When the moon is up to rise, And the wind is blowing stronger The ancient gods awake, Blessing us all with their grace Ningishzida, Lord of the serpent roots, Listen and remember, Ereshkigal, Queen of the Great Earth, and of what hides below, Listen and remember Arise Spirits of the Earth, And give foundation unto this most Sacred Place May it become fertile and serve the Great Work, And the principalities there of Zi-Zi Mus-Hus-Sig.Gi-Gi-Lul-La-Nefs Gul-Gul! Zalag! Call to the north! - Spirits of the Earth Call to the east! - Spririts of the air Call to the south! - Spirits of great fire Call to the west! - Spirits of living water Now that you all have heard my call, And Ereshkigal has sent her blessings Ningishzida came to us Awaking lust and fertilizing earth again Call to the north! - Earth Call to the east! - Air Call to the south! - Fire Call to the west! - Water