When i cast a magick circle i close my eyes, visualise light circling around me while i draw my finger around me and thats all haha and when i want to not have a circle anymore i visualise the light disappearing/dissintegrating while drawing my finger around me again

Thank you for posting this :') I'm a baby witch and I've been having a tough time finding a way to cast a circle that I like. This is a huge help!

Casting a circle for protection was my first form of magick I casted when I first started my craft officially. I also crafted my own wand. It really creates a safe space, separate from my stresses and anxieties. But when reaching out to ancestors and deities I find using protection magick very important. I always think of the fictional story of spiderwick when I was a kid I loved that franchise and they had a big protection circle round the house of the family in the story.

I agree that casting a circle helps to put me in the right frame of mind. I practice Qi Gong and there is a similar form of creating sacred space by walking in a circle slowly with fingers pointed down before practicing. Just discovered your channel and am enjoying your videos.

I made a 3-circle protection around my entire property, on subsequent full-dark-full moons. Once a year, I walk the outer circle again.

Ceremonial magician here so I cast a circle everyday. lol. I loved your video. It was awesome seeing the differences and similarities of your circle compared to mine which is the LBRP. Your craft/art is beautiful to watch and I love your robe. This is a great example when people say magick is art.

I really, really appreciate what you did here. You even used screen visuals. That robe was amazing. You made the process more simple. I’m the type who was using rocks and it was kind of an arduous process (but looked really cool.) I have this idea of making an “emergency exit” at the cardinal direction that represents fire. That way the fire elementals will safeguard the door to my circle with their blow torches if intruding energies try to enter. It’s the “firewall” lol.

OMG this is the best explanation of how to create a magic circle i've seen yet! i feel like i usually find info on *what* it is but not really *how* to do it, seriously appreciate you walking through your entire process. also really appreciated you delving into its uses- i find that a lot of folks who don't use it tend to associate it mostly with wicca, or there's a sense that it's an 'outdated' practice. but like you say, i think those who don't use it assume it's only for protection. i've never really had an interest in casting a circle but now i would love to try it for all the reasons you list, especially to help get into the 'magical mindset'. thanks so much for this!

As a solitary practitioner who was a buddhist, wiccan and now finding the norse pagan path before me, your videos as fantastic and this is the best explanation I have seen, books describe it well, but the demonstration was so helpful and really clarified things for me, many thanks!

Every time I start thinking about something literally the next day you make a video 🥺😌 I am lucky

This is by far the best video showing how to cast a circle. Very thorough explanation

To me it's necessary, because it was drilled into me as a Wiccan novice that casting a circle was essential. We were taught that it was necessary to contain the magic until you were ready to release it (as well as being protective.). So now I can't do without it. My spells fizzle without a circle. It's a mental block but there it is. But it's also very good for shifting consciousness, as you say.

I don't usually "cast a circle" but I do put crystals and salt on the floor in a circle around me if I want some extra protection or an extra barrier for a ritual. I've also heard "cast a circle" a lot, but never heard of releasing the elements back. Thanks for the info!

A magick circle is a sacred space between worlds, it allows us to work o the astral empowering whatever ritual you are doing. Casting a circle isn't a banishing, you need to banish first. For protection it is good to connect to the directions and elements as well. A circle doesn't really offer that much protection against the more powerful entities out there. It's one great way to raise energy as well.

I love your robes, and it's great seeing your process! I'm a big fan of magic circles myself. It's just a part of my process at this point. It helps me slip into the ritual mindset, and cuts out the energetic "background noise".

I could relate to and agree with all the ways shown in this video, and as described I'd agree that you don't always need a circle depending on what you're trying to do. I think the circle space, amongst other things can be like creating an inter dimensional space to work in. It lets you bring your spirit out into the circle, so you can work freely from your place of power. This is without having the interruption of worldly energies present to make the casting weaker. For a long time I've been just creating a room in my mind to go to, where I have an altar and can do the spell work. It works but there's something to be said about doing it 'physically' in the same way shown in this video too. So that was inspirational, and maybe I'll go back to the traditional way of spell casting after watching this. Thanks/ great video :)

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So helpful!! Thank you so much

Really enjoyed this and learned a bit that I plan to adapt to my own practice. So, thank you for that! Calling on the four quarters and elements reminds me of how when I've worked with a prayer or ceremonial Pipe in the past (as originally taught to me by a Tsalagi elder), was taught to call on the directions and the spirits of those directions (East, South, West, North ... Earth and Sky) to join us in our prayer before we prayed with / smoked the pipe ... a pinch for each as we loaded the pipe. And then also those we wished to join us in our prayer as well ... Spirits of Ancestors, spirit guides .... etc) .... It reminds me of an adaptation of the same principal. And over the decades, my path evolved ... I still touch on those roots that still a foundation of how I perform ceremony (or rituals) even now that I walk a Norse / Druid path ... and through this video, now understand how it translates and why it is as it is. This helps me better translate my practice from the one to the other. And also why I've had success in drawing in Norse spirits and offer prayers with the Pipe I was chosen to carry ... even though my path evolved over the years. Also helps me move forward with further embracing my own path. Again ... Thanks!

Thank you so much for this video. As a beginner witch it was very informative and you explained everything so well! :)

You did a lovely job with this, thank you! "Elemental Rebel"...brilliant!

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i appreciate the time you put into this recording :)

Haven't watched the video yet but really wanted to thank you for making a video on such important topic. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

thank you so much for doing this video!!!!! the only way for me to learn has been from books, i've only recently found a facebook group and youtube channels, and so few books explain the process of casting a circle and just say 'cast a circle' i've made up my own way (based on the little information i could find plus what just feels right) for casting a circle and it felt so good to know that it was so similar to the way that you do it! it felt like yes, i'm not just going blindly but there is some base cause others are doing it this way too! so thank you so much for this video!!!

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Thank you so much for your video, you've really simplified things that were made to seem so complicated!! Now I can cast a circle and release it my own way!

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This is all very informational thanks it's nice to have a fresh look. I mostly listen to wisdom of Odin. I stumbled on your video. Good job clan Gunn Orkney descendent.

Thank you so much for an insight of your personal practice,yes robes are cool and you can personalise them if your handy with a needle and thread and you can buy a cheap jedi one from amazon.As for casting a circle keep it simple as you did..blessings 🖤

I actually will validate this is an actually helpful video because out of the 10 videos that I had seen, you had actually given an example of what you do by casting a circle where as the other ones only talked about it.

I love your channel. Thank you for your courage to come infront the camera and share your research, knowledge and wisdom

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I have a short ritual I do when preparing to do my rune draw; lighting candles, indence, repeating a short verse in Old Norse 3 times, shaking my rune pouch gently in a circular movement over my altar, ending with a short shake to the N, S, E, W. I do the draw, make a mental note of the result, and place them back in the pouch. Then snuff candles. If I feel I need more information, I won't replace the runes or snuff the candles until I have finished with my pendulum for example.

I'm a tad late. But, I think I'm where I ought to be. Thanks for sharing.

I always thought of a circle as for protection so I have never cast one due to have protection on my room. However I like your idea of using it for a sacred space. I also only work with 4 elements. Spirit doesn't resonate with me either.

Thank you Pretty Norse Witch Lady, Ill let you know

I love seeing how other people do circles. I think I change mine every month or so. I still haven’t gotten one that feels right. Some questions if you don’t mind: being of the norse persuasion, have you ever considered calling upon the four dwarves from the prose Edda in the cardinal points? If you have other people in the house while you do your rituals, do you think it’s necessary to make the circle big enough to encompass them as well? What do you think about other shapes besides a circle? Maybe a pyramid? Thanx. And I totally love you. : )

It's also for the power of the spell you're making yourself the center of your universe.

I am looking forward to adding this to my practice. I hadn’t heard of using a magic circle, though I am new to witchcraft. I love visualizations, they really help me for grounding and meditation. Thanks for sharing your practice. I’m curious, can you tell me more about wands? Do they need to be made out of something specific, or are there any specifics for them at all?

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Thank you so much for this. One question - How did you ever keep your kitty Skadi from joining in? Mine is super nosy and would be all up in my business :D

Personally, I only create a circle when I'm doing a big spell/ritual. For example, I start every monday with burning incense for the gods I work with to bless the new week an light a candle every sunday to honor what I have received during the week, that's small things I usually do and that I think won't need a circle. WHen I'm doing a bigger spell for example let's say to attract peace after I had a big fight with a friend or to prepare for a change like a new job or a new home, to attract harmony and get rid of my fear of change, I'd draw a circle. I haven't done that very often yet and therefor it still varies how I do it, but basically I use my wand to put out the energy for the circle and then my athame to cut the circle/space from everything outside that could disturb the ritual. Sometimes I call uopn the elements and deites I'd like to work with, some times I don't but when I do, I mostly do it in my mind and not verbally since I still don't feel comfortable doing it (I only moved out from my parents' home a year ago and didn't want them to hear what I was doing, now I'm still not used to being free from the broom closet in my own home), I mostly just say out loud "Thank you" in the end before opening the circl again in the opposite direction, using the athame now to mend the cuts around the space and my wand to suck in all the energy that is left. Also I normally use my tarot cards to call upon the elements or deities I wanna invite, for example let's say the ace of swords/wands/cups/coins for the four elements and for the high priestess for Athena, the emperor for Zeus and so on.

Well in my time I like to use a circle rug then use witchs holy water and incense I bless my space then i cast a circle I call down from above then say something to give the circle purpose like "protection" i use tealight candle sometimes at the quarter but I like the long jar color candle withe each one a symbol for the elements the calling the elements then to the God and goddess ask the the spirit how watch over me may can in to aid as well i like so use herbs around the rug the i thank the gods and goddess and elements and spirit for there work in perfect love and perfect trust a hail and fairwell i feel that this circle cast help my to grow in my craft i like your videos blessed be!

When you cast the spell do you but the herbs in the jar while standing in the middle of a circle

Is there a substitute for flour as a circle in spells? Like does a piece of fabric with white drawn on it work? Looking for a buddy 😁

So I have a question my mother knows I’m getting into witch deity work and I’ve told her I need to cast a protection spell but she’s said I don’t need to Bc I’m already protected will I still need to cast a circle? Better safe than sorry. Also I have been watching a couple of your videos they have been VERYYY helpful, thank you!

This may seem like a stupid question but I’m a baby baby witch and I can’t find the answer anywhere. Ik some people say it’s not mandatory to cast a circle for everything. For example if I were to make a spell jar, do I need to cast a circle for that?

can we combine all the 4 elements in a jar. like. feather, wood seashell and stone

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Today was the first time I've tried contacting a deity. It just happened to be Freyja. 🤣 She has been sending me many signs and I've had readings done where she has reached out. I tried using my pendulum as well as automatic writing to speak with her and I didn't get a response. It concerned me and I figured that maybe I did something wrong?

What do you do when you cleanse your crystals?

So when I cast a cricle, a safe place is literally only inside the circle or in my whole room? Also, can I safely get out of circle and then go back in, or do I have to stay in it the whole time before closing it?

Thanks just found you by accident or was it.

Do you cast a circle often before using a pendulum?

Do you think that I could cast a circle like you did but not call on the elements? I live in a small space

I tried to scroll thru the comments to find an answer....do you need to do a magick circle when using your pendulum - for just basic consultations, not speaking deities?

Do you have to light candles? My cats would probably knock them over

I don't use Magick Circles for protection. Instead it is used as a border to dance in and contain energies raised while dancing , chanting , etc. My Craft is a little bit different than anyone else I have come across . I grew up knowing that I am a Native American. Was not raised up around my Native Culture at all. As a young adult I joined an Eclectic Wiccan Coven. Eventually taking my 3rd Degree. I then moved to Oklahoma and have spent 20+yrs researching everything I could get my hands on about my Heritage. I do all spoken parts of rituals in the Tribal Language. So yeah no other Wiccan Traditions like mine.

I don't use five elements either. It doesn't make sense to me do it every time unless you want to channel messages. To each their own. I'm sure for the people that do use five, spirit just sits there lookin like "You had me come all this way so you can hex your ex boyfriends current girlfriend 🙄 Get a grip girl."

In you circle put earth giants and vansheim dellings aett in east in the se put light alfs groas aett in sout muspelheim fire giants sokdalir surts aett in sw put Manheim wolf dales weylands smithy sinmara and ivaldes sett in west jotunheim the iron wood and suttungs sett in nw put dark alfs kettle grove and the njara aett in n put niflheim the niflungs the dwarves golden dwelling sindris forge and sindris aett in ne put birdwood gerd and g ymirs aett

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