Casting when sick

[dragenfly]

I always wondered if it was safe to cast the circle when you have a cold or are not feeling well. Its one of those questions I always had but never wanted to ask.

[Mab]

I would imagine you could, but you'd want to make sure you're good & grounded & channelling your energy for the circle from Mother Earth (or wherever you pull your energy from--earth, stars, moon, whatever), so that you don't deplete your own energy & make yourself weaker & sicker.

[CaitrionaMorgaine]

I do not do magick when I am sick. I want to have my wits about me, and not focused on anything else when I'm in the circle. There are some that say that you should not do magick while ill, and others will do them no matter what. It is a matter of personal choice. I simply choose not to do so. Instead I ask for healing energy from those close to me and return the favor when asked to do so.

Avalon's Blessings, ~Rhiannon

[Isil Darkmoon]

motto a former treacher/priestess of mine swore by, that I believe is a good one, is "Never practice under the influence, or under the weather". Just not a good idea to be mucking about with energy when you're already ill and have little focus.

[mucgwyrt]

Funny, my teacher swore that working under the influence produced waaaay better results than working sober. Infact, I imagine working when ill is good (if you feel up to it) because it will be easier to slip into an altered state of consciousness.

[asamananara]

Funny, my teacher swore that working under the influence produced waaaay better results than working sober.
It really depends on the nature of the work, but I tend to
agree with your teacher.
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As for "casting" when ill, I wouldn't suggest it. The spirit
needs to focus on the body when you're sick, and should be engaged
with nothing else; you'll just wind up sicker, and working poor
magic.

[mucgwyrt]

See I'm aaaalways ill, so I just suck it up ;)

[The Renegade Divo]

I feel that casting a circle when your ill wouldn't be too bad. But it truly depends on how sick you are.

The circle wouldn't be as strong as a circle cast by a healthy witch, but if you truly need it's protection, it wouldn't hurt.

You could always have another witch cast one around you for you.

I wouldn't suggest casting spells and performing rituals when your ill though. I remember being HORRIBLY sick (headache, sinus problems, stumoch)- and trying to cast numerous spells (that all seemed easy at the time) for my health.

I got through ONE egg spell, and was completely exhausted.

So please, take heed!

[dragenfly]

Thanks guys you all helped clear that one up for me...