Samhain invocation prayer

Verse I – The Opening

By sacred flame and ancient stone, We gather here, yet not alone. By earth and sky, by fire and sea, This hallowed circle warded be.

Verse II – The Gods

Great Dagda, Brigid, Lugh arise, Morrígan, Cernunnos, hear our cries. Odin, Freyja, Frigg and Thor, Freyr, we welcome you once more.

Chorus

Across the veil, across the years, We call with love, we call with reverence. By ancient blood and sacred flame, We welcome only those we name.

Verse III – The Ancestors

Ancestors of blood and name, We call you forth beside our flame. Beloved dead, whose love remains, Come share our joy, beyond death's chains.

Verse IV – The Warding

But none uncalled shall cross this ground, No spiteful shade shall gather round. No harm shall pass, no ill intent, Beyond the wards that we have sent.

Final Chorus

Gods of the North, Gods of the West, Be honoured here, be welcome guests. Our kin, our loved ones, draw near, Within this circle, held in care.

By earth and ocean, root and tree, By flame and spirit, so mote it be.