The Oracle

Hey All,

So, I've been thinking about this quite a lot lately, and came across something written by Silver RavenWolf in her "To Stir a Magick Cauldron," (please keep remarks to yourselves, ).

So normally, to create Sacred Space, I'd centre, Bless Elements, Call Elements and Guardians, Invite God and Goddess, Cast Circle, then work.

But something Silver mentioned in her book was about the way in which Sacred Space is created. She'd given an example of what someone thought was a good casting, but then went onto show possible errors within it.

And this got me thinking, "Is my creating Sacred Space logical?" And I evaluated it, and decided my current version (above) wasn't logical! When calling the Guardians into Circle to "watch over, guard, guide, and protect me," and inviting God and Goddess into Circle to "lend their energies and be present to witness this, my Rite," I'd realised I've been invoking and inviting them all into nothing - as I normally cast Circle after invoking and inviting. Does this make sense?

So, after evaluating and tweaking, I think I've come up with something best for me; Ground and Centre, Bless Altar Elements, Cast Circle, Consecrate Circle (added from Buckland's Big Blue), Invoke Elements, Guardians, and Watchtower, and Invite God and Goddess, and then working. This was, logically, I'm inviting and invoking into the Circle.

Yes, we could get into the "Well, the Guardians aren't within Circle, they are outside, protecting," and I agree with this, but I believe that their energies, such as with those of children and pets, don't break Circle, and I "give" them free roaming of the Circle and perimeters.

Has anyone else implemented changes to their creating Sacred Space? Why? Found and differences?

Oh, by the way, I use the Alexandrian way of creating Sacred Space, just FYI.

Sorry the post is so long!

Glenn

So, I've been thinking about this quite a lot lately, and came across something written by Silver RavenWolf in her "To Stir a Magick Cauldron," (please keep remarks to yourselves, ).

Damn you stopped me in my tracks lol

One thing that struck me in your post, you actually sort of stumbled on something I once had a huge debate on. You're thinking is that when the circle is cast that they are protecting the outside of the circle right?

The way I view it is that you are actually invoking them into the very energy your circle is created with. In effect the guardians etc become one with your microcosm. Lets be honest a circle cast is a world within world and we could easily view the energy that that guardians etc bring as the very atmosphere that surrounds it.

Also I have to strongly agree with you, I believe they are governed by the same set of rules that pets and children have, but with a twist. They can't cross due to some human defined concept of intent, but more down to the simple fact that they are part of the whole. I often use the line I am not trying to connect with nature because I am already a part of it. I think that sits rather nicely with the whole perception of how the interconnections of energy work.

Damn you stopped me in my tracks lol

Ha! Had to put that little comment in, or else this thread would just be all about how everyone hates her (and don't comment on that comment, either, LOL).

You're thinking is that when the circle is cast that they are protecting the outside of the circle right?

Yes. I've always stired the actual Guardian (Uriel, for example), and called the actual Tower (of North, for example).

The way I view it is that you are actually invoking them into the very energy your circle is created with.

I agree. I don't see the boundries of the Circle dead set, as in "I'm in here, and you're out there," kind of thing. I believe that they add their energies to the Circle, too, also enforcing it.

I often use the line I am not trying to connect with nature because I am already a part of it.

I agree. When "connecting" with nature, I find myself using the expression of "becoming more in tune" with it, than seeing it as a seperate entity/energy to myself.

I think that sits rather nicely with the whole perception of how the interconnections of energy work.

It does, doesn't it

Glenn

Okay, I realize this post is a bit old, but I had to put two sense in.

I am a bit different in some form of ways, but not much. Mine is just not as formal as yours . I am more into simplicity and family setting. I do what is needed when is needed.

My Sacred Space is just not one area where my alter is. I have it as my entire home as my family is very important; and in the Heathen ways Family is Very important! I have an altar in every room of my house and they are used by my family. I have to keep it simple; as I am teaching the ways to my son and simplicity is best at his age. As time goes by, then I can incorporate more as his understanding grows.

I agree with:

You're thinking is that when the circle is cast that they are protecting the outside of the circle right?

I believe this as well.

and

The way I view it is that you are actually invoking them into the very energy your circle is created with.


I agree. I don't see the boundaries of the Circle dead set, as in "I'm in here, and you're out there," kind of thing. I believe that they add their energies to the Circle, too, also enforcing it.

This is where guidance can come into play as well, too.

and

I often use the line I am not trying to connect with nature because I am already a part of it.


I agree. When "connecting" with nature, I find myself using the expression of "becoming more in tune" with it, than seeing it as a separate entity/energy to myself.

I am always trying to become more in-tune with myself so I can be more open to things out there and learn more. Plus, being able to teach and explain this to a child who is interested in learning is a most refreshing experience in itself.

Brightest Blessings!