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Basic Magic Concepts Ritual Elements Magickal Feelings Cakes and Ale Thanksgiving Healing Ritual Consecration Casting a Circle Anointing a Candle Dedicating a Candle Consecrating Tools Salt Water Purification Smudging Talisman Spells
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HOW TO BE A "WITCH" (WICCAN) AND ELEMENTARY WICCA MAGIC / MAGICKActivities - Casting a CircleThe circle has meaning from ancient times. It is used to portray wholeness, eternity, protection and containment. Casting a circle is often overlooked by newcomers of Wicca, but is a very important aspect. As you begin your quest for enlightenment, forces (not always looking out for your best interests) may be attracted to your newfound energy. When you practice a ritual, a circle should be cast. It is the first step of every other ritual.Begin by making sure you have all of the tools you’ll need within reach inside the circle so as not to break the circle. A circle is be cast by a Wiccan’s own energy projection and it also may be physically outlined with stones, herbs, candles, sprinkled salt or water. First stand quietly in the center of your proposed circle. After a moment of meditation and when you are ‘centered’, raise your hands up and take a deep breath and imagine drawing the energy of the universe into yourself. Next walk to north point of your circle and walk clockwise around the edge until you get back to your starting point. While you walk, project energy with your wand, knife, or forefinger of your dominant hand by visualizing an intense blue-white light. As you walk and repeat the following affirmation. My circle is filled with Spirit and Light, and all things that are Holy and Right.”At the conclusion of your rituals you should send the energy you used to create your circle back to the earth. This is called grounding and is accomplished by simply placing your palms on the ground to reconnect and link your energy back to whence it came. A specific step by step guide to casting a circle is covered in the Ritual Chapter.
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