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Candle game: Seated, the men form a circle, passing a lightedcandle from hand to hand "deosil". The women form circle outside,trying to blow it out over their shoulders. Whoever's hand it is inwhen it is blown out is 3 times purified by whoever blew it out,giving fivefold Kiss in return. This game may go on as long as thepeople like.

Cakes and wine, and any other games you like.

Dismiss [the guardians, and close down the magic circle; the peoplethen stay to] feast and dance.

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Introduction

1949

1953

1954 [See print version]

1957

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Open Source Wicca: The Gardnerian Tradition

Gardner's original ritual documents, sometimesreferred to as the Gardnerian Book of Shadows,covering Wicca's formative years from 1949 to1961. Contents include: Casting the Circle, DrawingDown the Moon, Lift Up the Veil, Initiation, TheSabbat Rituals, and more.[Read online][Get the book]

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