Circles since ancient times have been reputed for magical properties. They were drawn around beds of the sick and mothers who recently bore children to protect them from demons.

Their remnants which are seen in the stone circles of Britain give credence to the importance of the circle.

In occultism and magic, the magic circle is a sacred and purified space where all rites, magical work, and ceremonials are conducted.

It serves as a boundary for a reservoir of concentrated power and is the doorway from this world to the spirits and gods.

The circle also serves to protect those within it from negative spirits and energies. Circles were frequently cast for protection in order to ward off psychic attacks or physical intrusion of a home.