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Casting a Caim/Ring of Protection

Casting a caim is a technique that was used by the Christian Celts, both Protestant and Roman Catholic, and it is still valid. Draw an invisible circle around yourself with your right index finger by extending your arm towards the ground and turning clockwise with the sun. As you do this, become aware that you are safe and encompassed by the love of God: that you are encircled, enfolded and protected.

 

Circle me Lord
Keep hope within
Keep doubt without

Circle me Lord
Keep protection near
And danger afar

Art by Cari Buziak

Circle me Lord
Keep peace within
Keep evil out

Circle me Lord
Keep light near
And darkness afar

 

May You be a bright flame before me
May You be a guiding star above me,
May You be a smooth path below me,
And a loving Guide behind me,
Today, tonight, and forever.

*Cross image by Cari Buziak

 

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