Introducing ACS's online Book
of Shadows: Leabhar as Scáth or LaS for short.
LaS is divided into three core ritual sections; an Opening Ritual
(Section 1), the Esbat or Sabbat Ritual (Section 2) and finally
the Closing Ritual (Section 3).
Section 1: is sub-divided into the Altar (Section 1.1) it's color
and decoration, the Opening ritual (Section 1.2) used by both
Coven and Solitary practice for Esbats and Sabbat rituals. Section
1.3 is usually performed by a Coven for a Sabbat ritual but can
be included in an Esbat.
Section 2: is sub-divided into Esbat (Section 2.1) and Sabbat
(Section 2.2) ritual formats.
Section 3 is divided into a closing ritual for both Esbat (Section
3.1) and Sabbats (Section 3.2).
The division of sections was
designed (believe it or not!) to simplify and help with ritual
design, all rituals should have preparation (Section 1), the
ritual (Section 2) and a closing or 'grounding' (Section 3).
Spells, Sabbat celebrations, daily prayers and devotionals can
be written quickly with this format.
Esbats are regular full-moon
meetings (which rarely occur exactly on the full moon, usually
the weekend close to it) or rituals of life such as marriages,
baby-namings and initiations. Sabbats are the traditional eight-festivals
of the year; the 'greater' Sabbats: Samhain, Imbolc, Bealteine,
Lughnasadh, and the 'lesser' Sabbats: the Solstices; (approx.)
June 21st and December 21st, the Equinoxes March 21st and September
21st. The closing for an Esbat (Section 3.1) and a Sabbat (Section
3.2) differ slightly.
The PDF version of LaS can
be downloaded by clicking the .pdf links below.
*Note: Sections 1, 1.2,
1.3, 2.1,3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 are all contained within the LaS_1-3_core.pdf
Rituals for Sabbats
will be posted bi-quarterly after the Sabbat date. Other Esbat
or rituals are posted periodicly. To submit a ritual or Esbat
for posting on this site please send a copy in simpletext (Mac)
or notepad (Win) format to lailoken@covenscathach.org
not all submissions will be posted. Generally, submissions will
be posted within 2 weeks.
HTML Format |
PDF Format |
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Section 1: The Ritual
Components |
LaS_1-3_core.pdf |
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A:
The Altar |
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B:
The Tools |
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Section 1.2: Solitary
& Coven |
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C:
Entering the Ethereal |
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D:
Create Bridge to Otherworld |
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E:
*Consecration of the Four Treasures |
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F:
Calling the Elements |
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Section 1.3: Coven |
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G:
Raising the Temple |
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H:
Consecrations |
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I:
The Ritual Esbat or Sabbat |
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Section 2.1: Coven
Esbat or Sabbat |
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K:
Calling the Prime Energies |
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K1: Drawing down the Sun |
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K2:
Drawing down the Moon |
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L:
The Charge |
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1: Consecration of Wine & Cakes |
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M:
The Great Rite |
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1: Consecration of Wine & Cakes |
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Section 2.2: Esbat |
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1st
Degree Initiation |
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Spell of Attraction |
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Spell
of Binding |
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Spell of Protection |
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Self-Empowerment
Spell |
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Section 2.3: Coven Sabbat |
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Samhain |
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Imbolc |
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Bealteine |
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Lughnasadh |
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Winter Solstice |
Winter.pdf |
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March Equinox |
Spring.pdf |
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June Solstice |
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September Equinox |
Autumn.pdf |
Section 3.1: Closing
Esbat: |
LaS_1-3_core.pdf |
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V.
*Protection of 4 Treasures |
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X.
Energy Release |
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Y. Dismiss Elemental Spirits |
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Z.
Recite Oath |
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Section 3.2: Closing Sabbat |
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U.
Celebration (very important!) |
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V.
Protection of 4 Treasures |
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W.
Dismiss Prime Energies |
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1. Female |
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2. Male |
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Y.
Dismiss Elemental Spirits |
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