Liminal Landscapes
A portal for dimensional living
To Cast a Circle
There are several steps to a successful spell:

1. Decide what kind of spell you want to work and figure out exactly what you need.
Make a list and gather up your supplies.
I like to chart the energies and write a spell that will be complimented by the energy


There are suitable hours, days and phases of the moon, herbs and oils, candles and
color. Indeed there are many influences to  consider for the success of any spell. These
are called
 correspondences.

Energy list:
Moon phase and aspect.
The day of the week
The hour I will be working in.
And I take into account any interesting astrological energies that might be at play.  
After I find out what energies are available I write a spell employing the energy
available.

2. Clean and prepare the area where you will be working.

3. Prepare yourself. I always take a
ritual bath again reflecting the kind of work I am
about to do.

4. Carry everything you need to your space and again take stock. No reason to ruin a
ritual because you forgot a candle or the matches...

5. Cast your circle

6.
Invoke the elements

7. Invoke any Deities you are going to work with

8.
Perform the spell

9. Thank the deities

10. Dismiss the elements

11. Open the circle

Here is a lovely Circle Casting spell.

Three times round I trace my blade
that this circle now be made
Sacred now the space within
between the worlds yet safe here in
Through this sphere negativity can not cross
Only positive energies are allowed across.

Charge me oh Goddess with the power I need to work this spell
Blessed be
So mote it be.

To Open the Circle

The Circle is open but Unbroken
Merry meet, merry part and merry meet again.