How to Cast a Circle in Gaelic

A sword is one tool option carried within the circle during casting.

Paganism encompasses Wicca, Witchcraft, Druidism and Neo-pagan. Each denomination uses a sacred circle, also known as temple. Depending on the belief, the casting tools include incense, candles, sword, wand or athame. The words spoken call on the powers of the elements. Each element is represented by north, south, east and west. Speaking the words in Gaelic represents the roots of pagan tradition. After the circle is cast, the practitioners perform their sacred rituals.

Instructions

1. Start within the circle at the east. Speak the Gaelic: "Is beannaithe thu, a thimpeal, l'aer"

   Pronounced "Iss bee-ya-naw, oo, a himpell, lair" This blesses the circle with the element of air.

2. Move to the south and say "Is beannaithe thu, a thimpeall, le tein".

   This pronounced "Iss bee-ya-naw, oo, a himpell, le tchen". This blesses your circle with the element of fire.

3. Move to the west, still within your circle and say "Is beannaithe thu, a thimpeal, l'uisge".

   This is pronounced "Iss bee-ya-naw, oo, a himpell, looksa". This blesses the circle with the element of water.

4. Walk to the north and say "Is Beannaithe thu, a thimpeal, le cruinne".

   Pronunciation is "Iss bee-ya-naw, oo, a himpell, le croon-ya". This blesses the circle with the element of earth.

5. Return to your altar and say "Is beannaithe thu, a thimpeal as aired cruinne, meadhonach cruinne, agus Fop na cruinne" Pronunciation is "Iss bee-ya-naw, oo a himpell as arj croon-ya, meyonok croo-ya, agus fo na croon-ya".

   This blesses those practitioners within the circle with the power of the worldly element. This finishes casting your circle, continue with the desired ritual.

References

• The Ritual PDF.pdf; doirebhrighid.net; 2010
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