Ritual to the Greenman (didn't record source, but if you know then please contact me!)

 Needs: One drum, One large green candle, Stang, oak Wreath, Greenman oil (your recipe) and all other normal tools you choose to use.

Preparation: Set up your stang in the north place the wreath draped across the prong. Place the candle and oil directly in front of the stang and the drum at the south.

Now cast your circle in your chosen manner. Then set up your alter when that is done sit and admire it and think on how the God has helped you in your life. Maybe you would like to address a specific god like Herne at this time. At this point you have many choices you can do one or two of three things. You can just move on straight to the ritual out-line or you can drum a bit to create a good atmosphere; or you can invoke a specific god head - the choice is yours. None-the-less, here is the ritual out-line.

 Anoint the green candle and begin to invoke the god:

"Ancient spirit of the Forest,
Voice of the winds,
Woodland shaman,
Jake of the green,
I call on thee
to bless this circle
with thy powerful presence.
Beloved Greenman Welcome to my circle!!"

now light your candle and begin to drum as you drum chant the following:

"stone glad in dark wood,
pine branch into watchers hand,
smoke of iron calls forth the forest guardian.
hear the flight of winter geese, the running if the woodland host!
hear the clash of brave antlers
in the name of the Lord of animals!
hear the breathing of the God, rampant and fertile,
hear the footfall of the Antlered One.
Hear Cernunnos enter stone glade in dark wood!"

(The Lost Books Of Merlyn Douglas Monroe llewellyn pub. copyrighted 1998)

At this point I suggest doing path working related to the god. but if you don't wish to do that you may also offer your self a blessing in the name of the god.

 {In the following, the "dedications" can be made in a small bowl or into a fire. One person may officiate, making dedications from the common dishes, or everyone can make dedications from their own dishes. Alternately, each person may take a part, making dedications from their own dish or the common dishes.}  

"We are grateful [to Demeter] for the fruits of the earth. In recognition of our gratitude we give back this grain." {Dedicate a piece of bread, some grain, or other plant material.} "We are grateful [to Artemis] for the animals who have given their life that we may eat meat. In recognition of our gratitude we give back this flesh." {Dedicate a small piece of fat or other meat.} "We are grateful [to Dionysus] that nature transforms food that we may enjoy it better. In recognition of our gratitude we give back this wine (beer, cheese, yoghurt, etc.)."{Pour out a little wine, beer, etc. or dedicate some cheese, yoghurt, etc.} "May we always enjoy Nature's abundance and recognise our good fortune."