Hail to you, Old Woman of the Night,

Starry-haired maiden, glittering,

Dancing along the milky way,

Sharp-eyed and dreamy at once.

Hail to you who watches the world sleep,

Save for those who do those things

That are best done in your shadows.

You who have seen it all, many times,

You smile indulgently at our folly

And allow yourself to be made young

Once more in the wake of our music.

Hail to you, Nott, Lady of glinting dark,

And may you bless us as we dance

Till dawn drives you from the sky.

Artwork by Anna Novikova.