Do you cast a circle?

[thatspookyboy]

I’m wondering how many here tend to cast a circle or throw a compass before they do any sort of witchcraft working?

 

[Mycelial_Adept]

I rarely do either outside of doing more formal stuff

 

[Lurking Magician]

If I'm evoking something, absolutely.
Other works, I decide case by case.

 

[BrokenRoseus]

All of my spell work/ casting in general involves using either a circle as a base (in the use of casting a portal for drawing of energy) or a circle as a node in some way. My energy and psyche just in general is a little... Disjointed i guess to not use them as some mode of focal points. So its helpful in a way to not trail off especially when im really deep in something (ie lucid mirror workings).

 

[BrackishBrew]

Rarely nowadays. I used to often when I was new to witchcraft. For years I have had a dedicated room for any magical workings and the energy is very carefully curated. Between that, my home wards, and the spirits I work with, I don’t usually feel a need to, unless I am doing something on the formal side or specifically want to invoke elements. It is a good foundational skill to have, though.

 

[Swampdweller900]

Much like what @BrackishBrew said - if it's a more formal/bigger ritual and I want to ensure no riff-raff gets involved, I will. But it's a very good thing to use when needed. I wouldn't ever attempt anything "big" without a circle as a tool in use.

 

[saber]

I do a lot of spirit work, and I never skip cleansing the space before I get started with it. I want to make sure that I’m talking with the right spirit and I don’t want any interference.

Also, I enjoy getting a little more practice in for my regular banishing stuff, it’s not something you want to get rusty with.