Solitary Esbat Ritual

Here is the Moon Ritual to use when working solitary. It's a smorgasborg of parts from various trads, with a small amount of original material, but it works. If your just starting out, I hope you find it helpful.

Quarter Candle Invocation
Tools: Quarter candles
East: I call upon light and Air at the East
to illuminate and enliven the circle.
South: I call upon light and Fire at the South
to illuminate and warm the circle.
West: I call upon light and Water at the West
to illuminate and cleanse the circle.
North: I call upon light and Earth at the North
to illuminate and strengthen the circle.

Casting Circle Tools: bell, athame or sword, water, salt, circle incense.
Sound the bell three times.
Holding athame, say
'Mighty Mother
Strike this blade with light
That I may cast the magick circle!'
Cast the circle with the athame, saying

'I conjure thee, o circle of art,
to be a temple between the worlds;
to be a crucible of change for the powers of the ancient ones.
Wherefore do I bless and consecrate thee.
So mote it be!'
Touch the salt with the athame and say
'Mighty Mother,
bless this creature of earth in thy service.
As salt is pure, so may it purify us in all ways we may use it.'
Consecrate the water by adding three pinches of salt and saying
'Mighty Mother,
bless this creature of water in thy service.
As water gives us life, so may we be reborn in these rites.'
Consecrate the fire by holding aloft and saying

'Great Father,
bless this creature of fire in thy service.
May it spark the sacred flame the burns within our hearts.'
Consecrate the incense by adding three pinches of incense to the fire and saying

'Great Father,
bless this creature of air in thy service.
May it carry our will out upon the winds of change.'
Spurge the circle with the holy water, saying
'I consecrate this circle
in the names of Cernunnos and Aradia.
Cense the circle with incense, saying
'The circle is conjured a circle of power
that is purified and sealed.
So mote it be!'
Calling the Quarters Tools: athame
After the circle is cast, facing east, draw the Invoking Pentagram of Earth in the air with the athame, saying
'I call the Lords of the Watchtowers of the East,
Lords of Air
New beginning, new life,
From the gates of Dawn,
From the realms of Spring,
as we here possess breath and wit
we are thy kith and kin!
Come join us
to attend our rite and guard the circle'
facing south, draw the Invoking Pentagram of Earth in the air with the athame, saying
'I call the Lords of the Watchtowers of the South, Lords of Fire
From the stroke of the lightning
To the blaze upon the hearth
From the gates of Noontide
From the realms of Summer
as we here consume life to live
we are thy kith and kin!
Come join us
to attend our rite and guard the circle'

facing west, draw the Invoking Pentagram of Earth in the air with the athame, saying

'I call the Lords of the Watchtowers of the West, Lords of Water
Lengthening shadow across the mountain,
gathering coolness of the evening glen,
first star of the twilight.
From the gates of Evening
From the realms of Autumn
as we here feel and our hearts beat
we are thy kith and kin!
Come join us
to attend our rite and guard the circle'

facing north, draw the Invoking Pentagram of Earth in the air with the athame, saying
'I call the Lords of the Watchtowers of the North, Lords of Earth
brilliant darkness, sun at midnight,
gossamer flicker of aurora's light.
From the gates of Midnight
From the realms of Winter
as we here have bodies and strength
we are thy kith and kin!
Come join us
to attend our rite and guard the circle'

Solitary Invocation of the Goddess
Tools: Goddess candle
With arms raised in the Crescent Goddess salute, say
'I invoke thee and call upon thee
Mighty Mother of us all
bringer of all fruitfulness
by seed and root, by stem and bud,
by leaf and flower and fruit do I invoke thee
to descend and join me in my circle!'
light Goddess candle
Solitary Invocation of the God
Tools: God candle

With arms raised in the Horned God salute, say
'Deep calls on height, the Goddess on the God,
On him who is the flame that quickens her;
That he and she may seize the silver reins
And ride as one the twin-horsed chariot.
Let the hammer strike the anvil!
Let the lightning touch the earth!
Let the Lance ensoul the Grail!
Let the magic come to birth!'
light God candle
'The Temple is erected, and I am between the worlds;
beyond the bounds of time and space,
where day and night,
sorrow and joy,
birth and death,
meet as one!
Hail and welcome! Blessed be'
Raising Power for the Work
Tools: Cords, candles, tools of divination, poppets, whatever tool is needed for the work
Here is the place for dancing, chanting, drumming, or what is used to raise power.

Then, when the power is raised, focus it with visualization and chant.

When all is ready, let the power go.
Solitary Rite of Cakes and Ale
Tools: athame, chalice, wine or fruit juice, plate of crescent cakes
Fill chalice in left hand, pour from right hand. Holding chalice in left hand and athame in right hand, lower athame into chalice, saying

'As the athame is to the male,
so the cup is to the female,
and conjoined, they become one in truth.'
Hold aloft the chalice and say
'Gracious Goddess of abundance
bless this drink and infuse it with your love
In your names, Goddess and God
I bless this wine!'
take a sip of the wine
Hold aloft the plate of cakes. Draw the Invoking Pentagram of Earth over the cakes with the athame, saying
'Powerful God of the harvest
Bless these cakes and infuse them with your love
In your names, God and Goddess,
I bless these cakes!'
take a bite of the cakes
Now pour a bit of the wine and set aside some of the cakes as a libation to the Mighty Ones. After ritual, put the libation outside, where the Old Ones may send some of their other children to share...
Grounding and Centering
Let the power raised that is still within return to the earth to heal it's wounds, remembering to keep a little for one's self. This is important! Skip this and you may find your self with anything from a spacey mindset to insomnia to a splitting headache. Let the excess energy return to the Mother.

Thanking the Gods
'Queen of the Starry Night
Horned One of the Wild Wood
I thank thee for attending my rites.
Go if you must,
stay if you will,
and know that you are always welcome!
Blessed be!'
extinguish God and Goddess candles
Releasing the Quarters
Tools: athame
Facing east, make the Banishing Pentagram of Earth, saying
'Lords of the Watchtowers of the East
Lords of Air
I thank thee for attending my rites,
Go if you must,
stay if you will,
and know that you are always welcome!
I bid you Hail and Farewell!'
Facing south, make the Banishing Pentagram of Earth, saying
'Lords of the Watchtowers of the South
Lords of Fire
I thank thee for attending my rites,
Go if you must,
stay if you will,
and know that you are always welcome!
I bid you Hail and Farewell!'
Facing west, make the Banishing Pentagram of Earth, saying

'Lords of the Watchtowers of the West
Lords of Water,
I thank thee for attending my rites,
Go if you must,
stay if you will,
and know that you are always welcome!
I bid you Hail and Farewell!'
Facing north, make the Banishing Pentagram of Earth, saying

'Lords of the Watchtowers of the North
Lords of Earth
I thank thee for attending my rites,
Go if you must,
stay if you will,
and know that you are always welcome!
I bid you Hail and Farewell!'

Closing the Circle
Tools: athame
Walk the circle deosil with the athame in the receptive hand, pulling in the energy into the athame. When done, hold athame aloft, facing north and say
'Beings and powers of the visible and invisible,
Depart in peace!
You aid in my work,
whisper in my mind,
bless me from the Otherworld,
and there is harmony between us.
My blessings are with you.
The circle is closed
but never broken!
So mote it be!'
The ritual is done!

Source 

Dark Moon Esbat to Honor Hecate

Dark Moon Esbat to Honor Hecate

Arrange your altar with all of your tools and other items the way you wish and then bless the altar saying:

I bless You now that You may aid
The energy flow as magick is made
I cast out negative energy
Leaving only the positive to live and breathe
Within you as I start this Rite
Blessed be in joy, love and light

Then pick up the wand and draw an invoking pentagram in the air above the altar.  Replace the wand and say:

Blessed Be, O Creature of Light
Tools now of magick with power and might.

RITUAL SWEEP WITH BESOM (going widdershins)

Witche's Broom, swift in flight
Cast Out Darkness, Bring in Light
Earth be hallow; Air be clear; Fire bright; as water heals
A sacred bridge this site shall be, as my will, so mote it be.

CAST THE CIRCLE 

with your magickal sickle or staff.  (Note, some Witches are using a Sickle to cast the Circle of Hecate.  The sickle is the symbol of the Crone--of harvesting and death.  It is an ancient women's tool--more so than the sword.)

I conjure thee, great womb of the Goddess Hecate
Cauldron of a Witche's power, within who's sacred precinct
are we separate from the world of care, safe from harm and strife.
May it be a shield against all wickedness and evil;
A boundary between the world of seekers
and the realm of the Mighty Ones;
 a guardian and protection that shall preserve and contain
the powers that we shall raise this night of the Dark Moon Wherefore, do I bless thee and consecrate thee in the name of the Goddess Hecate.

Bless and consecrate the water, incense, and salt which is on your altar with your athame by casting out any impurities and uncleanliness of the spirit unknown.  Then combining salt and water cleanse circle with a chant.  Then add your incense to your charcoal and cleanse circle chanting a chant. 

EVOKE  QUARTERS & LIGHT THEIR CANDLES

Winds of the East

Come to me now, O winds of the East Whirl and twirl 'til magick has ceased. Blow through my mind and the energy raise Blow away clouds and blow away haze. The Circle is opened--your power please lend Your presence is welcomed--I bid you come in.
(Light candle - draw an invoking pentagram in the air with your wand)

Fire of the South

Come to me now, O Southerly fires! Warm light, pure strength--add flame to desires Cleanse and purify all actions mundane Protect well this Circle with your pure light and flame. The Circle is opened--your power please lend Your presence is welcomed--I bid you come in.
(Light candle - draw an invoking pentagram in the air with your wand)

Waters of the West

Come now, O waters of the Western port! Tides rise and fall, and all harm abort. Wash away troubles and rinse away pain Wash over my spirit with your oceans and rain. The Circle is opened--your power please lend Your presence is welcomed--I bid you come in.
(Light candle - draw an invoking pentagram in the air with your wand)

Earth of the North

Come, Earthly power to me from the North! Lend your strength and stability-give me your support As your soil is fertile, this Circle shall be Nourish all works, as you nourish the tree. The Circle is opened--your power please lend Your presence is welcomed--I bid you come in.
(Light candle - draw an invoking pentagram in the air with your wand)

 

CIRCLE IS SEALED 

(make an invoking pentagram in the air over your altar)

The Circle is sealed and I am completely cut off from the outside world so that I may give honor to the Goddess Hecate, Great Goddess of the Dark Moon.
  LIGHTING THE TRIPLE GODDESS CANDLES

Three Candles I do Light In Honor of Thee, O Goddess this sacred Night White for the Maiden pure as Snow Red for the Mother full within, and Black for the Crone, old and wise

DRAWING DOWN THE MOON-

INVOCATION TO THE DARK GODDESS HECATE

I call upon She who unveils the mystery, Ancient Crone, Hecate, who reigns as darkness falls upon the unlit sky Queen of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld. Hecate, this is your time, Eternal Goddess, Lady of the Night. I have prepared this sacred Circle for you, O Wise One, Come now into me, your Priestess, Fill me with your presence O gracious Queen of Witches As I do perform this Rite in your honor.

(Imagine the Dark Moon and see this haze descending from the moon into you.  Feel Her slowly envelope you, starting at the top of your head and slowly moving down to your feet.  Feel this vibrating energy of the Goddess Hecate fill your very being.  When Her energies reach your feet, know that you are walking as Hecate, as She is you and you are She. 

Charge of the Crone Hecate

I am the Queen of Magick, hidden in the deepest night. I am the mystery of the other world and the fear that coils about your heart in the times of your trial.  I am the soul of nature that gives form to the Universe. My torches light the way for enlightenment and illumination. My sickle of death cuts away things that are dead & no longer needed It is I who awaits you at the end of your spiral dance. I am She who has no secrets but a thousand secrets. I am the aged Old Crone of Darkness who face of death portends life anew and filled with Luna's secrets. All acts of magick and mysteries are my rituals and My greatest ritual is love itself. You who seek to remove My veil and know My true face, Know that all your questing and efforts are for not, Until thy own face beholds and knows the mysteries of they own self. For you to truly know Me, you must look in your own heart and know and accept thy self. For those of you who call upon Me and My powers for magick, beware! For My magick is swift and without regards to the consequences. Those that know Me shall glide safely through troubles, For it is My dark cloak of protection that is wrapped about you. Close your eyes My child and call to me, for I am there, within your Darkness.  

PRAISE TO HECATE

In this most sacred Night of the Dark Moon And mystical hour of the night Does the Goddess Hecate reign supreme And in Her name do I now give Her praise. HAIL TO THEE HECATE; HAIL TO THEE HECATE HAIL TO THEE HECATE, TRIPLE GODDESS OF THE MOON

 

Blessings of Cakes and Wine

  - wine should be in Chalice and with athame bless the wine and then the cakes as follows:

I bless thee of Creature of Wine (cakes) Knowing that when I drink (eat) of the I partake in the powers of the mysteries of You Great Goddess Hecate

LIBATION 

 (Take the chalice of wine in both hands and hold it up and say:)

In honor of the O Great Goddess Hecate Do I pour this Libation and drinketh this Toast All Life is your Own All fruits of the Earth your power, your wisdom, your liberation I thank You for Your blessings and strength Join with me; Feast with me; Enjoy with me.
(You can pour a few drops of wine onto the ground in front of the altar as an offering to Hecate, if you are outside.  If you are in your temple, then pour some wine into your Libation bowl along with an offering of cakes) Then raise the chalice to your lips and drink.)

(You can now medicate, consult the tarot, or any other divinatory devices, or simply sit back and relax.   Remember eating of the cakes helps ground you from the energy of the circle, and from the cone of power that you built if you did magick.)

THANK YOU AND FAREWELL

O Hecate, My Queen, My Goddess You who awaits for me at the end of Life. I thank you for thy blessings and of your spirit from your Cauldron of the sacred fire on this night of the Dark Moon I bid thee farewell
(Put out Goddess candle)

Thanking the Triple Goddess

Wise Crone, who face is hidden from the starlit night Thank you for joining my sacred this night. I bid thee farewell
(Put out Crone/black Candle)

Mother, nurturer and giver of life Who dances across the nightly sky in your silvery light Thank you for joining my sacred circle this night I bid thee farewell
(Put out the Mother/red candle)

Maiden, bringer of new ideas and inspiration Who dances across the sky in carefree glee and anticipation Thank you for joining my sacred circle this night I bid thee Farewell
(Put out the Maiden/white candle)

QUARTERS RELEASED 

(I go widdershins, since I went deosil to welcome)

O twirling Breezes and winds of the East Who protected this Circle and witnessed all feats Of magick performed and blessing poured out I thank you for coming and gathering about. But now comes the time for this Circle to end I release you back to the dark, fertile realm where you reign Hail and farewell until I see you again.
(Put out candle - draw banishing pentagram in air with wand)

O Northern forests, mountains and plains Who protected this Circle and witnessed all gains Of magick performed and all blessings poured out I thank you for coming and gathering about. But now comes the time for this Circle to end I release you back to the dark, fertile realm where you reign Hail and farewell until I see you again.
(Put out candle - draw banishing pentagram in air with wand)

O Oceans and rainstorm and streams of the West Who protected this Circle and witnessed all quests Of magick performed and blessing poured out I thank you for coming and gathering about. But now comes the time for this Circle to end I release you back to the dark, fertile realm where you reign Hail and farewell until I see you again.
(Put out candle - draw banishing pentagram in air with wand)

O Southern Fires and bright, dancing flames Who protected this Circle and witnessed all claims Of magick performed and blessing poured out I thank you for coming and gathering about. But now comes the time for this Circle to end I release you back to the dark, fertile realm where you reign Hail and farewell until I see you again.

(Put out candle - draw banishing pentagram in air with wand)

Return to the East and draw a banishing pentagram in the air with your wand to break the seal of the Circle.

CALLING BACK THE CIRCLE

  ( I go widdershins in calling back the Circle.  Use whatever tool you cast the Circle with.  I prefer using my sickle of Hecate or staff/wand)

Power cast and then forgotten is power wasted Wherefore do I call Ye back O Circle of Power into my mighty staff (or sickle) By the holy flame, this Circle disappears and becomes no more Everything is as it was since the beginning of time.

The Circle is opened by unbroken May the love of the Goddess be ever in your heart Merry Meet and Merry Part and Merry Meet again