Sacred Circles

Circles designate a sacred space that connects the earthly plane and celestial spheres. You can find them in most cultures as they are rich in symbolism and lend well to ceremony. They often signify the never-ending patterns and constant renewal energy of life as it has no beginning and no end. It can be a symbol for the seasons of life such as the cycles and shifts from light to dark as the moon and sun dance around their own circle. Time can become subjective in a circle and offer rich transformation to all that gather.

When invoking a circle, first, you purify the space through smudging or mental or energetic clearing. Then, you step in so you can arrive with attention and reverence with your intention. The circle can consist simply of the bodies gathered, it can be imagined in the mind, or it can be formalized with objects such as candles or stones. It is a container for everything else that will be done during the shared time together. Support and protection is called in by honoring the wisdom of ancestors that came before. Sometimes setting the stage involves calling in the directions and elements, starting with the East and the element of Air.