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Book II: Rites & <strong>Rituals</strong> 153<br />
172. Scribing the Circle-Seining<br />
This sacred knife today we take in h<strong>and</strong><br />
To cut the cord of newborn memory<br />
Of sorrows; cut the fears <strong>and</strong> birthing pains.<br />
You’ll start anew with newborn wings set free.<br />
We scribe this holy Circle; sacred space<br />
Within the holy temple blessed with mirth.<br />
Come <strong>for</strong>th in babyhood, my sweet, to learn<br />
Of Air <strong>and</strong> Water, Fire <strong>and</strong> holy Earth.<br />
We set the stage, oh little one, today’s<br />
The day to come <strong>and</strong> meet the universe.<br />
This blade doth circle <strong>and</strong> these words do make<br />
A temple sweet <strong>and</strong> fine as any verse.<br />
—Rev. Paul V. Beyerl<br />
173. Preparing to Visit the Elements<br />
Oh come with me, my child, <strong>and</strong> we will see<br />
The secrets found within the Mystery.<br />
For untold ages all have known the lore:<br />
The Mystery of life within the Four<br />
Some people know the four as winds above<br />
While others call them Unicorns, with love.<br />
No matter how they’re seen nor by what name<br />
For Four are Universal, just the same.<br />
Oh come with me, my friend, as we will see<br />
The secrets found within the Mystery.<br />
—Rev. Paul V. Beyerl<br />
174. We’ve <strong>All</strong> Come to Welcome You<br />
We’ve all come to welcome you...<br />
To welcome you to Earth.<br />
We’ve all come to welcome you...<br />
To celebrate your birth.<br />
And we are here to love you...<br />
We are here to love you,<br />
We are here to love you...<br />
To love you on this Earth!<br />
—Author unknown<br />
175. Forever Young<br />
Goddess bless <strong>and</strong> keep you always,<br />
May your wishes all come true,<br />
May you always do <strong>for</strong> others<br />
And let others do <strong>for</strong> you.<br />
May you build a ladder to the stars,<br />
And climb on every rung,<br />
And may you stay <strong>for</strong>ever young!<br />
Forever young, <strong>for</strong>ever young,<br />
May you stay <strong>for</strong>ever young!<br />
May you grow up to be righteous,<br />
May you grow up to be true,<br />
May you always know the truth<br />
And see the light surrounding you.<br />
May you always be courageous,<br />
St<strong>and</strong> upright <strong>and</strong> be strong,<br />
And may you stay <strong>for</strong>ever young!<br />
Forever young, <strong>for</strong>ever young,<br />
May you stay <strong>for</strong>ever young!<br />
May your h<strong>and</strong>s always be busy,<br />
May your feet always be swift,<br />
May you have a strong foundation<br />
When the winds of changes shift.<br />
May your heart always be joyful,<br />
May your song always be sung,<br />
And may you stay <strong>for</strong>ever young!<br />
Forever young, <strong>for</strong>ever young,<br />
May you stay <strong>for</strong>ever young!<br />
—Bob Dylan<br />
II. Puberty Rites<br />
Rite of Passage, Boys<br />
By Oberon<br />
Traditionally, a boy’s rite of passage from childhood into adolescence occurs at puberty,<br />
when he becomes sexually mature. This time, usually around 12-14 years of age, is marked<br />
most visibly by the development of pubic hair, though technically it is said to be indicated by<br />
“first seed,” or the production of semen.<br />
According to Joseph Campbell, a boy’s rite of passage has several phases:<br />
1. Separation from the mother<br />
2. Isolation <strong>and</strong> disorientation<br />
3. Vision quest<br />
4. The ordeal<br />
5. Joining the company of men<br />
6. The return
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