The Charge Of The God

"I am the strength of the rock at thy back, the roots of the tree that anchor the earth & deepest of tides in the black depths of the ocean. I am the hunter & the sacred prey, the warmth of the sun in the swelling grapes & the call of the road that leads over the hill. I give you, my creatures, the fire of love, the power of the wind on your face, shelter from the darkest storm. You are dear to me, & I instil in you my power.... The power of peace hard earned, the power of vision & magical sight, & the spark of elemental fire, which is the primal light in darkness. By the powers of the running stag & glorious sun, I charge thee; By the darkest depth of night & the lingering tendrils of dreams, I charge thee; & by the beauty of your own creation, I charge thee;

Follow your heart & your instinct, wherever they lead you. The wealth of the heart will guide you where the cold edge of logic cannot take you. Take joy in the powers of your bodies. The form your body takes is unique in the universe & is chief among your tools. Lastly, always remember the path you have left behind you. Learn to take your power from the foolish things you have wrought as well as the good you have done for others & for your world. You can never usurp another's power, & yours is the well upon which you must rely. I am with you always, just over your shoulder, running with you through the tall grasses & forests that surround you. I possess you & am your sacred prey.

I am the lord of death & when you come to the end of your life on this world. I will be there, to take you between worlds, to offer you peace & rest.  Look upon my face, know me.

I am the spirit of wild things, but you too, are wild in your souls & we are forever intertwined "