Beginner Basics: Casting a Protection Circle
The first method of casting a circle includes calling on the elements.
Make sure you are free from any distractions.
1) Cleanse yourself and your space with any method you prefer (incense, intention, Florida water, etc).
2) Visualize white or gold light surrounding you and your space. Make sure all the tools you need are in your circle. Leaving the circle after casting may be disrespectful and spirits of all kinds can pass through.
2) Identify North, South, East, and West in your room.
North represents earth (stones, crystals, salt, etc)
South represents fire (candles)
East represents air (incense)
West represents water (blessed or regular water)
3) Face East (altar or no altar) and use your finger to point to the ground. Announce that you will be casting your circle. Invite and greet the element Air. Say, "Power of the East, element Air, please cleanse this circle and protect me from negative energy and negative entities."
4) Draw a half-circle to the South. Invite and greet the element Fire. Say, "Power of the South, element Fire, please cleanse this circle and protect me from negative energy and negative entities."
5) Continue to the West. Invite and greet the element Water. Say, "Power of the West, please cleanse this circle and protect me from negative energy and negative entities."
6) Continue to the North to complete the circle. Invite and greet the element Earth. Say, "Power of the West, please cleanse this circle and protect me from negative energy and negative entities."
You can modify your invitation to be simpler or more complex. It's up to you!
7) Point upwards and invite your benevolent spirit guides, deities, higher self, angels, or ancestors meant to guide you.
You can now begin your spells, rituals, meditation, etc. Once you're done, it's time to close the circle.
1) Thank whoever helped you and protected you. Clearly state that you will be releasing them.
2) Face North and go counter clockwise. Thank each direction and element for protecting you and again, clearly state you will be releasing them.