Magic Circles

A magic circle is circle or sphere of space marked out by practitioners of many branches of ritual magic, which they generally believe will contain energy and form a sacred space, or will provide them a form of magical protection, or both. It may be marked physically, drawn in salt or chalk, for example, or merely visualized. Its spiritual significance is similar to that of mandala and yantra in some Eastern religions.

 

Magic Circle's feature prominently in traditional manuals of magic (Grimoires) such as Heptameron, Clavicula Solomonis or Libre Juratus and were used in various forms and functions such as to provide authority and protection to magicians and occultists of western Esotericism.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A MAGIC CIRCLE?

 

The most common purpose of magic circles in ceremonial magic is to provide a safe, fortified space for a practitioner to perform a magical operation, usually the evocation of a spirit.

 

The magician would draw this symbol on the floor and stand in it to create a safe barrier which spirits or energies would not be able to cross. By including the names and sigils of certain deities, energies or spirits the use of the magic circle gave protection to the practitioner from anything outside of it's boundary. The magician would attempt to conjure or evoke other spirits some of which may be considered harmful and dangerous in an attempt to coheres and possibly even force said spirit to do the magicians bidding.

 

IS A MAGIC CIRCLE REQUIRED?

Technically seeing as the magic circle is basically just your Aura then the answer is yes it is always necessary but is also always with you. The use of a physical magic circle such as the type drawn on the floor is not really necessary as it is merely a physical representation of your Aura.

 

In many ceremonial and ritualistic magical workings people tend to like having these physical circles as it helps us consciously picture and break down parts of the operation. It also makes it easier for more inexperienced magicians, witches and practitioners of magic as it again can help with visualization.

 

Keeping your own Sphere of Influence or Aura strong is incredibly important especially for psychic self defense. Fortification of the aura is done through meditation, cleansing, a through the introduction of external energies such as by wearing talismans