Elemental Quarters 



        A while back I talked about one of the ways that the Norse would
call unto the elements before working their magic.  I finaly had the
sense, as well as being able to think coheriently (sp), to bring the
reference that I was pulling it from.
        After having cast the circle, which takes a few times with
different mediums. the first candle is lit (in the East) and this is recited:

        I call upon you, Powers of the Air, to witness this rite and to
        guard this circle.

        This is done for the other three quarters in a clock wise
direction using the appropriate power or name if propers are used.  The
main aspect of the rite is attended to (sorry about being so brief) and
then any spellwork that is planned is performed.  After the spellwork has
been completed, the candles are extinguished staring in the east with
this recited:

        Depart in peace, O Powers of Air.
        My thanks and blessings.

        This is done for the other three quarters with a final invocation
before breaking of the circle.

        To all beings and powers of the visible and invisible, depart in
        peace.
        May there always be harmony between us.
        My thanks and blessings.