Calling the Quarters

Go to the eastern quarter of the Circle. Light the red (or yellow) candle and hold your hand up in greeting. You may also salute the Element with your dagger or wand instead of your hand.

“I call upon you, Powers of Air, to witness this rite and to guard this Circle.”

In the southern quarter, light the white (or red) candle and greet the Element:

“I call upon you, Powers of Fire, to witness this rite and to guard this Circle.”

Move to the west. Light the grey (or blue) candle and hold up your hand in greeting:

“I call upon you, Powers of Water, to witness this rite and to guard this Circle.”

End by going to the North. Light the black (or green) candle and greet the Element:

“I call upon you, Powers of Earth, to witness this rite and to guard this Circle.”

Move back to the central altar, and stand facing East. Raise your arms in greeting:

“This Circle is bound,
With power all around.
Between the worlds, I stand
With protection at hand.”
(“Celtic Magic” - D. J. Conway)