Onyx Blacks Circle Casting

Wiccans cast circles to contain the energy that they raise during a ritual. This
circle can be marked with stones, candles, cord, flowers, or nothing at all. If it is easier for you to visualize the edge of the circle by marking it, by all means do so. If you are able to hold the edge of your circle in your mind, that is fine too. The important thing to realize is that, even though we call it a circle, it is truly a sphere. The "circle" is the point where the sphere intersects with the ground. However, the energy is contained above, below, and to the sides. There are many ways to "cast" the circle. I will present a basic circle that you can modify to fit your needs. Imagine the size of your circle in your mind. Beginning in the east, point your hand (or your wand, athame, staff, or sword) at the easternmost point of your circle,
visualizing your energy flowing towards the ground to begin marking your circle. Walk deosil (clockwise) around the circle, noting when you pass the southernmost, westernmost, and northernmost points. Continue around until you reach the easternmost point again, all the while visualizing your energy flowing to the edge of the circle. Then point to the east and mark a pentagram in the air, visualizing the pentagram being formed midair with blue flame, protecting your circle. Next, move to the south, west, and north, marking each direction with a pentagram. Finally, walk around to the east, south, west, and north, visualizing the circle being sealed one last
time. End your final walk at the east, completing the circle for the third time. Now is the time to perform your ritual. After the ritual is over, you need to open your circle. To do this, you need to walk widdershins (counter-clockwise) around your circle three times, visualizing it being opened again. There are other things that you can incorporate into your circle, but they need to be personalized to suit your needs. One
final note, once the circle is cast, never break it by walking through the edge. If you have to leave the circle, cut a doorway with your athame (hand, wand, staff, or sword) and step through. Then reseal it. Do the same to enter the circle again.

A nice and simple casting

From Silver Ravenwolf's To Ride A Silver Broomstick


Burn some incense and create sacred space.
This can be done mentally or physically.

Speak these words:
I call Air for speed,
Fire to cleanse,
Water to bless,
Earth to manifest,
Spirit to seal.
Hold your hands over the altar, cupping them in front of you.
Visualize a ball of energy in your hands.
The intend must be clear that it is formed to grow into a circle.
Drop the ball and imagine that it explodes out in all directions to form a perfect circle that encompasses you and the altar.

When you are finished say:
As above, so below. This circle is sealed.

To take down:
Contract the energy the same way you expand it.
Open your receptive hand and pull the little bubble back into it.
Either give it to the Universe for healing or absorb it into your hand, envisioning that it is transformed into healing energy before it enters your body.