Both of the following methods are very basic and are intended for you to build on them for your own ritual process. Feel free to make this process as simple or elaborate as you like. There is no wrong or right way to cast or release a Circle; it's not even fully necessary if you don't want it to be.
Casting the Circle
Light one white candle. Envision a circle of white light around you (and your altar).
Face North and say:
Hail to the guardians of the North
Mighty earth who feeds us
Our home and mother
Welcome to the circle.
Next, face East and say:
Hail to the guardians of the East
Blessed air who cools us
The breath of life in all
Welcome to the circle.
Next, face the South and say:
Hail to the guardians of the South
Sacred flame that sparks life in all
Our protection and father
Welcome to the circle.
Finally, face the West and say:
Hail to the guardians of the West
Waters of life
Where all are cleansed and reborn
Welcome to the circle.
Proceed with your ritual.
Closing the Circle
***REMEMBER TO ALWAYS CLOSE YOUR CIRCLE!!!!!***
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CIRCLE WITHOUT CLOSING IT FIRST
When you're ready to finish your work, do the following:
Face the West and say:
Hail to the guardians of the West
Thank you for attending this circle.
Go in peace and know you are always welcome here.
Face the South and say:
Hail to the guardians of the South
Thank you for attending this circle.
Go in peace and know you are always welcome here.
Face the East and say:
Hail to the guardians of the East
Thank you for attending this circle.
Go in peace and know you are always welcome here.
Face the North and say:
Hail to the guardians of the North
Thank you for attending this circle.
Go in peace and know you are always welcome here.
The circle is now broken and your spellwork complete. At this time, snuff your candles and do any parts of the spell that require you to leave the circle (burying an item, scattering the ashes etc.)
