining, shining, shining bright, Shining, shining, shining bright.

Moon Woman riding the night, Moon Woman riding the night. Riding, riding, riding the night, Riding, riding, riding the night.

Blossom Woman opening wide, Blossom Woman opening wide. Opening, opening, opening wide, Opening, opening, opening wide. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

129 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Soaring Like the Wind By Thunderbird Woman, on “The Dawning –Chants of the Medicine Wheel”, in Circle of Songs (1993).

Soaring like the wind, soaring like the wind on wings of love You will my child, soar through the world. Ah ha hi ya Ah ha hi ya Hi ah ah Ha ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Solstice Chant By Dave Varing of metro Denver, used at Earth Temple (Litha 2010).

Long is the day; short is the night, Dea sol, Dea sol, Dea sol Sweet is the life, strong is the light, Dea sol, Dea sol, Dea sol ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Solstice Chant (Deep, Deep, Deep) By Anne Bearheart (1990) recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002) in Songs for Earthlings.

Deep, deep, deep in the heart of the winter; Deep, deep, deep in the womb of the Mother. Deep, deep, deep where there is no other; Sound but the sound of my soul. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Solstice Prayer By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008).

We wait in the dark for the light to appear, Mother, give birth to our brother the Sun. We wait in the dark for the light to appear, Mother, give birth to our brother the Sun!

We wait. We watch. Out of the cold comes the promise of newness. We wait. We watch. Out of the cold comes the promise of day! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song for Brigit By Reclaiming, in Dragonfest ’89 songbook.

Bring forth the fire. Bring forth the flame. Call on the Goddess, Call out her Name.

Her light will warm you. Her warmth will heal. Find Her within you. Let yourself feel.

You are the fire. You are the flame. Call on the Goddess. Call out your name. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song of Beltane By Donna Marie Crowomyn, /Caitlin Matthews/Donna Rain, on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

Ooo, ooo, ooo, oooo…. Chorus/Counterpoint: Beltane, Beltane, Beltane, Beltane Beltane, Beltane, Beltane, Beltane…

I am the calm, I am the quickening, I’m the intoxication and the force. I am the silence, I am singer, I’m the stallion galloping to its source.

Maiden touch my hand, lift me up, spark my blood in a field of flowers. Green Man sweep me up, lay me down, quench my thirst in a field of flowers.

I am the bright pavilion, and the feasting, I’m the wedding couple on the bed. I am the morning chorus, and the heartbeat, I’m the goal to which all paths are lead. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song of Remembrance By Valerie Girard (1991), recorded on “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991).

In the heart of the mystery, I am. repeat 4 times In the heart of the light, I am. repeat 4 times In the dark of the night, I am. repeat 4 times

In the heart of the mystery, I am. In the heart of the light, I am. In the dark of the night, I am. In the freedom of the spirit.

In the knowledge of the one, I am. In the song of life, I am. In the mirror of the all, I am. In the center of the source, I am. In the center of the source, I am. In the center of the source, I am. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

130 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Song of the Open Air Source Unknown, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Come out, the sun is high, the wind is fair; Come out and join us in the open air. Repeat Uphill and downhill, our footsteps rise and fall, Through highways and byways, through forests deep and tall; Through forests deep and tall, through forests deep and tall; Come out, come out, oh, listen to our call.

Come out, the moon is high, the wind is fair; Come out and join us in the open air. Repeat On key, off key, our voices rise and fall; In circle songs and glad songs, come listen to our call! In circle songs and glad songs, come listen to our call! Come out, come out, oh, listen to our call. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song of Mari Words by Victor Anderson, music by Gwydion Pennderwen, recorded on “Songs of the Old Religion’ (1975).

She comes at the first hint of morning, As sweet as the breath of the sea; Till the Cock of the Sun cries his warning, She will walk in the garden with me.

Her kisses so wild yet so tender, Shall make of my body a flame; No cloud shall obscure Her bright splendor, No veil and no garment of shame.

For She is Our Lady of Twilight, My comfort in life’s darkest hour; I see in Her heavens of midnight, Her shield of omnipotent power.

Though mortals deny and deride me, Till love must rise up and depart, In a dread secret place She will hide me, Sealed up with the blood of my heart.

She comes at the first scent of morning, Her feet on the crests of the sea; Till the Cock of the Sun cries his warning, She will lie in the garden with me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song to Inanna By Lisa Thiel (1986), recorded on “Prayers for the Planet” (1986), “Journey to the Goddess” (1994).

I am the daughter of the Ancient Mother, I am the child of the mother of the world. (Repeat)

Oh Inanna, Oh Inanna, Oh Inanna; It is you who teaches us to Die, be reborn and rise again; Die, be reborn and rise again; Die, be reborn and rise. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song to the Four Directions By Peter and Harriet Calhoun, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Here we go to the East. Here we go to the East. East is the place of eternal light. (South, West or North) East is the journey of the soul.

Chorus: Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya Hey ya

South is the place of eternal flame. West is the place of the healing waters. North is the place of the eternal darkness. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Song to the Grandmother By Lisa Thiel (1986), recorded on “Prayers for the Planet” (1986), “Journey to the Goddess” (1994).

Grandmothers weaving the rainbow, Grandmothers weaving the light. Grandmothers weaving the rainbow, Weaving the threads of life.

Chorus: Guide me on my spirit journey, Guide me on my spirit journey. (Repeat)

Grandmothers make my way sacred, Lead me on the path of light. Grandmothers awaken wisdom, Help me on my spirit flight. Chorus

Grandmothers women of wisdom, Dance your sacred dance of light. Sing your sacred song of beauty, Help me on my spirit flight. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

131 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Song to the Mother By Denean, recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

I walk your sacred ground, Healing waters I have found. Rivers flowing strong and deep, Wash away your tears. Mother I hear your cry, I feel your every sigh. I have come to comfort you, Round the Medicine Wheel. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Sound of Change By Christian Williamson (1997), recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

Wind blows, fire burns, Water flows and the earth turns. Wind blows, fire burns, Water flows and the earth turns. Can you hear it? Can you hear it? Can you hear it? That’s the sound of change, That’s the sound of change, Oh, that’s the sound of change.

Wind blows, lifts you up, Let’s you touch the sky. And the fire burns your spirit black, Forges freedom’s cry. Water flows through your veins, Becomes your salty tears. And the Earth she turns upon her course, Marks your living years. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sparks By J. Robin Gall (1993); Recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Sparks from the hearth, Of the Queen of Death and Life. Swarm through the dark, Dance through the night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spiraling into the Center By Shekhimah Mountainwater, on “In the Arms of the Wild”, by Beverly Frederick (2000).

Spiraling into the center; The center of our soul; Spiraling into the center; The center of our soul. We are the weavers, we are the woven ones; We are the dreamers, we are the dream. We are the weavers, we are the woven ones; We are the dreamers, we are the dream.

NOTE: Other versions replace our soul with wheel or shield. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spiral is Turning By Holin Kennen, music by CarolynHillyer, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Women, vol. 2” (2003).

Spiral is turning, Season is changing, Old One is waiting, Blessed is She. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spiral to the Center By Denean , recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

Spiral to the center of the light, Where sacred dreams and visions do abide Awaken to the calling of Great Spirit, Soaring with the winged ones of the sky.

Speak to me oh sweet celestial voice, Spiral to the center of my soul That I may hear the song you are singing, As my path of love and light unfolds. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirit Calls Source Unknown, in Dragonfest ’88 Songbook (from PSG #3).

Earth calls to Water, Fire calls to Air; The Goddess is our mother, The God is everywhere. The Sun calls the green life; The Moon calls the sea. The birds call each other, Spirit calls to me.

Night calls to morning, Beauty calls to praise, The Piper calls to all things to dance the tune He plays. The Sun calls the New Day, the Flower calls the Bee, The Earth calls the rainfall; Spirit calls to me.

Spring calls to Harvest, Love calls its own, The Light calls the dying to enter the unknown. The Mother calls her children, the Wind calls the tree, The Sea calls the river; Spirit calls to me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

132 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Spirit Invocation Source Unknown, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

Spirits of the East: Spirits of the South; Spirits of the West; Spirits of the North; Be in our circle now. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirit Lets You Fly Lyrics by Brian Morse & Lori Newlove; music by B. Morse, on “Elemental Children of Earth” (2011).

We are more than earth and water. We are more than fire and sky.

Chorus: We're bright shining wheels; that light the darkest of nights. And it's Spirit that lets you fly.

We are more than bone and muscle. We are more than meets the eye. Chorus

Counterpoint: Ooo-oo-oo Ooo-oo-oo (Ooo-oo-oo) We are more than jobs and money. We are more than what we buy. Chorus

Yes it's, Spirit, that lets you fly ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirit of the Cloven Hoof By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “Sacred Home” by Jana Runnalls (2004).

Spirit of the cloven hoof is running wild on the land. Spirit of the cloven hoof is running wild on the land. Horned God of this land I call to you, I call to you. Horned God of this land I call to you, I call to you. Pan, Herne, Cernunnous, Pan, Herne, Cernunnous. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirit of the Plants By Lisa Thiel (1984), on “Songs of the Sprit” (1984), “Circle of Women” (1997), in Circle of Songs.

The spirit of the plants has come to me in the form of a beautiful dancing green woman. (Repeat) Chorus: Her eyes fill me with peace, her dance fills me with peace. (Repeat) The spirit of the plants has come to me and has. Blessed me with great peace. (Repeat) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirit of the Wind By Craig/Star Williams, recorded on “Uplifting the World” and “She Changes” (1991), in Circle of Song

Chorus: Spirit of the wind, carry me, spirit of the wind, carry me home. Spirit of the wind, carry me home to myself.

Spirit of the Ocean depths of emotion, Spirit of the Sea, set my soul free. Chorus

Spirit of the Rain, wash away the pain, Spirit of the Storm, help me be reborn. Chorus

Spirit of the Sun, warm light healing me. Spirit of the sky spread my wings and fly. Chorus

Spirit of the Earth, help me with my birth. Spirit of the land, hold me in your hand.

NOTE: Alternate verse - Spirit of the Fire, depth of desire. Spirit of the flame, burn away my pain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirits By Susan Falkenrath Wolf, recorded on “Let it Begin Now” by Reclaiming (1992)

Spirit of the Waters, Soothe away my anger; For I am soon to leave here, In great fear and pain. Surround me with thy beauty, if it please thee; That I might lose my fear of the flames.

Spirit of the Fire, hear me when I cry, For I am soon to die, and leave a daughter to mourn. Let me burn brightly, if it please thee. That she might see my light and be warmed.

Spirit of the Air, lift my ashes quietly. So high above the gathering, and let then fall again And this shall be a sign, if it pleases thee; That I shall be returning on the North wind.

Spirit of the Earth, I give my body to thee. Oh let my bones, scattered, be among the growing things. Then let the forest grow, if it please thee; O’re this place of death and suffering. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

133 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Spirits Invocation Song Sung by Anodea Judith & Selene Vega at PSG (1985), in Dragonfest 1988 Songbook.

Spirits of the …. We’re calling you. Spirits of the … we’re calling you here. Spirits of the … We’re call you here and now.

Spirits of the air, your blessings fair, spirits of the sky, teach us how to fly. Spirits of the East into our Circle come.

Spirits of the fire, bring us our desire, Spirits of the Flame, burn away the pain. Spirits of the South, into our Circle come.

Spirit of the ocean, depths of emotion, Spirits of the sea, let my soul be free. Spirits of the West, into our Circle come.

Spirits of the land, help us understand, Spirits of the Earth, bring to us rebirth. Spirit soft the North, into our Circle come.

Spirits of the East, Spirits of the South, Spirits of the West, Spirits of the North, Be in our Circle now! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spirit Unbound By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2008).

Rhythm is the universal heart-beat, weaving life in a tapestry of sound. In this bliss of timelessness eternal hearts meet, in exultation of the spirit unbound. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spring Rushin’ In By Rozay, in Dragonfest ’88 Songbook.

Chorus: Magic in the Air, Life-born, Seed in the Earth, bud on the vine, Her time. Life-born Spring rushin’ in, rushin’ in, rushin’ in.

Fire in the mist, slow rain, Grass on the hills, flowers in the fields Sweet smell. Slow rain, Spring rushin’ in…….. Chorus

Still is the air, warm wind, Whisper at the dawn Sun on the run. Clear skies, warm wind. Spring rushin’ in …….. Chorus

Laughter in the trees, hush how Fairies underfoot, tiny as can be Don’t look! Hush now. Spring rushin in……. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Spring Strathspey By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

Myrddyn was playing his pipes in the wood, And it sounded so good to my feeling. Hiree, hiroo stirred the dance in the blood, And my fresh maidenhood started reeling.

Chorus: Sweetly it drew me, the song that went through me, As if sure it knew me, a maiden-song, laughing long. I'm sure that I hear it, Oh, let me draw near it, I want to be merrily courted in spring.

Round us the trees formed a wheel in my mind, As if all womankind were careering. Softly he touched me, our hands intertwined, And we gently reclined in the clearing. Chorus

Dew-fall to star-fall he made love to me, In a manner so free and revealing. Swift-footed, light-footed, goat-footed, he Played a sweet melody with such feeling. Chorus

Daylight and I wake to spring's sweet bouquet And a glorious day of beginning. Myrddyn has gone on his magical way, But the equinox day leaves me spinning. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Standing in Tiphareth By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Draw down the Light, Draw down the Star of Opening. Draw down the Light, Draw down the Star of Opening. Welcome you, limitless Light in Extension. Welcome you, limitless Light in Extension.

Counterpoint: Golden bright mystic light piercing the bowl of night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

134 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Stars We Were By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1996) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Stars We Were and Stars We Will Be; Circling Through Eternity. Stars We are and Stars We Remain; Walking On This Earthly Plane. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Step into the Flow Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

I step into the flow and then I let it go, I open my mind and my heart and my soul (repeat) I surrender (repeat 4X), I open my mind and my soul. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Step into the Holy Fire Sanyassin Chant, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Step into the Holy Fire; Step into the holy flame. Ah. Alleluya. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Step Lightly Step By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Step, lightly step, Walk the starry road. Step, lightly step, Moon beneath our feet. Step, lightly step, Dance the celestial dance. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Still of the Sun By Janice Chalas, recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

A time of gathering has begun. Seasons change at the still of the sun. The Oak King bows down to the ground, The Holly King arises fully crowned. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Stone Circle Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Stone circle, sing to the sky each day. Stone circle, sing to the Earth. Bring us around to Gaia’s way. Unending birth and rebirth, and birth and rebirth

Fire in the sky to light our way. Water below and above. Let every day be Gaia’s day. Live in abundance and love, abundance and love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Strolling Song By Marianna Evans, Recorded on “Welcome to Anwwfn” (1986/2001).

Ooo oo I come to you, with singing as I’m strolling. Ooo oo I come to you, with loving and a longing. Ooo oo I come to you, underneath the Moon light. Ooo oo I come to you, gazing at the stars bright. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Summer Round By Sarah Pirtle (1996), in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Artemis, open the door of ev’ry branch on ev’ry tree of ev’ry flower waiting to open. Let ev’ry hear in Summer be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Summer Solstice By David Gray, recorded on “Night Passage” by Libana (2000).

Sun shine out strong, make the daylight last long, Shine, shine, shine, shine! Moon, catch the light, hurl it in the face of night, Shine, shine, shine, shine! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

135 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Summer Solstice Chant (Come sweet summer) Lyrics by Morwyn Amrita, music by Rhea Eilinel, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Come, sweet summer humming, Buzzing like a sated bee; Sniff the pollen, suck the nectar, Summer humming come to me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Summer Sunset By Anne Hill, in Circle Round (1998), recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

Summer sun, summer sun, we watch as you set. Sending your long arms of light from the west. Summer sun, summer sun shine so bright. As you begin your return to the night.

Counterpoint 1: Turning, turning, wheeling, burning.

Counterpoint 2: Into the dark, goodbye, goodbye ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sun Beyond the Sun By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

The Sun beyond the Sun, The Sun within the Earth. Bright Sun, Dark Sun, We are One. I am the breath of the Sun. I am the spark of the Sun. I am the tear of the Sun. I am Golden, I am Gold. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Suncycle Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Sun power, grows for the longest day. Sun power grows, Sun power grows and grows. (repeat, going up a step each time through) Sun power shines on the longest day, Sun power shines, Sun power shines. Then turns toward the night.

Sun power fades for the longest night, Sun power fades, Sun power fades (repeat, going down a step each time through) Sun power rests on the longest night, Sun power rests, Sun power rests. Then turns toward the light. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Sun God By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

High on a mountain top, Up there where the winds can blow free. I saw the Sun God, smiling down on me. He was the Sun God.

Who was the morning breeze, like fire was the touch of his hand. He was the Sun God, and He came to me. He was the Sun God.

I built an altar there, Spilled out my blood upon the ground, Gave to the Sun God, all I have to give. He was the Sun God

Ten billion years ago, Mother Earth gave her love up to the Sun Lay with the Sun God, that her children might be. He was the Sun God.

High on the mountain top, Up there where the winds can blow free. I saw the Sun God, I saw the Sun God, I saw the Sun God. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Sun Goes Up Source Unknown, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

The sun goes up, the sun goes down, The world keeps turning round and round. I love you and you love me, that’s how simple life can be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Sun is Born By Diane Baker, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000) and in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

The sun is born again today. We greet the sun’s first morning ray. We sing and celebrate the light. The Sun’s born in the longest night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

136 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Sun is Wine Source unknown, learned from Sára Rain.

Sun is Wine, Moon is Cup. Pour the Sun into the Moon. Repeat Love’s wine is endless, Keep on pouring it forever. Repeat ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sun King (Lugh’s Song) By Raven Moonshadow, recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

O tell me why, o tell me why, Tell me why must the clouds come to darken the sky. repeat

This is the wake of Lugh the Sun King; He lost His life on the Solstice day. This is the wake of Lugh the Sun King; He steps into the dark and guides the way. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sun, Moon and Stars Lyrics by Lisa Fetter, Lori Newlove & Crystal Belden, music by Brian Morse, on “Chants of Balance” (2002) .

He rises high up in the sky, gold and shining. He shares with me all that can be, And it’s myself that I’m finding.

Chorus: Sun, Moon, and stars, among the sun, moon, and stars. I found my path among the sun, moon, and stars.

She rises high up in the sky, cool and glowing. She shares with me all that can be, And shows me ways of growing. Chorus

I’m rising high up in the sky, free and floating. They shared with me all that can be, The wisdom and the knowing. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sun Returns By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), (1994) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Long Night, Dark of the Sun, Cold Wind, The Year is Done, Long Night, We Face the Dark, Cold Wind, You Fan the Spark Sun Light, The Rising Sun, Dark Wind, Your Work is Done. Oh Sun Return, Turning Wheel, Hope Reborn. Oh Sun Return, Turning Wheel, Hope Reborn. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sure as the Wind By Terry Dash, on “Inner Voice - Songs of Spirit” (1986), in Circle of Songs (1993).

Sure as the wind, my sisters and sure as the rain, Sure as the sun does shine, we will raise our song again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Surrounded By Light By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circles” (2000).

I see the light, my second sight, I am alright, I see the light. I am savoring all in my sight. I am surrounded by the light.

I put a smile in my heart, I am surrounded by light. I open up to the sun. And let my spirit take flight. I put a smile in my heart. And everything is alright. I open up to the sound and let my body take flight.

I am delight, I am the delightful. I am exciting. I am insightful. I am savoring all in my sight. I am surrounded by the light.

I put a smile in my heart, and let my arms open wide. I open up to the song, and let my singing take flight.

I am delight, I see the light. I am delightful, my second sight. I am excited, I am alright, I am insightful, I see the light. I am savoring all in my sight. I am surrounded by the light. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Sweet Magick By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (2000) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Sweet Magick I Become; Flesh and Breath Of Dancing Light New Wonders Yet To Come; As I Shine From Day to Night

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sweet Mama Mine By Gwydion Pendderwen, recorded on The Faerie Shaman (1982), in Wheel of the Year (1979).

I’ve been living in your mountains, and I know I’ve seen you every day. Sometimes it’s awfully hard, but I know that it’s just your way. Sometimes it’s easy, when the sky is clear and bright. Then I can feel your love shining in the night. Don’t you know, I’ve been waiting for the loneliness to go away; Too long I’ve sung this song without the harmony and so I say: Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine. Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine.

Summers come, winters go, I can hear you singing low; Through the years, empty tears playing softly on my radio. Though time goes rolling by like a train that nobody rides, I haven’t lost the will to stay here by your side. I know it isn’t easy to do the things I ought to do, It won’t be long until I’m strong enough to make it, yeah, to see it through. Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine. Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine.

I can hear your mountains calling my name. I’ve changed a lot, but you know I’m just the same.

Sometimes my strength gives in, To weeping in the dead of night. Sometimes I think I’ve found a way, Sometimes I think I’ve lost the light. It’s all confusion to a man who’s still just a boy, But I know you can turn sadness into joy. Here’s a promise that I’m keeping, For now and through eternity, I’ll keep my hand upon the land, And hope you set my spirit free. Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine. Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine. Rock me gently in your arms, sweet mama mine.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sweet Sensation By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circles” (2000).

Chorus: Sing we as one, sweet sensation. Sing we as one, sweet sensation. Sing we as one, sweet sensation. Sing we as one, sweet sensation.

Spirit sings in celebration, singing my soul salvation. It’s such an inspiration, this joyous exhalation. Chorus

Spirit sings in jubilation, singing glorification. It’s such illumination, this sanctified vibration. Chorus

Spirit sings in mediation, a high harmonization It’s such a transformation, the sound of liberation. Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Sweet Solstice Night By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi, recorded on “Beltane” by Beltane (2012).

The nights are long, And snow enfolds the earth in slumber deep The sun across the sky has gone to sleep

But in a clearing in the woods, Your children come to dance and sing The bale fires burn in memory, Of the warmth the Oak King brings

Chorus: Sweet Solstice night, Your ancient song still plays upon the wind I hear you calling me to join the dance again Ooo Ooo Ooo

Come pagan folk From near and far Leave your office, home and yoke Come feel the beat of Mother’s heart Beneath her sacred oak

Though dark the night, and stark the sky The gods do not betray Though in darkness we walked the death crone’s path, The sun god now holds sway Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sweet Spirit By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circle” (2000).

Sweet spirit, simply singing something soulful, sounding soothing. She’s seeking sacred symbols, serene sensual silent song. Sweet spirit’s simply singing something soulful, sounding soothing, She’s seeking sacred symbols, serene sensual silent song.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sweet Surrender Traditional, by Sophia (?), recorded on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994), in Songs for Earthlings (as We are Opening Up).

I am opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the One. I am opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the One. I am opening, I am opening, I am opening, I am opening.

We are opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the One. We are opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous love light of the One. We are opening, we are opening, we are opening, we are opening.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Sweet Water, Warm Sun By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

Sweet water and warm sun bless us, sweet water and warm sun bless us Oh spring comes hope – begins in us, Oh spring comes hope – begins in us. Out come the leaves, up comes the grass Oh seeds and eggs, Oh Ostara; oh seeds and eggs, Oh Ostara.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Take Me to the One I Love By Sarah Leo, recorded on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994).

Oh Great Spirits, guide my way, Oh Great Spirits, take me, Oh Great Spirits, take me to the one I love.

Chorus: Take me, take me, take me to the one I’ve loved for days. Take me, take me, take me to the one I’ve loved for years.

I see the sun shining on me, And my spirit rising with me, Take me to the one I’ve loved for days. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

139 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Take your spirits down By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Chorus: Take your spirit down, grow branches, grow branches Send your love around, grow branches, grow branches (Down, down down in to the ground)

Gather at you center, all you've ever been; In your belly plant the seed of life that dwells within Send it down into the ground to link with Mother's heart Where many does become the one by magick's ancient art. Chorus

Down until you meet the molten core inside the Earth; Reaching ever to her like death into rebirth Share your love, your thanks, your tears, The joy of sweet release And draw her strength inside of you; Soothing you with peace . Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Tall Trees By Tony Wrench, recorded on “ Womyn with Wings” (1995) and “First Chants” by Prana (1982), in Circle of Songs.

Tall trees, warm fire, strong winds, deep water. I feel it in my body and feed it to the source.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Tarantulas Are On The Road By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Natural Rhythms” (2998).

The tarantulas are on the road, looking for girlfriends before it snows. Eight fuzzy legs, carry them along, eight fuzzy legs, they must be strong. Got to carry them over the desert, ‘cross the desert to Mexico.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Thanks Turns the Wheel By James C. Welch & Ivo Dominguez Jr. (1997) on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Thanks Turns The Wheel Of the Harvest; Thanks Seals The Circle of Life Thanks Blesses All Our Beginnings; And Thanks Blesses the end.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Thank You For This Day By The Native American Church (2001), recorded by Karen Drucker on “Songs of the spirit II” (2001). Lyrics below modified from original lyrics.

Thank you for this day, Spirit (Lady), Thank you for this Day (Repeat) This healing (beautiful, wonderful), this healing (beautiful, wonderful), this healing (beautiful, wonderful) day (Repeat)

Thank you for my (friends, life, job, pets, etc) Lady…I want to say thank you, gonna say thank you (Repeat or more)

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Thank-you Lady Lyrics by Amy Otero, music by Amy Otero & Lori Newlove, recorded on “Chants of Balance” (2002) .

Thank-you Lady, for this grain, The birds in flight, the wind and rain. Thank-you Lord, for the warmth of the sun, The food in our bodies, the lust and fun.

Counterpart: Summer kisses the heels of fall. Fall turns to winter at the icy call. Springtime blossoms and the Wild Ones play. For the promise of a summer of stolen days. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

140 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Thank You Mother By Pamela Gerke, recorded on “Ignite” by Sacred Fire (including Abby Spinner) – Ignite (2009).

Thank you Mother for the Air that is Your Sweet Breath (repeat 3X) Thank you Mother for your Love. Thank you Mother for you Move.

Thank you Mother for the Fire of Your Spirit (repeat 3X) Thank you Mother for your Love. Thank you Mother for you Move.

Thank you Mother for the Water of Your Sacred Womb (repeat 3X) Thank you Mother for your Love. Thank you Mother for you Move.

Thank you Mother for the Earth that is Your Body (repeat 3X) Thank you Mother for your Love. Thank you Mother for you Move.

Thank you Sky, thank you Ground, thank you Mother won’t you spin me around. Thank you Sky, thank you Ground, thank you Mother won’t you spin me around. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Thank You Mother Earth By Susan Arrow, recorded on “Welcome Sweet Pleasure”, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Thank you Mother Earth, thank you Sister Water. Thank you for my birth, thank you for my daughter. Thank you Brother Sun, thank you Air in motion. Thank you everyone, Earth, Air, Sun, and Ocean. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Law of Three (Prelude) Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

The law of threes, say what I give out then The world gives back and the world gives back and the world gives back (repeat both lines) To me

Counterpoint: What I give is, The world I live in, The world I see, Returns to me ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** There is No end By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008).

There is no end, nor beginning, There is only change. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** There Is No Time By Veronica Appalonia(2006), recorded on “Elemental” by Kelliana (2010).

There is no time but now, there is no place but here. In the sacred we do stand, in a circle hand in hand ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** This Body, This Temple Source unknown, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” by Jana Runnalls (2001).

This body, this temple. This is the Goddess in me. This breath, this spirit. This is the Goddess in me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** This Is How I Would Die Source unknown, sang at Dances of Universal Peace.

This is how I would die into the love I have for you. This is how I would die into the love I have for you. As pieces of clouds, dissolving in sunlight. As pieces of clouds, dissolving in sunlight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Thoth, Hermes, Mercury By Abbi Spinner & J. Magnus McBride, recorded on “Songs from the Center of the Sacred Circle” (1993), in Circle of Songs.

Thoth, Hermes, Mercury. Teach us all that we may be Winged hands and winged feet, to guide us on our way. Seduce us with your caduceus. Teach us how to heal each other. You are the magic one, within every sister and brother ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Thou Holy Asha Source unknown , Sung by Dances of Universal Peace

Thou holy Asha, Thou art on the tree of life. Standing in the middle of the Eternal Sea. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Though my soul Lyrics by Sarah Williams, music by F. J. Haydn, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

Though my souls may set in darkness; It will rise in perfect light. I have loved the stars too fondly; To be fearful of the night, Fearful of the night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Three-Fold God Chant By Ivo Dominguez Jr., These are Ivo’s verses set to the tune of Peter Soderberg's Triple Goddess Chant.

Holy Green Oak King, Tower High, Tower High; Horned One Come to Us Holy Holly King, Evergreen, Evergreen; Horned One Come to Us Shining Lord Pan, Come Dance with Is, Dance with Us; Horned One Come to Us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Three Witches Words by Janet/Stewart Farrar, additional lyrics/music by SpiralRhythm, on “Roll of Thunder” by Spiral Rhythm

Eko,Eko, Azarak Eko, Eko, Zamilak Eko, Eko, Kernunos Eko, Eko, Aradia

Darksome night and shining moon East, then South, then West, then North Hearken to the Witch’s Rune, Here we come to call ye forth, Earth and Water, Air and Fire Wand pentacle and sword, Work ye unto our desire, Hearken ye unto our work

Cords and censor, scourge and knife Power of the witch’s blade, Waken ye unto life Come ye as the charge is made, Queen of heaven, queen of hell Horned hunter of the night Lend your power unto our spell And work our will by magic rite,

By all the power of land and sea By all the might of moon and sun, As we will, so mote it be Chant this spell and be it done

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Spinning down, spiraling, through the veil of night, Falling through, hopes and fears, laughing through the tears. Spinning down, spiraling, to the well of sight. God and Goddess shine within. God and Goddess shine within.

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Tiera mi cuerpo, Agua mi sangre. Aire mi aliento, y fuego mi espriitu

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Time to Love By Charlie Murphy (1984) recorded on “Canticles of Light”/.

There are those who want to set fire to the world. We are in danger. There is only time to work slowly; There is no time not to love.

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142 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Tipping Point By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).

Blessed be, you Gods and Mortals, Blessed be, you inner fire. Blessed be, you Crown of Brightness. Blessed be, you heart's desire.

Counterpoint: We were waiting for a Turning, Then we saw it was our lives. When our hearts with heat are burning, Like the sun in flight we rise! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Touching Her Deep By Feather Singing, Recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994), in Songs for Earthlings.

Touching Her deep, Deep in our center. Touching Her deep, Deep in our center. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Tree By Denean, recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

Sacred oak tree standing tall; What have you to say I will listen with my heart; Speak to me this day. Teach me of your strength and courage; To stand proud and tall But to humbly give completely; Teach me most of all.

I came to you when I was weak; These were the words I prayed You took me in your warm embrace; Thereto always stay My heart did yearn, so I returned; To find that you were gone But in my heart I heard you whisper; "You must carry on"

"I give to you my life", you said...; "The strength and courage too The lessons of complete surrender; These I give to you." "Take them now, for I am with you; There's work that must be done In the healing of our mother; You and I are one"

"In the healing of our mother...You and I are one." ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Trees of Annwfn By Gwydion Pendderwen, recorded on The Faerie Shaman (1982).

Now strike the harp and blow the bellows, tap the taper, raise a song. Sing it loud, my gentle fellows, all bedecked in greens and yellows. Sing the tree song all night long, Smokey torches light the hallways, hallowed by our ancient hymns. Sung tonight, as we’ve sung always, from the summer through the fall days Voices of our leafy limbs.

Chorus: From a seed or from a stripling from a root or from a grafted bud While the waters go a rippling, Rise up from the fertile mud. Rise up from the fertile mud.

First the sage with autumn dances, burrowed blooms in winters chill Heather early spring entrances, Next the buckeyes deadly lances. Rise above the verdant hill. Past the seasons with the apples, mazanita and matron Toy and rocky ridges grapples, maple many colored dapples, Broken branches all alone. Chorus

Can oak tall completes with Redwood, blossom grape the Aldridge wines, Dogwood digs her roots in deadwood, Poison sumac is the dread wood, Oft’ confused with sweeter vines. Elder, rose or ash abounding, finds the sunlight like the rest, Wrestling food from its surrounding, soil wherever roots are sounding, Silty, sawdust, water blessed Chorus

In our ancient halls of timber, Oak and fir the year recall Willow asks that we remember, All the joys of Sweet September As we leave behind the fall. Winter come, our bows are sleeping, dose the torch of pitchy pine. Soon the sap will come a creeping, from our roots, where we are keeping, Dreams of spring and summer time. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Treeplanter’s Round By Dorothy Attneave Jackson, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Sing, oh you falling rain, dance, oh snow; Swell you river, river, river; Blow, wind, blow. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Tree Wassail Lyrics by Starhawk, music by Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

We praise the trees, strong may you grow, we praise your roots that downward go. We praise you branches reaching high, bearing leaves that touch the sky.

Chorus: In the spring, with blossoms crowned, in the fall, apples ripe and round, Bless the flower and bless the seed, and bless the fruit of every tree.

May winter’s cold to you be kind, may you blossom in the spring sunshine. May gentle the rain in tis season fall, may you beloved by one and all. Chorus

We thank you for your blossoms sweet, we thank you for the fruit we eat. Receive our thanks for all you give, grow in joy, long may you live. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Triple Goddess Chant By Ruth Barrett, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Women, vol. 1”, (2003).

From women we are born into this world. From women we are born into this circle.

Counterpoint: Maiden, Mother, Crone, We are one, We are one. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Triple Goddess Chant (Silver Shining Wheel) By Peter Soderberg, recorded on “She Changes” (1991), in Circle of Song.

Holy (Honored) Maiden Huntress, Artemis, Artemis, Maiden, come to us. [New Moon] Silver shining wheel of radiance, radiance, Mother, come to us. [Full Moon] Ancient Queen of Wisdom, Hecate, Cerridwen (Hecate). Old One, come to us. [Dark Moon] Golden shining wheel (Holy shining sunlight) of radiance, radiance, Father (Brother), come to us. [Sun] ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Two Hands Hold the Earth By Sarah Pirtle, recorded on “Two Hands Hold the Earth” (1989), in Circle of Songs.

My head is in the sky, sky, sky. My feet are on the ground, ground, ground. And what about my blood? It’s from the sea. And what about my bones? Like the mountains be. And what about my hands, oh my hands. I believe with my hands I could hold this land. My two hands hold the Earth. My two hands hold the Earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Unbroken Flows the Rhythm Source unknown , Sung by Dances of Universal Peace, in Sára Rain’s songbook

Unbroken flows the rhythm, for me to dance upon repeat 4 times. Ishq Allah mabudlillah, Ishq Allah mabudillah repeat Allah hu Allah Allah Hu, Allah hu, Allah, Allah Hu repeat Loves flows on, love flows on, love flows on, love flows on. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Walk in Balance By Denean, recorded on “Fire Prayer” (1991).

We must learn to walk in balance, Sacred steps to take. Weaving peace and understanding, Through all that we create.

Chorus: A tapestry of love and light, Finest threads of gold. Sacred flame ever burning bright, Through all that we behold.

When we learn to walk in balance, The healing will take place. The healing of this earth our mother, The healing of the human race. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

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Walking Breath By Jana Runnalls, recorded on “I Sing Her Praises” by Jana Runnalls (2001).

We are the walking breath. We are the spirit of the earth. We are alive and walking. Where we are is beautiful. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Warrior Goddess Music by Susan Hart, lyrics by Susan Hart and Lisa Thiel (1988), recorded on “Songs of Transformation” (1988) and “Journey to the Goddess” (1994).

Chorus: Warrior Goddess, Warrior Goddess, Come to me. (Repeat)

I need your wisdom for this age, I need your wisdom for this age. Chorus Grace, strength and courage I need, Infinite courage I need. Chorus Reveal my spirit vision to me, Open my heart and mind to see the Warrior Goddess in me. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Watch it Burn By Deidre Pulgram Arthen (1990), recorded on “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006).

Watch it burn, Watch it burn and let it go. The fire frees us, Frees our soul. Descant: Watch it burn, Watch it burn ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Water and Stone By Raven Moonshadow, recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Solid as a rock, Safe within the harbor, Ancient as a stone, And strong as the sea. Solid as a rock, Set deep within the Mother, And water that flows ‘round me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Waters (of Life) By Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1996) recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).

Waters, Waters of Life; Gentle Rain, Soft Mist, and Tidal Pools. Hot Beating Blood; Cool Ocean Deeps. Water of Wonder; Mystery of our Hearts, Water of Wonder; Mystery of our Hearts. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Waters of Bliss By Abbi Spinner McBride (2007), recorded on “Fire of Creation” (2007).

I drink from many fountains; I am watered at many wells I float in the waves of the Waters of Bliss; Where my body and soul are held

Chorus: I dissolve in Your ocean; I surrender to You; I release into Your real ease; I am Yours, through and through

I savor the flavor of family, And I sip at the spring of friends. I am filled with the flow from Above and Below, No beginning, no end. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Water Rushing, Water Flowing By Mirian Arachne, in Songs for Earthlings (1998).

Water rushing, water flowing, Ever moving, ever changing. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Way Home By Brian Morse, recorded on “Elemental Children of Earth” by the Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus (2011).

Where is the light? Where is the light? The Sun the Sun returns tonight. The Sun the Sun returns tonight.

Chorus: Light up that Sacred Grove. Show me the Way Back Home.

Bring back the light. Bring back the light (Bring back the light with me, Bring back the light with me) Return Return Return tonight. (Bring back the light with me, Bring back the light with me) Return Return Return tonight (Bring back the light with me, Bring back the light with me) Chorus

Ending: Home home home, come home. (Bring back the light to me, Bring back the light to me) Repeats Home home home, come home ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

145 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Way to the Well (Well Song) Lyrics by Starhawk and Rose May Dance, music adapted by Starhawk from a South African freedom song, recorded on “Hand of Desire” by Lunacy, (1992), in Circle Round and Sing.

We will Never, Never lose our way to the well of her memory. And the power of Her living flame, It will rise, it will rise again.

She is hidden, But Her children have not forgotten; They still worship Her, In the meadows, When the moon is full, And the fire, it will rise again.

Like the grasses, Through the dark, through the soil, To the sunlight, We shall rise again. We are thirsting, For the waters of life, We are Moving, We shall live again. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We All Come from the Goddess/Hoof and Horn/Crone and Sage By Z. Budapest/Ian Corrigan, recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming & Friends (1994) & “She Changes” by Moving Breath (1991) and more, in Circle of Song by Kate Marks (1993).

We all come from the Goddess, And to Her we shall return, Like a drop of rain, Flowing to the ocean.

Hoof and horn, hoof and horn, All that dies shall be reborn; Corn and grain, corn and grain, All that falls shall rise again.

Sage and crone, sage and crone, Wisdom’s gift shall be our own. (On page 153 of Circle of Songs by K. Marks (1993)). Crone and sage, crone and sage, Wisdom is the gift of age. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We All Fly Like Eagles Native American – Arapahoe Ghost Dance, in Song for Earthlings (1998).

We all fly like eagles. Flying so high. We circle round the universe, Un wings of pure light.

Oh witchi cha-yo. Oh eh ah o. Oh witchi cha-yo. Oh I eh ah.

Alternate wording: “May we” in place of “we”

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We All Have a Song By Heather Pierson, recorded on “We all have a song” (2001).

We all have a rhythm, and we all have a pulse, And we all have a song to sing. repeat

So find your heart song, Your heart is the drumbeat. You are as strong, As the Earth beneath your feet. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are a Circle By Rick Hamouris. Recorded on “Welcome to Annwyn” (1986 and 2001) and “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002) in Circle Round, and the 1988 Dragonfest songbook.

Chorus: We are a Circle, within a Circle, With no beginning and never ending.

Air: You hear us sing, you hear us sigh; Now hear us call you, Spirits of air and sky. Chorus

Fire: Inside our hearts there lies a spark; Love and desire, a burning fire. Chorus

Water: Within our blood, within our tears, There lies the alter of living water, Chorus

Earth: Take our fear, take our pain; Take the darkness, into the Earth again, Chorus

Sacred space: The circle closes between the worlds, To mark the sacred space where we come face to face. Chorus

Note: this song is often sung repeating the Chorus twice at the beginning and the end and one time between each verse.

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146 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Are Alive By Rose May Dance and Starhawk, Recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994), in Songs for Earthlings.

We are alive, As the earth is alive. We have the power, To fight for our freedom.

If we have courage, We can be healers, Like the sun we shall rise. If we have courage, We can be healers, Like the sun we shall rise. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are in Tune with the Healing of the Moon Source Unknown, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

We are in tune with the Healing of the Moon. Ah ah ah ah ah.

Additional Verses: Goddess in the Moon. Maiden in the Moon. Mother in the Moon. Rising of the Moon. Waning of the Moon. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are Keepers Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Keepers, We are Keepers, We are Keepers of the Earth. We are Keepers of the rocks and trees, the birds and bees, the grass and seeds. They and We are of the Earth. We are Keepers.

Keepers, We are keepers, We are keepers of the Air We are Keepers of the wind and sky, the clouds mast high, all things that fly They and We are of the Air. We are Keepers.

Keepers, We are Keepers, We are Keepers of the Fire We are Keepers of the sacred hearth that gives us warmth; that lights the dark. They and We are of the Fire. We are Keepers.

Keepers, We are keepers, We are keepers of the Water We are keepers of the streams and flood, the frogs and mud, the clear life blood. They and We are of the Water. We are Keepers.

Keepers, We are Keepers, We are Keepers of the All We are Keepers of our Mother Earth, the Air, the Fire and the Water They and we are of the All. We are Keepers. We are Keepers, We are Keepers. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are One With The Soul Of The Earth By Andras Corban Arthen (1981), recorded on “All Beings of the Earth” and “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006).

We are one; with the soul; of the Earth; Mother Earth.

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We are the body of the Earth. The Earth is the body of the stars. We are the stars that circle from life to death to birth repeat

What is your star? What is your star? What do you bring to birth? What is your star?

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are the Children Lyrics by M.D. Novack, music by Hauptmann, in Dragonfest 1988 Songbook.

We are the children of the Goddess of Life. And we sing and dance around the fires bright.

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147 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Are the Flow, We are the Ebb By Shekinah Mountainwater, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Woman volume two”, by Ruth Barrett, (2003), in Dragonfest 1998 Songbook, in Circle of Song (1993)..

We are the flow, we are the ebb, we are the weavers, we are the web We are the weavers, we are the web, we are the spiders we are the thread. We are the spiders, we are the thread, We are the witches back from the dead.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are the Old Ones By Victoria McCarthy, recorded on “Shamanic Songs and Ritual Chants” by Flight of the Hawk (1994).

We are the Old Ones, We are the Ancient Ones, We are the Old Ones, And we bring you love. We are the Old Ones, We are the Ancient Ones, We are the Old Ones, And we bring you light.

Chorus: Lay your body down, Lay your body down, Lay your body down and rest, and rest.

We are the Old Ones, We are the Ancient Ones, We are the Old Ones, And we bring you joy. We are the Old Ones, We are the Ancient Ones, We are the Old Ones, And we bring you peace. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are the Old People By Morning Feather /Will Shepardson, on “Chants” (1994), in Songs for Earthlings and Circle of Songs.

1. We are the old people, we are the new people, we are the same people, stronger(deeper) than before. 2. I am a strong woman, I am a story woman, I am a healer, my soul will never die. 3. I am a gentle man, I am a wild man (green man), I am a warrior, My soul will never die. 4. Cauldron of changes, blossom of bone, Ark of eternity, Hole in the stone.

Verse by Jess Shoup Forest: We are an old planet, we are a new planet, we are the same planet, greener than before. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are the Power in Everyone By Starhawk, recorded on “Women in Circle” (1998).

We are the power in everyone; We are the dance of the moon and sun We are the hope that will not hide; We are the turning of the tide ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are The Rising Sun By Raven (she is part of the Seattle Reclaiming Collective).

We are the rising sun; We are the change We are the ones we've been waiting for; And we are dawning... ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We are the Fire By Ruth Barrett, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Women, vol. 2” (2003).

We are the fire burning bright, we are desire in the night We dare to call Her to our lives. Dancing changing we are. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are Sisters By Colorado Midwives’ Association, on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006) and on “It’s Time” (2007).

We are sisters on a journey, shining in the sun. Shining through the darkest night. The healing has begun, begun. The healing has begun.

We are sisters on a journey, Singing now as one. Remembering the ancient ones. The women and the wisdom, the women and the wisdom. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

148 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Are the Witches Source unknown, from Reclaiming Chant book

We are the witches who will never be burned We are the witches who have learned what it is to be free We will rise up from the flames, Higher and higher and higher Fire's strength we will reclaim, Higher and higher and higher

Fire of love is burning bright, Higher and higher and higher Flickering and dancing in the night, Higher and higher and higher Weave your power with the wind, We will charge and we will spin Higher and higher and higher ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Are Your People By Beverly Frederick (1999), recorded on “In the Arms of the Wild”, By Beverly Frederick (2000).

We are your people, join us. We are your people, join us. We are your people, join us. We are your people, join us.

We are the old ones, join us. We are the young ones, join us. We are the wild ones, join us; We are your people, join us. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Weatherkin By C. Williamson (2002), recorded by Spiral Rhythm on “We Are Light” (2007).

Blessed father, bright star. Burn hotter, burn hard. Let the sun shine on me. From the rain today set us free.

Blessed brother in the east. Won’t you touch me, today. Send your winds from first to least. Blow these stormy clouds, away.

Blessed sister in the west. Won’t you soften your embrace. Let the rain, come to rest. Keep us from, your flooding rage. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Weave and Spin By Starhawk, recorded on “The Year is a Dancing Woman, vol. 1” by Ruth Barrett (2003).

Weave and spin, Weave and spin, This is how the work begins Mend and heal , Mend and heal , Take the dream and make it real Counterpoint 1: Strand, by strand, hand over hand. Thread by thread, we weave the web.

On the same wheel we spin, Into life and out again. One is many, many one, Brewing in Her cauldron Cerridwen, Cerridwen, Birth us in your cauldron ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Weavers By Deirdre Pulgram Arthen (1994) recorded on “Weaving the Web of Life” by MotherTongue (2006).

Weavers (weavers), Weavers (weavers), We are Weaving the Web of Life Repeat both lines, parentheses are for echo

Spirit Weaver, Bone Weaver, Breathe Weaver, Stone Weaver. We are weaving the Web of Life. Repeat

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Weaver Weaver By Starhawk

Weaver, Weaver, weave (Her) thread, Whole and strong into your web Healer, Healer, heal (Her) pain, In love may (She) return again

We are dark and we are bright, We are formed of earth and light Of joy and pain our lives are spun, But all too soon the spinning's done

No one knows why we are born, A web is made, a web is torn Like wandering seabirds we alight, To rest one moment, then take flight

So may (She) find the hidden way, Beyond the gates of night and day To that sweet land where apples grow, And endless healing waters flow

Of that spring, may (She) drink deep, And wake to dream, and die to sleep And dreaming spin another form, A shining thread of life reborn

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Web of wonder, I’m a thread and you’re a thread. Web of wonder, weave the web, weave the web

All’s connected in the web, all the living, all the dead. Through its fabric we are met, intertwining sorrow mend.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Come from de Water (Whirlwind) Traditional South African, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

We come from de water, living in de water, Go back to de water, turn the world around. We come from de water, go back to de water, Turn the world around.

Other verses: Earth, Fire, Sky (sky-eye).

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Dance Around the Maypole By Vella Rose (20 April 2002), she lives in Colorado.

We dance around the Maypole on this fire feast, We celebrate the growing things and the birth of beasts.

The veils are thin but twice a year; at Samhain we shed a tear; But at Beltane, we rejoice and sing and welcome new life here.

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We dance the gift of the summer's sun in flight; We turn the wheel to the passing of the light

Counterpoint 1: Turning, turning, wheel is turning.

Counterpoint 2: Into the dark, goodbye, goodbye (Repeat)

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150 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Do Not Die By Lynda Millard and Ginger Doss (1977), by Velvet Hammer on “The Best of Pagan Songs” (2004).

Why did you tap me on the shoulder in my sleep last night? Telling me I must write this song now, that the time is right. They’re gonna think I’ve lost my mind. Some will be unkind, When I say: there is no hell.

Chorus: We do not die, we are not gone, We are alive, We are just on the other side We are not dead, we are alive. We do not die. (We do not die).

They’re going to wonder how I got this information here. What will they say when I tell them you whispered in my ear. How can I prove their greatest fears have been unfounded all these years. The truth is: there is no hell. Chorus

Some of the people have seen the light (seen the light). What they thought was the end in sight. I am not the only one who shares this swell philosophy. I can only say that what I saw is plain to see. But I was once as scaredic too, until the day I heard from you, When you said: There is no hell. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Welcome Air By Diane Baker, in Circle Round and Sing (1998).

We welcome air with every breath, our fiery heart beats in our chest. Our water’s in our tears and sweat, and earth’s our body, dear. Our center’s in our spirit, our center’s in our love. And all the guardian powers are below, around, above. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wendeya Ho Native American, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993), recorded on “Inner Voice - Spirits of Song” by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

Wen de-ya ho, wen de-ya ho. Wen de-ya, wen de-ya. Hey hey hey hey, Hey ya ho, hey ya ho, ya ya ya. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Remain Faithful By Charlie Murphy(1984) recorded on “Canticles of Light”.

Chorus: We remain faithful to the work that must be done. We remain faithful joining hearts with everyone. repeat

Pushing through the hard times. Crying with the sad times Party with the good times. Joining hearts with everyone. Chorus

Watch the seasons turning. Keep the fire burning All the while a learning. Joining Hearts with everyone. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Shall Lift Each Other Up By I-Chele Greentree (1992), recorded on “Circle of Women”, by Earthbeat (1997)

Humble yourself in the sight of your sister, bend down low and Humble yourself in the sight of your brother, Ask him what he knows and Chorus

Chorus: We shall lift each other up, higher and higher We shall lift each other up. (You’re going to need somebody).

Humble yourself in the sight of the children, bend down low and Humble yourself in the sight of our children, We got to know what they know and Chorus

Humble yourself in the sight of love, bend down low and Humble yourself in the sight of Yah Love and let your love light show and Chorus ALSO SEE Humble Yourself for another version ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

151 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Thank the Source By Bill Whyte, recorded on “Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit” by Diana Earth Mission (1986).

We thank the source from which we came, you and I must be the same. We thank the source from which we came, rivers go on flowing.

River goes on flowing, rivers flow on endlessly. River goes on flowing, rivers flow on endlessly.

And I call your name, and I call your name. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We’ve Got the Power Traditional South African, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

We’ve got the power, alleluia, we’ve got the power alleluia. We’ve got the power, alleluia, we’ve got the power alleluia. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Walk By Abby Spinner McBride and Nikki Christian (2007), recorded on “Fire of Creation” (2007).

Walk the beauty way. Talk the beauty way. Feel the beauty abide. Give the beauty way. Live the beauty way. Be the beauty inside.

We walk with beauty before us. We walk with beauty behind. We walk with beauty above us. We walk with beauty below. We are encircled by beauty. We are encircled by love. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Will Kindle the Fire Source unknown , Learned from Sára Rain, who learned it from Crowomyn.

Spirits of fire come to us, We will kindle the fire. Spirits of fire come to us, We will kindle the fire.

We will kindle the fire, Dance the magic circle round. We will kindle the fire, We will kindle the fire.

Backchant: Fire, Fire, Fire; Kindle our spirits higher In thy flame naught remains but Fire, Fire, Fire ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** We Won’t Sleep Tonight Lyrics by Carole Stardancer, music based on “In the Jungle” by Solomon Linda. Recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women of Durango, CO (2006).

In the circle, the sacred circle, The Witches dance tonight Repeat Chorus: A-Wicca-Way, a-Wicca-Way…

In the moonlight, the sparkling moonlight, the power flows tonight…

Light the fire, the Council (Beltain, Dragon) fire, and we will jump tonight…

In the cauldron, the bubbling cauldron, the potion brews tonight…

Catch the toad, the horny toad, and we’ll have soup tonight….

On the broomstick, that magic broomstick, the girls will fly tonight….

Drum and dance, around the fire, and we won’t sleep tonight…

In the circle, the sacred circle, the Witches dance tonight.

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152 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Won't Wait Any Longer (The Pagan National Anthem) By Gwydion Pendderwen (1982) recorded on: "The Faerie Shaman," Gwydion Pendderwen (1983) and “The Best of Pagan Song “ (2004).

Chorus: We won't wait any longer. We are stronger than before. We won't wait any longer. We are stronger

We have trusted no man's promise, We have kept to just ourselves; We have suffered from the lies, In all the books upon your shelves And our patience and endurance, Through the Burning Times and now Have given us the strength, To keep our vow. Chorus

You have grazed away the heather, And have razed the sacred grove; You have driven native peoples, From the places that they love. Though your greed has been unbounded, You have felt the pangs of shame Every time you trod, Upon the Mother's name. Chorus

Though you thought you had destroyed, The memory of the Ancient Way, Still the people light the bale fires, Every year on solstice day. And on Beltane Eve even Samhain, You can find us on the hill Invoking once again, The Triple Will. Chorus

Through the ages many races, Have risen and have gone, But dispersed among the nations, Of the world we linger on. Now the time has come to take, The sacred Cauldron of Rebirth And fulfill our ancient, Pledges to the earth. Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Whatever Circles Comes from the Center By Barbara Gayny, recorded on “Night Passages” by Libana (2000).

Turn as the earth and moon turn, circling what they love. Whatever circles comes from the center.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wheel of the Year By Les of Colorado – “This song popped into my head also to the Addams family tune. Share it with your Pagan kids if you like.”

Chorus: Wheel of the year (Snap snap), Wheel of the year (Snap snap) Wheel of the year Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year (Snap snap)

There's Samhain, Yule and Imbolc, Ostara, Beltaine, Litha, Lughnasadh, and then Mabon. The wheel goes `round again. Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wheel of the Year Source unknown, from Sára Rain’s songbook

The wheel of the year is turning, And the Beltane fires are burning So give your hand and take your brand, To kindle your own hearth’s yearning.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** When I breathe in (Meditation on the Breath) From Unitarian Hymnal, learned at Dances of Universal Peace

When I breathe in, I breathe in peace, When I breathe out, I breathe out love.

Counterpoint 1: Breathe in, Breathe out.

Counterpoint 2: same words as original, but with a different and higher melody. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

153 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 When We Are Gone By Starhawk & Anne Hill (1993), recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

When we are gone, they will remain, Wind and rock, fire and rain They will remain, when we return, The wind will blow, and the fire will burn.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** When You’re Magic Lyrics by Starhawk, music by Anne Hill,(1993) recorded on “Circle Round and Sing”.

When you’re magic, anything can happen. When you’re magic, trees can sing a song. Listen to the music, in a running stream, You can sing along.

When you’re magic, anything can happen. When you’re magic, you’re a shining star. Listen to the moonlight, call your name. You know who you are.

Chorus: Believe in magic, let it carry you, To wonders near and far. Love is magic, love is true, Love is who you are.

When you’re magic, anything can happen. When you’re magic, night can turn to day. You can pass a doorway, to another world. Where the fairies play.

When you’re magic, anything can happen. When you’re magic, you’re a shining star Listen to the moonlight, call your name. You know who you are. Chorus

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Where I Sit is Holy Native American, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

Where I sit is holy, holy (sacred) is the ground. Forest, mountain, river (ocean), listen to the sound. Great Spirit circles all around me.

Other variations: Where we dance, pray, love, sing… What I do is holy, holy is my way… Where we sing is holy, sacred is this place, As we breathe together, we fill with light and grace. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Where There’s Fear There’s Power By Starhawk, Recorded on “Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994)

Where there’s fear there is power, Passion is the healer; Desire cracks open the gate – If you’re ready it’ll take you through.

But nothing lasts forever, Time is the destroyer; The wheel turns again and again – Watch out, it’ll take you through.

But nothing dies forever, Nature is the re-newer; The wheel turns again and again – If you’re ready it’ll take you through.

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White Buffalo Woman, I seek thy vision, White Buffalo Woman, I seek they grace.

Chorus: Fill me with thy vision, fill me with thy grace. Fill me with thy wisdom, will me with thy peace.

White Buffalo Woman, I seek they wisdom, White Buffalo Woman, I seek they peace. Chorus

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154 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Who is the Goddess By Moonrose (2003), lyrics & music by DJ Hamouris & Starhawk (1999), on “Witches’ Brew” (2006).

Chorus 1: Who is the Goddess, Who is the Goddess, We are! Repeat

I am the Spring, I am the young moon gleaming. A new song to sing, Wild desire dreaming. And if you think to see, in me your daughter, There is a crone in me, I’m future’s mother.

Chorus 2: There is no end to the circle, no end. There is no end to life, there is no end.

I am the Earth, I am the forest growing. I give you birth, I am the full moon, glowing. And if I cradle you, as your loving mother, I am the lion too, fierce, passionate lover. Chorus 2

Dark of the moon, I am all loss and grieving. The incurable wound, Grandmother Spider weaving. And if you fear to see, The face of your future, There is a womb in me, Dark place of nurture. Chorus 2

I am the change, I am the tide that’s turning. Your love and your rage, Passion for justice burning. And when you take a stand, I’m the courage that guides you. I’m in the streets, I take your hand, I’m marching beside you. Chorus 2 Chorus 1

There is no end to the circle, no end. There is no end to life, there is no end. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Who Is She By Vibra & Susan Falkenroth Wolf (1993); Recorded on “Second Chants” by Reclaiming and Friends (1994).

Who is She? She is the Young One; With the shining eyes and fearless heart; She brings the dawn. Who is She? She is the Young One; The daring dreamer She runs alone; She runs alone; O silver crescent Thou lovely Maiden; Come, Young One, come.

Who is She? She is the Lover; Her bones and blood are of the Earth; She holds us all. Who is She? She is the Lover; Unfailing bounty She walks in power; She walks in power; O blessed full moon Thou sacred mother; Come, Lover, Come.

Who is She? She is the Old One; Who has survived beyond Her fear; She laughs out loud. Who is She? She is the Old One; With love and wisdom; She leads the way; She leads the way; O waning gold moon

Thou honored Crone Queen; Come, Old One, Come Who is She? ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Who is this Flower Above Me? (God Soul Waltz) By T. Thorne Coyle, recorded on “Give Us a Kiss” (2002).

Who is this flower above, and what is the work of this God? I would know myself in all my parts.

Breathe up (ha), breathe in again, and in again, and in again. Breath up (ha) ohohoh, in again in again in again

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155 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Who Were the Witches? (The Witch Song) By Bonnie Lockhart, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000).

Chorus: Who were the witches? Where did they come from? Maybe your great, great, grandmother was one. Witches are wise, wise women they say. And there’s a little witch in every woman today.

Witches knew all about flowers and weeds. How to use all the roots, the leaves and the seeds. When people grew weary from hard working days, They made them feel better in so many ways. Chorus

When women had babies, witches were there. To hold them and help them and give them care. Witches knew stories of how life began. Don’t you wish you could be one? Well maybe you can. Chorus

Some people thought that witches were bad. Some people were scared of the power they had. Power to help, and to heal, and to care. Isn’t something to fear, it’s a treasure to share. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Why do You Call? By Christian Williamson (1997), recorded on “I am” by Spiral Rhythm (2001).

Why do you call me into the sky? Why do I hear you sing? Why do you tell me it’s time to fly? I’m not yet ready to take wing.

Chorus: And why, why, why do I fly? Why do I soar to the sun? I’ve places to be, and people to see, And tasks I have not yet begun. Why, why, why do I fly? Why do I soar to the sun? I cannot start to take my heart Away from anyone.

Why do you call me into the fire? Why does it crackle my name? Why do you fill me with this desire, To join you and dance in the flame? Chorus

Why do you call me into the water? Why call me into the sea? I’ve not yet finished raising my children, There are lessons yet set for me. Chorus

Why do you call me into the earth, Down where the roots all go? I’m not yet ready for my next birth, I’m not yet ready to go. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Willow Song (Sha Noon) Traditional Chumash, Native American, in Circle of Songs (1993).

Sha noon, ho yah, Sha noon, ho yah. Hey hey yuh, hey yuh, hey yuh hey. Hey hey yuh, hey yuh, hey yuh hey. Ho ney, Ho ney ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wings By Suzanne Sterling (1993), recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” (2002).

Wandering in the deep of the night, A thousand birds take flight, And our dreams are born on the wings of change, We are weaving the world tonight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Winter Lament Lyrics by Elexa, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook. Tune: Oh the praeties, they are small.

Oh, the summer days are gone, With the Sun, with the Sun. Oh, the summer days are gone, And the darkness lingers on, And we hunger for the Dawn, of the Sun, of the Sun.

Oh, the days are never bright. Where’s the Sun? Where’s the Sun? Oh, the days are never bright. Every night a longer night, And we hunger for the light of the Sun, of the Sun ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

156 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

Winter Solstice Song By Elat Ophidia Alekner, in Songs for Earthlings (1998), recorded on ….???

Deep in the dark of the longest night, We keep our vigil by candle light, Waiting to sing to the new-born Sun. The Goddess will birth when the night is done.

Raise your voices, sing on high, Let all the Earth hear your joyous cry, On this night we sing to Light, And the Goddess of all pleasures and delight.

Raise your voices sing your praise, O’er all Earth ‘til the darkness fades, On this night we sing to Light, And the Goddess of all pleasures and delight.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Winter Solstice Sunrise By Ariana Lightningstorm (1990) recorded by KIVA, Descant by Deirder Pulgram Arthen.

We are the Earth, We are the womb, Come rising sun, Lead us from the tomb.

Descants: The frozen Earth, The pale, cold Moon. Come, Solstice Sun. We are reborn. This longest night, This darkest hour. Come bring the dawn. We wait for you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Wintery Queen By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

Summer’s consort waved brightly, The tall and golden-haired prince; And he came to her nightly, With pomegranate and quince.

Dead and gone is her lover, The most fair and radiant of all; Now she’ll never recover, The king cut down in the fall.

While the climbing sun tarried, As if his marches were stayed, At midsummer they married, Mortal man and Immortal Maid.

Has a king ever reckoned, What he gives for the Boreal Crown, To be god but a second, Ere the sun starts his course ever down.

Through the summer and after, I the sear and brown of the fall, Days were filled with their laughter, And nights with their echoing call.

But as autumn leaves smolder, And the smoke slowly drifts in the air, So the young king grew older, And withered and died in despair.

Nine white maidens attend her, Where she treads without leaving spoor, As she seeks her defender, Who will take up the crown once more.

By the light of the beacon, You can see her pass through the ring; She’ll not weary nor weaken, “Til she finds the wintertide king.

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wise Earth Source unknown , Recorded on “Return to Love” by Dances of Universal Peace, UK vol V.

The Earth that is wise and old, The Earth that is wise and old, The Earth that is wise and old, Dreams in Her sleep, and stirs.

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157 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Witches’ Coven Dance By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs of the Old Religion (1975).

Now if you be my lady love, Then come and sit down near me. And I will sing a dancing song, So everyone can hear me.

We’ll drink the Muse’s wind so fine, And eat the sacred bread; We’ll dance the circle nine-times-nine And burn the candle red.

Chorus: Dance around the old black stone, in a grove so shady; Kissing ‘neath the blood-red-moon, Protected by the Lady

In a forest long ago, our Lady took my hand; She led me to a temple fair, And gave me Her command.

“Go and find your mortal love, She awaits you daily: But she won’t wait for evermore, To dance the circle gaily” Chorus

Now that I have found you, dear, O won’t you dance the penton; The air is warm, the moon is clear, Your love is what I’m bent on.

Dance the penton with me, dear, The Pentagram is waiting. My heart is beating faster, dear, At what your eyes are stating. Chorus

Now stir the cauldron three-times-three, And burn the incense nightly. For I have found the love, at last, That strokes my passion brightly.

I’ll dance with you around the grove, We’ll dance until the dawn. And though the world is bright again, Our love will not be gone. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Witches’ Rune By SJ Tucker, recorded on “Blessings” (2007).

Darksome Night and Shining Moon, Balance of the dark and light, hearken ye our Witch's Rune, as we perform our sacred rite!

With earth and water, air and fire, by blade and bowl and circle round, We come to you with our desire: let all that is hidden now be found!

With censor, candle, book and sword, and ringing of the altar bell, we tie a knot within our cord to bind our magic in a spell.

Mother of the summer fields, goddess of the silver moon, join with us as power builds! dance with us our witch's rune!

Father of the Summer dew, Hunter of the winter snows With open arms we welcome you! Dance with us as power grows!

By all the light of moon and sun, by all the might of land and sea, Chant the rune and it is done. As we will, so mote it be! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Witches Rune By Doreen Valiente, from Dragonfest 1988 Songbook.

Darksome night, and shining Moon, hearken to the Witches Rune. East, then South, then West, then North, here come I to call ye forth.

Earth and Water, Air and Fire, work ye unto my desire. Wand and Pentacle and Sword, hearken ye unto my word. Cords and Censer, Scourge and Knife, waken all ye unto life. Powers of the Witches blade come ye as the charm is made.

Queen of heaven, Queen of hell, send your aid unto the spell. Horned Hunter of the Night, work my will by Magick rite. By the pow’rs of the Land and Sea, as I say, so mote it be. By all the might of Moon and Sun, as I do will it shall it be done. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

158 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 The Witches’ Song (Circle ‘round the fire) By Selena Fox

Circle ‘round the fire to raise the cone of power; To bring what we desire so mote it be

Weave the magic by the moon light; Dance and sing all night long Weave the magic by the moon light; Dance and sing the witches song ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** The Witch Song in Circle of Songs. SEE – Who Were the Witches? ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Woman Am I, Blessed Am I Source Unknown, recorded on “Circle of Women” by Earthbeat (1997), and “Ritual Songs” by Colorado Midwives Assoc. (1983).

Woman am I, spirit am I; I am the infinite within my soul. I have no beginning and I have no end; All this I am.

Blessed am I, spirit am I; I am the infinite within my soul. I have no beginning and I have no end; All this I am. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Woman as Divine Messenger – SEE Kali, Radhe ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Woman of the Sacred Temple By Marie Summerwood, recorded on “She Walks with Snakes” by In Her Name (1998)

Chant the stones back, laugh the magic in; Into circle, into place Spin the threads back, dance the spiral in; With joy (tears) upon my face I’m a woman of the Sacred Temple; A Woman of the Sacred Temple.

(Last time): Chant the stones back, laugh the magic in; Into circle, into place Spin the threads back, dance the spiral in; With joy (tears) upon my face We are Women of the Sacred Temple; Women of the Sacred Temple. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wondrous Water Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Water, wondrous water, I kneel before you, giver of life. I cannot live without you within me. You give me life, you give me life.

Water, wondrous water, I kneel before you, taker of life. I cannot live with me within you. You give me death, you give me death. You take away my breath.

Water you are wondrous. I sing to you, do you hear, do you reply? Are you alive? I’ve had flashing moments, feeling water alive, Playing with me, playing with me, playing with me. In these flashing moments I believe in…

Water, wondrous water, I kneel before you, giver and taker of life. I cannot live within or without you. You give me life and you bring death. Splashes to splashes, drop to drop; You give me life, you give me death. Water, wondrous water, Be here with me. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Wyrd Sisters (Is, Was and Shall Be) By Beverly Frederick and Witchcampers, recorded on “Crow Goddess” by Crow Women (2006).

Three from the hall beneath the tree, It, Was and Shall be.

Come Wyrd Sisters, swoop to the ground, Loosen the web that binds us down.

Join with the hands of the weavers three. It, Was, and Shall be. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Yemaya Source unknown , As sung at Dances of Universal Peace.

E…. E…. A – lo- de Yemaya oe ya, Yemaya oe ya ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

159 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Yemaya By Ariana Lighteningstorm, recorded on “Mother Wisdom” by KIVA (1994).

Yemaya Yemaya Yemaya ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Yemaya (of the ocean) By Marytha Paffrath, recorded on “Night Passage” by Libana (2000).

Yemaya of the ocean, Yemaya of the Sea, oh Yemaya repeat Yemaya of deep waters, Yemay of all tears, oh Yemaya repeat

End with: Yemaya, oh Yemaya, Yemaya, oh Yemaya. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Yes By Terry Garthwaite, recorded on “Sacred Circles” (2000).

I am seen, I am heard, I am wise, and I give my word. I can speak, and take a stand. I have a voice. And I say I can. Yes I can, Yes I can, Yes I can, Yes I can (stanza repeats)

I can say yes, this is for me. I will, I can. I can say yes, And I am happy. I can say yes. Yes I am. Yes, oh yeah, Yes, oh yeah, Yes, oh yeah, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh.

Chorus: I feel good, uh huh, yes I do. repeats

You know, Feeling good is good for me. It’s good for you too. Here is where I want to be. Yes I do, Yes I do, Yes I do. Yes I do. Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** You Have a Place Here (the Initiation Song) Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

You have a place, here in our heart. It will change and grow. You have a place, here in our heart. You will change and grow. Yes you have a place, deep in our heart. You will depart someday, someway, And still you will have a place in our heart.

Oh, make a place for us in your heart. It will change and grow. Oh, make a place for us in your heart. We will change and grow Yes we have a place here, deep in your heart. We will depart someday, someway. And still we’ll have a place in your heart.

Counterpoint: Welcome, welcome. Welcome, welcome. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Young Rider Source unknown, recorded on “A Circle is Cast” by Libana (1988).

Young rider, apple checked one, Come whither riding; On her steed so proud and prancing, Come whither riding. No matter where I ride, Slavic mountains at my side; To She-mo-ra, To She-mo-ra. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** You're a Woman Now Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012).

Women, women, you’re a women now. Women, women, you’re a women now You are sacred, Women, women. We are your mothers, we honor you, In your new freedoms, and responsibilities.

Women, women, you’re a women now. Women, women, you’re a women now Trust your wisdom. Women, women. We are your fathers, we honor you, In your new freedoms, and responsibilities.

Women, women, you’re a women now. Women, women, you’re a women now Walk your own path. Women, women. We are your circle, we honor you. Stand as the maiden, hold now Her divinity.

Women, women, women, women. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 160 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014

APPENDIX A – ADDITIONAL Resources

Album Information: A Circle is Cast By Libana (1988) Spinning Records. A Dream Whose Time Has Come, By the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (2001) The New Alexandrian Library Project. Alchemy, by KIVA (1993) KIVA. All Beings of the Earth, by MotherTongue (1900) Earth Spirit Community Ancient Mother, by On Wings of Song and Robert Gass (1993) Spring Hill Music. Awakening The Dream, By The Assembly of The Sacred Wheel (2008) New Alexandrian Library Project. A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual, By Julie Forrest Middleton and Stasa Morgan (2002) Appel. Bending Tradition, by Emerald Rose (2002) Emerald Rose & Railroad Earth. Be Pagan Once Again, By Isaac Bonewits and Friends, (2003) the Association for Consciousness Exploration. Blessings, by S. J. Tucker (2007) www.sjtucker.com The Book of Secrets, by Loreena McKennitt (1997) Warner Brothers. Canticles of Light, By Charlie Murphy, Jami Sieber and the Total Experience Choir (1984) Serpentine Music. Chants of Balance, By The Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus (2002) Shiningwheel.org. Chants, By Reclaiming & Friends (1994) Serpentine Music. Circle of the Seasons, by Lisa Thiel (2005), Sacred Dream Productions. Circle of Women, Recorded by Earthbeat (1997). Circle Round and Sing, By Anne Hill (2000) Serpentine Music. Crow Goddess, by Crow Women (2006) Crowymin, Durango, CO. Crow Magic, by Crow Women of Durango, CO (2012). Deity, By Wendy Rule Divine Favorites, by Elaine Silver (1999) Silver Stream Music. The Early Years, by Ruth Barrett & Cynthia Smith (1999) Aeolus Music. Enchantress, By Gypsy (1990) White Light Pentacles/Sacred Spirit Productions. Enter the Center, Abbi Spinner (2001) McBride Magic, Inc. Face of a New Day, T. Thorn Coyle (1998) A Soup House Production. Finding the Balance, KIVA (1994) KIVA. Fire in the Head, by Emerald Rose (2002) Emerald Rose & Railroad Earth. Fire of Creation, by Abbi Spinner McBride (2007). Fire Prayer, By Denean (1991) Etherean Music. Fires at Midnight, by Blackmore's Night (2001) Steamhammer. Fire Within, by Libana, (1990), Ladyslipper. Flight of the Hawk, By Victoria McCarthy (1994) Red Tail Records. Gaia Circles, by Gaia Consort (1999) gaiaconsort.com Ghost of a Rose, by Blackmore's Night (2003) Minstrel Music. Goddess Chant, By Shawna Carol (1998) Ladyslipper. Goddess Mandala, by Music from the Goddess (1999) Moon and Star Records. Green Flame, by Sarah Pirtle (2000) Discover Center Music. Hand of Desire, by Lunacy (Sparky T. Rabbit and Greg Johnson) (1992). Hand to Hand, by SilverBranch Production (2003). Hidden Waters Sacred Ground, by Sophia (1996) Hidden Waters Sound. I am, by Spiral Rhythm (2001) Spiral Rhythm. Ignite, by Sacred Fire (2009) – formerly a Seattle based community, no information currently available- probably dismantled. Inanna, by Sára Rain & Susan Zevenbergen (2002) UNC Recording Studio. Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit, by Diana Earth Mission (1986). In the Arms of the Wild, By Beverly Frederick (2000) Red Tail Records. I Sing Her Praises, by Jana Runnalls (2001) MiniMax Production. It’sTime, 25th Anniversary Goddess Chants by Susun Weed & Friends (2007) Wise Woman Ways Journey to the Goddess, by Lisa Thiel (1994) Sacred Dream Productions. Let it Begin Now, by Starhawk & Reclaiming & Friends (1997) Serpentine Music. Lunacy, by Lunacy (Sparky T. Rabbit and Greg Johnson) (1990) Metamorphic, Peter Conover (2001) Mother Wisdom, by KIVA (1994), KIVA. Music of the Heartland Festival ’98, by various artists (1998) Heartland Spiritual Alliance and Wildcat Productions. Mystic Soul, by Shawna Carol (1988) Spirit Song. Natural Rhythms, by Terry Garthwaite and ….(2008) Night Passage. By Libana (2000), Spinning Records. Old Silverhead, by Carolyn Hillyer (1998) Seventh Wave Music. Parallel Dreams, by Loreena McKennitt (1997) Quinlin Road Limited. Power of Woman, by Karen Drucker (2008) Return to the Goddess, by Desert Wind (1992) DesertWindmusic.com Ritual Songs, By Colorado Midwives Assoc. (1983) Rock the Goddess, by Daughters of Gaia (2004) B. Meiklejohn Free. Roll of Thunder, by Spiral Rhythm (2003) Musiphysical Productions. Sacred Circles, by Terry Garthwaite (2000) Foojoonjoy. Second Chants, by Reclaiming and Friends (1997) Serpentine Music. Shamanic Songs and Dances, by Flight of the Hawk (1994). She Carane Hom, by K.J. Reynolds (1998) She Changes, by Moving Breath (1991) Heartway Productions. She Walks with Snakes, by Marie Summerwood (1998), Marie Summerwood. Singing the Promise, by General Assembly of 1st Universalist Church Rochester NY (1998), CUUPS, Inc. Sirens, by S.J. Tucker (2006) www.skinnywhiteckick.com Sojourns, by Libana (1990) Shanachie Records Corp. Songs for the Strengthening Sun, by Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle (2009) Songs for the Waning Year, by Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle (2008) Songs of the Old Religion, Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), (1975) Songs of the Circle, Leah Wolfsong, (2000) Roots Down Music. Songs of the Spirit II, III, by Karen Drucker (2001,2005) Toones Musc. The Best of Pagan Song, by various artisits (2004) Serpentine Music. The Faery Shaman, Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong) (1982) This Winter’s Night, by MotherTongue (1994) Through the Darkness, by Beverly Frederick (Reclaiming Community) (1998), Veladanza Arts Under a Violet Moon, by Blackmore's Night (1991) Minstrel Music. We All Have a Song, by Heather Pierson (2001) Vessel Recordings. 161 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 We Are Light, by Spiral Rhythm (2007) Musiphysical Productions. Weaving the Web of Life, by MotherTongue (2006) Welcome to Annwfn, by Deborah & Rick Hamouris & Friends (1986/2001) Sierra West Music. Witch in the Wildwoods, by Moonstruck (1999) Starcraft. Witches’ Brew, By Reclaiming (2006) Reclaiming Quarterly. Women of the Earth, by SpiralDance (1996). Womyn in Circle, by Carien Wijnen & Rainbow Womyn Choir (1998), Rainbow Women Production, Berlin Womyn with Wings, by Carien Wijen & Rainbow Womyn Choir (1995), Rainbow Women Productions, Berlin. The Year is a Dancing Woman, vol 1 – by Ruth Barrett (2003) . The Year is a Dancing Woman, vol 2 – Midsummer through Hallowmas, by Ruth Barrett (2003) Dancing Tree Music. Year of the Wicca, by Thea (2000) LA Music, Münich

Books – many contain musical notations along with lyrics: A Bards Book of Pagan Songs, by Hugin the Bard (2000) Music notation, CD, and stories - all original work A Circle is Cast by Libana (1986) Libana, Inc. Celebrate the Seasons of Life Circle of Songs, by Kate Marks (1993). Circle Round and Sing, by Starhawk, Diane Baker and Anne Hill (1998). Fire Within by Libana (1992) Ladyslipper, Inc. Hand in Hand & Heart to Heart, by Women with Wings (Kay Gardner & Friends) (2005) In Her Sacred Space, celebrate the Goddess, Songbook of Lady Bridget, Blackhood Enterprizes (1994). Inanna, The Charge of the Goddess, Song and Dance Cycle, by Susan Zevenbergen and Sara Rain (2002). Night Passage by Libana (2000) Libana, Inc. Old Silverhead, Songs and Initiations of Womanhood, by Carolyn Hillyer, Seventh Wave Music, England (1998) Sacred Circles and Affirhythms, by Terry Garthwaite, Musical notations from these recordings Songs for Earthlings, by Julie Forest Middleton, Emerald Earth Publishing (1998). Wheel of the Year by Gwidion Pendderwwen, (1995) Nemeton. A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual, by Julie Forest Middleton and Stasa Morgan-Appel (2002) Music notation, CD, and all the plans for this ritual. Hand to Hand and Heart to Heart, by Women With Wings, dedicated to Kay Gardner, Ladyslipper (2005).

Web Resources (sources for lyrics, you can listen to some): Paganpanpipe Ivo Dominguez: http://www.seeliecourt.net/panpipe/oldchant.html Bardic Arts: http://www.bardicarts.org/siteindex.html Cern’s Pagan Songbook: http://members.aol.com/cernowain9/cern/pagansongs.html; or http://www.cernowain.com/pagansongbook/psb.html Circle of Souls: http://www.circleofsouls.net/ Pagan radio (thru internet) Eath Spirit Pagan Chant Library: http://www.earthspirit.com/mtongue/chtlib/chtlifr.html Fire Circle Chant Book http://firecirclechants.morgannebaum.com/chant-lyrics-all.pdf Hearth Circle Songbook Pilgram Warrior Songbook Rainbow Songbook Reclaiming Chant books Sacred Rhythm songbook Sparks Collective Chant Book http://www.sparkcollective.org/files/Spark_chants.pdf Woman’s Summer Solstice Songbook 2005, Ye Faerie Hymnal, Radfae.org www.radfae.org/faerie-hymnal

Web Retailers of Pagan Music CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/ Circle Sanctuary: http://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.html Lady Slipper: http://www.buymusichere.net/stores/ladyslipper/ Earth Tones: http://www.paganmusic.com/ Serpentine Music, Anne Hill: http://serpentine music.com

Web Information of Select Artists Denean: http://www.denean.com/lyrics/fire-prayer.html Gaia Consorts: http://www.gaiaconsort.com/profiles.html Emerald Rose lyrics: http://www.emeraldrose.com/lyrics/index.htm Isaac Bonewits: www.neopagan.net/IB_Songs.html Jana Runnalls: http://sacredhome.co.uk/chants.html Kenny Klein: http://kennyklein.net/lyrics.htm KIVA: http://www.kivasong.com/ Libana: http://www.libana.com/ Loreena McKinnitt: http://www.quinlanroad.com/homepage/index.asp Moonstruck: http://moonstruckmusic.home.mindspring.com/moonstruck1.html Peter Conover: http://moonstruckmusic.home.mindspring.com/moonstruck1.html Sarah Pirtle: http://sarahpirtle.com/ SJ Tucker: http://music.sjtucker.com/album/blessings Spiral Dance: http://www.spiraldance.com.au/?Song_Lyrics#index Spiral Rhythm: http://www.spiralrhythm.net/Lyrics.html Wendy Rule: http://www.wendyrule.com/music-shop/

162 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Appendix B – Information from Select Albums

Note: Not all album lyrics are included in this edition. An asterisk ( * ) in front of the song indicates that the lyrics are included, three asterisks ( *** ) in front of an album title indicates that all lyrics from that album are included.

A Circle is Cast By Libana (1988) Spinning Records. 1. Ah, Comme C’est Chose Belle 8. Ma Belle Sinkwanee 15. Russian Lullaby *2. Autumn Time, *9. Young Rider 16. Eyli *3. Fly, Fly, Fly *10. As I Mee Walked *17. Higher *4. In May, That Lusty Season *11. The Earth, …Air, ..Fire, … Water *18. Round and Round 5. Lachen *12. A Circle is Cast *19. Sisters, Now our Meeting is Over *6. Full Moonlight Dance *13. The Earth is Our Mother *7. Kore chant *14. Ancient Mother

***A Dream Whose Time Has Come By the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel (2001).The New Alexandrian Library Project. 1. Airy Messenger 9. Holy Well & Sacred Flame 17. Maiden of Mysteries & Sunfire 2. Call to the Moons 10. Holy Earth Mother 18. Isis, Aset 3. Endless Eternal 11. Sun Returns 19. Star we Were 4. Cernunnos Call 12. Oh Visions 20. Waters of Life 5. Epona 13. Great Mystery 21. And The Wheel Turns 6. Feral Beauty 14. As above, so below 22. Thanks Turns the Wheel 7. Earth Spirits 15. Samhain Revels 8. Herne Who Hears 16. Sweet Magick

Alchemy By KIVA (1993) KIVA. 1. Alchemy 5. Celtic Sunrise 9. Fly High 2. Portrait 6. Midnight Passage (drumming) 10. Maid of Orleans 3. Changer’s Fire *7. Grandmother Spider Woman *4. Aphrodite’s Daughters *8. Persephone’s Song

***All Beings of the Earth By MotherTongue (Earth Spirit Community) (1990) - cassette. 1. Air I Am 4. We Are One With The Soul 7. Burn Fire 2. The Circle Shapes Us 5. All Beings Of The Earth 8. Herne 3. Ocean Mother 6. Between The Worlds 9. I Am The Earth

Ancient Mother By On Wings of Song and Robert Gass (1993) Spring Hill Music. *1. Ancient Mother 6. Lady of the Flowing Waters 11. Nah Bvey Hi-Ay 2. Kali Bjan 7. Mary’s Keen 12. O Viridissima Vigra 3. Yemaya *8. May the Circle Be Open *13. The Circle is Cast 4. Lydians Dream 9. Glad Women 5. Puna is Dancing 10. 23rd Palm

***Awakening The Dream By The Assembly of The Sacred Wheel (2008) New Alexandrian Library Project. 1. Still of the Sun 9. Gate Keeper’s Three 17. Naught Shall Pass 2. Beat of Beltaine 10. Promise of Green 18. There is No End 3. Through the Veil of Night 11. Shining Self Arise 19. Osiris Lives 4. Sweet Water, Warm Sun 12. Harvest Time 20. Seven Sacred Shining Ones 5. Hella’s Gate 13. Herne, Hunter of Souls 21. Step Lightly Step 6. Belisama, Belenos 14. Lugh Lamhfada 22. Sun Beyond the Sun 7. Open and Clear 15. Moon of Come Into Us 23. Io Evohe 8. Fire Soul’s Desire 16. Lady of the Winter Night

A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual By Julie Forrest Middleton and Stasa Morgan-Appel, 2002, Emerald Earth Publishing. *Round and round *Wings *Let the spirit come to you *Keep the Fire Kore Evohe *When we are gone *We Are A Circle This Little Light of Mine *Imani Benedicat Es *We’ve got the power *Deep in the Dark *Solstice Chant (Deep, Deep, Deep) *Carry it home *Though my soul

Beltane By Beltane (2012). *1. We Won't Wait *5. Moon Mother *9. Sweet Solstice Night *2. Beltane Fires *6. Banshee 10. A' Soalin' *3. Angeline *7. Lady of Shadows *11. Borderland 4. Red Dragon *8. Path of No Regrets *12. Harvest Song

Bending Tradition By Emerald Rose (2002), Emerald Rose & Railroad Earth. 1. Penny In The Well 5. Red Haired Mary 10. Castle of Arianrhod 2. Fire In The Head *6. Pagan Girl *11. Freya, Shakti 3. Lucky Man 7. Come By The Hills 12. Unfinished Business 4. Green Hills of Garland/Gallagher 8. Johnny Cope 13. Hills of America Lass/Ferret's Nose 9. Merry Mayfolk

163 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Be Pagan Once Again By Isaac Bonewits and Friends, recorded by the Association for Consciousness Exploration (2003). 1. This Ae Night – Circle Casting 5. The Wizard 9. A Hymn to the Morrigan 2. I Fell In Love With the Lady 6. Be Pagan Once Again! 10. We Just Day “No”! 3. A Hymn to Bridget 7. There Were Three Sisters 11. The Ascent (Deborah’s Song) 4. I Wander Now 8. The Encounter 12. This Ae Night – Circle Casting.

Beyond the Wind By Ubaka Hill (2006) 1. Ear to the Ground 5. Ride the Wind 9. She’s Been Waitin 2. Beyond to the Edge – instrumental 6. Sistory II be – instrumental 10. Can’t Hold Back the Dawn - 3. She Who Rises 7. Fire (on the mountain) – drumming, instrumental 4. Sistory II –instrumental 8. Dream Shift

Blessings By S. J. Tucker (2007) www.sjtucker.com 1. For Love of All Who Gather *5. Witches’ Rune 9. For Love of all Who 2. April Fool’s Day 6. Handfast Blessing *10. In the Name of the Dance. *3. Firebird’s Child *7. Rabbit’s Song *4. Hymn to Herne *8. Come to the Labyrinth

Bloodmoon By Heartbeat (2009) 1. Bloodmoon 4. March of the Faeries - instrumental 6. Harm None 2. Earth, Air, Fire Water 5. Heartbeat of the Earth (from 7. Silvery Light 3. Creation Inkkubus)

Canticles of Light By Charlie Murphy , Jami Sieber and the Total Experience Choir (1984), (Out Front MusicSeattle, WA ) distributed by Serpentine Music Production. *1. Light is Returning 4. World Without End – instrumental *7. We Remain Faithful 2. Remembering – instrumental *5. Time to Love *3. Blood of the Ancients *6. Calling on the Spirits

***Chants By Reclaiming & Friends (1994) Reclaiming Collective San Francisco, 1. The Ocean is the Beginning 8. Silver Shining Wheel 15. We All Come From the Goddess. 2. Touching Her Deep 9. Where There’s Fear There’s Power Hoof and Horn 3. Air I Am 10. Hecate, Cerridwen 16. Kore Chant 4. Rise with the Fire 11. Return to the Mother 17. Sun King (Oh, Tell me Why) 5. Snake Woman 12. Born of Water 18. We Are Alive 6. Goddess Medley 13. Air Moves Us 7. We Are the Flow 14. Water and Stone

Chants of Balance By The Shinning Wheel Pagan Chorus, 2002, www.shingingwheel.org *1. Silver Rose Quarter Call 6. Loki 11. The Maenad Song *2. Moonlight Shines *7. Shakti/Shiva *12. She *3. Inanna - Lady of the Moon *8. Hang With Us *13. Roots and Wings *4. Sun Moon and Stars *9. Sekhmet Speaks *14. Children of the Earth *5. Magic of the Goddess 10. Bast *15. Thank-you Lady

Circle of the Seasons By Lisa Thiel (2005), Sacred Dream Productions. 1. Opening 6. Litha (Summer Solstice Song) 11. Dreamtime (instrumental) 2. Invocation 7. Lammas 12. Hail and Farewell 3. Imbolc (Candlemas) 8. Mabon (Autumn Equinox) 13. Closing 4. Ostara (Spring Song) 9. Samhain 5. Beltane (Lord and Lady Song) 10. Yule (Winter Solstice)

Circle of Women Recorded by Earthbeat (1997) Redway California *1. Earth My Body *8. Mother of Darkness/We All Come 13. Down By the Riverside *2. Circle Round for Freedom from the Goddess (medley) *14. Full Moonlight Dance *3. Oh Ho The Pretty Chain *9. O’ She Will Bring/Musical Priestess *15. Mother I Feel You *4. We Shall Lift Each Other Up (medley) *16. Woman Am I, Blessed Am I *5. Simple Gifts 10. Siyahamba *17. May the Circle Be Open 6. Umamu Ya Jabula *11. Celebrate the Rain *7. Ancient Mother *12. Spirit of the Plants

***Circle Round and Sing By Anne Hill (2000) Serpentine Music. 1. Circle Round 8. Place of Power 15. Persephone Song 2. Moon Folly 9. Tree Wassail 16. Heat of our Heart’s Desire (We 3. Fur and Feathers 10. Return to me, Beloved dance) 4. Ocean Lullaby 11. The Sun is Born 17. Dance of Gift of the Summer Sun 5. full Moon song 12. The Witch Song 18. Summer Sunset 6. The Give Away Song 13. Holy Water, Sacred Flame 19. When You’re Magic 7. Rain Song 14. New Moon Song

164 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 ***Crow Goddess By Crow Women (2006) Crowomyn, Durango, CO. 1. Born of the Elements Medley 8. Let’s Go Down 15. Sing Up the Stones 2. In the Fire 9. Chalice to Blade 16. Free the Heart 3. Web of Wonder 10. Crow Goddess 17. Away Ye Merry Lasses 4. We Are Sisters 11. I am Plenty 18. We Won’t Sleep Tonight 5. Dark Goddess Medley 12. The Roots of my Heart 19. May the Circle Be Open 6. Breaths 13. Beltane Song 7. Is, Was, and Shall Be (Wyrd Sisters) 14. Healing Circle

***Crow Magic By Crow Women of Durango, CO (2012). http://cdbaby.com/cd/crowwomen2 1. The Law of Three (Prelude) 11. Air, Lift Me Up 20. We Are Keepers 2. You're a Woman Now 12. I Am Flame (the Balefire Song) 21. She Calls 3. Dance of Dreams 13. Wondrous Water 22. Mooncycle 4. Belly Pot 14. Ecomancy 23. Suncycle 5. Stone Circle 15. Epona 24. Bless Our Mead (the Yeast 6. Crow Lullaby 16. The Handparting Song Herders' Anthem) 7. Goddess Moon 17. The Croning Song 25. Deep Well Woman 8. Sing Ho! for the Mead 18. You Have a Place Here (the 26. Circle of Healing 9. Calling the Elements Initiation Song) 10. Magurkh, Earth Mother 19. Farewell, My Familiar

Deity By Wendy Rule *1. Deity 5. Artemis 9. Oh How I Dreamed 2. Think of the Day 6. Shine 10. Night Sea Journey 3. Open my Senses 7. Bliss 4. Danse Macabre 8. Full Moon in Scorpio

Divine Favorites By Elaine Silver (1999) Silver Stream Music. 1. Stormwinds 6. Masters in disguise 11. Walking the Labyrinth 2. Sister Moon, Brother Sun 7. Open hearts 12. Angel Orphan 3. Standing in the Possibility 8. Half Moon Rising 13. The Fairie Pledge 4. Let there be peace 9. Infinitely Faerie 14. We Are All One 5. The Heart of a woman 10, The Blue and Green 15. Each of us / I rejoice

Elemental By Kellianna 1. Direction Song *6. Brighid's Flame *11. Ebb and Flow *2. There is No Time *7. Full Height of Our Power *12. The Maid and the Dragon *3. She Is Crone *8. Gaia Loves *13. Elemental *4. Pele *9. Fire Transform Me *5. Sacred Stones of Stonehenge *10. The Horned God

***Elemental Children of Earth By Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus (2011) http://cdbaby.com/cd/shiningwheelpaganchorus4

1. The Circle Song 6. Hecate Is Rising 11. Way Home 2. The Importance of Being Brigit 7. Finding the Goddess 12. Runnin' Wild 3. Gaia 8. Bring the Rain 13. Elemental Children of Earth 4. She Gives Us Life (The Gulf Song) 9. Spirit Lets You Fly 5. Never Alone 10. No More Burning Times

Enchantress By Gypsy (1990) White Light Pentacles/Sacred Spirit Productions. *1. Magick *5. Lady 9. Heaven’s Gift *2. BringBack the Light *6. Medicine Song 10. Bell Choir 3. Merlina’s Theme (no words) 7. Celestrial Intro 11. We Want A World 4. Two Witches 8. Enchantress

Enter the Center By Abbi Spinner, (2001) McBride Magic, Inc. *1. Sacred Way *5. O Dark Mother *9. O Ma, Ma, Ma *2. Enter the Center 6. Roots and Wings 10. Udu *3. Let the Way be Open *7. Right here, right now *11. Arms of the Mother *4. Ancient Goddess *8. Held in the heart *12. Singing in the Circle

Face of a New Day By T. Thorn Coyle (1998) A Soup House Production. 1. After Amergin *5. Brigit *9. Lugh’s Song 2. Continuing on 6. The Green 10. Passage 3. Black Heart 7. Half Light 11. A Fool 4. Present 8. Charge and Covenant

Finding the Balance Within By KIVA (1994) KIVA. 1. Cycles of the Season 6. The Basin 11. May Queen 2. Maria 7. The Siren’s Song 12. There Was An Old Woman 3. Star of the Sea 8. Sea Called 13. Beacon of Light 4. Empowerment 9. Summer Solstice Passion 5. Virago 10. Princess Royal

165 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Fire in the Head By Emerald Rose (2002) Emerald Rose & Railroad Earth. 1. Star of the County Down 6. A Pict Song 11. Chicken Raid of Cymru 2. Fire in the Head 7. Vampire Girl from Orn *12. Freya, Shakti 3. World’s Wedding 8. Summerland 13. Donald McGillivray 4. Drowsy Maggie 9. Call me Home 5. Merry Mayfolk 10. Never Under estimate

Fire of Creation By Abbi Spinner McBride (2007) *1. Prepare Yourself *5. I Am the Fire 9. Gate Gate *2. Fire of Creation *6. Die & Be ReBorn *10. Awaken Me *3. Behold 7. Angel Invocation *11. Waters of Bliss *4. We Walk 8. Surrounded by Light 12. Nikki's Lullaby

Fire Prayer By Denean (1991) Etherean Music. 1. Passage to the Earth Mother 8. Segue *15. Sacred Fire *2. As One *9. Fire Prayer *16. The Tree *3. Medicine Wheel *10. Song to the Mother 17. Segue 4. Segue - instrumental 11. Segue 18. Anzara *5. Walk in Balance *12. Spiral to the Center 19. Segue 6. Segue *13. Path of Beauty 20. There is a Dream *7. All my Relations 14. Segue 21. Passage to the Earth Mother

Fires at Midnight By Blackmore's Night (2001) Steamhammer. 1. Written in the Stars 7. Fires at Midnight 13. Praetorius 2. The Times They Are A Changin’ 8. Hanging Tree 14. Benzai-Ten 3. I Still Remember 9. The Storm 15. Village on the Sand 4. Home Again 10. Midwinter’s Midnight 16. Again Someday 5. Crowning of the King 11. All Because of You 6. Fayre Thee Well 12. Waiting Just For You

Fire Within By Libana, (1990), Ladyslipper. *1. Fire Within 7. O Virgo Spendens *13. I Will Be Gentle With Myself 2. Hataru Koi *8. Rise Up O Flame *14. Now I Walk In Beauty *3. Treeplanter’s Round *9. Neesa 15. Be Like A Bird 4. Con El Viento 10. Lullaby 16. Lo Yisa Goy *5. Good Friend *11. Clear Horizon 17. Kwaheri 6. Kona Kai Opua I Kai Lai 12. Ode to Contentment *18. And She Will Rise

First Degree By Parnassus (2003), Vancouver, Canada Group. 1. A-tesh-na-anna 6. Elementas 11. Oh shit, it’s the Faeries 2. God and Goddess in Blue 7. Let my eye go to the sun 12. Initiations 3. King’s Dance 8. Beauty of the Earth 13. Rough Water 4. Destiny 9. Air Moves Us 14. Circle is open/spirit of the earth 5. Constellations 10. Late at Night

For Earth and Her People By First of May (Sharon Knight and Karl Franzen) (2001) 1. John Riley - traditional 5. Rise Up 9. Wild Mountain Thyme 2. Nottamun Town - traditional 6. Sugar 10. Fountain and River 3. Lara 7. The Wheelwright 11. Love is When. 4. The Faery Song 8. It’s a Mystery

For the Lady and the Lord By Lucidian A collection of 13 traditional, contemporary, and original pagan songs done in an original style which is a blend of Celtic, folk, and early music influences *1. Besom Chant 6. Brown and Yellow Ale 11. Wiccan Song *2. By the Earth 7. Powers of Fey 12. Circle Casting Song 3. So Sayeth Life 8. Oak and Ash and Thorn *13. God/dess Chant *4. The Lady's Bransle 9. Devil and the Maid 5. Raise the Stang! 10. Witches Reel

Full By Rachel Bagby (1993) Breathing Music (BMI). 1. Of the Divine 5. Yin Yang 9. Fulla Yes 2. Full Women 6. Divine Percussion 10. Gratitude 3. Praises 7. How do you love? 11. There is a way 4. Yemaya 8. Forgiveness

Gaia Circles By Gaia Consort (1999) gaiaconsort.com 1. Just Because 5. The old Ones 9. The Rede (An it Harm None) 2. Gathering 6. Move to the Country 10. Secret of the Crossroads Devil 3. Darkwing (Shaman in the City) 7. Gaia Circles 11. Ravens 4. Grey Places - insturmental 8. Sweet Emptiness

166 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Ghost of a Rose By Blackmore's Night (2003) Minstrel Music. 1. Way to Mandalay 6. Queen for a day part 2 11. Loreley 2. 3 Black Crows 7. Ivory Tower 12. Where are We Going From Here 3. Diamonds and Rust 8. Nur Eine Minute 13. Rainbow Blues 4. Cartouche 9. Ghost of a Rose 14. All For One 5. Queen for a day part 1 10. Mr. Peagram’s Morris and Sword 15. Dandlion Wine

Give Us A Kiss! By T.Thorn Coyle (2002) A Soup House Production. *1. Song to the Secret Name of the 5. Home 10. First We Take Manhattan Star Goddess 6. Angola 11. Song for Siripongs 2. Angelsea 7. Zion *12. God Soul Waltz 3. Raucus Yes! 8. Persephone 4. Hey Mister 9. Children of Promise

Goddess Chant By Shawna Carol (1998)Ladyslipper *1. Sacred Pleasure *4. Mother’s Gift 7. Rise Up *2. Be Still 5. Spirit Song *8. Praise Her *3. Make Sacred Space *6. Blessed Be

Good Where We Been (DUP) 1. Invocation to White Buffalo Women 5. Cumbaya 9. Shakin’ the Tree 2. Good Where We’ve Been 6. Sarah’s Circle 10. I am the Goddess Divine 3. Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti 7. Standing on Sacred Ground 11. NorthWest Healing Cycle 4. Om Ma Ni Pad He Hung *8. Air Flies to Fire 12. Good Where We’ve Going to.

Green Flame By Sarah Pirtle (2000) Discover Center Music. 1. Here’s A Hand 6. Karolka’s Song 11. The Flowers of Atlantis *2. Follow the Voice 7. My Roots Go Down 12. Seeds of Partnership 3. Green Flame 8. Still I Stay Strong 13. Lay Down Your Weary Burden 4. Being Yes and Saying No 9. Montana Wind 5. Seed Savers 10. I’m Still Standing

Hand of Desire Recorded by Lunacy – Sparky T. Rabbit and Greg Johnson, (1992). *1. God was a Woman 5. Shango 9. Sacred Bitch *2. Brid 6. Lament for the Queer Dead 10. Ancestor’s Invocation *3. Bright Sun, Dark Death 7. Lullaby *11. Untamed God (Honor the) 4. Trance 8. Eye in the Dark *12. Way to the Well (A song for Brigid)

Hand to Hand Recorded by SilverBranch Production, (2003). *1. Hand to Hand *6. Llew *11. Cernunnos *2. Dragons Everywhere 7. The Silver Branch 12. Melusine *3. Blodeuwedd *8. Rhiannon 13. The Oldest Animals 4. Queen of Fae *9. Cerridwen *14. May the Circle be Open *5. Arianrhod 10. Brian Boru

Hidden Waters Sacred Ground By Sophia (1996) Hidden Waters Sound. *1. Sweet Surrender *3. The Earth Is Our Mother 5. Hidden Waters 2. Charana Kamara 4. Sacred Ground Round

Honor the Light By Heather Pierson (2000) Vessel Recordings. 1. Invoking a good spirit 5. Prayer 9. Set me free 2. Honor the light 6. Let it roll off your back 10. I wish you well 3. Great Spirit, Hear us 7. Close to you 11. Sleep 4. Peace will abide 8. Understood

***I Am by Spiral Rhythm (2001). 1. The Element Chant 5. Mother Mine 9. Drum Circle 2. I am 6. She makes a place for me 10. The sound of change 3. Freedom 7. Why do you call 11. Healing Circle 4. One Spirit 8. Life Circle 12. The moon is high

Ignite! By Sacred Fire (2009) – formerly a Seattle based community, no information currently available- probably dismantled. 1. Holy Comparsa! 5. Bless Our Planet 9. The Feeling Music Brings *2. Behold, There is Magic *6. Long Ago, Right Here *10. Thank You, Mother 3. Sanctify Author unknown *7. Earthquakes of Power 4. Doin' What You Do *8. Fire Dance

***Inanna By Sára Rain & Susan Zevenbergen (2002) UNC Recording Studio. 1. The Call 4. That Sings of Love and Pleasure 7. At the End of Desire 2. She Is 5. Let Them Be 3. The Soul 6. Mystery

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Inner Voice – Songs of Spirit, by Diana Earth Mission (1986). 1. Introduction *10. I will not be afraid *19. The Earth is our mother *2. Grandmother (Invocation to the four *11. Beautiful Women, power in their *20. She’s been waiting directions) *struggle *21. I am a circle *3. Hey Ungula (Unguwa) 12. Hold me *22. The Earth, the Air, the Fire Water, *4. May we all fly like Eagles 13. Ah ah, ah ah return *5. Open your robe *14. Gate, gate *23. Sure as the Wind *6. Wen de ya ho *15. The River she is flowing *24. Hymn to the Russian Earth *7. We all come from the goddess *16. I am a wild women *25. Dreamland *8. We thank the *17. Hey ya hey *26. May the Circle be open *9. Free the heart *18. Everything that dies is reborn

In the Arms of the Wild By Beverly Frederick (2000) Red Tail Records, Veladanza Arts Monte Rio, CA 95462 *1. Moon song 10. Choco Le’le’ *19. We are Your People *2. Tierra Mi Cuerpo *11. Spiraling into the Center *20. Way to the Well 3. Opening 12. Brid’s Lullaby 21. A Prayer for Gypsy 4. Trillium *13. Be Blessed *22. In the Arms of the Wind (Luna) 5. Summoning Song 14. Breath of May 23. Elegy for the Birds of Malta 6. They Walk Among Us 15. Loving Family *24. May the Circle be Open 7. Shamba Sada Shiva 16. Redwood Cathedral *25. Look to the Forest *8. Inanna (Take Us) *17. Rise with the Fire *9. Divine Mother *18. Healin’ in the Earth

I Sing Her Praises By Jana Runnalls (2001) MiniMax Production. *1. I Sing Her Praises *6. Remember the Goddess is Within *11. Deep Peace *2. Sacred Cornmother *7. I am a Woman 12. Artemis *3. This Body, This Temple *8. Isis, Astarte *13. Grainne *4. Kore *9. Full Moonlight Dance *5. Walking Breath *10. Cauldron of Cerridwen

th It's Time, 25 Anniversary Goddess Chants By Susun Weed & Friends (2007) Wise Woman Ways *1. It's Time (to Be the Goddess); *8. The Spirit of the Plants *13. Neesa, Neesa, Neesa *2. We Are Sisters On A Journey *9. Let It In, Let It Go 14. I Give Away My Blood of Life *3. We All Come From the Goddess 10. Scarlet Poppies *15. My Sister the Moon *4. Sacred Corn Mother 11. Pressing Cider Song *16. In The Heart of My Womb 5. Goatie Goat 12. Tubs In, Tubs Out (The Apprentice *17. Aradia's Call *6. Dance in a Circle of Women Song) 18. Genét, Genét 7. Cerridwyn, My Star

Journey to the Goddess By Lisa Thiel (1994) Sacred Dream Productions 6336 N. Oracle Rd. #326-307 Tucson, AZ 85704 *1. Rainbow Woman *6. Song to the Grandmothers *11. Moon Mother *2. White Buffalo Woman *7. Song to Inanna 12. Song of the Mermaid Queen *3. Cornmother *8. Warrior Goddess *13. I am the Goddess *4. Green Tara Mantra *9. Spirit of the Plants 5. Achhi Mantra *10. Kwan Yin

Let it Begin Now By Starhawk & Reclaiming & Friends (1997) Serpentine Music. *1. Spirits *5. Honor to the Untamed God *9. Let it Begin Now 2. Lyke-Wake Dirge 6. The God Song *10. No End to the Circle – Devocation *3. The Guardian Song 7. Set Sail (instrumental) *11. Demeter’s Song *4. No End to the Circle - Invocation 8. The Gates

Love Like A Stream By Book (2005) Melusine Records. 1. When love calls *5. His Mystery 9. Everything Calls me to act 2. Gin and honey 6. Piece of Wood *10.(If) My Soul Says So 3. Moon Cycle 7. The Great Blues Sea 4. Peace is a shining jewel 8. Earth Rhythms

Lunacy Recorded by Lunacy – Sparky T. Rabbit and Greg Johnson (1990). *1. She’s Been Waiting *6. The Moon Song 10. Drumming & Whistling - *2. I am Here *7. Barge of Heaven instrumental *3. Come Brothers, Come *8. Aphrodite’s Song *11. Kali Ma *4. Demeter’s Song (The Wealthy One) *9. Purple God *12. Round and Round 5. Boy Burned Too

Metamorphic by Peter Conover (2001), distributed by Wayland Productions. *1. Look for the Moon *6. Circle in 11. Epona - instrumental 2. Dove *7. Avalon is calling 12. Make them Well 3. Lone fox, lone wolf 8. Horses *13. The Gathering 4. Sometime *9. Jack in the Green 5. Dream Street 10. The Tercel and the Rock Dove

168 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Mother Wisdom By KIVA (1994) P.O. Box 0403 Rockville, MD 20848 1. Jnana Mai *4. Yemaya *7. Rushing Water 2. Sri Mahalaksmyastakam *5. Green Tara Song *8. Healing Song *3. Aphrodite’ 6. Jai Mai *9. The Earth is Our Mother

Music of the Heartland Festival ’98 By various artists (1998) Heartland Spiritual Alliance and Wildcat Productions. 1. Enchanted Gypsy 6. Mother England 11. Heartland 2. Cuckoo’s Nest 7. Mask 12. Blessed Be 3. Festival 8. Mirage 13. Sun 4. Anthem 9. Celtic Feast of the Dead 14. My Aphrodite 5. Geordie 10. Candlewick 15. Goodbye

Mystic Soul By Shawna Carol (1988) Spirit Song. 1. Like a River 5. Mystic Soul 9. The Blessing 2. The Wheel 6. Worthy to Serve 10. Where I’m Going 3. Vision 7. Join the Circle 4. O Great Spirit 8. All Over Heaven

Native Middle Eastern Cycle (DUP) *1. Belit Mati Malkatu - Rahm 4. Inanna - Damuzi 7. Nintu Mami Ninhursag 2. Shaddai - Rahm 5. Eyeh Ahser Eyeh - Ashera *8. Anat Amenta, Uma Amenta, Hathor 3. Hohmah - Allatu 6. Ast Amenti – Usari Nepra Amenta

Natural Rhythms By Terry Garthwaite and ….(2008) *1. On Track 6. I Don’t Fit *11. Flowers 2. That’s Right 7. Sand Dollar 12. Spring Fever *3. Silly Worry *8. Popcorn 13. El Diablo *4. Full Moon Rising 9. Rush Hour *14. Tarantulus *5. Spirit Unbound *10. Juju

Night Passage By Libana (2000), Spinning Records. *1. Whatever Circle Comes from the 6. Bim Bam 12. Vern Kan Segla Center 7. Learned of Angel 13. Er a lo va *2. Dark of the Moon 8. V’asu Li Mikdash *14. Night Goes Back 3. O Mama Bakudala *9. The Breeze at Dawn 15. Ise Oluwa *4. Summer Solstice *10. We All Come From the Goddess *16. Deep Peace 5. I have a Million Nightengales *11. Yemaya

Old Silverhead By Carolyn Hillyer (1998) Seventh Wave Music. Songs and Initiations of Womanhood 1. Girlseed 7. Spinmother 13. Stone Crone 2. Come in to our dream 8. Braiding power 14. Old Silverhead 3. Bloodflower 9. Midwoman 15. Bone (Heron fly you home) 4. Blessed be the blood 10. Meet the mirror 16. Eight Beads Chant 5. Fruitmother 11. Earthcrone 6. In my sister’s country 12. Knitting Song

Out of the Corner of the Eye By Kiva (2006) 1. Out of the Corner of the Eye 6. Rise Up the Call 11. Battle of Evermore 2. Faerie Glen - Instrumental 7. Autumn’s Twilight 12. Green Tara (21 Praises) 3. Green Man 8. In Praise of Winder 13. The Coming & Going of Fey 4. The Changeling 9. Once More 5. Morning Sun 10. Water, Fire, & Smoke

Parallel Dreams By Loreena McKennitt (1997) Quinlin Road Limited. 1. Samain Night 4. Annachie Gordon 7. Breaking the Silence 2. Moon Cradle 5. Standing Stones 8. Ancient Pines 3. Huron “Beltaine” Fire Dance 6. Dicken’s Dublin

Power of Woman By Karen Drucker (2008). *1. Power of Women *5. I Am So Blessed 9. I Look Good 2. What One Woman Can Be 6. You Are Loved 10. N-o Is My New Yes 3. On My Way *7. Gentle With Myself 11. I Wish For You 4. Lighten Up 8. Beauty in You 12. Let It Shine

Return to Love (DUP UK V) 1. Heart Bismillah 8. Om Shanti 14. Ihdina Sirat Almustaqim 2. Tuaq At Yr Un 9. Om mane padme hum (partner 15. Knocking Zikr *3. Beltane Brand dance) 16. Disclose to Us *4. Roll, Mabon, Roll 10. Tara dance 17. Hu hu hu allah *5. Light of Water 11. Om mane padme hung *18. Wise Earth 6. Uma Mariam 12. Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu 19. Return to Love 7. Ardvisura Anahita 13. Etz Hayim Hi

169 Vella Rose’s Pagan Song Book August 2014 Return to the Goddess By Desert Wind (1992) DesertWindmusic.com 1. To The Earth 6. Goddess Dance Cycle_Hine Motove 11. Aids Walk for Life 2. Return to the Goddess 7. Isis, Osiris Kali, Shiva 12. With You 3. Say Yes to Life 8. From the Goddess 13. Epliogue 4. Reach In 9. I am 5. Dona 10. Earth Mother

Rise Up by Spiral Rhythm (2013) http://cdbaby.com/cd/spiralrhythm1 1. Rise Up 6. The Faith Inside 11. Father Fill Me 2. We Are the Gods 7. As One 12. Pele Rising 3. Bringing Change 8. He Walks With Me 13. Show Me the Way 4. Sacred Space 9. Wise in Her Ways 5. Twilight Wood 10. Where the Wild Things Grow

Ritual Music: Isis Invoked by Jessica Gill (2001) 1. The casting of the circle 5. Invocation of the Watchtowers: 11. Pan 2. Invocation of the Watchtowers: East North 12. The Moon 3. Invocation of the Watchtowers: 6. The Floating Dance 13. Isis South 7. Air 14. Dismissal: East 4. Invocation of the Watchtowers: 8. Fire 15. Dismissal: South West 9. Water 16. Dismissal: West 10. Earth 17. Dismissal: North

Ritual Songs By Colorado Midwives Assoc. (1983). *1. Woman Am I *6. There is only one river *11. Earth, Water, Fire, Air *2. Listen to my heartsong 7. Many blessings of god rest upon you *12. We All Fly Like Eagles *3. Opening (Sweet Surrender) 8. Reading *13. Moon Mother 4. We All Come to Welcome You *9. We Are Sisters *14. Wearing my long wing feathers *5. I am the circle 10. We All Come from god *15. We Are the Flow

Rock the Goddess By Daughters of Gaia (2004) B. Meiklejohn Free. 1. We Are The Witches 5. Reawakening 9. Womanspirit *2. Born of Water *6. Ancient Mother *10. Blessed Be 3. Daughters of Gaia 7. Rock the Goddess 4. Standing in my power 8. Ladyspin

***Roll of Thunder By Spiral Rhythm (2003) Musicphysical Productions. 1. I am the Goddess 5. Look within 9. Three Witches 2. Come and Dance 6. Children’s Totem Chant 10. Dance my children dance 3. Grandmother, Grandmother 7. The Mother’s Heart 11. Roll of Thunder 4. Maiden, Mother, Crone 8. I am a Leaf

Sacred Circles By Terry Garthwaite (2000) Foojoonjoy. 1. Morning Glory *5. Sweet Sensation *9. Heartbeating *2. Surrounded by the light 6. Udo Too 10. Woman You Know 3. Chuppa Chi *7. Sacred Circles *4. Sweet Spirit 8. Hallelu

Sacred Home by Jana Runnalls (2004) *1. Ritual 6. Wakan Tanka *11. Heartbeat *2. Sacred Home *7. Dancing Fire 12. Seeds of Life *3. Deep into the Earth *8. Gaia *13. Spirit of the Cloven Hoof *4. Elemental Circle *9. Singing Water 14. Ancestors Speaking 5. Goddess and God Chant *10. I Breathe the Air

***Second Chants By Reclaiming & Friends (1994 & 1997) Reclaiming Collective 1. The Fool 7. Sparks 13. Return of the Goddess 2. Circle Casting Song 8. Free The Heart 14. Wings 3. The Awakening 9. Powerful Song 15. Who Is She 4. Rhiannon 10. Harvest Chant 16. When We are Gone 5. I Am But One 11. Barge of Heaven 6. His Mystery 12. Inanna (we go down)

Seven Times Seven (DUP UK IV) 1. Waikera Eleohim 10. B’reshith Dance 19. Light the Lamp 2. Inanna - Ishtar 11. Jewish Line Dance 20. Shema Israel 3. 12. Salaam Khaliq Allah 21. I am in the heart of God *4. Neesa 13. Jamil Allah 22. Be thou a smooth way 5. Wishi Ta *14. Anu Danu Don Danaan 23. Om mane padme hum Dance 6. Beauty is Eternity 15. Dark Moon Zikr 24. Thousand Armed Chenreszig *7. Radhe Bol Dance 16. Alleluia 25. Kwan Yin Mudra Dance 8. Maha Mantra Dance 17. Ahbew Lawheldbabaykhun 26. Use us for the Purpose 9. Sita Ram Bolo Pyare 18. Sura of Love

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1. Shadow of the Moon 6. Minstrel Ball 12. Mond Tanz 2. The Clock Ticks 7. Magical World 13. Spirit of the Sea 3. Be Mine Tonight 8. Writing on the Wall 14. Greensleeves 4. Play Minstrel Play 10. Memmingen 15. Wish You Were Here 5. Ocean Gypsy 11. No Second Chance 15. Possum’s Last Dance

***Shamanic Songs and Dances By Flight of the Hawk (1994) 1. Sweet Surrender 4. The River She is Flowing 7. Moonlight Shining 2. Spiraling into the Center 5. We are the Old Ones 8. Take me to the One I Love 3. Grandmother Moon 6. Bones 9. O Great Spirit

Shape Shifters By Ubaka Hill (1995) on Ladyslipper. *1. Motherheart 4. Changes – drum song 8. Oya’s Song – drum instrumental 2. Alconcon – an adaptation of a West 5. Marketplace 9. The Womyn United African social drum song 6. Soweto 3. NightFlight 7. If the Drum is a Woman

She Carane Hom By K.J. Reynolds (1998). 1. She Carane Hom 5. Waterfall 9. Song of Avalon 2. Haliah Katheya 6. Creative Woman 10. Listen *3. Greenwomen Elen 7. Sky Allies 11. One Woman’s Freedom 4. Kali Energy 8. Tintagel 12. An Old Irish Blessing

She Changes By Moving Breath (1991) Heartway Productions. *1. Earth our Body *9. Ancient Mother *17. Heal the Mother *2. Ho Spirit *10. We All Come From the Goddess 18. Spirit Medley *3. Spirit of the Wind *11. Old and Strong *19. Hear me calling *4. Evening Breeze *12. Changing Woman – Kore Chant *20. Old Ones Hear Us *5. Neesa *13. Powerful Woman 21. May the Love We’re Sharing *6. Moon sister, Moon *14. Prayer for Compassion *22. Celtic Goddess Blessing (By the *7. Triple Goddess Chant *15. Song of Remembrance Air) *8. She Changes 16. The Light in the Mystery

***She Walks with Snakes by In Her Name , Words and music by Marie Summerwood (1998 1. In The Name 7. The Beauty of the Woman 13. Imbolc Round 2. I Honor What is Sacred 8. Beads! 14. Samhain’s Door 3. Let It In, Let It Go 9. She Walks with Snakes 15. Crone’s Chant 4. Help Me Know 10. Dance in the Circle of Women 16. In the Heart of the Womb 5. The Beaver Song 11. Deep is the Ocean 17. Open Until Then 6. Woman of the Sacred Temple 12. Equinox Chant

Singing the Promise, a CUUPS Benefit Concert (1998) Recorded by Gen. Assembly First Universalist Church, Rochester NY. 1. Hymn of the Earth *8. I Give Thanks *15. Chant with the Tibetan Singing *2. Changing Woman *9. The Mother will Never Forget You Bowl 3. Spirits 10. The Praties they Grow Small *16. Cup of the Moon 4. My Help is in the Mountain 11. The Grace of Her 17. I Will Sleep *5. Green God 12. Made from this Earth *18. Cradled in the Arms of the 6. Babethandaza 13. Hymn of Gaia Goddess 7. Seal Song *14. Open Your Heart 19. We are Dancing Sarah’s Circle

Sirens By S.J. Tucker (2006) www.skinnywhiteckick.com 1. The Drowning 6. Storm 11. The Wendy Trilogy III 2. Go Away Godboy 7. Carousel 12. Mandolin Holy Man 3. Lady Vagabond 8. The Wendy Trilogy II 13. Valkyrie Daughter 4. Cold Sunshine *9. Alligator in the House 14. Goddess 5. The Wendy Trilogy I 10. Girl in the Garden

Songs for the Old Religion By Gwydion Pennderwen (Thomas DeLong), recorded on Songs or the Old Religion (1975). *1. The Lord of the Dance *6. The Wintery Queen 11. Harvest Dance 2. Lughnasad Dance *7. The Raven is Calling *12. Cǻn Cerridwen *3. Spring Strathspey *8. Beltane Wedding Dance 13. Witches Tune – instrumental piece *4. Witches’ Coven Dance *9. Return of the King *14. Song of Mari 5. On Lady Day *10. The Sun God 15. The Lady’s Bramble

***Songs for the Strengthening Sun By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, (2009). 1. Force of Nature 8. Frey and Freya 15. Jewell of the Sun 2. Take your spirits down 9. Joys of Springtime 16. Gwion Bach 3. Tipping point 10. The Maypole 17. Nature’s Bounty 4. Shinning Twins 11. Heart’s Desire 18. Blessing Waltz 5. Hail Brigid 12. Standing in Tiphareth 19. Alchemy 6. Briar Rose 13. Blessings of the summer stars 20. Promethian Heirs 7. Serpent Well 14. Awaken your soul 21. Rising of the Breath

Songs for the Waning Year By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle (2008). *1. Elemental Casting 9. Morrigan Chant *17. Solstice Prayer *2. Awake! *10. Prayer for the Dead *18. Nine Brazen Bells *3. Queen of Heaven *11. Ereshkigal, Keeper of the Sorrows 19. Taliesin’s song *4. For Tara *12. Osiris Lives *20. Demeter and We *5. Ancestor Chant *13. Divine Twins *21. Light of the World *6. Beyond the Gates *14. Eternity’s children 22. Estrella’s Brilliance *7. Come all who hunger *15. Cross the rive *8. The Fates *16. Season’s Turn

Songs from the Center By Spinner and Magnus (from the last century – early album available on line) 1. Remember the Way *4. Let the way be open *7. Gaia, Carry us home 2. Thoth / I am the fire *5. Behold there is magic 3. Abracadabra 6. The Magician and the High Priestess

Songs of Spirit II By Karen Drucker (2001), Toones Music. *1. Thank You For This Day 5. The Face Of God *9. Money is Coming To Me *2. Blessing To The World *6. Gifts Of The Goddess *10. I Am So Blessed *3. Prosperity Chant 7. There Is Only Love 11. We Are All Angels *4. Healed Whole & Healthy 8. Holy Holy Holy

Songs of Spirit III By Karen Drucker (2005), Toones Music.. 1. Start my Day 5. Gentle with Myself 9. I am Loved *2. Grateful 6. Your Prayer is My Prayer Too 10. I have Faith 3. Receiving Chant 7. Relax, Let Go 11. This or Something Better 4. Just Do It 8. Beauty In You 12. Song of My Soul

Songs of the Circle By Leah Wolfsong, (2000) Roots Down Music. 1. Hanta Yo 6. Traveler 11. Grandmother 2. Mystery 7. Midnight Moonlight 12. Woman Chant 3. Hearts Together 8. Beauty Path 13. Prayer Song 4. Open my heart 9. Trust 5. Circle of Power 10. Hold Me Now

The Best of Pagan Song By various artists, Produced by Anne Hill (2004) Serpentine Music *1. Burning Times *6. Magick *11. Dark Moon Circle *2. The Heretic Heart 7. Fairy Queen *12. Rime of the Ancient Matriarch *3. We Won’t Wait Any Longer 8. Angel of Bells *13. The Christians and the Pagans *4. The Question Song *9. We Do Not Die *14. Penny in the Well. *5. Lord of the Dance *10. Deity

The Book of Secrets By Loreena McKennitt (1997) Warner Brothers. 1. Prologue 4. Marco Polo - instrumental 7. Night Ride Across the Caucusus 2. The Mummer Dance 5. The Highwayman 8. Dante’s Prayer 3. Skellig 6. La Serenissima - instrumental

The Early Years By Ruth Barrett & Cynthia Smith (1999) Aeolus Music. 1. Bird on the briar 9. Lesson for two lutes 17. Fairie’s love song 2. Never weather beaten Saile 10. Blow the candles out 18. The rolling world 3. The Memaid 11. Past time with good company 19. The Broomfield Hill 4. Lullaby for Amanda 12. The rolling of the stones 20. Pavan 5. Every Woman Born 13. The Weary cutters 21. The weaver and the factory maid 6. King of the Fairies 14. Unicorns 22. The Cuckoo 7. Aelous, the wind 15. I live not where I love 23. Lovers of the Moon 8. As I rove out 16 Three French dances 24. Cambridge May Song

The Faerie Shaman By Gwydion Penderwen (Thomas DeLong) (1982) 1. The Raven is Calling (Air) 5. A Mother s Love 10. Farewell to Ye, Mary 2. I'll Be Reborn *6. Sweet Mama Mine 11. Gwrach a Gwraig *3. We Won t Wait Any Longer *7. The Trees of Annwfn 12. There Will Always Be A Wales 4. There’s A Home Far In 8. The Ballad of Richard III 13. Sometimes I Wonder 9. The Crone’s Lullaby

The Fairy Queen By Kenny Klein and Lori Watley (2004). 1. Fairy Queen 6. Epona 11. Rowan and Bracken 2. Black Widow 7. Dance of the Tiki Gods 12. Dread Gerbil Jam 3. The Butterfly 8. Fairy Queen – acoustic 13. Loralie 4. Captain Kidd 9. Herne the Hunter 5. Queen of the Undead 10. Maria’s not a Catholic anymore

The Great Blue Sea By Brook Schoenfield (2004), BMI recording. 1. Earth Rhythm 6. 12 Long Years 11. The Great Blue Sea 2. Double Double 7. Enough! 12. Summerland 3. Gambler’s Blues 8. Dust my Broom 13. Wounded Healers 4. Moon Circle 9. The Lightning Strikes 5. Rollin’ in Tumblin’ 10. Aint’ Nobodys Business

The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. 1 Recorded by Ruth Barrett (2003) Dancing Tree Music. 1. Lady of Three 7. Way to the Well *13. Sacred Blood Chant *2. Lucina Chant 8. Come into our dream 15. Staines Morris 3. On That Day *9. Peaceful Warrior Chant *16. Blessed Be the Fire *4. Invocation to Mother Holle 10. Maiden Rising *17. Weave and Spin 5. Invocation to Brigit *11. Laughing Maiden 18. Free Ticket to Heaven 6. Ave Luna (Prayer to the new moon) 12. Invocation *19. Triple Goddess Chant

The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. 2: Midsummer through Hallowmas Recorded by Ruth Barrett (2003) dancing Tree Music. 1. Through all the World Below *6. Earth Mother *11. Hecate *2. We are the Fire *7. Pentagram *12. Spiral is Turning 3. Labyrinth *8. Go to the very edge 13. Revocation Chant *4. Celebrate *9. Grandmother Chant 14. Seasonal Magick 5. Holy Mother’s Protecting Chain *10. We are the Flow

This Moment By Anni McCann 1. Here I Am 5. Shining Sands 9. All of Love 2. Spirit Flame 6. Take Flight 10. Hallow Bone 3. Mother Earth 7. Healing Tree 4. This Movement 8. Garden Greed

This Winter’s Night By Mother Tongue (1994). 1. Carol of the Bells 7. The First song – a story 12. Winter Solstice Sunrise 2. Yule Carol *8. Light is Returning 13. Shepherds Dance 3. Ave Color Vini Clari 9. The Fairest Maid 14. Oidjeje Mhaith Leibh 4. French Bramsle – music only 10. Old Woman *15. Gaia, Carry Us Home 5. Oaken Logs 11. Abbots Bromley Horn Dance – 6. The Wintry Queen music

Through the Darkness By Beverly Frederick (Reclaiming Community) (1998), Veladanza Arts. *1. Every step is sacred – midwife song 7. Companion of the Earth God 13. Come Away *2. Round the tree of life we go Invocation 14. Faery Queen Invocation 3. From your silence 8. to the Crossroads 15. True Thomas *4. Lugh return 9. Faery Gigue 1 16. At Brigid’s Well *5. Goddess of the Sun 10. Weaver Weaver *17. Brid *6. Through the Darkness 11. Is, Was and Shall Be 18. Holy Well and Sacred Flame 12. Catch Me 19. The Elements Reel - Farewell

Transformation Songs: An Artist/Healers Journey by Laura Lee (1997). 1. Act of Beauty and Power 12. Oh, Great Spirit 2. We are Healing 7. Happy, Joyous and Free 13. Spinning - instrumental 3. Shining Now 8. Weaving a Web 14. Dream Lullaby 4. The Price we Pay 9. A little light 15. Act of Beauty and Power 5. Take Back your Power 10. Full Moon 6. Goddess Trilogy 11. Beauty all around me

Under a Violet Moon By Blackmore's Night (1991) Minstrel Music. 1. Under a Violet Moon 7. Wind in the Willows 13. Fool’s Gold 2. Castles and Dreams 8. Gone With the Wind 14. Durch Den Wald Zurn Bach Haus 3. Past Time With Good Company 9. Beyond the Sunset 15. Now and Then 4. Morning Star 10. March the Heros Home 16. Self Portrait 5. Avalon 11. Spanish Nights (I remember it well) 6. Possum Goes to Prague 12. Catherine Howard’s Fate

We All Have a Song By Heather Pierson (2001) Vessel Recordings. 1. Gathering Chant 5. I am Grateful 9. Everlong 2. When I Walk 6. the Children’s Song 10. Love Song 3. This Is 7. Give Love *11. Rain Chant *4. We All Have a Song *8. Moon Woman Spirit 12. I want you to know

We Are Light by Spiral Rhythm (2007) Musiphysical Productions. *1. I Summon Her *6. Becoming 11. Let Me Be 2. Hey Yeh *7. I Am Pagan *12. Weatherkin *3. Jump Up *8. Let The Way 13. We Are Light *4. Listen *9. Mysteries *5. Dreaming *10. Round Round

***Weaving the Web of Life By MotherTongue (2006). 1. We Are One 7. In the Circle of Earth & Sky 13. Ancestor Chant 2. The Circle Shapes Us 8. Watch it Burn 14. Ocean Mother 3. Weavers 9. I am the Earth 15. Peace in My Heart 4. Burn Fire 10. Air I Am 16. Darkest Time of Winter 5. In the Spirit of the Earth 11. Holy Water 17. We Are One 6. Rise Up 12. All Beings of the Earth

Welcome to Annwfn By Deborah & Rick Hamouris & Friends (1986/2001) Sierra West Music. *1. Strolling Song *5. We Are a Circle 8. Anthem to the Sun 2. Welcome to Annwfn 6. Bringing in the May 9. The Walls 3. Crone Song 7. Love as a River (The Valentine 4. The Harvest Song)

Wild Hunt By Chalice and Blade from Vancouver Canada (some formerly with Parnasus) 1. Fortune 6. City Magick 11. Old Lands 2. Ancient Trees 7. I Hear You Calling 12. Pay the Piper 3. Cunning & Art 8. Lady Faire 13. Wild Hunt 4. Feathered Wings 9. Remembrance 5. Solstice Day 10. Pentagram

Witch in the Wildwoods By Moonstruck, Originally released as a cassette in (1999) Starcraft. 1. The Burning 6. Wheel of the year 12. Beltane Boogie – musical piece 2. Witch of the Woods 7. Sunrise Psalm 13. Element Chant 3. Just a Rib 8. We All Come from the Goddess 14. Firepit Drumming 4. What Should We Do for Our Lord 9. Medicine Wheel 15. Cauldron Chant and Lady 10. Samhain Chant 5. Home Song 11. Pagan Man

Witches’ Brew By Reclaiming (2006) Reclaiming Quarterly. 1. World State *6. Look to the Forest 11. Summerland *2. Who Is the Goddess 7. Trillium 12. And When I Rise *3. Elements 8. Wartime Lullaby *13. Epona *4. I See 9. Cottonwood 14. Labyrinth Meditation Music 5. Caravan 10. Passage *15. Birds

Women of the Earth By Spiral Dance (1996) *1. The Goddess and the Weaver 3. Joe Come Back 6. Into the Green 2. Man form the Stars / Centre of 4. Holly Lord 7. Hour of the Wytch Gravity 5. Moonlight 8. Woman of the Earth

Women in Circle By Carien Wijnen & Rainbow Womyn Choir (1998), Rainbow Women Production, Berlin. 1. Take Me Away *7. We Are the Power *13. Round and Round We Go *2. The Earth is Our Mother *8. Holy Mother (Oh Great Spirit) *14. Full Moonlight Dance *3. Now I Walk in Beauty *9. Every Part of the Earth 15. Kwaheri *4. Spirit of the Wind *10. Return Again *16. May the Circle Be Open *5. Evening Breeze 11. Hashiwenu 6. Yani Yoni Ya Hu Way Hey *12. I am the Circle

Womyn with Wings Recorded by Carien Wijnen & friends (1995) Rainbow Woman Production *1. A River of Birds in Migration 7. You Can’t Kill the Spirit (Old and *13. We All Come From the Goddess *2. The Earth, the Water, the Fire, the Strong) *14. Ancient Mother Air 8. Mountain Song 15. Return 3. Die Sonne Tont *9. Neesa *16. Our Magic is our Give Away 4. Kuate 10. Jaya 17. This Little Light *5. Tall Trees *11. Mother Ocean *18. Rainbow Woman *6. The River is Flowing 1*2. Old Woman is Watching (Weave and Mend) Year of the Wicca By Thea (2000) LA Music, Münich. 1. Prayer for protection 2. Beltane 3. Midsummer 4. Lammas 5. Autumn Equinox 6. Samhain 7. Yule 8. Finale

Appendix C – Songs and Chants for Moons and Sabbats

Moon Songs Aradia By Kenny Klein, Moon Blood, Mother’s Blood By Cynthia R. Crossen Call to the Moons By Ivo Dominguez Jr Moon Chant Cup of the Moon By Carole Etzler Mooncycle Cup of the Moon By Carole Etzler Moonflow (A period piece) By Terry Garthwaite Dance the Moon Around Words by Breid Foxsong Moon Folly Lyrics by Fanny Sterns Davis Dark of the Moon By Karen Beth The Moon is High Dark Moon Circle By Cynthia McQuillin The Moon is My Mistress By Mary Ann Fusco Daughters of the Moon By Margit Pataki Moon Lady of the Night Source Unknown Full Moonlight Dance By Karen Beth Moonlight Shines By Brian Morse Full Moon Rising By Terry Garthwaite Moonlight Shining By Jeannie Goldman, Full Moon Song By Anne Hill Moon Lodge Source Unknown God Bless the Moon By Jean Ritchie Moon Mother By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Goddess Moon Moon Mother Written by Lisa Thiel Goddess of Moonlight Moon Oh Come Into Us By Ivo Dominguez, jr Grandmother Moon By Sage Medicine Heart Moon, Sister Moon By Chris Leja Grandmother Moon By Victoria McCarthy Moon Song By Beverly Frederick Grandmother Moon Moon Woman Spirit By Heather Pierson Grandmother Moon Source Unknown Mother Moon/Mother Moon Source Unknown Into the Silence of the Night By Thunderbird Woman Moon, Sister Moon By Chris Leja I See By Jeffery Alfonsus Mooney My Sister the Moon By Spider Lady Moon Lyrics by Elexa Neesa Native American Seneca Tradition Lady of the Moon By Vicki Scotti New Moon Song By Anne Hill Look for the Moon By Peter Conover Rolling Moon Author unknown Luna’s Lullaby (Moon Mother) By Mary Ann Fusco Silver Shining Wheel By Sparky T. Rabbit

Songs for the Year And the Wheel Turns By Damaira & Ivo Dominguez Blood of the Ancients By Charlie Murphy Cycle of the Season Words by Breid Foxsong Equinox By Darragh The Lady’s Bransle (Oh She will Bring) Traditional English

SONGS OF IMBOLC / CANDLEMAS VERNAL-SPRING EQUINOX / OSTARA Brigid Song By Starhawk & Rose May Dance Call the Seed Source unknown Brighid’s Flame By Kellianna Day and Night Words by Diane Baker, music by Aaron J. Deep and Fallow By Marilyn Pearl Valentine Feldman Holy Earth Mother By Ivo Dominguez Jr. Deep and Fallow By Marilyn Pearl Valentine Holy Water, Sacred Flame Words by Diane Baker Equinox By Darragh Holy Well and Sacred Flame By Reclaiming and Ivo Equinox Chant By Marie Summerwood Dominguez Jr Holy Earth Mother By Ivo Dominguez Imbolc Round By Debra Lee Gertz and Marie Joys of Springtime By Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Summerwood On Lady Day By Gwydion Pendderwen Let Me Find My Way to the Well By Diane Baker Persephone Song By Anne Hill Promise of Green By Ivo Dominguez, jr Seed Chant Source Unknown

SONGS OF AUTUMN-FALL EQUINOX / MABON BELTANE / MAYDAY Band of Shearers Traditional Scottish Beat of Beltane By Ivo Dominguez, jr. Equinox By Darragh Beltane Brand Recorded on “Return to Love” Equinox Chant By Marie Summerwood Beltaine Dance By Sequanah Harvest Chant By T. Thorn Coyle Beltane Fires By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Harvest Dance By Gwydion Pendderwen Beltaine Processional By Anne Hill Harvest Song By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Beltane Song Learned from Charlie Harvest Time Lyrics by Mother Goose Beltane Wedding Dance By Gwydion Pennderwen Light of Water Source Unknown Fires of Beltane Source unknown Lughnasad Dance By Gwydion Pendderwen I Am Flame (the Balefire Song) Open and Clear By Leanne Pemburn Jewell of the Sun Pagan Harvest Round By G. Pendderwen The Maypole By Sharon Knight Roll Mabon Roll May, That Lusty Season From Renaissance England On Lady Day By Gwydion Pennderwen Song of Beltane By Donna Marie Crowomyn SONGS OF SAMHAIN / HALLOWEEN Spring Rushin In By Rozay Ancestor Chant (for those who’ve gone) By Deidre We Dance Around the Maypole By Vella Rose Pulgram Arthen Ancestor Chant By T. Thorn Coyle , Beyond the Gates By Sharon Knight Blood of the Ancients Chorus by Charlie Murphy Hallows Chant Source unknown Hella’s Gate By Ivo Dominguez SUMMER SOLSTICE / LITHA / COAMHAIN Horned One By Buffalo The Band of Shearers Traditional Scottish Samhain Revels By Ivo Dominquez jr. Celebrate the Seasons Samhain’s Door By Marie Summerwood Gift of the Summer’s Sun By T. Thorn Coyle Samhain Song Written by the Clarks Midsummer Song By Devi Moonsong Solstice Chant By Dave Varing Summer Round By Sarah Pirtle SONGS FOR WINTER SOLSTICE /YULE – Summer Solstice By David Gray See APPENDIX D for Carols Summer Solstice Chant Lyrics by Morwyn Amrita Blessed Be (the light has come) By Shawna Carol Summer Sunset By Anne Hill Bring Back the Light Words and music By Gypsy Suncycle Celebrate the Light of the Sun “Lucina Chant” By Kay Gardner We Dance the Gift By T. Thorn Coyle Clear Horizon By Jan Harmon Darkest Time of Winter The Dawning of a New Day Traditional Deep in the Dark By Anna Ophilidia Alekner Goddess of the Sun Words by Mer/Mary DeDanan LAMMAS / LUGHNASA Great Mother By James Burgess Hold On By Brook Schoenfield and Starhawk Be Blessed By Beverly Frederick Lady of the Winter Night By Ivo Dominguez, jr. Blessed Be the Earth By Jess Shoup Forest Light is Returning By Charlie Murphy Hoof and Horn By Jeffrey Wyndham Lucina Chant By Kay Gardner Horned One, Lover, Son By Buffalo (John Brownson), Oak, Ash and Thorn Source Unknown Lammas Bread Blessing Lyrics by Diane Baker Ra Chant Source Unknown Lammas Chant Source Unknown Season’s Turn By T. Thorn Coyle Lammas Gift Lyrics by Elexa The Lammas Song By Aradia Solstice Chant By Anne Bearheart Solstice Prayer By T. Thorn Coyle Lughnasad Dance By Gwydion Pendderwen Still of the Sun By Janice Chalas Oh Tell Me Why Words and music by Raven Moonshadow, Suncycle Thanks Turns the Wheel By James C. Welch and Ivo Dominguez Jr The Sun is Born By Diane Baker Sun Returns By Ivo Dominguez Sweet Solstice Night By Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi We Are One with the Infinite Sun Native American Winter Lament Lyrics By Elexa Winter Solstice Song By Elat Ophidia Alekner Winter Solstice Sunrise Ariana Lightningstorm

APPENDIX D – Songs and Chants for Winter and Yule First Presented by Vella Rose at Spirit Wise, December 16, 2006

Winter/Yule Songs: 24. Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland 1. Clear Horizon By Jan Harmon 25. Day-O 2. Come Gather ‘Round By Megha Morganfield 26. Deck the Halls 3. Dawning of a New Day Traditional 27. Fah who for-aze! Tune from The Grinch Who stole 4. Deep in the Dark By Anna Ophilidia Alekner. Christmas 5. Invocation to Mother Holle By Kerry Noonan 28. Faunus the Roman Goat Foot Tune: Rudolph the Red 6. Light is Returning By Charlie Murphy nosed Reindeer 7. Lord of the Dance Lyrics by Sydney Carter 29. Frosty the Snowman 8. Lucina Chant By Kay Gardner 30. Hark! Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Sing 9. Ra Chant Source Unknown. 31. Hark the New Age Pagans Sing Tune: Hark the Herald 10. Solstice Chant (Deep, Deep, Deep) By Anne Bearheart Angels Sing 11. The Sun is Born By Diane Baker 32. Here We Come a Wassailing 12. Sun Returns By Ivo Dominiguez jr 33. The Holly and the Ivy 13. Though my Soul Lyrics by Sarah Williams 34. Jingle Bells 14. We are One with the Infinite Sun Native American 35. Joy to the Earth 15. Wings By Suzanne Sterling 36. Joy to the World 16. Winter Lament Lyrics by Elexa 37. Moon of Silver Tune: We three Kings 17. Winter Solstice Sunrise By Elat Ophidla Alekner 38. Now Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk 18. Yule By Lisa Thiel 39. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful! 40. O Mother Earth Tune: O Christmas tree Traditional melodies: 41. Over the River and Through the Woods 42. Rejoice Now for the Sun God Tune: Oh, Come all ye 19. All of Mother Earth Tune: It Came Upon A Midnight Faithful. Clear. 43. Silent Night 20. Bless Ye Gentle Pagans Tune: God Rest Ye Merry 44. Sleigh Ride Gentlemen. 45. Sun God Returns Tune: Oh, Come Emmanuel 21. Brothers, Sisters, Come & Sing Tune: Hark the Herald 46. Twelve Days of Solstice Angels Sing 47. Thirteen Moons of Yule 22. Celebrate the Yuletide Tune: Angels we have heard on 48. Wheel of the Year Tune: Addams family high. 49. Ye Children All of Mother Earth Tune: It Came Upon a 23. Christmas Time is Pagan! Tune: Angels We have Heard Midnight Clear. on High

1. Clear Horizon By Jan Harmon, recorded on “Fire Within” by Libana (1990).

Winter calls a clear horizon, Like the sea calls to the port; Like the sky calls to the desert, Like the love calls to the heart. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 2. Come Gather ‘Round By Megha Morgenfield, recorded on Winter Solstice Carols, 1999.

Come gather ‘round people For Solstice is here, Come gather ‘round people And give a good cheer

Alleluia, Alleluia the season returns, Alleluia, Alleluia the season returns,

So come kindred spirits And join in the day Yes come kindred spirits And sing all the way

Alleluia, Alleluia the season returns, Alleluia, Alleluia the season returns, ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 3. Dawning of a New Day Traditional, recorded on “The Dawning – Chants of the Medicine Wheel”, in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1993).

The dawning of a new day is coming, The dawning of a new day is coming, Golden light is flowing all over the Earth. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 4. Deep in the Dark By Anna Ophilidia Alekner, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual”.

Deep in the dark of the longest night, We keep our vigil by candle light, Waiting to sing to the new-born Sun The Goddess will birth when the night is done.

Raise your voices sing on high, Let all the Earth hear you joyful cry, On this night we sing to Light And the Goddess of all pleasure and delight.

Raise your voices sing your praise O’er all the Earth ‘til the darkness fades, On this night we sing to Light And the Goddess of all pleasure and delight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

5. Invocation to Mother Holle By Kerry Noonan, recorded by Ruth Barrett on “The Year is a Dancing Woman”, vol I, 2003.

In the darkness winds are blowing Far to the north snow is falling She shakes her featherbed, See how it flurries Come, Mother Holle, be here now.

Chorus: Come, Mother Holle, be here now Come, Mother Holle, be here now Come, Mother Holle, be here now

Crone of darkness, darkness is keeping In midwinter it’s You we’re seeking Mother of bears, sleeping warmly Come, Mother Holle, be here now Chorus

Dark your cloak, silver your tresses Cover the world as the daylight lessons, Sparkle of starlight in your eyes Come, Mother Holle, be here now Chorus

Bless us with Your darkness so deep, Grant us dreams as bear-like we sleep Outside is cold the hearth fire warms us Come, Mother Holle, be here now Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 6. Light is Returning By Charlie Murphy, recorded on “Canticles of Light” (1984), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1994).

Light is returning Even though this is the darkest hour, No one can hold back the dawn. Let’s keep it burning, Let’s keep the light of hope alive, Make safe our journey through the storm. One planet is turning, Circle on Her path around the Sun, Earth Mother is calling her children home. Optional: Come on home, children come on home (2X) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 7. Lord of the Dance Lyrics by Sydney Carter, 1963, additional lyrics by Gwyddion Pendderwyn, Amy Falkowitz, Ann Case, Len Rosenberg, many others, 1992; to the tune of "Lord of the Dance", on"Carry Me Home" (Todd Alan) and The Best of Pagan Song.

She danced on the water, And the wind was Her horn The Lady laughed, and everything was born And when She lit the sun And its' light gave Him birth The Lord of the Dance first appeared on the Earth

Chorus: Dance, dance, wherever you may be, I am the Lord of the Dance, you see! I live in you, and you live in Me, And I lead you all in the Dance, cried He!

I came in the morning When the World was begun I danced in the Moon and the Stars and the Sun I was called from the Darkness by the Song of the Earth I joined in the Song, And She gave Me the Birth! Chorus:

I dance in the Circle When the flames leap up high I dance in the Fire, And I never, ever, die I dance in the waves Of the bright summer sea For I am the Lord of the wave's mystery Chorus

I sleep in the kernel, and I dance in the rain I dance in the wind, and thru the waving grain And when you cut me down, I care nothing for the pain; In the Spring I'm the Lord of the Dance once again! Chorus

I dance at the Sabbat when you dance out the Spell I dance and sing that everyone be well And when the dancing's over do not think that I am gone To live is to Dance! So I dance on, and on! Chorus

I see the Maidens laughing as they dance in the Sun And I count the fruits of the Harvest, one by one I know the Storm is coming, but the Grain is all stored So I sing of the Dance of the Lady, & Her Lord Chorus

The Horn of the Lady cast its' sound 'cross the Plain The birds took the notes, and gave them back again “Til the sound of Her music was a Song in the sky And to that Song there is only one reply Chorus

The moon in Her phases, & the tides of the sea The movement of the Earth, & the Seasons that will be Are the rhythm for the dancing, & a promise through the years That the Dance goes on through all our joy, & tears

We dance ever slower as the leaves fall and spin And the sound of the Horn is the wailing of the wind The Earth is wrapped in stillness, and we move in a trance, But we hold on fast to our faith in the Dance Chorus

The sun is in the southland and the days grow chill And the sound of the horn is fading on the hill Tis the horn of the Hunter, as he rides across the plain And the Lady sleeps 'til the Spring comes again Chorus

The Sun is in the Southland and the days lengthen fast And soon we will sing for the Winter that is past Now we light the candles and rejoice as they burn And we dance the Dance of the Sun's return Chorus

They danced in the darkness And they danced in the night They danced on the Earth, And everything was light They danced out the Darkness And they danced in the Dawn And the Day of that Dancing is still going on! Chorus

I gaze on the Heavens and I gaze on the Earth And I feel the pain of dying, and re-birth And I lift my head in gladness, and praise For the Dance of the Lord, and His Lady gay Chorus

I dance in the stars As they whirl throughout space And I dance in the pulse Of the veins in your face No dance is too great, no dance is too small, You can look anywhere, for I dance in them all! Chorus

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Celebrate the birth of the sun, Light the way oh Lucina Dance the round on sabbat night Blessed be the Great Mother ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 9. Ra Chant Source Unknown There is but one God. He is the Sun God. Ra, Ra, Ra-Ra-Ra. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 10. Solstice Chant (Deep, Deep, Deep) By Anne Bearheart 1990, in Songs for Earthlings by Julie Forrest Middleton (1991) & in A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual 2002.

Deep, Deep, Deep, into the heart of the Winter Deep, Deep, Deep into the womb of the Mother Deep, Deep, Deep where there is no other Song but the song of my soul. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 11. The Sun is Born By Diane Baker, in Circle Round by Starhawk, Diane Baker and Anne Hill (1998).

The Sun is born again today, We greet the Sun’s first morning ray, We sing and celebrate the Light, The Sun’s born in the longest night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 12. Sun Returns By Ivo Dominiguez jr, 1984, recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” by the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, 2001.

Long night, Dark of the Sun, Cold wind, the Year is Done Long Night, We face the Dark, Cold Wind, You Fan the Spark Sun Light, The Rising Sun, Dark Wind, Your Work is Done Oh Sun Return, Turning Wheel, Hope Reborn Oh Sun Return, Turning Wheel, Hope Reborn ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 13. Though my soul Lyrics by Sarah Williams, music by F. J. Haydn, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” 2002.

Though my soul may set in darkness It will rise in perfect light I have loved the stars too fondly To be fearful of the night, Fearful of the night. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 14. We are One with the Infinite Sun Native American, in Songs for Earthlings by JF Middleton (1991).

We are one with the Infinite Sun, Forever and ever and ever.

Alternate words: Come, children come, to the infinite Sun… Let me be one with the infinite Sun… ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 15. Wings By Suzanne Sterling (1993), recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” 2002.

Wandering in the deep of the night, A thousand birds take flight, And our dreams are born on the wings of change, We are weaving the world tonight. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 16. Winter Lament Lyrics by Elexa, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook.

Oh, the summer days are gone, With the Sun, with the Sun. Oh, the summer days are gone, And the darkness lingers on, And we hunger for the Dawn, Of the Sun, of the Sun.

Oh, the days are never bright. Where’s the Sun? Where’s the Sun? Oh, the days are never bright. Every night a longer night, And we hunger for the light of the Sun, Of the Sun. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 17. Winter Solstice Sunrise Ariana Lightningstorm © 1990 KIVA, recorded on “The Wihter’s Night” by MotherTongue.

We are the Earth, We are the womb, Come rising sun, Lead us from the tomb.

Descants:© Deirdre Pulgram Arthen The frozen Earth, The pale, cold Moon. Come, Solstice Sun. We are reborn. This longest night, This darkest hour. Come bring the dawn. We wait for you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

18. Yule By Lisa Thiel, 2004, recorded on “Circle of the Seasons”.

Chorus: Enter the night and you’ll find the light That will carry you to your dreams Enter the night let you’re spirit take flight In the field of infinite possibilities

On the longest night we search for the light And we find it deep within Open your eyes to embrace what is wise And see the light of your own soul shining Chorus

Wrap up in the cloak of Starry darkness my child And you’ll find the center of all things For from this space of the deepest dark place Life eternal does spring Chorus

So when you find that spark When you dream in the dark Hold it close to your heart and know All that you see is all that can be When you give birth to the dreams of your soul Chorus ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 19. All of Mother Earth Lyrics by Ellen Reed. Tune: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.

Ye children all of Mother Earth Join hands and circle around To celebrate the Solstice night When our lost Lord is found. Rejoice, the year has begun again The Sun blesses the skies up above So share the season together now In everlasting Love! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 20. Bless Ye Gentle Pagans Lyrics by Anie Minogue. Tune: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Bless ye gentle Pagans dear, Let nothing you affright. For naught but peace will touch us here On this, the longest night. For our Great Mother now gives birth To turn the dark to light.

Refrain: And the wheel’s turning Round and around, Round and around, And the wheel’s turning Round and around

Into the West’s fast dimming light The Dark God must retreat As all of life must come at last To death, the longest sleep. Then our Great Mother turns the wheel, The circle is complete. Refrain

At morning’s first bright ray of light Arrives the Sun’s rebirth Returning through the Mother’s womb Spring’s promise to the Earth. Now that our Mother’s labor’s done Rejoice with song and verse. Refrain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 21. Brothers, Sisters, Come & Sing Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Brothers, sisters, come and sing Glory to the newborn King Gardens peaceful, forests wild Celebrate the Holy Child

Now the time of growing starts Joyful hands and joyful hearts Cheer the Yule Log as it burns, For once again, the Sun returns,

Brothers, Sisters, come and sing, Glory to the newborn king. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 22. Celebrate the Yuletide Lyrics by D. Morrison. Tune: Angels we have heard on high. Coldest darkness melt away Sunlight grow and stay with us. Warm our bodies, hearts and Earth, Guide our path in joy and mirth.

Refrain: Glor….rius. Celebrate the Yuletide. Glor….rius, Celebrate the Yuletide.

Winter day of longest night. Step aside now for the light. Thank you for the things you’ve brought That only darkness could have wrought. Refrain

Summer Lord come dance with us Bringing warmth back to the Earth Gain power in the sky above We grant you our support and love Refrain. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 23. Christmas time is pagan! Tune: Angels We have Heard on High

Every door and window bears Wreaths of holly, wreaths of pine. Circles represent the Sun. Every wreath is yours and mine. Chorus

Christmas lights on Christmas trees, Candle flames burn higher and higher, Let us cheer along, my friends, As they light their Yuletide fire. Chorus

There's a possibility That this song is yours and mine 'Cause the tune was known to all Back in A.D. one-two-nine. Chorus (All of the above: The Candle and Cauldron; Copyright, 2001)

Chorus: Glorious! Christmas time is Pagan! Glorious! Christmas time is Pagan!

Christmas time is here again, Decorations everywhere Christmas carols ringing out Gentle pagans, we don’t care. Chorus:

Let them have their Christmas trees, Decked with red and green and blue. We rejoice at every one. Christmas trees are Pagan, too. Chorus:

Bowls of bubbly Christmas cheer, Fill you cup and quench your thirst They think the tradition’s theirs Wassail bowls were Pagans first. Chorus:

Modern folks all celebrate What they learned in Sunday school. Each December, they don’t know, They are celebrating the Yule. Chorus: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 24. Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland By "Alexander & Aarcher"

Pagans sing, are you listenin', Altar's set, candles glisten, It's a Magickal night, we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland

Blades held high, censer smoking, God and Goddess, we're invoking, Through Elements Five, we celebrate life, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland,

Queen of Heaven, is in Her place, Triple Goddess, now the Crone Face, Above and Below, She's the Goddess we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland

Now the God, is the Provider, Supplying game for our Fire, Above and Below, He's the Horned One we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland

In a Circle we can light a Yule Fire, And await the rising of the Sun, It's the Great Wheel turning for the new year, Loaded with abundance and great fun.

Later on, by the fire, Cone of Power, gettin' higher It's a Magickal Night we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland

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Day-o, Day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Day-o, Day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.

Day, misa day, misa day, misa day-o. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. reborn. Day, misa day, misa day, misa day-o. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. reborn.

Tonight we dance till the morning come. The Lady has given birth to her son. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Tomorrow we greet the newborn Sun. When he grow up they gonna have some fun. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.

Now is the darkest season of the year but, Now is the darkest season of the year but, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Now is the darkest season of the year but, Now is the darkest season of the year but, Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.

The darkness flies before his face. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. reborn. Light is returning to this place. Day, misa day-o, Daylight come and the Sun is Daylight come and the Sun is reborn. reborn.

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26. Deck the Halls Traditional

Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa la la la la, la la la la ‘Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la, la la la la Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la la la la, la la la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol. Fa la la la la, la la la la

See the blazing Yule before us Fa la la la la, la la la la Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa la la la la, la la la la Follow me in merry measure Fa la la la la la, la la la While I tell of Yuletide treasure Fa la la la la, la la la la

Fast away the old year passes Fa la la la la, la la la la Hail the new ye lads and lasses Fa la la la la, la la la la Sing we joyous all together Fa la la la la la, la la la Heedless of the wind and weather Fa la la la la, la la la la ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 27. Fah who for-aze! From Les and Michelle. Tune from The Gringe Who stole Christmas

Fah who for-aze! Dah who Dor-aze! Welcome Solstice, Come this way! Fah who for-aze! Dah who Dor-aze! Welcome Solstice, Solstice Day!

Welcome, welcome, Fah who rah-moose Welcome, welcome, Dah who dah-moose Solstice day is in our grasp So long as we have hands to clasp

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Faunus the Roman Goat-God Had a very rigid prick And if you ever saw it You would say it's quite a trick All of the other deities Used to leer suggestively They always wanted Faunus To Join in all their revelry

Then one frosty Saturnal Juno made this call "Faunus since you're hung so well, Won't you ring my solstice bell?" Then all the others pouted And they muttered jealously "Faunus, the Roman goat-god Better save a turn for me!" ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 29. Frosty the Snowman Words and Music by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins

Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Frosty the Snowman was a fairy tale, they say He was made of snow, but the children know How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic In that old top hat they found For when they placed it on his head He began to dance around!

Frosty the Snowman was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play Just the same as you and me.

He led them down the streets of town Right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when He heard her holler, "Stop!"

Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way But he said goodbye, saying "Don't you cry, I'll be back again someday!"

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30. Hark! Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, words adapted by Blake Taylor Mixon

Hark the people all shall cry, See the new sun in the sky Hail the rebirth of the sun, Winter’s turn is now begun Darkness soon shall pass away Spring to follow in its day, Come and gather here to sing Glorious light the sun will bring Hark the people all shall cry, See the new sun in the sky!

Mark the passing of the year Gather ‘round and bring good cheer Peace on earth is what we need Joined as one we can succeed Joyful then can nations rise, Joined in one triumphant cry Power to the ones who stand, Heart to heart and hand in hand Mark the passing of the year Gather ‘round and bring good cheer!

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Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King, Peace on Earth and mercy mild, God and Goddess reconciled, Hear us now as we proclaim, We have risen from the flames, Now our ancient Craft we reclaim, In the God and Goddess' names Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King!

Herne by highest love adored, Herne the ever-reborn Lord, At all times behold Him come, Offspring of the Holy One, Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail Incarnate Deity! Now our ancient Craft we reclaim, In the God and Goddess' names Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King!

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Here we come a’wassailling, Among the leaves so green; Here we come a’wassilling, So fair to be seen. Love and joy, come to you. And to you, your wassail too. Goddess bless you and Send you A Happy New Year! May She send you a Happy New Year.

We’re not the evil people That the media has shown; We are the friend and neighbors That you have always known. Love and joy, come to you. And to you, your wassail too. Goddess bless you and Send you a Happy New Year! May She send you a Happy New Year.

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The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown Refrain

Refrain: The rising of the Sun And the running of the deer The beating of the Solstice drum Sweet singing all may hear.

The holly bears a blossom, As white as lily flower And the Goddess bears the Sun child At Winter’s darkest hour Refrain

The holly bears a berry, As red as any blood And the Sun returns His healing light To do the whole world good Refrain

The holly bears a prickle, As sharp as any thorn And the Lord of Light turns back the night To bring the Solstice morn. Refrain.

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34. Jingle Bells Traditional

Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright, Oh what fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight.

Chorus: Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh; Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank; misfortune was our lot; He got into a drifted bank, and we became up sot. Chorus

A day or two ago, this story I must tell I went out on the snow and on my back I fell; A gent was riding by in a one-horse open sleigh, He laughed as there I sprawling lie, And quickly drove away. Chorus

Now the ground is white; Go it while you're young, Take the girls tonight and sing this sleighing song; Just get a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed, Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you'll take the lead. Chorus

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Joy to the Earth, the Light returns Let sunlight fill the air. The tide has turned now The Sun has been reborn, And hope is everywhere, And hope is everywhere, And hope, and hope is everywhere.

Dark ruled the Earth, And death has reigned But on the Wheel does spin From out of the womb of the night, Is born the infant light The Sun has come again, The Sun has come again, The Sun, the Sun had come again.

Mother of all, to You we sing In praise this glorious morn, For Earth and Sky, Fire, Water and life In You we are reborn, In You we are reborn, In You, in You we are reborn.

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Joy to the World, the Lord has come! Let Earth receive Her King. Let every heart, prepare Him room, And Heaven and Nature sing, And Heaven and Nature sing, And Heaven and Heaven and Nature sing.

Welcome our King, who brings us life, Our Lady gives Him birth. His living light returneth To warm the seeds within us, And wake the sleeping Earth, And wake the sleeping Earth, And wake and wake the sleeping Earth.

Light we the fires, to greet our Lord, Our Light, our Life, our King! Let every voice be lifted To sing His holy praises, As Heaven and Nature sing, As Heaven and Nature sing, As Heaven and Heaven and Nature sing.

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Chorus: Oh, Moon of Silver, Sun of Gold, Gentle Lady, Lord so bold! Guide us ever, failing never, Lead us in the ways of old.

Maiden, Mother, Ancient Crone, Queen of Heaven on your throne, Praise we sing thee, love we bring thee, For all that you have shown. Chorus

Lord of Darkness, Lord of Light, Gentle brother, King of Might, Praise we sing thee, Love we bring thee On this Solstice Night. Chorus

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38. Now Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk Source Unknown

Now rest ye merry paganfolk, Let nothing you dismay. Remember that the Sun returns Upon this Solstice day. The growing dark is ended now, And Spring is on it’s way. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, Oh, tidings of comfort and joy! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 39. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful! Ellen Reed

Oh, come all ye faithful Gather round the Yule Fire Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, To call the Sun! Fires within us Call the Fire above us

Chorus: O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! O, come, let us invoke Him! Our Lord, the Sun!

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee! Born again at Yuletide! Yule fires and candle flames Are lighted for You! Come to thy children, Calling for thy blessing! Chorus: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 40. O Mother Earth Lyrics by Rhiannon Ahser, tune; O Christmas tree

O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.

In Springtime sweet the flowers grow From ground still wet with melting snow. O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.

Thy fruits are ripe in Summer’s heat Thy grasses soft beneath our feet O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.

In Fall, thy leaves turn red and orange As days grow dark and winds grow cold O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.

When Winter snow is on the ground Back to the Spring we’re spinning round. O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.Repeat first verse ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 41. Over the River and Through the Woods Traditional

Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, Through white and drifting snow. Over the river and through the woods Oh, how the wind does blow It stings your toes and it bites your nose As over the ground we go. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 42. Rejoice Now for the Sun God Lyrics by “Our Coven”, Tune: Oh, Come all ye Faithful.

Play on the Bohdron, Dance in celebration For the summer God is Returning again!

Refrain: Sing out with gladness, Joy and Yuletime tidings. Rejoice now for the Sun God. Rejoice now for the Sun God Rejoice now for the Sun God, Shines bright again.

Sing all ye pagans, Sing on through the darkness, Sing to the Sun God To banish the cold. Refrain Sing joys of winter, Sing away the dark times Sing ‘til the Sun God, Comes rising back to us. Refrain Light now the Yule fire, Banish the Dark Lord, Bring on the Sun God, To warm up the Spring Refrain ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 43. Silent Night Source unknown, based on traditional carol.

Silent night, winter night, All is calm, all is right, Nature slumbers in forest and glen “Til in the springtime, She wakes again. Sleeping spirits grow strong, Sleeping spirits grow strong.

Silent night, solstice night, Silver Moon, shining bright. Snowfall blankets the slumbering Earth. Yule fires welcome he Sun’s rebirth. Hark, our Lord is reborn. Hark, our Lord is reborn.

Silent night, winter night. Quiet rest ‘til the light. Turning ever, the rolling wheel. Brings the winter to comfort and heal. Rest your spirit in peace. Rest your spirit in peace. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****

44. Sleigh Ride Traditional

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, Ring-ting-tingling, too. Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you. Outside the snow is falling and Friends are calling "Yoo-hoo". Come on, its lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, let's go, Let's look at the show; We're riding through a wonderland of snow; Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, it's grand Just holding your hand; We're gliding along with the song Of a wintery fairyland.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and Comfy cozy are we; We're snuggled up together Like two birds of a feather would be. Let's take that road before us And sing a chorus or two; Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you.

There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray; It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day. We'll be singing the songs we love to sing, Without a single stop, At the fireplace while we watch The chestnuts pop. Pop! Pop! Pop!

There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy, When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie; It'll nearly be like a picture framed by Courier and Ives; These wonderful things are the things We remember all through our lives!

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and Comfy cozy are we; We're snuggled up together Like two birds of a feather would be. Let's take that road before us And sing a chorus or two; Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 45. Sun God Returns Lyrics by Les and Michelle, Tune; Oh, Come Emmanuel

In winter’s heart the snow lays on the ground. The warmth of summer nowhere to be found Our frozen souls in darkness forlorn. We call the Lord of Light to be reborn. Rejoice! Rejoice! The Sun God does return. And brightly with his light Dawn shall burn.

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On the first day of Solstice My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree. Second day…two turtle doves Third day…three French hens Fourth day…four calling birds Fifth day…five golden rings Sixth day… six geese a laying Seventh day…seven swans a swimming Eighth day… eight maids a milking Ninth day…nine ladies dancing Tenth day… ten lords a leaping Eleventh day… eleven fifers fifing. Twelfth day… twelve drummers drumming

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On the first day of Yuletide, my true love gave to me….. (1) A Golden Bough in an Oak tree (2) Two Lovers, loving (3) Three Pentagrams (4) Four Blowing Winds (5) Five Trees of Life (6) Six Ways of Sensing (7) Seven Cauldrons Swirling (8) Eight Sabbat fires (9) Nine Stones for Stepping (10) Ten Pagans Dancing (11) Eleven Stags A-Leaping (12) Twelve Sings of Changing (13) Thirteen Moons A-Shining

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48. Wheel of the Year By Les Seabolt, Tune Addams family

Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year (Snap, snap)

There’s Samhain, Yule and Imbolc Ostara, Beltaine, Litha Lughnadasdh, and then Mabon The wheel goes ‘round again.

Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** 49. Ye Children All of Mother Earth By Ellen Reed, from The Candle and Cualdron, 2001. Tune: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.

Ye children all of Mother Earth Join hands and circle around. To celebrate the Solstice night When our lost Lord is found. Rejoice, the year has begun again. The Sun blesses skies up above. So share the season together now. In everlasting Love! ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** References for Winter and Yule Songs:

Books:  A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual by Julie Forest Middleton and Stasa Morgan-Appel, 2002, Emerald Earth Publishing, ISBN 0-9663715-5-0. (Includes book with stage directions and sheet music and cd of the songs).  Circle of Songs: Songs, Chants, and Dances for Ritual and Celebration, by Kate Marks, 1993, Full Circle Press, ISBN 0-9637489--41.  Songs for Earthlings by Julie Forrest Middleton, 1991, Emerald Earth Publishing, ISBN 096637152- 6.

CD’s:  “A Dream Whose Time has Come” by Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, 2001.  “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” by Julie Forest Middleton and Stasa Morgan-Appel, 2002, Emerald Earth Publishing.  “Canticles of Light” By Charlie Murphy , Jami Sieber and the Total Experience Choir, 1984, (Out Front Music, P.O. Box 12188, Seattle, WA 98102) distributed by Serpentine Music Production.  ”Circle of the Seasons” by Lisa Thiel, 2004, Sacred Dream Productions.  “Fire Within” by Libana, 1990, Ladyslipper, Inc..  “The Best of Pagan Song”, Produced by Anne Hill, 2004, Serpentine Music.  “This Winter’s Night” by MotherTongue, 1993, EarthSpirit.  “The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. 1” by Ruth Barrett, 2003, Dancing Tree Music.  “Winter Solstice Carols”, Megha Morganfield, 1999, Top of the Day Productions.

Appendix E – Songs for Goddesses and Gods

Goddess Songs and Chants Alma Hina Source Unknown Hindu Goddess Chant Source unknown Anat Amenta Source Unknown I am the Goddess Lisa Thiel Ancient Goddess Abbi Spinner I am the Goddess PJ Seale Ancient Mother Traditional African The Importance Of Being Brigit Lori Newlove Anna Maria Source unknown Inanna several songs Anu Danu Don Danaan Source unknown Isis, Aset Ivo Dominiguez, Jr Aphrodite Several songs Isis, Astarte Metzgeer, Mullin Aradia Kenny Klein Isis, Heart of the Mountain Alicia Bonnet Aradia’s Call Corrina Loomis 8. Arianrhod Kali Ma Sparky T. Rabbit Arianrhod By Lesley Peterson Kali, Radhe Michael Baugh Arms of the Mother Abbi Spinner and Katlyn Breene Kore Chant several songs Ashera Source unknown Kwan Yin Susan Hart Belit Mati Source unknown Kwan Zeon Bosai Source unknown Blessings of the Goddess Source unknown Magic of the Goddess Wahls & Morse Blodeuwedd Lesley Peterson Maiden, Mother Crone Several versions Brid Sparky T. Rabbit Mama Gaia Source unknown Brighid’s Flame Kellianna May Artemis Protect You Source unknown Brigid T. Thon Coyle Mother Goddess Keep Me Whole S Mountainwater Can Cerridwen Gwydion Pennderwen Mother I Feel You Diane Martin (Windsong) Cauldron of Cerridwen Jana Runnalls Mother of Darkness Cerridwen Lesley Peterson O Brighde Source unknown Cornmother Chant Lisa Thiel O Dark Mother Abbi Spinner Cradled in the Arms of the G Eagleheart &Chambers Old and Strong Naomi Littlebear Morena Crone’s Chant Marie Summerwood Pele Kellianna Crow Goddess Anna Moondancer Persephone Song Anne Hill Dark Goddess Melody Persephone’s Song Ariana Deity Wendy Rule Return of the Goddess Rose May Dance Demeter and We T. Thon Coyle Return to the Mother Judy Grahn/Wind Hags Demeter’s Song Starhawk Rhiannon T. Thorn Coyle Diana Ian Corrigan and Moira Kuyteler Rhiannon Lesley Peterson Diana, Your Children Call Source unknown Sacred Pleasures Shawna Carol Divine Mother Paramahansa Yogananda Sekhmet Speaks By Lori Newlove Epona Several songs Shakti/Shiva Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist Ereshkigal, Keeper of the Sorrows Sharon Knight She Changes/Changing Woman Getty, M G Zell, and For Tara (Hecate Chant) T. Thon Coyle Starhawk Frey and Freya Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle She’s Been Waiting Paula Walowitz Freya, Shakti She Touches Me Deep Source unknown Gaia Several songs She Walks with Snakes Marie Summerwood Gifts of the Goddess Karen Drucker Snake Woman Starhawk The Goddess and the Weaver Adrienne Piggott Song for Brigit Reclaiming The Goddess Awakes Source unknown Song to Inanna Lisa Thiel Goddess Be With Me Cynthia R. Crossen The Mother will never forget you CR Wagner Goddess is Alive Buffy St. Marie Thou Holy Asha Source unknown The Goddess Lives Judy Fjell Touching Her Deep Feather Singing Goddess Medley Metzger & Shepardson Triple Goddess Chant (Silver Shining Wheel)Peter Goddess of the Sun Mer/Mary DeDanan Soderberg The Goddess Sings Anne Keeler Evans Triple Goddess Chant Ruth Barrett Goddess We Thank You Cynthia R. Crossen Warrior Goddess Susan Hart and Lisa Thiel God Was a Woman Lunacy Way to the Well (Well Song) Starhawk Grainne Jana Runnalls We All Come from the Goddess Z. Budapest Grandmother Spider Woman Ariana Lighteningstorm We Are the Flow, We are the Ebb Shekhiman Green Tara several versions Mountainwater Hail Brigid Sharon Knight White Buffalo Woman Lisa Thiel Hecate Ruth Barrett Who is the Goddess Moonrose Hecate, Cerridwen Patricia Witt Yemaya Several songs Hecate Is Rising Brian Seachrist & Lori Newlove Hecate’s Chant Source unknown

Index – Alpha Listing by First Lines

A - I- O A – I - O Light of Water Source unknown A circle is cast, again, and again, and again, and again A Circle is Cast Anna Dempska A river is a story of ebb and flow Ebb and Flow Shawna Carol A tapestry of love and light, Finest threads - Chorus Walk in Balance Denean A time of gathering has begun Still of the Sun Janice Chalas Air breathe, air blow, Make the mill of magic go Mill of Magic Bek Air flies to the fire, Fire burns to sea. Air Flies to the Fire Source unknown Air I am, Fire I am, Water, Earth and Spirit I am. Air I Am Andreas Corbin Arthen Air moves us, Fire transforms us, Water shapes us, Earth Air Moves Us CShell, Cybele, Moonsea, & Prune Air, Air, come to me; Let your wisdom set me free. Silver Rose Quarter Call Silver Rose & Lori Newlove Air. Fire. Water, Earth. - Counterpoint Elemental Castings T. Thorn Coyle Airy messenger clears the clouds from our minds. Airy Messenger Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) All beings of the Earth All Beings of the Earth L Stone, A Croban Arthe, et al All is growing and expanding Blessed Be (the light has Shawna Carol All my relations, I am one with you All My Relations Denean, All night long, sing your song Full Moon Rising Terry Garthwaite All over the world; The waters are breaking Return to the Mother Source unknown All the air is sacred, every breath we take All the Air is Sacred Prana All you who have gone before, please listen now Ancestor Chant T. Thorn Coyle Alma, Hina, Metra Alma Hina Mary Ann Fusco Amber called her uncle, said "We're up here for the The Christians and the Pagans Dar Williams Anat amenta Anat ament Egyptian Goddess Cycle Source unknown Anat Amenta, Anat Ament Anat Amenta Source unknown Ancestor Sky People all here today Ancestor Sky People Source unknown Ancestors Old, Ancestors New, Join us as we dance Samhain Song the Clarks Ancient Mother, I hear you calling Ancient Mother Traditional African Ancient Mysteries, your dance reveals to me - Chorus Grandmother Moon Victoria McCarthy And deep calls to deep, Deep calls to deep - Chorus Inanna (We Go Down) Suzanne Sterling And Hecate Is Rising. Hecate Is Rising - Chorus Hecate Is Rising Brian Seachrist & Lori Newlove And I’m walking this path of life, Worn smooth - Chorus Path of No Regrets Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi And the full Moon, is a vagina spread wide - Chorus The Moon Song Sparky T. Rabbit And the old Moon is a woman who weaves. And the old The Moon Song Sparky T. Rabbit And The Wheel Turns never Ending And The Wheel Turns Damiara & Ivo Ivo Dominguez Jr And they return to me in the spirit - Chorus Life Circle Christian Williamson And why, why, why do I fly? - Chorus Why do You Call? Christian Williamson Anna Maria, Maria Magdalena Anna Maria Source unknown Anu Danu Don Danaan Anu Danu Don Danaan Source unknown Arachnia weaves and she weaves so well - Chorus The Goddess and the Weaver Adrienne Piggott Tune Artemis, open the door of ev’ry branch on ev’ry tree Summer Round Sarah Pirtle As Above So Below, Spirit and Matter As Above, So Below Ivo Dominiguez jr As Above So Below; Spirit and Matter Great Mystery Ivo Dominguez Jr. As Goddess to God, so earth is to sky Chalice to Blade Alane Crowomyn As I lay weeping one night in my room Never Alone Brian Morse & Lori Newlove As I mee walked in a May morning As I Mee Walked Traditional Renaissance England As one we walk this Earth together As One Denean As your festival sounds the horn, Calling the - Chorus Lughnasad Dance Gwydion Pendderwen Ashera, Ashera, Ashera, Ashera Ashera Source unknown At the threshold, Samhain’s Door, Calling calling Samhain’s Door Marie Summerwood Athena, Athena; Goddess-born lady, you're a jealous The Goddess and the Weaver Adrienne Piggott Tune Autumn is come, the harvest time is here Autumn Song Source Unknown Autumn time, red leaves fall Autumn Time Source Unknown Awake, awake! From the frosty spell of winter. Joys of Springtime Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Awake, awake, you ancient watchers Awake! Ye Ancient Watchers Sharon Knight Awaken me, awaken me - Chorus Awaken Me Abbi Spinner Mc Bride A-Wicca-Way, a-Wicca-Way - Chorus We Won’t Sleep Tonight Carole Stardancer Baba la gum bala Gum bala ha-vi-seh Baba La Gum Bala Source unknown Balancing Dark and Light. Balancing Strength Peaceful Warrior Chant By Nick, Harris Be born, live and die, then be born -Chorus Die and Be Reborn Abigail Spinner McBride Be like a bird, who halting in her flight Be Like a Bird Arthur Frachenpohl Be still and listen Know that I am You Be Still Shawna Carol Beads, Beads on the bracelet of the Goddess Beads! Marie Summerwood Beautiful Women, Power in your struggle Beautiful Women Jennifer Ryser Behind the veil you sit and wait - Chorus Lady of Shadows Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Behold there is magick all around you - Chorus Behold! Abbi Spinner & Magnus McBride

Believe in magic, let it carry you - Chorus When You’re Magic Starhawk, Anne Hill Belit Mati Malkatu Belit Mati Source unknown Belle Mamma, Belle Mamma Yay! Belle Mama Source unknown Beltane, Beltane, Beltane, Beltane Song of Beltane Donna Marie Crowomyn Besom, besom, long and lithe Besom Song Traditional/Nial Hartnett Between the worlds we made a circle Between The Worlds Ayama Beyond the Gates I see my Father Beyond the Gates Sharon Knight Big beautiful Momma won’t you come and hang Hang With Us K Wahls, B Morse & i Newlove Bile, Lugh, Mannanan Gate Keepers Three Ivo Dominguez, jr Ivo Dominguez, jr Black cat of the night; Coat like coal dust Black Cat Source unknown Bless the Earth that grows the grain. The Blessing Song Diane Baker, music by Anne Hill Bless the Earth that grows the grain. Bless the Water Lammas Bread Blessing Diane Baker,Anne Hill Bless you baby, welcome to life, full of delight Crow Lullaby Source unknown Blessed be and blessed are, the lovers of the Lady She’s Been Waiting Paula Walowitz Blessed be the Earth that grows the food Blessed Be the Earth Jess Shoup Forest Blessed be the fire, of our desire Blessed Be the Fire Sue McGowan & Delyse Blessed be the Guardians of the worlds The Guardian Song Amber Khan Engel Blessed be the Horned God, King of the Wild - Chorus The Horned God Kellianna Blessed be, you Gods and Mortals Tipping Point T. Thorn Coyle Blessed father, bright star. Burn hotter, burn hard Weatherkin C. Williamson Blodeuwedd, fair maiden, Behind a face made of flowers Blodeuwedd Lesley Peterson Bones come dance with me Bones Victoria McCarthy Bones dance, know the Shaman way - Chorus Bones Victoria McCarthy Born of water, Cleansing, powerful Born of Water Women’s Workshop Break the Mask! Burn the Husk! Lammas Chant Source Unknown Breathe with me, oh you lovers Elemental Castings T. Thorn Coyle Bright Sun, Dark Death Bright Sun, Dark Death Starhawk Bring forth the fire. Bring forth the flame Song for Brigit Reclaiming Burn fire, burn bright, Pure vision come to me Burn Fire Deirdre Pulgram Arthen Burning fire lights the sun Burning Fire Light the Sun Source unknown By stone and by fire and by three times three, By circle Ritual Kat Brown By the Air that is Her breath, By the Fire By the Air that is Her Breath Source unknown By the air, I summon Her breath, I draw Her into my I Summon Her Source unknown By the Earth that is Her body By The Earth Victor Anderson By the Earth, this is Her Body The Circle is Cast Robert Gass Call the seed from deep within Call the Seed Source unknown Calling on the spirits of the future Calling on the Spirits Charlie Murphy Can you take the heat child? Can you feel my hot Sekhmet Speaks Lori Newlove Carry it home to our children Carry It Home Betsy Rose Cats, dogs, bunnies, frogs, snakes and wriggly things Children’s Totem Chant Christian Williamson Cauldron of Change, Blossom of bone Cauldron of Change Holy Terror Coven Cause it’s the girls’ night out - Chorus Away Ye Merry Lasses Georje Holper Celebrate Her ripening spirit Celebrate Lori Richards Celebrate the birth of the Sun Lucina Chant Kay Gardner Celebrate the light of the Sun Celebrate the Light of the Sun Kay Gardner Celebrate the rain fallin’ down Celebrate the Rain Alice Di Micele Cern-nu-noh-oh-oh-o-os, Stag Horned Hunter Cernnunos Call Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe), Changing Woman, Changing Woman Changing Woman Nancy Vedder-Shults Chant the stones back, laugh the magic in Woman of the Sacred Temple Marie Summerwood Circle ‘round the fire to raise the cone of power The Witches’ Song Selena Fox Circle in, circle in, circle again - Chorus Circle In Peter Conover Circle round for freedom, circle round for peace Circle Round for Freedom Linda Herschon Circle round the sunrise, circle round the breeze Circle Round Anne Hill Close your eyes, reach for the sky, let the rhythm take Jump Up Source unknown Come all who hunger; Come ye rogue Come all who Hunger Sharon Knight Come and dance with me, in the circle Come and Dance Christian Williamson Come and dance, with me - Chorus Come and Dance Christian Williamson Come dance the mystic spiral Dance the Mystic Spiral Source unknown Come gentle folk and hear my song Beltane Fires Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Come join the spiral, take our hands. We are sisters Keep the Fire B.J. Brown Come Mother Holle, Be here now. Come Mother - Chorus Invocation to Mother Holle Kerry Noonan Come my friend, Come and dance, Earth and Wind Earth and Wind and Sea Loren Davidson Come on jump up, I say jump up, come on jump - Chorus Jump Up Source unknown Come on sisters (brothers), circle round, circle - Chorus Let’s Go Down Carol Stardancer Come out, come out, it’s the first of May; Time to join The Maypole Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Come out, the sun is high, the wind is fair Song of the Open Air Source Unknown

Come to me, body of grain. Come to me Demeter and We T. Thorn Coyle Come to the edge of the Borderland Borderland Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Come with me. Drum with me. Dream with me Medicine Song Gypsy Come, brothers, come to the radiant sun Come, Brothers, Come Sparky T. Rabbit Come, Come gather 'round - Chorus Bring the Rain Michael Johnson & Lori Newlove Come, come, Samhain’s Revels, Summers End Samhain Revels Ivo Dominguez Jr. Come, sweet summer humming, Buzzing like a sated bee Summer Solstice Chant Morwyn Amrita Comes the dawn over darkness, a new light Equinox Darragh Corn grain rising up to the sun - Chorus Harvest Song Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Cradled in the arms of the Goddess Cradled in the Arms Carole Etzler & Bren Chambers Croi mo chroi aman chara - Chorus Brigid T. Thon Coyle Cup of the moon, filling, filling, shining in the - Chorus Cup of the Moon Carole Etzler Dance around the old black stone, in a grove - Chorus Witches’ Coven Dance Gwydion Pennderwen Dance in a circle of woman; Make a web of my life Dance in a Circle of Woman Marie Summerwood Dance in the light of Beltane Fires - Chorus Beltane Fires Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Dance the full moon round and round Dance the Moon Around by Breid Foxsong Dance the kundalini snake, Dance the kundalini snake Shakti/Shiva Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist Dance then wherever you may be, For I am - Chorus The Lord of the Dance Gwydion Pennderwen Dancing fire is burning, burning Dancing Fire Jana Runnalls Danu is the mother, Sulis is the Sun Epona D Miller, Honky Tonk Communists Danu is the Mother. Sulis is the sun Rhiannon, Welsh Ride With Me Katy Hardy Dark Lady, warrior, crone. Lead us on our - Chorus Crow Goddess Anna Moondancer Dark Moon, We Hear You Call Us Call to the Moons Ivo Dominguez Jr Dark mother Kali Ma Kali Ma Sparky T. Rabbit Dark night, starry night. New beginnings Dark of the Moon Karen Beth Dark women of the Sidhe, Veiled one of the night, Banshee Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Dark, dark is the swirling flood, Black, black Return of the King Gwydion Pennderwen Darkness, the sound of the unknown His Mystery Brooke Schoenfield Darksome night and shining moon East, then South Three Witches Janet/Stewart Farrar Darksome Night and Shining Moon, Balance Witches’ Rune SJ Tucker Day and Night hand balanced in time Day and Night Diane Baker, Aaron J. Feldman Deep and fallow, shallow in sleep Deep and Fallow Marilyn Pearl Valentine Deep cauldron, ancient wisdom, Cerridwen. Cerridwen Lesley Peterson Deep down, deep into the Earth my roots go Calling the Elements Source unknown Deep in silence, a long winter’s night Fire Dance Source unknown Deep in the dark of the longest night Deep in the Dark Anna Ophilidia Alekner Deep in the dark of the longest night Winter Solstice Song Elat Ophidia Alekner Deep into the earth I go Deep into the Earth Tarisha Deep is the ocean, deep is the sea Deep is the Ocean Marie Summerwood Deep peace of the running wave to you Celtic Blessing Traditional Deep peace of the running wave to you Deep Peace Traditional Celtic Prayer Deep, deep, deep in the heart of the winter Solstice Chant Anne Bearheart Die and be reborn again, die and be reborn Die and Be Reborn Abigail Spinner McBride Do you love, Do you love, Do you love, deeply? Gaia Loves Kellianna, Do you remember when god was a woman? - Chorus God Was a Woman Lunacy adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit Don now the wreath of gold, And bear Harvest Dance Gwydion Pendderwen Don’t need you Bible, I’ve got the wisdom of the crone I Am Pagan PJ Seale Draw down the Light, Draw down the Star of Opening Standing in Tiphareth T. Thorn Coyle E…. E…. A – lo- de Yemaya oe ya, Yemaya oe ya Yemaya Source Unknown (DUP) Earth and Ocean, Sand and rolling Sea Earth and Ocean Mary Ann Fusco Earth and Sky, Sea and Stone Eh Malama Traditional Hawaiian Earth calls to Water, Fire calls to Air Spirit Calls Source Unknown Earth Goddess waking up wild wind blowing through Her Invocation Don St. Clair Earth mother, growing deep. Earth mother, growing deep Kore Source unknown Earth Mother, we honor your body, Earth Mother Earth Mother Kay Gardner Earth my body soil and sand, Make me strong The Element Chant Traditiona Earth my Body, Water my Blood Earth My Body Prana Earth my body, Water my blood, The Alchemist James McBride Earth my body, Water my blood, Air my breath – Chant The Element Chant Traditiona Earth witch, ear to the ground, listening to Her Pentagram Shekinah Mountainwater Earth, air, fire, water, come to me, Gaia’s - Chorus Calling the Elements Source unknown Earthquakes of Power, Hurricanes of Knowledge Earthquakes of Power Pamela Gerke Eastern morning, First breath of the soul Circle Casting Song Susan Falkenrath Wolf Eh malama ekaheiau Eh Malama Traditional Hawaiian Eko,Eko, Azarak Eko, Eko, Zamilak Three Witches Janet/Stewart Farrar En gamma lamen kosi kasi, mali bongwe Praise Woman African song

Endless Eternal, Powers of the Night Endless Eternal Ivo Dominguez Jr Enter the center where all is one - Chorus Enter the Center A Spinner and J Magnus McBride Eo Evohe, Queen of Darkness, Ancient Hecate Hecate’s Chant Source Unknown Epona run carry me, silver hoofs flash - Chorus Epona Source unknown Ereshkigal, Ereshkigal, Keeper of the Sorrows Ereshkigal, Keeper Sharon Knight Evening breeze, spirit song, sings to me when Evening Breeze Source unknown Ever it be remembered. Ever it be remembered - Chorus Four Winds Blessing Source unknown Every part of the Earth is sacred to my people Every Part of the Earth Source unknown Every time, I open my heart, I receive all that I need Money is Coming to Me Karen Drucker Every wave of the sea, As it rises seems to be Every Wave Source unknown Everywhere I look, every face I see Grateful Karen Drucker and John Hoy Eya Inanna, Hail to the Queen of Heaven Queen of Heaven Sharon Knight Farewell the center, the earth and the water The Elements Real/Farewell Vermont Witchcampers Feel the heartbeat of our Mother Heartbeat (Feel The Heartbeat) Jana Runnalls Feel the power rising from the drummers Drum Circle Kerri Hirsh, Alan Boehm, Ric Neyer Feel the singing water is flowing and growing Singing Water Jana Runnalls Feel the winged beat rise through the sky Dragons Everywhere Lesley Peterson Feral Beauty of the Green Woods, Lead Me Feral Beauty Ivo Dominguez Jr Fiery One, the Blazing Sun; Llew, Llew, Llew, Llew Llew Lesley Peterson Fill me with thy vision, fill me with thy grace - Chorus White Buffalo Woman Lisa Thiel Fire and Air, Fire and Air Kore Chant (Fire and Air) Anna Dembska Fire flow through me. Fire flow free. Fire Flow Free Ariana Lighteningstorm Fire in the mist, slow rain, Grass on the hills Spring Rushin’ In Rozay Fire of creation, Fire of purification - Descant Fire of Creation Abbi Spinner McBride Fire of the heart, fire of the mind Fire of the Heart Mary Ann Fusco Fire transforms me, brings me to my passion Fire Transforms Me Alisa Starkweather Fire turns the sea to salt, When he makes Roll of Thunder Christian Williamson Fire will change us, Earth will sustain us Elements Skyclad Fire, fire soul’s desire, Changer, change Fire, Fire Soul’s Desire By Ivo Dominguez, jr Fire, sacred fire. Burning through the night. Come to Sacred Fire Denean First fruits, overflowing. Ripe and red and so Chorus The Lammas Song Aradia Fly, fly, fly, the leaves are leaving the branch, Cold are Fly, Fly, Fly Peter Erdely Follow the voice, past the willow Follow the Voice Sarah Pirtle Followin’ the river rhythm, rockin’ with the sea Motherheart Ubaka Hill, Kris Drumm For He feels His power. She knows She is - Chorus Midsummer Song Devi Moonsong For those who’ve gone before us Ancestor Chant Deidre Pulgram Arthen For we are daughters of your oceans and your - Chorus Daughters of the Moon Margit Pataki For you can see me in your eyes. When they are No End to the Circle Starhawk For you I wish only two things, One is roots and one Roots and Wings Dian Gorsira Free the heart and let it go. What we reap Free the Heart Reclaiming Equinox Workshop Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon, Rhea, Maat, Freya, Shakti A Hinds, A. Hines & Brian Sullivan From a seed or from a stripling from a root - Chorus The Trees of Annwfn Gwydion Pendderwen From Her dark bed She arises, Goddess of the Sun Goddess of the Sun Mer/Mary DeDanan From the soul of the Earth, Comes the beating of From the Soul of the Earth Laughing Starheart. From women we are born into this world Triple Goddess Chant Ruth Barrett Full moon, shining bright, Midnight on the waters Aradia Kenny Klein Funga Alafia, ache, ache, Funga Alafia Traditional African Fur and feather and scale and skin, Different without Fur, Feather, Scale, Skin Patricia Taylor Gaia, carry us home. Mother, we are one Gaia, Carry Us Home Abbi Spinner & J. Magus McBride Gaté Gaté Para gate Para sam gate bodhi sva ha Gaté Traditional Buddhist chant Gather at you center, all you've ever been Take your spirits down Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Gather together, within yourself be whole Gather Together Orion T Give it up to Kali, Give it up to Kali - Chorus In the Fire Cynthia Crossen Go and return, go and return Go and Return Source Unknown Go to the very edge, Where the old world ends Go to the Very Edge Carolyn Hillyer, Goddess be with me, come and be with me. Goddess Be With Me Cynthia R. Crossen Goddess is alive, Magic is a foot. Goddess is Alive Buffy St. Marie Goddess Moon, when are you coming? Goddess Moon Source unknown Goddess of moonlight, Dancer of our night. Goddess of Moonlight Source unknown Goddess of transformation, Inspire my inner passion Pele Kellianna Goddess we thank you for the gifts of your hand Goddess We Thank You Cynthia R. Crossen Graceful lines all entwined, Symbol of life everlasting Elemental Kellianna Grainne, we open to your love Grainne Jana Runnalls Grandmother I see you sitting in the east Grandmother Diana Earth Mission Grandmother Moon, shining in the night Grandmother Moon Victoria McCarthy Grandmother Moon, Shining so bright. Show me Grandmother Moon Mary Whalen

Grandmother Spider Woman, Arachne Grandmother Spider Woman Ariana Lighteningstorm Grandmother, Grandmother, I hear you calling - Chorus Grandmother, Grandmother Christian Williamson Grandmothers weaving the rainbow, Grandmothers Song to the Grandmother Lisa Thiel Green God, Grass God, laughing God of the Prairies Green God Donald Engstrom, Guard our Circle Guard our circle Guard our Circle Source Unknown Guard our circle, guard our circle. Through the coming Invocation Chant Elexa Guardians of the Dreamtime; Shapes and Forms Earth Spirits James Dickinson, Ivo Dominguez Jr Guide me on my spirit journey - Chorus Song to the Grandmother Lisa Thiel Hail Brigid of the Triple Face, Whose voice Hail Brigid Sharon Knight Hail to Freya, beauty of the North; Seer of Frey and Freya Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Hail to the Queen of Heaven Queen of Heaven Sharon Knight hail to the summer sky blazing fierce immortal eye Force of Nature Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Hail! To the Golden Ones. Hail! To your Shining Shining Twins T. Thorn Coyle Hand To Hand ; The Circle Is Cast Hand to Hand Bryte Unicorn (Lesley Peterson) Hare Krishna hare Krishna Hare Krishna Traditional Hatred is a crime. No more burning times No More Burning Times Brian Morse He is the child, forever young. Follows Running Wild Balinnor He moves in mysterious ways He Moves in Mysterious Ways Source unknown He rises high up in the sky, gold and shining Sun, Moon and Stars L Fetter, L Newlove & Crystal Belden He will call you out, make you sweat - Chorus Hymn to Herne S. J. Tucker Heal the Mother, let it all out - Chorus Heal the Mother Valerie Girard Hear me cry, oh hear me cry. Let me shine - Chorus Moon Woman Spirit Heather Pierson Hear my plea, o my Mother Earth Condor Song Ophida Hear our voices soaring high, reaching - Chorus In the Spirit of the Earth Deirdre Pulgram Arthen Hecate, Cerridwen, Dark Mother, take us in Hecate, Cerridwen Patricia Witt Hecate, keeper of the crossroads For Tara (Hecate Chant) T. Thorn Coyle Hello Man, I am Woman; Descending Hello Man Source unknown Help me know how deep I go, Mother Help Me Know Marie Summerwood Her eyes fill me with peace, her dance fills - Chorus Spirit of the Plants Lisa Thiel Her name cannot be spoken, Her face was not forgotten Kore Chant Lauren Liebling & Starhawk Her seas and Her granite, these green fields of home Open Your Heart Mary Grigolia Here in the heart of this holy moment Held in the Heart Abbi Spinner Here is the minute, and now is the moment Right Here, Right Now Abbi Spinner and Lyra Here we go to the East. Here we go to the East. Song to the Four Directions Peter and Harriet Calhoun, Here we sing ‘neath the starlit sky Diana, Your Children Call Source unknown Herne who hears all living things Call to Herne Ivo Dominguez Jr. Herne Who Hears All Living Things. Hear Our Call Herne Who Hears Ivo Dominguez Jr Herne, Horned One; Hunter 'neath the Northern Sun Herne Circle in the Greenwood Herne, hunter of souls, we hear your horn Herne, Hunter of Souls Ivo Dominguez, jr Hey hey ya hey ya ungula Hey Ungula (Unguwa) Traditional Chumash High on a mountain top, Up there where the winds The Sun God Gwydion Pennderwen High, raising up the Goddess, Oh, fill my soul - Chorus Freya, Shakti AHinds, A. Hines & B Sullivan Higher, Make of your heart the perfect fire Higher Source unknown His bones are the stones; His blood the water Green Man Chant Ari Summerland History, Mystery, Legacy, Destinty Ancestor Invocation Source unknown Ho Spirit, Air Spirit, Golden wings come dance with me Ho Spirit Chris Leja Hold me in your arms again, Moon Mother Moon Mother Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Hold me, hold me, never let me go Hold Me Source unknown Hold on, hold on; Through the darkness Hold On Brook Schoenfield and Starhawk Holy (Honored) Maiden Huntress, Artemis Triple Goddess Chant Peter Soderberg Holy Earth Mother; Flesh of the World. Holy Earth Mother Ivo Dominguez Jr. Holy green Oak King, tower high, tower high Holly Green Ivo Dominguez, Jr. Holy Green Oak King, Tower High, Tower High Three-Fold God Chant Ivo Dominguez Jr Holy Water, Healing Water Holy Water (healing water) Deidre Pulgram Arthen Holy water, Sacred Flame, Bridget Holy Water, Sacred Flame Diane Baker Holy Well and Sacred Flame; Maiden, Mother Holy Well and Sacred Flame Reclaiming and Ivo Dominguez Jr Honor to the untamed God! We call you who Honor to the Untamed God Starhawk and Lauren Liebling, Hoof and Horn, hoof and horn, All that dies Hoof and Horn Jeffrey Wyndham Horned one lover son, Leaper in the corn Horned One, Lover, Son Buffalo Horned one the Hunter, Horned one the Lord - Refrain Cernunnos Lesley Peterson Humble yourself in the sight of your sister, bend down We Shall Lift Each Other Up I-Chele Greentree Humble yourself, in the arms of the wild; Gotta lay In the Arms of the Wild Beverly Frederick I am … you are … we are one - Chorus I Am a Leaf PJ Seale I am a bold and a Pagan soul a-rattlin' through Heretic Heart Catherine Madsen I am a circle, I am healing you Be As One Adele Getty I am a Circle, I am healing you Healing Circle Adele Getty

I am a circle, I am healing you I Am a Circle Adele Getty I am a leaf in the tall, tall trees I Am a Leaf PJ Seale I am a powerful Women, I am. I am a powerful Powerful Women Valerie Girard, Mujiba Cabugos I am a river, flowing to the ocean I Am a River mo Clarke I am a snake, shedding her skin. Dying I Am a Snake Michele Robbins I am a strong woman, I am a story woman Goddess Medley D Metzger & WShepardson I am a wild woman, I am a wild woman I Am a Wild Woman Foxfire I am a wise women, I am the crone The Croning Song Source unknown I am a woman, a deep, deep woman I am a Woman Jana Runnalls I am all that has ever been; I am all that shall Inanna (Inin) Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz I am born of the elements - Chorus The Element Chant Traditiona I am breathing, I am willing, I am open If My Soul Says So Suzanne Sterling I am but one; I am but half and half I Am But One Jan Bates and Rose May Dance I am Flame, I am Flame. Blessed as I leap I Am Flame (the Balefire Song) Source unknown I am freedom, I am freedom, I am freedom - Chorus Freedom Christian Williamson I am having the time of my life. Oh, I am living - Chorus Moonflow (A period piece) Terry Garthwaite I am healed, whole and healthy Healed, Whole and Healthy Karen Drucker I am here, right here among you - Chorus I Am Here Sparky T. Rabbit I am longing for Cerridwen, the Queen of the Earth Can Cerridwen Gwydion Pennderwen I am One with the heart of the Mother I Am One with the Heart Michael Stillwater I am opening up in sweet surrender to the luminous Sweet Surrender Traditional I am pagan, and I’m proud, I am pagan - Chorus I Am Pagan PJ Seale I am plenty. I am abundance. Filled up I Am Plenty Ayla Heartsong I am rooted, I am growing, I am welling I Am Rooted Laughing Starheart I am seen and I see, I am heard and I hear The Beaver Song Marie Summerwood I am seen, I am heard, I am wise Yes Terry Garthwaite I am so blessed, I am so blessed I Am So Blessed Karen Drucker I am so grateful, grateful; I am so grateful for - Chorus Grateful Karen Drucker and John Hoy I am the Air around you; I am the Breath of life within you Behold! Abbi Spinner & Magnus McBride I am the body of the ocean the roar of the sea The Dolphin Song Anne Hill I am the calm, I am the quickening, I’m the intoxication Song of Beltane Donna Marie Crowomyn I am the daughter of the Ancient Mother, I am the Song to Inanna Lisa Thiel I am the east wind, I am the sun’s rising I Am Here Sparky T. Rabbit I am the fire and the union of opposites I Am the Fire By Abbi Spinner I am the firebird! I am his daughter - Chorus Firebird Child S. J. Tucker I am the Goddess, I am the Mother Sacred Pleasure Shawna Carol I am the Goddess, Mother of Life I Am the Goddess Lisa Thiel I am the goddess. My feet are rooted I Am the Goddess PJ Seale I am the kitchen of the goddess. My womb is the - Chorus Belly Pot Source unknown I am the maiden, I am the mother, I am the crone - Chorus Deity Wendy Rule I am the mountain, I am the land I Am the Mountain Jess Shoup Forest I am the sound of the sea. I am the bird of Heartbeating Terry Garthwaite I am the spark before the fire, from winter’s cold Brighid’s Flame Kellianna I am the spirit of the tree I Am the Spirit of the Tree Shekhinah Mountainwater I am the Spring, I am the young moon gleaming Who is the Goddess Moonrose , DJ Hamouris & Starhawk I am the trees; Bowing, bending I Am c I am the wealthy one Demeter’s Song Starhawk I am whole I am filled with light Healing Song Drew Hubbard I am wind, I am water, I am mother, I am daughter Grandmother Moon Sage Medicine Heart I am, I am, the Goddess Divine - Chorus I Am the Goddess Lisa Thiel I asked the Great Spirit, Where did I come from? - Intro Mantra of the Four Elements Traditional Incan I breathe the air, I feel the wind I Breathe the Air Jana Runnalls I bring you good news by word of mouth Oak, Ash, and Thorn Source unknown I call Hecate I call Poseidon. I call Diana Mysteries PJ Seale I call the earth, the fire, the wind and rain Dance, My Children, Dance PJ Seale I came with the wind I came with time I came Mantra of the Four Elements Traditional Incan I can have it. I deserve it. I claim it - Chorus Prosperity Chant Karen Drucker I can no more be bound than the hawk in flight Freedom Christian Williamson I can open my robe, I can let go of fear I Can Open My Robe Foxfire I can see Her when I dance around the fire Gaia Lyrics C Beal, J Fonslet, & L Newlove I circle around, I circle around; The boundaries of I Circle Around Arapaho Ghost Dance I come to you, with singing as I’m strolling Strolling Song Marianna Evans I could be hearing the river. I could be feeling the sun Silly Worry Becky Reardon I dissolve in Your ocean; I surrender - Chorus Waters of Bliss Abbi Spinner McBride I don't care if you tend My hearth. I don't care if The Importance Of Being Brigit Lori Newlove I drink from many fountains; I am watered Waters of Bliss Abbi Spinner McBride

I feel good, uh huh, yes I do - Chorus Yes Terry Garthwaite I give thanks for the unknown blessings; Already I Give Thanks Christina Heidenn Landon I go walking through my life with my heart wide open Magic of the Goddess Kathi Wahls & Brian Morse I have walked through the field and the stream Pagan Harvest Round Gwydion Pennderwen I hear the Earth Mother, Calling me, Calling me Erf Mother Source unknown I hear the voice of my grandmother calling me Grandmother Song Lorraine Bayes I honor what is sacred, mmm-mmm I Honor What is Sacred C Ackerson & M Summerwood I live with the Goddess (so do I) I live with - Chorus The Goddess Lives Judy Fjell, I made it through the dark night, dawn is breaking I Made It Through Source unknown I need your wisdom for this age, I need Warrior Goddess Susan Hart and Lisa Thiel I ride a white horse, and she carries me far Epona Source unknown I see myself in you. I see myself in you - Chorus I See Jeffery Alfonsus Mooney I see the light, my second sight, I am alright Surrounded By Light Terry Garthwaite I seek to cross the river. I seek to ride Cross the River Sharon Knight I sing Her praises, I sing Her song I Sing Her Praises Andrea Bluefox I sing to the rising sun. Father are you listening Listening Tygia I step into the flow and then I let it go, I open my mind Step into the Flow Source unknown I stood before my altar, at Lammastide Lammas Gift Elexa I thrust my feet deep in the earth, Reach hungry for the Becoming PJ, Seale I told me Mum I was going out, she asked what I was all Away Ye Merry Lasses Georje Holper I walk your sacred ground, Healing waters I have found Song to the Mother Denean I wanna know what the medicine wheel Has to say Medicine Wheel Denean I was born in Turkey 30,000 years ago Rime of the Ancient Matriarch Holly Tannen I will be gentle with myself, I will be gentle Gentle with Myself Karen Drucker I will be gentle with myself, I will love myself I Will Be Gentle With Myself Source Unknown I will follow my heart into love everlasting. Follow - Chorus Serpent's Well T. Thorn Coyle I will go once a month to the moon lodge; To enter Moon Lodge Source unknown I will go up the mountain after the moon, She’s caught Moon Folly Fanny Sterns Davis I will live for this life. I will sing for our truth Blessing Waltz T. Thorn Coyle I will not be afraid to feel all my fears anymore I Will Not Be Afraid Rosie Heidkamp I will see you. I will come to you. I will join - Chorus The Maid and the Dragon Kellianna I will walk the path of beauty, Light forever Path of Beauty Denean I, I am here, living in, living in Eternity Loving in Eternity Source unknown I, I'm caught up in the wind. I'm caught up in the flames Finding the Goddess Holli Tempe & Brian Morse I/we dance in the heat of my heart’s desire Heart’s Desire T. Thorn Coyle I/we walk with beauty all around me (us) - Chorus Beauty Walk Traditional Native American I/We will walk in the beauty way. Dance upon the The Beauty Way Source unknown I’ll ask you again and again, child, I’ll test - Chorus Sekhmet Speaks Lori Newlove I’m am a well women, well one Deep Well Woman Source unknown I’m the body of the ocean, the roar of the sea Ocean Lullaby Anne Hill I’ve been living in your mountains, and I know Sweet Mama Mine Gwydion Pendderwen I’ve been searching through the darkness (Return to me Return to Me, Beloved Susan Falkenrath Wolf and Anne Hill If every woman in the world had her mind Nairobi Peace Song Source unknown If I touch you, I will know you The Awakening Anne Hill If I will, then will is hope, If we will then hope is magic Shining Self Arise Ivo Dominguez, jr If my soul says so, I do as my soul says - Chorus If My Soul Says So Suzanne Sterling If the people lived their lives, as if it were a song Hymn to the Russian Earth Traditional Russian I'm gonna find myself a pagan girl, Who - Chorus Pagan Girl Emerald Rose I'm running wild, I'm running free - Chorus Running Wild Balinnor Imani, faith, can come like a spirit, spirits come - Chorus Imani Rachael A. K. In a forest glade, Around the stars and moon Angeline S Nelson-Sangiorgi and J Helton In May, that lusty season, To gather the flowers In May, That Lusty Season From Renaissance England In my wisdom, power comes to me. In my rhythm, power Moonflow (A period piece) Terry Garthwaite In the blue of the evening, She calls. Calls of She Calls Source unknown In the cave of destiny, She spins, She weaves - Chorus The Fates T. Thorn Coyle In the circle of Earth and Sky, My heart flies In the Circle of Earth and Sky Source unknown In the circle, the sacred circle, The Witches dance We Won’t Sleep Tonight Carole Stardancer In the cool of the evening, they used to gather Burning Times Charlie Murphy In the darkness of the forest, I… may lose my way. Greenwomen/Elen K.j. Reynolds In the darkness winds are blowing. Far to the north, snow Invocation to Mother Holle Kerry Noonan In the fire dance, fire dance - Chorus Fire Dance Source unknown In the Fire, In the Fire, Gonna burn my burdens In the Fire Cynthia Crossen In the heart of my womb lies my power In the Heart of My Womb Marie Summerwood In the heart of the mystery, I am Song of Remembrance Valerie Girard In the name of the sacred work we do here In the Name Marie Summerwood In the Spirit of the Earth, we are coming together In the Spirit of the Earth Deirdre Pulgram Arthen

In the spring, with blossoms crowned - Chorus Tree Wassail Starhawk, Anne Hill In thy power Mother Moon, I put my faith again Mother Moon Source Unknown Inanna - Lady of the moon and dark wild places Inanna(Lady of the Moon) Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist Into the deeps of the well Light of the World Sharon Knight Into the East the power of Air. Blow through this dusty The Circle Song Michael Johnson Into the silence of the night Into the Silence of the Night Thunderbird Woman Io, Io, Io - o, Evohe Io Evohe Ivo Dominguez, jr Is banaha hu O Cailleach - Chorus Samhain Song the Clarks Isis, Aset, Lady of Magic Isis, Aset Ivo Dominguez Jr. Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna Goddess Medley D Metzger & W Shepardson Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna Isis, Astarte Deena Metzgeer Isis, Heart of the mountain, mountain Isis, Heart of the Mountain Alicia Bonnet It is the Great Mother giving birth to Him Great Mother James Burgess It starts very quietly, it starts with a spark Fire of Creation Abbi Spinner McBride It’s a circle of healing, healing - Chorus Circle of Healing Source unknown It’s been long since the planting. We have tended Open and Clear Leanne Pemburn It’s the blood of the Ancients - Chorus Blood of the Ancients Chorus by Charlie Murphy It’s the goddess, it’s the matriarch, it’s the maiden Power of Women Karen Drucker It’s the power of women, united we stand - Chorus Power of Women Karen Drucker It's been dry so long. The Earth cries out for rain Bring the Rain Michael Johnson & Lori Newlove It's time, to be the Goddess now - Chorus It's Time to Be the Goddess Now Susun S. Weed Jewell of warmth, jewel of the sun and the blossoming Jewell of the Sun Source unknown Join into the circle oh ______Join Into the Circle Source unknown Joy in the gold buds of spring, Passion in the greening Promise of Green Ivo Dominguez, jr Kali Ma Hindu Goddess Chant Source unknown Kali, Radhe, Sita, Parvati, Mary full of grace Kali, Radhe Michael Baugh Keep my lantern burning; Find the hidden stone Alchemy Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Keep your feet on the ground and your head in Dreamtime Source unknown Keeper of wisdom, Grandmother, Grandmother Grandmother, Grandmother Christian Williamson Keepers, We are Keepers, We are Keepers of We Are Keepers Source unknown Kore, Oh Kore. Kore, Oh Kore - Chorus Kore Source unknown Kwan Yin, Kwan Yin, Adi Shakti, too Kwan Yin Susan Hart Kwan Zeon Bosai. Kwan Zeon Bosai Kwan Zeon Bosai Source unknown Ladies and Lassies, one and al Beltaine Dance Sequanah Lady clothed in sunlight, Lord shining bright Belisama, Belenos Ivo Dominguez, jr Lady of shadows, lady of shadows, Weeping Lady of Shadows Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Lady of the Harvest, Lord of the Vine Cakes and Wine Chant Betsy McMindes (Breid Foxsong) Lady of the Moon, Shine Your light on me Lady of the Moon Vicki Scotti Lady of the shining sky. Lady of the moonlight Lady of the Flowing Waters Lisa Lady of the winter night, Fill our souls with dreams of light. Lady of the Winter Night Ivo Dominguez, jr Lady weave your circle tight Circle Casting Song Source unknown Lady, hey, steal away--Join us in the woodlands Dark Moon Circle Cynthia McQuillin Lady, light the night sky. Lady hear the drums - Chorus Look for the Moon Peter Conover Last night at eventide I dreamed a dream Path of No Regrets Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Laughing Maiden is a borning; Laughing Maiden Laughing Maiden Ruth Barrett Lay your body down, Lay your body down - Chorus We Are the Old Ones Victoria McCarthy Let (help) us take what we have been given The Give Away Song Pandora Minerva O’Mallory Let it begin with each step we take Let It Begin Now Starhark Let it in, let it go, round and round we flow Let It In, Let It Go Marie Summerwood Let me be one with the infinite sun, forever Infinite Sun Source unknown Let me find my way to the well, Let me find my Let Me Find My Way to the Well Diane Baker Let me give thanks for the simple things that come Let Me Give Thanks Source Unknown Let my heart reflect thy light, Lord, As the moon reflects Let My Heart Reflect Thy Light Source unknown Let the Spirit come to you, run through you renew you Let the Spirit Come to You Anodea Judith Let those love now who have never loved Aphrodite’s Song adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit Let your past be swept away Handfasting Jump the Broom Source Unknown Let’s give thanks for the bounty of the harvest Nature’s Bounty Source unknown Let’s go down to the river to pray, bringing back Let’s Go Down Let’s Go Down Carol Stardancer Life is the light in the heart of the rose Briar Rose T. Thorn Coyle Lift me up, let me see Air, Lift Me Up Source unknown Light is returning even though this is the darkest hour Light is Returning Charlie Murphy Light streaming, light streaming Firechild Thunderbird Woman Light the candle and part the veil. Moonlight shines Moonlight Shines Brian Morse Light up that Sacred Grove. Show me - Chorus Way Home Brian Morse Like a bee my mind is buzzin’ Round the blue lotus Divine Mother Paramahansa Yogananda Listen more often to things than to beings - Chorus Breaths Biargo Diop & Ysaya Barnwell

Listen to the heart beat, boom, boom. Listen to the Heart Beat Sources unknown Listen to the Lord and Lady Circle Round Jim Alan Listen, listen, listen, to my heart song Listen, Listen, Listen Paramahansa Yogananda Listen, listen, you can hear her voice in the wind song Listen PJ Little girl picking flowers, in the green, green meadow Life Circle Christian Williamson Live in the present, it is a gift. Open it up Live in the Present Anna Barron Long is the day; short is the night, Dea sol, Dea sol Solstice Chant Dave Varing Long Night, Dark of the Sun, Cold Wind, The Year is Sun Returns Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe Look at the beauty the summer is coming Look at the Beauty Thunderbird Woman Look into the eyes of the Lady fair Look Within Christian Williamson Lord and Lady wed today Beltane Song Source unknown Love – are you ready? Joy – are you ready? Gifts of the Goddess Karen Drucker Love is a healing power, love is a healing power Love is a Healing Power Source Unknown Lovely dancer, Moving in and out of the shadow. Persephone’s Song Ariana Lugh Lamhfada, Sage of skill Lugh Lamhfada Damiara Clarke Lugh strike Your spear In a shaft of sunlight Lugh's Song T. Thorn Coyle Lugh, the light of summer bright, Clothed all in green Lughnasad Dance Gwydion Pendderwen Magic brought us to each other The Handparting Song Source unknown Magic in the Air, Life-born, Seed in the Earth - Chorus Spring Rushin’ In Rozay Magick, Magick, Magick, If you use your imagination Magick Gypsy Magurkh, Magurkh, Earth Mother - Chrous Magurkh, Earth Mother Source unknown Maiden Goddess keep me whole. Let thy beauty fill Mother Goddess Keep Me Whole Shekhinan Mountainwater Maiden mother crone I am she, Come my love and Maiden Mother Crone (I am she) Source unknown Maiden of Mysteries; Opening to the Light Maiden of Mysteries & Sunfire By Ivo Dominguez Jr. Maiden, maiden, maiden so fine, What are you waitin' It's Time to Be the Goddess Now Susun S. Weed Maiden, Mother, Crone in me, all three in harmony Maiden, Mother Crone in Me Shekhinah Mountainwater Maiden, Mother, Crone; I feel you in my bones Maiden, Mother Crone Sandy Perry Maiden, Mother, Crone; See us sway and listen Maiden, Mother, Crone Stephen Bender Make Sacred Space And be reminded Of who you Make Sacred Space Shawna Carol Mama, Mama Gaia. Mama Gaia can you hear? Mama Gaia Source unknown May Artemis protest you, and Hera provide you May Artemis Protect You Source unknown May our work be blessed on the rising of breath Rising of Breath T. Thorn Coyle May the blessings of Goddess rest upon you Blessings of the Goddess Source unknown May the circle be open but unbroken; May the love May the Circle Be Open Source Unknown May the love of the gathering be always with you Chorus The Gathering Arielle NaMara May the road rise with you, may the wind be always May the Road Rise With You Source unknown May we all fly like Eagles. Flying so high May We All Fly Like Eagles Native American – Arapahoe Merry meet and merry part until we meet again Open Until Then Marie Summerwood Merry part, go in beauty - Chorus The Handparting Song Source unknown Midnight at the Crossroads, Black cat Hecate Is Rising Brian Seachrist & Lori Newlove Money is coming to me, easily and effortlessly - Chorus Money is Coming to Me Karen Drucker Moon blood, Mother’s blood, we flow, we flood Moon Blood, Mother’s Blood Cynthia R. Crossen Moon Dances With the Seasons And The Wheel Turns Damiara & Ivo Ivo Dominguez Jr Moon Mother weaver of life and love - Chorus Moon Mother Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Moon, moon, fresh and new, Come back New Moon Song Anne Hill Moon, Moon, Lady of the night, Shine your love Moon Lady of the Night Source Unknown Moon, Moon, Mother Moon, Mother, Mother, Moon, Moon Moon Chant Source unknown Moon, moon, rolling Moon, Round is Rolling Moon Source unknown Moon, oh come into us, Let your power dance. Waxing Moon Oh Come Into Us Ivo Dominguez, jr Moon, Sister Moon, Shining so high. Smile Moon, Sister Moon Chris Leja Moonlight shining, shining, shinning, Moonlight shinning Moonlight Shining Jeannie Goldman Moonlight, Lighting up the night, Moonlight - Chorus Moonlight Shining Jeannie Goldman Mother Earth hear me calling, I’m your daughter Hear Me Calling Chris Leja Mother Earth we feel you in our bones Elemental Circle Jana Runnalls Mother I feel you under my feet, mother I hear Mother I Feel You Diane Martin (Windsong) Mother mine, earth the land I live on. Mother Mother Mine Christian Williamson Mother Ocean, wash me with your wisdom Mother Ocean Source Unknown Mother! anvil of stone. Forger, sharpen and hone Brigid T. Thon Coyle My blood is in the river, my blood is in the sea My Blood is in the River Source unknown My head is in the sky, sky, sky. My feet are Two Hands Hold the Earth Sarah Pirtle My heart is open, my voice is open Dance of Dreams Source unknown My roots go down, down to the Earth My Roots Go Down Sarah Pirtle My sister the moon , Sings her song to my My Sister the Moon Spider My soul is living and my soul is free Awakened Soul T. Thorn Coyle My stew pot, holds a broth of, ancestor’ legacy Belly Pot Source unknown Myrddyn was playing his pipes in the wood Spring Strathspey Gwydion Pennderwen

Naught shall pass our circle gate Naught Shall Pass Ivo Dominguez, jr Neesa, neesa, neesa Neesa Native American – Seneca Tradition New Moon night, soon Mars in sight I See Jeffery Alfonsus Mooney New moon shining softly, show us stars of promise Daughters of the Moon Margit Pataki Night and stars are falling down; A wild breeze is The Fool Suzanne Sterling Night goes back to where it was Night Goes Back Dale Zola Nightingale sings and wails; She's our secret - Chorus Dark Moon Circle Cynthia McQuillin Nina yaku wiara Pachamama eh - Chorus Mantra of the Four Elements Traditional Incan Nine brazen bells will ring on a silver tree whose Nine Brazen Bells Sharon Knight Nobody told the flowers to come up Flowers Ikku, music by Terry Garthwaite Now I walk in beauty. Beauty is before me Now I Walk In Beauty Traditional Navajo Indian Now I walk in beauty; Beauty is before me. The Beauty Song traditional Navajo Now if you be my lady love, Then come and sit Witches’ Coven Dance Gwydion Pennderwen Now let us marry our Lord and Lady; These nights Midsummer Song Devi Moonsong Now strike the harp and blow the bellows The Trees of Annwfn Gwydion Pendderwen Now summer days and heather bells come rollin’ The Band of Shearers Traditional Scottish Now the darkest time of winter Darkest Time of Winter Source unknown Now who will ye marry on Beltane Day? Beltane Wedding Dance Gwydion Pennderwen Now winter is over, the elves are at play. We’re Jack in the Green Peter Conover O Grandmother, hear my song O Grandmother Deb Tash O She will bring the buds in the spring and laugh O’ She Will Bring Hope Athearn & Artemesia O tell me why, o tell me why, Tell me why must the Sun King (Lugh’s Song) Raven Moonshadow O, East wind be behind you, calm winds that blow Four Winds Blessing Source unknown O, Lady of Love, O, Lady of Light, O, Lady Moon Lady Moon Elexa, O’ ho the pretty chain that binds us all together Oh Ho the Pretty Chain Source Unknown Oaken logs will warm you well, That are old and dry Oaken Logs traditional English Ocean Mother healing. Echo: She is the healer Ocean Mother Innana Arthen Oh bonnie lassie, will ye gang and shear - Chorus The Band of Shearers Traditional Scottish Oh Brighde our heart, our brightest queen O Brighde Source unknown Oh Great Spirit, Earth, Sun, Sky and Sea O Great Spirit Earthdance Oh Great Spirits, guide my way, Oh Great Spirits, take me Take Me to the One I Love Sarah Leo Oh great wave, wipe away, wipe away my false Oh Great Wave Source unknown Oh Moon Mother, light of the night; The stars who Moon Mother Lisa Oh mother, mother, mother of all things Mother of All Things Lisa Thiel Oh my beloved friend, Our time is at an end - Chorus Farewell, My Familiar Source unknown Oh Round Mother Earth, Bringer into birth Oh Round Mother Earth Wendy Sheridan Oh tell me why, oh tell me why, Tell me why must Oh Tell Me Why Raven Moonshadow Oh witchi cha-yo. Oh eh ah o. - Chorus May We All Fly Like Eagles Native American – Arapahoe Oh, people, why is so hard for you to open your eyes The God Song Starhawk, Michael Charnes Oh, Dark Mother, Lead me inward O Dark Mother Abbi Spinner Oh, Lady, our Lady, hear our prayers Oh Lady, Our Lady Anne Keeler Evans Oh, Moon Mother Your loving gaze falls - Chorus Moon Mother Lisa Oh, the summer days are gone, With the Sun Winter Lament Elexa Oh, the wind, it is a song that harbors through the winter Good Friend Jan Harmon Oken leaves in the merry wood so wilde Oken Leaves Source unknown Old and strong, She moves on and on and on Old and Strong Naomi Littlebear Morena Old Ones hear us, Old Ones rejoice Old Ones Source unknown Old Woman is watching, watching over you; In the Old Woman is Watching Anne Cameron;Mary Troupe Om Tare Tutare Turey Soha Green Tara Mantra Traditional One spirit in the dark, Like a candle waivers One Spirit PJ Seale One thing you will know is true. I’m coming Return of the Goddess Rose May Dance Onward we go ‘round the spiral. Touching darkness Equinox Chant Marie Summerwood Oooo Great Spirit, I’m calling on you O Great Spirit Adele Getty Open my eyes to the miracles around me Awaken Me Abbi Spinner Mc Bride Open your heart to the song of the planet - Chorus Open Your Heart Mary Grigolia Open your robe and let your spirit shine Open your Robe Foxfire or Hawk Little John Our hands will work for peace and justice Harvest Chant T. Thorn Coyle Our magic is our give away, our magic is our song Our Magic is our Give Away Skip Shukmam Pan, Wodan, Baphomet, Cernunnos, Osiris God Chant Source unknown Peace I ask of thee, O river, Peace, Peace, Peace Peace of the River Source Unknown Peace in my heart. Peace between our hearts Peace in My Heart Source unknown Persephone, Persephone, Maiden of the Springtime Persephone Song Anne Hill Power, Power, we are calling. Power, Power Power, Power, We Are Calling Source Unknown Powerful song of radiant light; Weave us the web Powerful Song Pandora, Starhawk & R May Dance Powers of the East. Powers of the East Invocation to the Four Directions Kate Marks

Prepare yourself, prepare yourself, Open the way Prepare Yourself Abbi Spinner Purple God, Queer God, Open heart and passions Purple God Sparky T. Rabbit Pushing through the hard times. Crying with We Remain Faithful Charlie Murphy Queen of the stars, Queen of the moon - Chorus Bring Back the Light Gypsy Quickening in the womb nearing birth. Imbolc Round Debra Lee Gertz and MSummerwood Rain, rain, soft rain. Fall to earth again Rain Chant Heather Pierson Rainbow woman, Rainbow woman Rainbow Woman Source Unknown Rainbow Woman, Rainbow Woman Rainbow Woman Lisa Thiel Raise the horn of libation as we dance Season’s Turn T. Thorn Coyle Red barley and grape on the vine, Green waters Osiris Lives T. Thorn Coyle Remember Goddess is within, Within, within Remember Goddess is Within Jana Runnalls Return again, return again; return to the land Return again Rebe Shlomo Carlebach Return to the mother, return to the mother Return to the Mother Judy Grahn/Wind Hags Rhiannon carry us, Rhiannon carry us Rhiannon T. Thorn Coyle Rhythm is the universal heart-beat, weaving life Spirit Unbound Terry Garthwaite Ride ye quickly on your mare - Chorus Beltane Wedding Dance Gwydion Pennderwen Ring, bell! Sing bell! Spring bell, chime! Bell Song By Elexa Rise up O flame, by thy light glowing Rise Up O Flame Christopher Praetorius Rise up, and spread your wings. Come across Rise Up Carolyn Hawthorne Passage Rock us ????, Wheel and spin, above the greening Magurkh, Earth Mother Source unknown Roll Mabon, Roll, Roll Mabon, Roll Roll Mabon Roll Source unknown Roll of thunder hear my cry, Come to me - Chorus Roll of Thunder Christian Williamson Round and round and round and round Round and Round Sparky T. Rabbit Round and round the earth is turning, Turning Round and Round Source unknown Round and round the Maypole, weaving The Horned God Kellianna Round and round we go; We hold each Round and Round Source unknown Round and Round, Never End ; Open never Round and Round Wendy Sheridan and Vonom, Round the tree of life we go; Twisting, turning, quick Round the Tree of Life We G San Mueller Sacred blood of the Mother, runs through Sacred Blood Chant Ruth Barrett Sacred Circles, Crystal Stones, Ancient Wisdom Sacred Circles Terry Garthwaite Sacred Cornmother come to me Cornmother Chant Lisa Thiel Sacred heart of the Sacred Woman. Sacred Earth Sacred Home Kat Brown Sacred oak tree standing tall; What have you The Tree Denean Sacred Pleasure, Pleasure’s sacred - Counterpoint Sacred Pleasure Shawna Carol Sacred stones you have grown, deep in the quiet Sacred Stones of Stonehenge Shawna Carol See the earth is turning, spinning all around See the Earth is Turning Adele Getty Seed of what I wish to be, Grow and bud Seed Chant Source Unknown Seek ye seek the grain, Seek ye fields Harvest Song Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Seen, unseen, the Goddess is wise; Seen, unseen Seen Unseen Source unknown Self and Selfless; Whole and apart Oh Visions Ivo Dominguez Jr Seven Sacred Shining Ones, Speak words of power Seven Sacred Shining Ones G Emery, TFoster-Gray, Dominquez, Sha noon, ho yah, Sha noon, ho yah Willow Song Traditional Chumash, Shake it Shakti/Shiva, shake it Shakti/Shiva. Dance Shakti/Shiva Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist Shakti/Shiva, Shakti/Shiva - Counterpoint Shakti/Shiva Lori Newlove & Brian Seachrist She asked my feet to dance, she asked my soul She Asked My Feet to Dance Sára Rain and Susan Zevenbergen She changes everything She touches - Chorus Kore Chant Lauren Liebling & Starhawk She comes at the first hint of morning, As sweet as the Song of Mari V Anderson, Gwydion Pennderwen She comes on a wave, From a cauldron of ocean She Comes on a Wave Source unknown She gives us life. She gives us life. - Chorus She Gives Us Life (Gulf Song) C Beal, M Johnson, BMorse, et al She has been with us from the beginning Chant from the Charge by Doreen Valiente She is a lady. She is a lady. She is the mother - Chorus She Makes a Place for Me Christian Williamson She is bountiful, she is beautiful She is Bountiful, She is Beautiful Susan Arrow She is calling us to remember, She is She is Calling Us Connie Berens She is teacher and experience. She is wisdom - Chorus She Is Crone Kellianna She makes a place for me in the blowing wind. She Makes a Place for Me Christian Williamson She stirs the cauldron of all knowledge. She is the bringer She Is Crone Kellianna She touch, She touch, She touches me deeply She Touches Me Deeply Source unknown She walks the road every moonless night Hecate Ruth Barrett She walks with snakes, She stands on the moon She Walks with Snakes Marie Summerwood She, she gives me hope, Hope through love, Love is life She Brian Morse & Lori Newlove She’s been waiting. She’s been waiting so long - Chorus She’s Been Waiting Paula Walowitz She's been with me From my childhood, Always there. She Gives Us Life (Gulf Song) C Beal, M Johnson, B Morse, et al Shiva dance, dance, dance; Make illusion fall away Shiva Dance Source unknown Silver Wheel, Stars and Time, Ever turning and returning Arianrhod Lesley Peterson Sing ho! for the mead past round the fire - Chorus Sing Ho! for the Mead Source unknown Sing me a lullaby soft and low; Moon Mother sailing Luna’s Lullaby Mary Ann Fusco

Sing merry meet, merry meet in good measure Bring Back the Light Gypsy Sing through my voice, Play through my hands Let the Way be Open Abbi Spinner,Jeff Magnus McBride Sing to Me, Play to Me, Dance with Me - Chorus The Importance Of Being Brigit Lori Newlove Sing up the stone, one family Sing Up the Stones Alane Crowomyn Sing we as one, sweet sensation - Chorus Sweet Sensation Terry Garthwaite Sing, oh you falling rain, dance, oh snow Treeplanter’s Round Dorothy Attneave Jackson Sisters let me bring you healing, healing Circle of Healing Source unknown Sisters, now our meeting is over, sisters we must part Sisters Now Our Meeting is Over Source unknown Sitting in my place of power, I look out at the world Place of Power Anne Hill Smiling virgin, shining crescent Ancient Goddess Abbi Spinner Snake Woman, shedding her skin, Snake Woman Snake Woman By Starhawk So return, return, return, Return to the Mother Return to the Mother Source unknown So weave and mend, weave and mend - Chorus Old Woman is Watching Anne Cameron;Mary Troupe Soaring like the wind, soaring like the wind on wings Soaring Like the Wind Thunderbird Woman Solid as a rock, Safe within the harbor Water and Stone Raven Moonshadow Sometimes in my dreams, I seem to go Back to woods Long Ago, Right Here Source unknown Sparks from the hearth, Of the Queen of Death. Sparks J. Robin Gall Spinning down, spiraling, through the veil of night Through the Veil of Night Ivo Dominguez, jr., Spiral is turning, Season is changing Spiral is Turning Holin Kennen, Carolyn Hillyer Spiral outward, Burning in brightness - Chorus Lugh's Song T. Thorn Coyle Spiral to the center of the light, Where sacred dreams Spiral to the Center By Denean Spiraling into the center; The center of our soul; Spiraling into the Center Shekhimah Mountainwater Spirit of light, illumine our lives Chant w Tibetan Singing Bowls Carole Etzler (Eagleheart) Spirit of the cloven hoof is running wild on the land Spirit of the Cloven Hoof Jana Runnalls Spirit of the Ocean depths of emotion Spirit of the Wind Craig/Star Williams Spirit of the Waters, Soothe away my anger Spirits Susan Falkenrath Wolf Spirit of the wind, carry me, spirit of the wind - Chorus Spirit of the Wind Craig/Star Williams Spirit sings in celebration, singing my soul salvation Sweet Sensation Terry Garthwaite Spirits of fire come to us, We will kindle the fire We Will Kindle the Fire Source unknown Spirits of the ______we’re calling you.; Call to Spirit – Invocation Song Anodea Judith & Selene Vega Spirits of the …. We’re calling you. Spirits Invocation Song Anodea Judith and Selene Vega Spirits of the East: Spirits of the South Spirit Invocation Source Unknown Stars We Were and Stars We Will Be Stars We Were Ivo Dominguez Jr. Step into the Holy Fire; Step into the holy flame Step into the Holy Fire Sanyassin Chant Step, lightly step, Walk the starry road. Step Lightly Step Ivo Dominguez, jr., Stir the sacred cauldron. Dance along with me Cauldron of Cerridwen Jana Runnalls Stone circle, sing to the sky each day Stone Circle Source unknown Strong like the ocean. Gentle like rain. Aphrodite Ariana Lighteningstorm Summer is a coming in, Summer is a coming in Beltaine Processional Anne Hill Summer sun, summer sun, we watch as you set Summer Sunset Anne Hill Summer’s consort waved brightly, The tall and The Wintery Queen Gwydion Pennderwen Sun come, Moon come. Springtime, dry time, fall and rain Cycle of the Season Breid Foxsong Sun is Wine, Moon is Cup. Pour the Sun into Sun is Wine Source unknown Sun power, grows for the longest day. Sun power grows Suncycle Source unknown Sun shine out strong, make the daylight last long Summer Solstice David Gray Sun, Moon, and stars, among the sun, moon - Chorus Sun, Moon and Stars LFetter, LNewlove & Crystal Belden Sure as the wind, my sisters and sure as the rain Sure as the Wind Terry Dash Sweet Magick I Become; Flesh and Breath Of Sweet Magick Ivo Dominguez Jr. Sweet Solstice night, Your ancient song - Chorus Sweet Solstice Night Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi Sweet spirit, simply singing something soulful Sweet Spirit Terry Garthwaite Sweet water and warm sun bless us Sweet Water, Warm Sun Ivo Dominguez, jr Sweetly it drew me, the song that went through - Chorus Spring Strathspey Gwydion Pennderwen Take me, take me, take me to the one - Chorus Take Me to the One I Love Sarah Leo Take us on up, Take us on down, Inanna Inanna (Take Us on Up) Beverly Frederick Take your spirit down, grow branches - Chorus Take your spirits down Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle Tall trees, warm fire, strong winds, deep water Tall Trees Tony Wrench Tara, Quan Yin, Mother Mary, Please hear my Prayer for Compassion Valerie Girard Thank you for the Earth so Sweet Birds Danielle Rosa Thank you for this day, Spirit (Lady) Thank You For This Day The Native American Church Thank you Mother Earth, thank you Sister Water Thank You Mother Earth Susan Arrow Thank you Mother for the Air that is Your Sweet Breath Thank You Mother Pamela Gerke Thanks Turns The Wheel Of the Harvest; Thanks Seals Thanks Turns the Wheel James C. Welch & Ivo Dominguez Jr Thank-you Lady, for this grain, The birds Thank-you Lady Amy Otero The Antlered One The Mighty Stag Cernunnos Lesley Peterson The beauty of the woman is. The beauty of the heart The Beauty of the Woman Marie Summerwood The boughs do shake, and bells do ring Harvest Time Mother Goose

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you The Breeze At Dawn Dale Zola The circle is open, yet unbroken The Circle is Open Source Unknown The circle shapes us, body and mind The Circle Shapes Us Deirdre Pulgram Arthen The circle turns around, around; The wheel will turn Hallows Chant Source unknown The clicking of the stick - beat. The humming of the Juju Terry Garthwaite The dawning of a new day is coming The Dawning of a New Day Source unknown The earth is a circle O Ma Ma Ma O Ma, Ma, Ma Abbi Spinner The Earth is a healer, Response: I am the Earth I Am the Earth Deirdre Pulgram Arthen The Earth is a woman and she will rise And She will Rise Dakota Butterfield The Earth is our Mother, We must take care of The Earth is Our Mother Traditional Native American The Earth that is wise and old Wise Earth Source Unknown The Earth that is wise and old, Dreams in her sleep The Earth that is Wise and Old Source unknown The earth, the water, the fire, the air The Earth, the Water, the Fire… Source unknown The fires of Beltane kindle the light, Reflecting Fires of Beltane Source unknown The flames and flowers of May are rising Beat of Beltane Ivo Dominguez, jr The gathering has nearly come to an end The Gathering Arielle NaMara The Goddess awakes, light is born again, The Goddess Awakes Source Unknown The Goddess is in everything. In every form of - Chorus Lady of the Flowing Waters Lisa The Goddess lives here in these mountains The Goddess Lives Judy Fjell, The goddess sends the beasts who fly, they distill Sing Ho! for the Mead Source unknown The Goddess sings of many things, and freedom The Goddess Sings Anne Keeler Evans The Gods are good to me, And so I thank the Gods The Gods are Good to Me Jean & Sean The golden grain, Waves in the sun The Lammas Song Aradia The Green Beauty of the Earth The white moon Inanna (Charge of the Goddess) Traditional The law of threes, say what I give out then The Law of Three Source unknown The love that I desire, With my whole being, The fame Moonsong Beverly Frederick The moment we have been praying for is here - Chorus Right Here, Right Now Abbi Spinner and Lyra The moon is high above the hill and Diana Ian Corrigan and Moira Kuyteler The moon is high upon the hill, And we have come The Question Song Ian Corrigan The moon is high, on this night of power. The children The Moon is High Source unknown The Moon is my mistress, like fire is She. I follow The Moon is My Mistress Mary Ann Fusco The moon, the moon, the moon, She is waxing Mooncycle Source unknown The Mother will never forget you The Mother Will Never Forget CR Wagner The mother’s heart reverberates; In the ground beneath The Mother’s Heart PJ Seale The new Moon of Diana, The dark Moon Hecate Blood of the Ancients Chorus by Charlie Murphy The nights are long, And snow enfolds the earth Sweet Solstice Night Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi The Ocean is the beginning of the Earth The Ocean is the Beginning Delaney Johnson & Starhawk The ocean is the beginning of the Earth The Beginning of the Earth… Delaney Johnson and Starhawk The ocean refuses no river, no river The Ocean Refuses No River Source unknown The past if over It can tough me not Rise Up Shawna Carol The past is over, good bye The Past is Over Good bye Source unknown The Raven is calling, she sits at my side; She laughs The Raven is Calling Gwydion Pennderwen The River is flowing, flowing and growing The River is Flowing Diana Hildebrand-Hull The rocks, the stones and the crystals The Rocks, the Stones … Andrea and Tony Wrench The roots of my heart go deep underground The Roots of My Heart Cynthia R. Crossed The serpent rises from the well. The serpent speaks Serpent's Well T. Thorn Coyle The spirit of the plants has come to me in the form Spirit of the Plants Lisa Thiel The Sun beyond the Sun, The Sun within the Earth Sun Beyond the Sun Ivo Dominguez, jr The sun goes up, the sun goes down The Sun Goes Up Source Unknown The sun is born again today The Sun is Born Diane Baker The Sun is high up in the sky, Summer’s halfway through Celebrate the Seasons Source unknown The sun, the earth, the hand that planted Be Blessed Beverly Frederick The tarantulas are on the road, looking for girlfriends The Tarantulas Are On The Road Terry Garthwaite The wheel is turning, turning, turning around - Chorus Equinox Darragh The wheel of the year is turning Wheel of the Year Source unknown The wheel of the year is turning, and the Beltane Fires Beltane Brand Source unknown The wings of the mother are soft and strong Arms of the Mother Abbi Spinner and Katlyn Breene There are those who want to set fire to the world Time to Love Charlie Murphy There is a secret one inside, All the stars and all the Secret One Inside Source unknown There is a woman who weaves the night sky Changing Woman AdeleGetty There is a woman who weaves the night sky She Changes/Changing Woman A Getty, MG Zell, and Starhawk There is an old woman I am beginning to know Crone’s Chant Marie Summerwood There is but one God. He is the Sun God. Ra, Ra Ra Chant Source Unknown There is no end to love There are no doors that are Mother’s Gift Shawna Carol There is no end to the circle, no end - Chorus The God Song Starhawk, Michael Charnes There is no end to the circle, no end - Chorus No End to the Circle Starhawk

There is no end, nor beginning, There is only change There is No end Ivo Dominguez, jr. There is no time but now, there is no place but here There Is No Time Veronica Appalonia There were three men come out of the West John Barleycorn Traditional There’s a dark eyed lady there - Chorus Avalon is Calling Peter Conover There’s a grief that’s deep within my soul Heal the Mother Valerie Girard There’s a home, in my heart Home in My Heart Susan Seneshen There’s a river of birds in migration A River of Birds in Migration Oregon Woman’s Land Community There’s an alligator in the house Alligator in the House B Tinney, K Tinney and S. J. Tucker There’s healin’ in the Earth, Take it down Healin’ in the Earth Katherine Ray These are the gifts of the Goddess, Love, Joy - Chorus Gifts of the Goddess Karen Drucker This body, this temple. This is the Goddess in me This Body, This Temple Source unknown This is how I would die into the love I have for you This Is How I Would Die Source unknown This is how I would die, into the love I have for you Clouds Source unknown Those who have died, have never, never left Breaths Biargo Diop & Ysaya Barnwell Thoth, Hermes, Mercury. Teach us all that we may be Thoth, Hermes, Mercury Abbi Spinner & J. Magnus McBride Thou holy Asha, Thou art on the tree of life Thou Holy Asha Source unknown Thou who art the beauty of the Green Earth Lady Gypsy Though my souls may set in darkness Though my soul Sarah Williams, F. J. Haydn Three from the hall beneath the tree, It, Was and Shall be Wyrd Sisters (Is, Was & Shall Be) Beverly Frederick and Witchcampers Through you, through me, the magic - Chorus Magic of the Goddess Kathi Wahls & Brian Morse Tiera mi cuerpo, Agua mi sangre Tierra Mi Cuerpo Cielo y Tierra Ties that bind you, gently wind you Handfasting Ribbon Chant Source Unknown Tis a gift to be simple, ‘tis a gift to be free ‘tis a gift Simple Gifts Traditional Shaker (Quaker) song To Hella’s Gate we go, our Wyrd and more To Hella’s Gate Ivo Dominguez, jr To see a maiden dance around a fire is not so strange Firebird Child S. J. Tucker Touching Her deep, Deep in our center Touching Her Deep Feather Singing Tread soft upon the earth, She is our Mother Gaia By Jana Runnalls Trickster came a'calling To find a totem here Rabbit Song SJ Tucker Turn as the earth and moon turn, circling Whatever Circles Comes … Barbara Gayny Turn the key to unlock the door - Chorus Elements Skyclad Turn your eyes to the western skies Prayer for the Dead Sharon Knight Unbroken flows the rhythm, for me to dance upon Unbroken Flows the Rhythm Source unknown Under the full moon light we dance Full Moonlight Dance Karen Beth Up from the earth; Down to the water Dreaming C. Williamson Veil covered face and golden beauty Birds sweetly Rhiannon Lesley Peterson Walk between the worlds, bravely down the candle road Come to the Labyrinth Source unknown Walk the beauty way. Talk the beauty way We Walk A Spinner McBride &Nikki Christian Wandering in the deep of the night Wings Suzanne Sterling Warm caress in the night time. Tender lip of the rose God Was a Woman Lunacy adapted by Sparky T. Rabbit Warrior Goddess, Warrior Goddess, Come - Chorus Warrior Goddess Susan Hart and Lisa Thiel Watch it burn, Watch it burn and let it go Watch it Burn Deidre Pulgram Arthen Water engulf me, Fire scorch my skin. Air suck Passage T. Thorn Coyle Water rushing, water flowing Water Rushing, Water Flowing Mirian Arachne Water, water rushing, rushing through me Rushing Water Ariana Lighteningstorm Water, wondrous water, I kneel before you Wondrous Water Source Unknown Waters, Waters of Life; Gentle Rain, Soft Mist Waters Ivo Dominguez Jr Waves Crash, Hoof Beats on the Sand; Epona Epona Ivo Dominguez Jr. We all come from the Goddess, And to Her we We All Come from the Goddess Z. Budapest We all come to the labyrinth tonight - Chorus Come to the Labyrinth Source unknown We all fly like eagles. Flying so high We All Fly Like Eagles Native American We all have a rhythm, and we all have a pulse We All Have a Song Heather Pierson We are a Circle, within a Circle, With no - Chorus We Are a Circle Rick Hamouris We are a people at the full height of our power Full Height of our Power Shawna Carol We are alive, As the earth is alive We Are Alive Rose May Dance and Starhawk We are beauty and we are darkness Divine Twins T. Thorn Coyle We are dreaming; When we waken - Chorus Dreaming C. Williamson We are going to a sacred place. We are now in sacred Sacred Way Abbi Spinner We are here. We are held. We are holy - Counterpoint Held in the Heart Abbi Spinner We are in tune with the Healing of the Moon We Are in Tune with the … Source Unknown We are living in a beautiful garden In the Garden Lisa Argo We are more than earth and water. We are more Spirit Lets You Fly Brian Morse & Lori Newlove We are one; with the soul; of the Earth; Mother Earth We Are One With The Soul Of … Andras Corban Arthen We are singing in the circle; Singing towards the center Singing in the Circle Abbi Spinner We are sisters on a journey, shining in the sun We Are Sisters Colorado Midwives’ Association We are sustained by the air we breathe Elemental Children Of Earth Brian Seachrist; , Michael Johnson We are the body of the Earth. The Earth is the body of We Are the Body of the Earth Starhawk

We are the children of the Earth Children of the Earth Amy Otero, Brian Seachrist We are the children of the Goddess Children of the Goddess Source Unknown We are the children of the Goddess of Life Goddess of Life M.D. Novack, We are the children of the Goddess of Life We Are the Children M.D. Novack We are the Earth, We are the womb, Come rising sun Winter Solstice Sunrise Ariana Lightningstorm We are the fire burning bright, we are desire We are the Fire Ruth Barrett We are the flow, we are the ebb, we are the weavers We Are the Flow, We are the Ebb Shekinah Mountainwater We are the heartbeat of the Mother - Chorus Aradia’s Call Corrina Loomis We are the Old Ones, We are the Ancient One We Are the Old Ones Victoria McCarthy We are the old people, We are the new people Goddess Medley Deena Metzger & Will Shepardson We are the old people, we are the new people We Are the Old People Morning Feather /Will Shepardson We are the people. We are the song - Counterpoint Demeter and We T. Thorn Coyle We are the power in everyone We Are the Power in Everyone Starhawk We are the rising sun. We are the change Rising Sun Raven We are the rising sun; We are the change We Are The Rising Sun Raven We are the walking breath. We are the spirit of Walking Breath Jana Runnalls We are the witches who will never be burned We Are the Witches Source unknown We are your people, join us We Are Your People Beverly Frederick We burn with the power of a million stars Promethean Heirs T. Thorn Coyle We call to you. We honor you - Opening Enter the Center ASpinner and J Magnus McBride we called the *center* in; we call the *center* out Hokey Devokey Sinnergee We can rise with the fire of freedom Rise with the Fire Starhawk We change as the sea changes We are carried Eternity’s Children T. Thorn Coyle We circle around the fire, We feel the spirits near Fire Prayer Denean and Cherokee Wayne We come from de water, living in de water We Come from de Water Traditional South African We dance around the Maypole on this fire feas We Dance Around the Maypole Vella Rose We dance in the light, in the silvery light Cup of the Moon Carole Etzler We dance the gift of the summer’s sun in flight Gift of the Summer’s Sun T. Thorn Coyle We dance the gift of the summer's sun in flight We Dance the Gift T. Thorn Coyle We do not die, we are not gone - Chorus We Do Not Die Lynda Millard and Ginger Doss We go down as She goes down. We follow Inanna (We Go Down) Suzanne Sterling We have the freedom. We have the courage Opening the Sky Caitlin & Vivien We have trusted no man's promise, We have kept We Won't Wait Any Longer Gwydion Pendderwen We must learn to walk in balance, Sacred steps Walk in Balance Denean We praise the trees, strong may you grow Tree Wassail Starhawk, Anne Hill We remain faithful to the work that must be - Chorus We Remain Faithful Charlie Murphy We seek your strength to face the truths Crow Goddess Anna Moondancer We shall lift each other up, higher - Chorus We Shall Lift Each Other Up I-Chele Greentree We sit and sing at the warm water’s edge Aphrodite’s Daughter Ariana Lighteningstorm We thank the source from which we came We Thank the Source Bill Whyte We turn the wheel to welcome Her. Every step (breath) Every Step Is Sacred Calla Unsworth We wait in the dark for the light to appear, Mother Solstice Prayer T. Thorn Coyle We walk with beauty before us…Ho Beauty Walk Traditional Native American We welcome air with every breath, our fiery Welcome Air Diane Baker We will Never, Never lose our way to the well Way to the Well Starhawk and Rose May Dance We won't wait any longer. We are stronger than - Chorus We Won't Wait Any Longer Gwydion Pendderwen We’ve got the power, alleluia, we’ve got We’ve Got the Power Traditional South African We’ve seen the soldiers marching down through time ten Look for the Moon Peter Conover Weave and spin, Weave and spin, This is how Weave and Spin Starhawk Weaver, Weaver, weave (Her) thread Weaver Weaver Starhawk Weavers (weavers), Weavers (weavers) Weavers Deirdre Pulgram Arthen Web of wonder, I’m a thread and you’re a thread. Web of Wonder Alane Crowomyn Weep no more, for the sun is returning Blessings of the Summer Stars Source unknown Welcome back to the rain, rain, rain Rain Song Diane Baker Welcome Brid. Oh, Welcome Brid Brid Sparky T. Rabbit Well the bud and the blossom and the The Bud and the Blossom Source unknown Well the world is full of women, Every color, shape Pagan Girl Emerald Rose Wen de-ya ho, wen de-ya ho Wendeya Ho Native American We're bright shining wheels; that light the - Chorus Spirit Lets You Fly Brian Morse & Lori Newlove What do I want What do I desire What will bring Prosperity Chant Karen Drucker What is your star? What is your star? We Are the Body of the Earth Starhawk What to do when you can’t get pizza, what to do Popcorn Terry Garthwaite Wheel of the year (Snap snap), Wheel of the year Wheel of the Yea Les of Colorado When I breathe in, I breathe in peace When I breathe in From Unitarian Hymnal When I cast a circle round, you’d past lightly in and out Farewell, My Familiar Source unknown When I see thy glorious vision, I am moved to ecstacy Beloved Dance Source unknown

When she danced on the waters and the wind was The Lord of the Dance Gwydion Pennderwen When the dawn is breaking, and the barge moves Avalon is Calling Peter Conover When the day is over and all the work is done Dreamland Source unknown When the full moon rises, I am one with the spirit Moon Woman Spirit Heather Pierson When the moon is full and the stars are out Full Moon Song Anne Hill When the moon is lit, on her eastern side Deity Wendy Rule When the silent, barren winter, Casts it frozen pail On Lady Day Gwydion Pennderwen When the Sun comes up again - Chorus Great Mother James Burgess When they misunderstand you and fear what Circle In Peter Conover When we are gone, they will remain When We Are Gone Starhawk & Anne Hill When you look in your sister’s eyes; Praise Praise Her Shawna Carol When you’re magic, anything can happen. When You’re Magic Starhawk, Anne Hill Where I sit is holy, holy (sacred) is the ground Where I Sit is Holy Native American Where is the light? Where is the light? Way Home Brian Morse Where there’s fear there is power, Passion Where There’s Fear There’s … Starhawk Whether we walk with light or heavy tread The Fates T. Thorn Coyle Whether you be nobleman or knave - Chorus Banshee Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi White Buffalo Woman, I seek thy vision White Buffalo Woman Lisa Thiel Who is She? She is the Young One Who Is She Vibra & Susan Falkenroth Wolf Who is the Goddess, Who is the Goddess - Chorus Who is the Goddess Moonrose , DJ Hamouris & Starhawk Who is this Flower above me. God Soul Waltz T. Thorn Coyle and Victor Anderson Who is this flower above, and what is the work Who is this Flower Above Me? T. Thorne Coyle Who were the witches? Where did they come - Chorus Who Were the Witches? Bonnie Lockhart Why did you tap me on the shoulder in my sleep We Do Not Die Lynda Millard and Ginger Doss Why do you call me into the sky? Why do I hear Why do You Call? Christian Williamson Why have you come to earth, do you remember? Love, Serve, Remember John Astin Will we look to the forest, Listen, to the Silence Look to the Forest Beverly Frederick Will you soothe me, will you comfort me? The Maid and the Dragon Kellianna Wind blows, fire burns, Water flows and the earth turns The Sound of Change Christian Williamson Wind spirit sing above, Earth spirit deep below Fire Within Marytha Paffrath Winter calls a clear horizon Clear Horizon Jan Harmon Winter child, Summer King. Lugh, return Lugh Returns Beverly Frederick and July Lewis Witches knew all about flowers and weeds Who Were the Witches? Bonnie Lockhart With but a single breath to clear the way For the Love of All who Gather SJ Tucker Woman am I, spirit am I; I am the infinite Woman Am I, Blessed Am I Source Unknown Women of the world, unite to the calling Aradia’s Call Corrina Loomis Women, women, you’re a women now. You're a Woman Now Source unknown womyn dancin’ down through centuries - Chrous Motherheart Ubaka Hill, Kris Drumm Yeast ???????, we brew to they Bless Our Mead Source unknown Yemaya Yemaya Yemaya Yemaya Ariana Lighteningstorm Yemaya of the ocean, Yemaya of the Sea Yemaya Marytha Paffrath You are my Mother, you are my Father, You are my lover Mother Father God Fantuzzi You are the heart, you are the hands Blessings to the World David Bruner & Karen Drucker You can dream and stir a long time Gwion Bach T. Thorn Coyle You can get to feelin’ happy, you can get to feelin’ On Track Terry Garthwaite You can say your prayers, work your rites Hymn to Herne S. J. Tucker You don’t have to speak, you can do it in the dance In the Name of the Dance S.J. Tucker You have a place, here in our heart. It will change You Have a Place Here Source Unknown You hear us sing, you hear us sigh; Now hear We Are a Circle Rick Hamouris You say faith is empty, like beer can, You say people Imani Rachael A. K. You who open the vault of heaven Singing to the Secret Name T. Thorn Coyle You, you're never alone. I am always - Chorus Never Alone Brian Morse & Lori Newlove Young rider, apple checked one, Come whither Young Rider Source unknown Your crescent shaped barge of heaven Barge of Heaven from the Sumerian