Circle

Cast the circle, cast it round,
upon the floor, or on the ground
and if these things you cannot find
then cast the circle in your mind

Set into motion power of air,
and where the sun should rise, then set it there
and call upon the Ancient One
for wisdom in the rising sun

Come ye south to the land of fire
a mid-day blaze, the funeral pyre
ask courage from the Lady's hand
to walk upon this burning land.

Westerly the sun goes down, the sea beneath
a lingering light, 'neath water deep
and night comes creeping like the grave
Serenity from the Lady crave

When the sun is far beneath the earth , the mindight hour
a lonely truth, a broken tower
but from the ruins again we know
serenity and peace and grace may grow

Draw the circle round, times three
Scribe it round, then Let it Be
With faith and love, we bannish fear
No thing of dread can enter here

And so the circle round is cast
drawn in peace, and strength and trust
and when these things are done, and whole
then cast the circle in your soul.