The Consecration Circle of the 5-Elements
Photography by Artsnic
Above: Rhys and Angel approach one of the gatekeepers
Photography by Geoff Carle
Above: Nick and Skye at the gatekeeper of Earth
Celebrant Philip leads the couple around the consecration circle following the sun (anti-clockwise). As the reach each of the 4 gatekeepers aligned on a cardinal point, the gatekeeper challenges the couple as a test of their love in the face of the ravages of the elements.
Philip has up tp 9 wireless microphones for use by the gatekeepers & others so that all the guests hear every word said.
No room for a circle?
You don't have enough room for a circle: what do we do? There are many locations where there is insufficient room so why not dispense with the circle and have the 4 gatekeepers walk before you in turn and issue their challenge to you? I have done this before in small chapels and it works brilliantly.