prayers for samhain

Hel - solemn and just queen of the lowest world

Holy the black bridge which leads to your kingdom of ice

Holy your great work, the duty of honour and majesty.

I bow to your light and shadow,

the bones and the flesh fused,

a sacred reflection of all which lies in the psyche of man.

I taste the bitter apples from your dark orchard

and see my own face in your blade. 

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Sweet mother of darkness and death, be with me now.

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Holy half-maiden of the lowest realm,

Give me release, acceptance, strength and surrender.