Circe

Circe is one of my absolute favourite practitioners of magick in history and mythology. An ancient Greek sorceress and minor goddess, skilled in using botanicals to create potions and communing with spirits for divination purposes.

Circe was the daughter of the Sun God, Helios, and an oceanid nymph, Perse. Her story tells of her living alone on the island of Aeaea. Some suggest that she was exiled to the island by her father, while others suggest that she chose her solitary existence. Instead of feeling vulnerable and alone, Circe used her situation to her advantage. She was free to practice her magick and connect with her natural surroundings.  

Circe's story appears in Homer's "Odyssey", where Odysseus visits her island. While there, she transforms most of his crew into swine. He convinces her to change them back into men, though; they then live together as lovers for a year, and she has sons.

Working with Circe in your magickal practice

Working with the energy of Circe can only elevate your practice. Her expertise in the use of botanicals to create change and make potions are perfect energies for the green witch or any witchcraft practice that includes the use of botanicals.

Her representation as a goddess living alone, surrounded by natural elements, encourages us to stand in our power. To trust our intuition and live fearlessly. Her powers are used to protect herself and all on her island and can also be tapped into for you to call on the protection of all that you care for. Circe's powers encourage us to see our potential and remind us that we can create our own destiny.

Her powers of transformation offer us lessons in adaptability and resilience. Circe's story encourages introspection and the exploration of one's inner world.

Circe would be a perfect ally in working with spirits, whether it be ancestor work, with deities, divination, or with natural and elemental energies.

Circe and independence

Circe is a symbol of feminine empowerment and independence. Her narrative is one of self-reliance and autonomy. Her island is a sanctuary of her own making, a place where she controls her fate.

Circe's story is a reminder of the strength and resilience inherent in femininity. Her independence and mastery of magick resonate with those who want to reclaim their personal power and connect with ancient wisdom.

Conclusion.

Circe is a sorceress whose powers include her working with botanicals to create potions, the power to transform and the ability to commune with spirit. Work with Circe to enhance your magickal skills and to remind you of the strength that lies within.