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"By the flame that burneth bright
O Horned One!
We call thy name into the night
O Horned One! "
-Doreen Valiente (Invocation of the Horned God.)
The Horned God is the primal, active force within all things, a wild man unfettered by civilization and driven by primal instincts. He is the Lord of the woodlands, the hunt and animals. He is both hunter and hunted - he who slays so others can live, and he who dies to nourish others in the natural cycle.
He is the consort of the Goddess and symbol of male energy in the form of the divine.
He represents male sexuality, as the phallic nature of his horns suggest, virility, and strength. He provides for the tribe through the hunt and is honoured or rewarded for his deed by being permitted to copulate with the Goddess through the Great Rite.
The Horned God is the lord of life, death and the underworld. He alternates with the Goddess in ruling over the fertility cycle of birth, death and rebirth. And is the Sun to the Goddess' Moon
He is born at the winter solstice, unites with the Goddess in marriage at Beltane, and dies at the summer solstice to bring fertility to the land as the Sacred King.
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How to Attune to the Wiccan Horned God
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Aug 20 2008, 11:10 AM EDT
Things You’ll Need:
-A place of solitude
-Spare time in the early morning
-Gold or Yellow taper candle
-Wake at dawn and go out of doors, somewhere where you won't be observed or disturbed. If you live in a rural area, this will be quite easy. If you live in an urban area, you can use a patio, balcony or even stay indoors near an open window where you can watch the sun rise.
-Bask in the rays of the dawning sun, concentrating on the energy and warmth of the God. Feel him fill your spirit and most importantly, reach out. Visualization is an important skill. Visualize the God as virile and strong, perhaps in his youthful or fatherly guise.
-You may wish to chant or pray. You can use a memorized chant to help focus your concentration or just speak/chant/sing from your heart. Continue this exercise as long as you wish.
-Throughout the day, notice the abundance of the earth around you and reach out mentally to any wild animals you encounter. See the God in all things and all people. Feel him with you, in you and around you.
-At night before bed, you may want to perform a small ritual in his honor. If you have a shrine or altar, this is a good place to perform this rite. Light a yellow or gold candle (representative of the God and Sun) and concentrate on the male energy of Deity. Visualize the God as he has revealed himself to you and once again, let him fill you. Chant or pray to help shift your consciousness.
-Perform these simple rituals as often as you like, preferably on a daily basis, to attune with the God. Eventually, you will grow closer and closer to Him. Observe the changes in the seasons and see the God's hand in all of nature's moods. Enjoy your growing relationship with the Great Father!
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