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Open Circles and spiritualism

An open circle is the name of an activity within the spiritualist movement. The open circle is call so, because the people attending are sat in a circle so they can see each other. The term open refers to the fact that anyone can join in with the activity. The merging of energies known as auras that are generated from peoples bodies are encouraged to merge with each other when sat in the circle.

Open circles are used to develop the 6th sense and medium ship of the people who attend. The activity starts with a protection prayer which involves relaxation and meditation to attain a sense of silence within the mind. Then the leader of the circle will use some instruction for the members to do certain exercises to develop their abilities with spirit contact and psychic development.

The person who attends the open circle might receive visions/objects, sensations and emotions from the spirit world or from another persons aura. The activity is not there to summon demons or malevolent forces. The activity is there to communicate with the spirit world and spirits who are full of light and good intent. The use of spirit guides and helpers are part of the contact process between the medium/person and the spirits of people within the spirit world.

The open circle is usually an activity that occurs at a spiritualist church. A closed circle is usually held at a private residence.

There are usually a mix of beginners and advanced people who attend. The circle could be seen as a way of training to become a spiritualist medium. The experience is usually a very relaxing one; sometimes people can fall asleep from the relaxation part of the circle. Sometimes the spirit can cause some distress when the person/medium receives too much sensation or emotion. When this happens, the person is encouraged to tell the spirit to take the feelings away.

The circle should always be closed by use of a protection prayer.