In my previous post I gave you some information about home circles. Today I will give you more details to help you get your circle started and to be able to run it properly and safely.
It is important that all your sitters arrive for the circle early and that they are not under the influence of either drink or drugs. This is very important as the mind can play tricks on you even when you are not under the influence and you need a clear mind when working with spirit, as always.
All your circle members should agree with you on the intent of the circle. Is your intent to develop mediumship further, or are you going to sit for higher things? The higher things being physical mediumship. As I said in my earlier post, this can be gifts like trance, transfiguration or direct voice.
When you are all in agreement and you have laid down your rules about length of time sitting etc You can sort out your seating arrangements. Make sure you are all comfortable and that you are neither too hot nor too cold. Where possible try not to sit too close together. If you get too close to each other and your auras are overlapping you may feel very uncomfortable.
I am sure you know what I mean about the aura. Think about how you feel if a stranger stands too close to you in a shop or else where, and you feel odd but cannot put your finger on it. Well, that is when your aura may be overlapping the space of another.
You have your circle leader and you have your seats. I find it is best to either sit in the dark or in a fairly dimly lit room. Candle light or a small lamp with a red bulb will be ideal. You may also want a CD player within your reach to play meditation music.
It is important to open your circle in prayer. This is best done by the circle leader who should ask for spirits protection. You may, if you prefer, have a communal prayer. A prayer can also be used to ask spirit for advice and assistance within the circle.
Suggestions here are, to ask for your guides to come close and work with you. To ask for a circle spirit guide to protect the circle. Ask for advice on the ideal conditions for spirit to work with you. These are just a few ideas but as you get more involved with developing your circle you may need to ask for more advice from them.
I trust you have enough details to think about here. I will continue this theme in my next post. Enjoy!