Magic circle, The
In occultism and magic the magic circle is a sacred and purified space where all rites, magical work, and ceremonials are conducted.
The magic circle contains the four quarters, or cardinal points. A.G.H.
Magic Circles
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Magic Circle
A mandala-mudra-mantra combination used around an area where all or part of a ritual is to take place, so that an individual or group can more easily control the energies generated.
Magician ...
A MAGIC CIRCLE.
From The Complete Book of Magic Science (unpublished).
The above figure is a complete and faithful representation of a magic circle as designed by mediæval conjurers for the invocation of spirits.
weaving magic circles about them under a dawning evening star. So far, all familiar, but in the shadows a Personality not to be bound in any earthly words I know, ...
Magical Ritual Methods by William Gray has an excellent chapter on magic circles in theory and practice.
Perhaps the most important of all magic rituals is the casting of a magic circle, the function of which is to both concentrate the user's powers and to protect against psychic entities.
Those with kabbalistic training in ritual magic will see a similarity in the idea presented here with the Elemental attributes of the so-called magic circle.
It is geared toward what today would be called a "ceremonial magician," with many depictions of magic circles, seals, incantations, and other diagrams supposedly drawn from the Kabbalah, the Key of Solomon, and other ancient magical texts.
The most important medieval magical text is the Key of Solomon, and it contains the elements of classic ritual magic - names of power, the magic circle, ritual implements, consecration, evocation of spirits etc.
 See also: Magic, Circle, Symbol, Spirit, Ritual
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