To begin with we are going to Hallow the Compass. The idea of a compass uses the basis of a circle similar to casting the circle, an idea we are probably all more familiar with. However here the circle casting and quarter calling are combined to use the idea of a compass as the protective circle, the boundary between the worlds, creating your own liminal space.
The idea is to create a space that is separate from the mundane world, an area that is designated as sacred and magical, one that you can step into to perform magic and/or connect with the Otherworld in. It can also be used to provide a circle of protection. Once you have set your compass area it becomes sacred and just outside of the usual restrictions of the mundane world.
If we were doing this physically we would be walking the circle but as we are online we will bring in our visualisation skills.
Once your compass circle has been put in place you can fix it in or give it a more physical presence by calling in the elements from each of the compass directions. What you are doing is inviting the spiritual energy from each of the compass directions to lend their magic to your ritual or working. This is not essential to do and you can just work with the compass circle as it is, but this does lend another layer of energy to whatever you are working with. The four elements of earth, air, fire and water are actually already with us in all that we do but inviting them in helps you become more aware of them and their characteristics and makes it easier for you to work with them.
Let’s begin:
Starting in the North visualise a stang or staff being placed upright in the ground.
See yourself walking back to the centre of your space, the middle of the compass circle and turn to face your staff or stang.
See and feel the energy of earth – the rocks, the soil, the land.
As I stand inside the compass facing north
I invite the element of earth to come forth
Mountains, rocks and valleys deep
The stability and grounding of earth to meet
Now walk back to your stang and take it in your hand, use it to draw the circle from the north point around to the east
Place your staff upright in the ground and walk back to the centre, turn and face your stang.
See and feel the energy of air – the breeze, the winds, the freshness
As I stand inside the compass facing east
I invite the element of air to sweep
Fresh breeze and wind blow in
Bringing intellect and inspiration with
Now walk back to your stang and take it in your hand, use it to draw the circle from the east point around to the south
Place your staff upright in the ground and walk back to the centre, turn and face your stang
See and feel the energy of fire – the flames of a bonfire, the heat from the sun on your skin
As I stand inside the compass facing south
I invite the element of fire to flame
Bonfire, heat and solar rays
Bringing transformation and passion says
Now walk back to your stang and take it in your hand, use it to draw the circle from the south point around to the west
Place your stang upright in the ground and walk back to the centre, turn and face your stang
See and feel the energy of water – the rivers and streams and the waves of the ocean
As I stand inside the compass facing west
I invite the element of water to rest
Streams and rivers flowing free
Bringing the balance of emotions to me
Now walk back to your stang and take it in your hand, use it to complete the circle by drawing a line from west to the north point.
As I walk a compass circle I create around
To my sacred space I am bound
Energy created stays within
Protection now as I begin
You have now hallowed your compass.
Let’s work some magic!
You will need:
A candle in a colour that means self-confidence to you.
A candle holder
Matches or a lighter
A small bag, pouch or a square of material and a ribbon that you can make your own bag with, again in a colour that means self-confidence to you.
You can add crystals and/or herbs to your bag, or anything else you feel drawn to such as: leaves, feathers, petals, seeds, twigs, small charms, beads or buttons. Don’t add fresh food, herbs or flowers as they will go mouldy. Go with your intuition with this one as self-confidence is a very personal feeling.
We probably all need a boost to our self confidence from time to time. Even those folk that appear to be self confident on the outside are often not quite as confident as they make out.
We are going to create a spell pouch that you can carry with you, pop in your handbag or put on your altar. When you feel the need for a confidence boost you can draw upon the energy of the pouch.
Begin by lighting your candle if you are using one, this brings focus and the energy of fire to the spell working, fire brings about transformation of all kinds.
Now take your pouch and hold it in your hands, charge it with your intent. See yourself being confident and strong and allow that energy to flow into the bag.
Next choose the items you want to add to the bag, charge each one in the same way, putting the energy of your intent into the ingredient and popping it into the bag.
For each ingredient added say:
Energy charged with my intent
Self confidence now is meant
The elements bring their energy now
Herbals and magic show me how
Confidence and courage I shall take
With this spell pouch that I make
When you are finished hold the filled bag once more between your hands and give it a final charge of intent.
Feast and drink – what is everyone having?
Once you have hallowed the compass you have opened a sacred space that gives you access to the Otherworld, so it is only right and sensible to close it down once you have finished with it. This is a very simple process.
Begin by standing in the centre of the sacred space and allow the elements to release, let the lines of the sphere retract back from the centre to the outer edges.
Obviously as we are online this will be using your visualisation skills.
Facing west
As I stand inside the compass facing west
I release the element of water now it rests
Facing south
As I stand inside the compass facing south
I release the element of fire and flame
Facing east
As I stand inside the compass facing east
I release the element of air not least
Facing north
As I stand inside the compass facing north
I release the element of earth and force
As we walk widdershins see the circle dissipating, allow the energy to flow back into Mother Earth.
As I walk the compass circle I created
My circle ring is now deflated
Energy released to do some good
Protection stays with me as it should
A link to the replay of the ritual can be found here
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