First, you want to decide where to create your circle. Whether you have an altar or
just a peaceful corner of your home – or maybe outside in nature – pick a place where
you are undisturbed so that you can focus and work in peace. It’s not necessary to mark
out your circle, but some like to do it for ritual purposes, or for protection. You can mark
the boundaries of the circle with a long piece of cord, or put candles or rocks along the edges.
Some Witches like to use crystals corresponding to each of the cardinal points (each point
represents one of the four elements). Some people use orgonite on the edges of their circles
as they feel it adds extra protection. It’s completely up to you how you would like to mark out
or decorate your circle!
The casting
The next step is to conjure the pure energy that will surround and protect you.
There are as many ways to do this as there are practitioners, so you will find a way
that is suitable to you and your practices.
Stand in the middle of your circle. Relax and breathe deeply. Imagine that your crown
(the top of your head) opens up like a funnel to receive divine, white light. Your crown is
always connected to the divine and to your Higher Self, and you can open up and amplify this
channel at your will. Open your arms, palms facing out. With each in-breath, visualise yourself
pulling down pure, divine light through your crown, and as you breathe out you channel this
light out through your palms to create a protective shield around you. As you fill the space
around you with this high-vibration energy you may feel a tingle or buzz, you may get goose
bumps, or you’ll feel light and uplifted. Now hold one arm outstretched (the one you write with)
and point to the edge of the circle. Spin around clockwise three times, mentally marking out
your circle with the divine light. Then raise your arms above your head and say: “I ask that the
God and Goddess bless this circle So that I may be free and protected within this space So mote it be”
You are now ready to cast your spell or perform your ritual. To close your circle, hold out your arm and
spin around anti-clockwise three times and feel the protective light dispersing. Thank the Spirits for their
presence and declare the circle closed. How to cast an advanced circle of protection This is an example of a
more advanced circle ritual, for which you will need a compass, four candles, and if you have an athame or
wand you can use that to direct the energy. You can use white candles, or coloured candles for each point:
North – Green East – Yellow South – Red West – Blue Use the compass and place the candles at each of the
cardinal points. Light the North candle and say: “Guardians of the North, Element of Earth I call upon thee to be
present during this ritual Please join me now and bless this circle” Light the East candle and say: “Guardians of
the East, Element of Air I call upon thee to be present during this ritual Please join me now and bless this circle”
Light the South candle and say: “Guardians of the South, Element of Fire I call upon thee to be present during this
ritual Please join me now and bless this circle” Light the West candle and say: “Guardians of the West, Element of
Water I call upon thee to be present during this ritual Please join me now and bless this circle” Now take your
wand or athame and point it to the edge of the circle. Spin around clockwise three times, and visualise a bright
white light entering you through your crown and direct it out through your arm, down through your tool and out
to form the edge of your circle. Then stand in the middle, and feel this white, divine light filling the circle and
immersing your entire being. Say: “God and Goddess, Guardian Angels, and Spiritual Guides Please be present
with me during this ritual Bless this circle and keep me protected No unwanted entities are welcome here Only
pure, divine beings are invited into this space The circle is cast So mote it be” You are now ready to cast your
spell or perform your ritual. To close your circle, take your wand or athame and spin around anti-clockwise three
times and feel the protective light dispersing. Thank the Spirits and Elements for their presence and declare the
circle closed.
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