Circles are required to do Magick.
To cast a circle begin drawing in the east and call to air to join the circle. Then move to south and ask fire to join your circle. Then go to the west drawing in water to join yo r circle. Move to the north of the circle and ask earth to aid in your magick. Then move to the center of the circle and ask that spirit come and aid your magick. To close the circle just bless and release the elements in reverse order.