The
Athame or sword is used to banish, create the circle, to protect (defence) and
to bestow honour in initiation through will power.
The
power hand or finger (pointer of power hand) can do the same function.
When
casting a circle these words may be said silently or aloud.
This
circle is bound,
With
power all around,
Between
the worlds I stand,
With
protection at hand.
Take
three deep breaths, relaxing body and calming the mind, now tense your muscles
and feel the power build up, raise the power hand with its tool, point to the
east and draw your circle slowly while visualising the blue flame as you walk
around the circle slightly overlap in the east. Now tread the circle 3 times
visualise the flame as you walk around, if dancing sense the flames behind you
and the build up of energy within. If some one else is casting the circle,
close your eyes and visualise yourself doing it at the same time, this will
reinforce the protection needed during the rite.
When
releasing the circle with Athame, make a cutting motion first, then pull the
visualised flame into your Athame as you progress widdershins around the
circle, and silently say; this circle is open, yet ever remains a circle,
around me and through me always flows its magical power.
If
you just dance around the circle widdershins you collect up the raised power
collected within that has not been used in the rite and often feel energised.
The
binding of power.
Point
Athame at spell work and say;
By
the powers of the ancient gods,
I
bind this power within this circle into this spell of...
As
I will so mote it be.