Calendar of the Sun 24 Weodmonath
Opening of the Mundus Cereris Colour: Black Element: Earth Altar: Upon a black cloth lay the stone from the top of the Mundus Cereris, the pit of Ceres, a stone-lined pit in the garden. Around it place baskets of offerings. Offerings: Samples of the harvest fruits. Coins. Wishes written on paper. Food and drink is laid outside for the wandering spirits. Daily Meal: Pork and vegetables. Mundus Cereris Invocation Great Mother Ceres, Lady of the earth below us, Mother whose hands bring forth All that is grown to the benefit of mankind, We open the door to your world And give your our humble offering, Even though your door goes both ways, And the spirits of the wild, Those banished from our garden, May now wander freely through our home. On this day, we welcome those spirits! May they take part in the hospitality That we would give to any traveler! Bless our labours, Mother Ceres, On this day that your door is open. Let the Ostium Orci be revealed! Let the ghosts come through! For this we risk in order to gain your blessing. We open your door and gaze within. We open your door and remember. We open your door And give you the honour that you deserve. Chant: Ceres Ceres Mundus Cereris Ostium Orci Lapis Manalis (All shall process with the great stone and the baskets of fruits to the open hole. Each shall kneel and gaze within, and say nothing of what they see. Then the offerings are laid within. As the stone was removed at dawn, so it will be replaced the next dawn.)
[source:paganbookofhours.org]