Orphic Hymn 7. To the Stars
Incense: Aromatic Herbs
I call forth the sacred light of the heavenly stars,
and with devotional prayers I summon the holy demons.
Heavenly stars, dear children of dark Night,
On circles you march and whirl about ,
O brilliant and fiery begetters of all.
Fate; everyone’s fate,
you reveal and you determine the divine path for mortals,
As, wandering in midair you gaze upon the seven luminous orbits.
In heaven and on earth ever indestructible on your blazing trail,
You shine upon night’s cloak of darkness.
Coruscating, gleaming, kindly and nocturnal,
visit the learned contents of this rite,
Finishing a noble race for works of glory.