Rite of Release

I am a HUGE animal lover. One thing I find really challenging is seeing and animal who has been killed by a car. 

I could never look as it broke my heart. I felt the ache and loss of such a beautiful creature to speeding metal. It made me feel helpless. 

I came across this rite about 15 years ago and it has served me and all those bright souls well:


I picture the animal whole and happy while saying:
Small friend,
In the name of the Gracious Lady
I bid you to forget your broken shell
It can serve you no longer
I bid you in the Name of the Patroness of things wild and free, 
To go beyond....
To rest, to enjoy the Summerland
Blessed Be small friend and farewell

from Magical Rites from the Crystal Well by Ed Fitch

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