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How To Cast A Circle
The circle casting is a basic in every withcraft practice. But how and why do we do it? If you are a beginner, maybe you want to learn to do it properly. And if you are confirmed, maybe you are thinking anbout new ways to cast it for your practice. I have been asked a few times how do you cast a circle? To me casting a circle is not an obligation, my practice is very simple, but over the years, Idiscovered some techniques that I will share with you. As a solitary practitioner, I have always allowed myself to do as I please, and to adept my techniques as I saw fit. Remember, it is your intention that matters, don’t let anyone tell you there is certain rules you have to follow. get creative, inspired and create your own personal unique way to cast a circle.
Few different things you can use:
You can use, your witch’s hand.
- Just use your finger, focus on it, and draw your circle. Take the time and energy. Dont rush it and feel that you are creating your space.
Draw with a tool.
- A wand, athame, any tool you like! On the pratical part, it’s the same: just draw your circle.
Salt
Salt wasn’t, and isn’t always possible for me. But to be clear, I once used a hula-hoop full of salt.
- Salt is protective and natural and is the traditional way to cast your circle.
Other materials
- Stones, seed, flowers. Just remeber to visualize your circle.
My personal favorite is energy and visualization.
How to Cast
Always begin by cleansing your space. You can either use your mind to mentally push out, use incense to burn away or use a broom or besom to sweep away.
Once you have your method for cleansing your space, it’s time to define your circle. To define your sacred circle, it’s important to take your space and location into consideration. Are you in your bedroom? Bathroom? Or outside? You can make your intended circle as large or as small as you’d like. You can mentally define your circle or mark the directions or elements with candles or crystals.
If you’re using the four elements, you can create a cross shape. If you’re using the five elements, you can create a pentacle shape.
To cast a circle by calling upon the elements, begin facing the east. This is home to the element of air. When you move clockwise, you’ll end facing North where you can begin your ritual or spell work.
Stand in your intended circle as you begin to relax and focus on your breathing. Take as long as you’d like at this step or until you feel calm, centered, and present.
You can adapt these rules as you see fit. Personalize it to fit you, so you’ll be confident doing it. It can reflect your personality and beliefs.
Please note that I have also included the 5th element of spirit. (This can be omitted or adapted for your practice.)
Begin by envisioning the wind whipping around you and get really in tune with the element of air and say: “Element of air, I call on you.”
Moving clockwise, turn to the south. Envision crackling flames and the warmth of the sun. Once you are in tune with fire, say: “Element of fire, I call on you.”
Turn to the west. Envision flowing water in waves and waterfalls and streams, possibly moving around your body. When you feel attuned with water, say, “Element of water, I call on you.”
Turn to the North. Conjure up the scent of the earth after it rains. Imagine the silence and darkness of a cave and the rooted feeling of being barefoot on the earth. When you feel attuned, say, “Element of earth, I call on you.”
Still facing North, become aware of your feet and send a column or roots of light deep into the core of the earth. Bring this energy up from the center of the earth and into your body and visualize a white light flowing, creating the circle and say: “With these elements together under spirit, I cast a circle of protection above, below, within.”
This is where you perform your ritual, meditation, or spells.
Circle tips
You can also temporarily exit your circle without repeating the entire circle casting process. To do so, hold an athame or wand in your hand and make a cutting motion across the line of the circle and say: “I use this athame of crystal to open a door.” Your wand or athame will help you direct energy to make an incision in your circle of energy. When returning, you can simply reverse the process to close the door.
Opening a circle
Also called closing a circle is a way to release the energy you’ve built and is a way to thank the elements for their assistance.
The process of opening a circle begins with you facing north to release earth and saying: “Earth, thank you for your energy. I bid you farewell.”
Next, you’ll turn to the west to release water: “Water, thank you for your energy. I bid you farewell.”
Then, you’ll turn to the south to release fire: “Fire, thank you for your energy. I bid you farewell.”
After that, you’ll turn to the east to release air: “Air, thank you for your energy. I bid you farewell.”
Finally, you’ll return back north to release spirit and the circle by saying: “Spirit, I bid you farewell. I open this circle and release the energy back into the earth.”
Other popular phrases for circle casting and opening
“The circle is open, but never broken. The love of the deity name is forever in my heart.”
“Merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again.”
“I thank you, element of name for lending your energy tonight. I bid you farewell.”
“I call the Guardian of direction and the element of element to watch over this sacred circle.”
I hope this helps and inspires you. Go Cast some Magic, Detailed cating Instructions available here.
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