CASTING A CIRCLE

Adapted from Phyllis Curott

• Purify and cleanse yourself.

• Set up your altar.

• Cast the Circle with the elements (earth & air, fire & water & athame).

• Invoke the quarters/Call the Four Directions.

• Invoke the Goddess and God.

• Invite the Ancestors.

• State the purpose of the Circle.

• Raise energy and/or spellcast.

• Bless the cakes/bread and ale.

• Offer libation.

• Thank the God/ Goddess.

• Thank the Ancestors.

• Dismiss the Quarters/Four directions.

• Close the Circle