Open your circle or sacred space in your usual way ( or use the Basic circle on the Ceremonies & Rituals page ) . When completed open your arms in a gesture of welcome and holding your Athame in your right hand

Face East and say: " As we Gather Natures Gifts , on this Harvest Festival of Lughnasadh ( Loo - nas - sa ) We thank Gaia for her Bounty ". " I choose on this day to Honour the Goddess Macha ( or your Goddesses Name ).

Face North: Hold your arms open wide in a gesture of welcome holding your Athame in your right hand. Say: " Goddess Macha, Independent Spirited Goddess, Avenger of wrong doings, Goddess of War and of Peace, We Honour You. Your strength and courage,Your Genuiness, your ambition and drive,