Glossary C

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Call-
To contact spiritual or elemental forces to participate or oversee a magickal working devotion or celebration.

Candle Magick-
is the use of candles to perform spells or other works of magick. The candles are anointed with oil and magickally charged for a specific purpose. Colored candles are used to symbolize the nature of the desired outcome. (Ref 2)

Casting a circle-
Creating a circle (though more commonly visualized as a sphere) around a specific area that one intends to use for ritual or spell work and/or devotions. Creating the circle, cleansing the confined space within, and creating specific barriers to prevent energy flows are all steps in creating a strong circle. The circle can be created visually or physically with an athame, wand, finger, hand or any other instrument the caster wishes.

Censer-
A fire proof ritual tool specifically for burning incense for ritual or devotional workings. This tool represents the masculine side of nature and element of air.

Ceremonial Magick-
Is a prescribed method of performing a work of magick. It is not uncommon for ceremonial magick to include specific times of day, required symbols, selected colors and incense, and prescribed words and actions. Ceremonially magick typically does not encourage intuitive or spontaneous additions to a ritual or work of magick during its performance. (Ref 2)

Circlet-
Is a headband, typically made of silver, with an upright crescent moon mounted to the forehead position. In most traditions, the circlet is worn by a High Priestess to denote her connection to the Goddess and as a sign of her rank/degree within the system of practice. (Ref 2)