Cast a Circle of Energy: Wicca and WitchcraftSome witches use a wand to cast the circle. The wand can be made of just about anything. My sister-in-law uses a length of amethyst crystal, and I use either a twisted, carved branch from a tree, or sometimes just my bare hand. A natural material is usually best, but it's up to you. Stand in the center of where your circle will be, facing your altar (North). Hold the wand in your right (projective) hand. (NOTE: if you are right-handed, your right hand is your "projective" hand. If you are left-handed, your left hand is your "projective" hand. If you are not using a wand and are just using your projective hand to cast the circle, hold out that hand, arm straight and palm raised perpendicular to the ground, as if in a "stop" motion - i.e. palm facing outward. Begin to turn slowly clockwise (East) in a circle, visualizing bright white energy flowing from you, through your hand (and wand if using one) out into the room. Turn in a complete circle until you are facing North again, creating a circle of powerful, protective white light. See this powerful circle of light surrounding you with protection. Say aloud, "With the casting of this circle, I invite Goddess and God to my spell/ritual and ask that I be protected from all negative influences. I ask that ONLY spirits of the Light be allowed to attend, and that only POSITIVE energies be allowed to participate." Once completing the circle, I often raise my right (projective) hand (with wand if using one) from the right side of the circle up in an arc (overhead) to the left side. Then from the left side down in an arc (underfoot); back to the right side of the circle, creating a complete sphere of light. Be sure to make the circle large enough to work within comfortably. You don't want to be cramped into a three or four foot area with no space to move around. Once your circle is cast, you will most likely feel a tingly, warm energy surrounding you. Sometimes this warmth is so intense that you'll end up needing to remove some clothing. It can get quite warm inside a circle (no matter what the temperature originally was in the room you're performing your spell/ritual in - or even if you're casting your circle outside), so make it a point to dress lightly (or do your rituals/spells skyclad - naked). Nudity in spells/rituals is much more common than you might think, and there is nothing "dirty" or "wrong" about it. It is simply a way of coming to God/dess without defenses, coming to them as a child would, pure and innocent, in our natural form. Do not be surprised if you sense someone watching you from the outside of the circle. You have created a sphere of energy that hangs halfway between the physical and spiritual worlds, and any spiritual beings who happen to be passing by may be drawn to your circle, mostly out of curiosity. There is no need to be afraid of this. They cannot come within your circle. Most of them will just watch for a few moments, then leave. Do not be afraid, they mean you no harm. After completing your spell or ritual, you need to uncast the circle. First and foremost, always thank God and Goddess for their participation and protection, and invite them to come again. If you have called the Quarters, or the Four Elements, you need to dismiss them, being sure to thank them for their participation and protection, and ask that they attend your next ritual. Respect is paramount here. Remember that you are not in charge of these elements or God/Goddess. They come because you request their presence, and it is very important when dismissing them to be grateful for their participation. Facing North, with your left hand, (whichever hand is your "receptive" hand - if you are left-handed, use your right hand. If you are right-handed, use your left hand.) and wand if applicable, start drawing the energy of the circle back into yourself, moving in a counter-clockwise direction (West). Say aloud firmly, "I draw the energy of the circle back into myself, and ask that only forces of goodness and light be allowed to remain. I banish all negativity." Your circle is now undone. | ||
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