I kneel beneath the same Moon
that all the witches of old
have knelt before.
I am one with them
in this sacred light.
Hear me O' Diana, Goddess of the Moon,
Queen of all witches,
for I bear the symbols of the Old Religion.
bear me then,
and think yet even for a moment
upon this worshipper who kneels before you.
For I have heard the Strega's story,
and I believe the words of the Holy Strega.
When she spoke of your beauty in the night sky,
when she bid us seek and find you above all others.
Here as the Full Moon shines upon me,
receive me as your child
and grant me the powers of those who follow you.
For I believe in the gifts of Aradia
which you promised to all who follow the Old Ways.
You again anoint yourself... forehead... right nipple... left shoulder... right shoulder... left nipple... forehead.
Diana, beautiful Diana,
Goddess of the Moon and beyond,
Queen of all witches,
Goddess of the dark night and all of nature,
if you will grant me your favor.
You anoint yourself a third time with the spring of rue, saying:
In the name of Diana, so may it be.
You gather your things and make your way home, your body alive and tingling with energy and love from Diana.
