"The entire space of the circle becomes our sphere of inner working - it becomes a sacred area in which, like a magic
carpet, we can travel to other states of being."
____ Philip Carr-Gomm, The Druid Tradition
Whenever we sit in meditation or do any sacred work, it is good to hallow or bless the area which we are working. That blessing signals to the spirit of the place and to ourselves that what happens within the circle is special and holy. The demarcation of our sacred space is easily accomplished: we can walk around it and describe, the circle with our body, we can point at the ground while walking; we can sain (bless) our circle with emblems of air, fire, water, and earth; we can welcome our soul-protectors and spiritual allies to make our place of working safe and protected.
Some people shy away from the idea of a 'magical circle', but the circle that surrounds us when we meditate is not a place where wonders or manipulative things occur. Rather, it is a holy and intentioned place wherein we acknowledge the coexistence, in one spot, of our apparent world with the unseen world. Within our small circle, the whole cosmos is microcosmically present.
Our circle can become a vehicle in which we travel to the otherworld. Within it, we speak to and meet our allies, we consider our concerns and ask help about them, and we have communion with the life of the universe. When it is time to return to mundane life, we thank our allies, unwind our circle by walking round it in the opposite way, announce that our circle is concluded for this time, and return to our ordinary lives, refreshed and empowered with the help, wisdom, and blessing that we have experienced within the circle's protective space.
Practice making your own circle before you meditate. Find out what procedures work best for you. Use your own words and movements, doing everything simply and with intention rather than for effect.
[From: The Celtic Spirit by Caitlin Matthews]
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