The Cosmic Circle: UFO Summoning Practices and Protective Rituals

After the Ritual

Closing the Circle:

Closing a ritual respectfully is an important aspect of many spiritual and ceremonial practices. It helps to honor the energies and intentions that were invoked during the ritual and allows participants to transition back to their everyday lives. Here are some methods to conclude a ritual respectfully:

1. Gratitude and Acknowledgment
- Thank the Elements: If your ritual involved invoking the four elements (earth, air, fire, water), take a moment to thank each element for its presence and assistance.
- Express Gratitude: Offer thanks to any deities, spirits, or ancestors you may have called upon during the ritual. This can be done verbally or through written notes that you can burn or bury later.

2. Cleansing the Space
- Smudging: Use sage, palo santo, or other cleansing herbs to smudge the area, removing any residual energies from the ritual.
- Sound Cleansing: Use bells, singing bowls, or other instruments to clear the space energetically.

3. Grounding
- Grounding Exercise: Encourage participants to visualize roots extending from their feet into the earth, helping them reconnect with the physical world.
- Eat or Drink: Sharing a small snack or drink can also help ground participants after the ritual.

4. Closing Words
- Ritual Closing Statement: Create a closing statement or prayer to formally end the ritual. This can be a simple declaration that the ritual is complete.
- Collective Affirmation: If in a group, you might conclude with a collective affirmation or chant that signifies the end of the ceremony.

5. Dismissing Participants
- Individual Acknowledgment: If applicable, thank each participant for their presence and contributions, making them feel valued and recognized.
- Safe Departure: Remind participants to take their time and leave the space mindfully, carrying the energy and intentions with them.

6. Symbolic Actions
- Extinguishing Candles: If you used candles, extinguish them in a respectful manner, perhaps with a snuffer rather than blowing them out, to symbolize the closing of the energy.
- Closing the Circle: If you cast a circle at the beginning, formally close it by thanking the directions and elements and visualizing the circle dissolving.

7. Reflection
- Journaling: Encourage participants to take a moment to reflect on the experience and jot down any insights, emotions, or messages they received during the ritual. This can help solidify the experience and integrate it into their lives.
- Group Sharing: If appropriate, allow for a brief sharing session where participants can express their thoughts or feelings about the ritual. This can foster community and deepen connections.

8. Final Blessing or Affirmation
- Closing Blessing: Offer a final blessing for all participants, wishing them well on their journeys ahead. This could be a traditional blessing or something personal that resonates with the group.
- Affirmation of Intent: You might also encourage participants to state their intentions aloud one last time, reinforcing the purpose of the ritual.

9. Physical Actions
- Reclaiming Tools: If you used specific tools, take a moment to thank and put them away with care, showing respect for the items used during the ritual.
- Gathering Items: If you made an offering or created an altar, ensure that it is respectfully dismantled, perhaps leaving some items in nature as a gift, depending on the tradition.

10. Sealing the Energy
- Visualize Sealing: Visualize sealing the energies raised during the ritual within a protective sphere or bubble, allowing them to continue working in the background.
- Affirmative Closure: You can say, "So it is done," or a similar phrase that signifies the completion and sealing of the work.

11. Post-Ritual Care
- Check-in: Encourage participants to check in with themselves in the days following the ritual, noting any changes or insights. This can aid in integration.
- Follow-up Rituals: If applicable, discuss any follow-up rituals or practices that might be beneficial to continue the work initiated during the ceremony.