Casting the Circle
By Miss Melinda
An incredibly simple yet remarkably protective spell is accomplished by casting a circle. Children’s games, such as tag, often designate an area as “safe”; once the child has reached the designated area, the opportunity exists to take respite. Casting the circle is similar: the space within the circle is designated as “safe.” IT IS SAID…..No malevolent spiritual force can touch or harm you while within the circle. The materials used to cast the circle enhance this power.
In addition to personal protective magic circles, circles are traditionally cast to contain threshold experiences as well as whatever is perceived as potentially vulnerable:
- Circles are drawn around ritual
- Circles are drawn around a sickbed
- Circles are drawn around women in childbirth
- Circles are drawn around sleeping infants and children
Circle Spell Basic
This is the very simplest protection spell of all. Cast a circle around you. (In other words, stand within while drawing the circle, rather than casting from outside, intending to jump inside when the circle is complete.) Sit in the center until you feel it’s safe to come out.
Circle Spell- Celtic Quick Fix
Protective materials sufficient to cast a circle large enough to contain you comfortably may not be at hand when most needed. Draw a circle around yourself with a hazel branch. Hold onto that branch so that the circle’s boundaries may be adjusted and reinforced as needed.
Circle Spell – Wreath
Wreaths are circles, too. The form as well as the material used for construction contributes to a wreath’s protective powers. Pick primroses and convolvulus on May Day. Make wreaths and hang them to protect against evil.
Visible Circles
Visible circles aren’t necessarily more effective, however, their clear boundaries may provide additional peace of mind for the person within as well as security: you’re less likely to accidentally venture outside the perimeter if you can see it.
Regardless what material is used to cast a circle, it’s crucial that the circle be unbroken. Powerfully protective circles may be cast from the following:
Absinthe
Amber chunks or beads
Chalk
Charcoal
Coral
Cornmeal
Fiery Wall of Protection powder
Flour
Henna powder
Jet
Lava
Pemba
Red brick dust or red ochre
Rice flour
Rum
Salt
Tobacco
Turquoise
Vervain
Vermilion
Whiskey
Wormwood
Visible Circle Spell -Coral and Jet
Certain circle-casting materials, when combined, create a synergistic, exponentially increased magical effect. Cast a circle of alternating coral and jet. Substitute amber for coral if desired, or combine all three.
Visible Circle Spell -Double Concentric Circle
For extra fortification and maximum power, create double concentric circles: one circle within the other. Fill the narrow border between the two circles with protective amulets or salt.
Crystal Protection Spell – Black Crystals
Black crystals are used to create a shield against evil and danger. Any black crystal absorbs anger, danger, evil, and malevolence, however black tourmalines are believed to repel it.
- Hold the gemstones in your hand, charging them with your desire.
- Wear as jewelry or carry in a mojo bag especially when stepping into anticipated danger.
- Cleanse these crystals frequently so that their protective power is not hobbled but remains at full strength.