In order to help keep us all safe, especially in the ritual space, we ask everyone to keep in mind a simple set of agreements.

• Participate - Enter with a willingness to take part as fully as you are able & plug into the groove that is happening.
   
• Create - Act on inspirations & opportunities to engage with each other, self & Spirit.
   
• Co-operate - Support & encourage each other to share the magick we each bring to the fire.
   
• Respect - Keep the ritual space sacred & free from litter, casual chatter, recording devices & other mundane intrusions.
   
• Focus - Intend clear awareness & response-ability in all you say & do.
   
• Take a Chance - Share what you are good at with the Circle & try what you perceive you are not yet strong at as well.
   
• Allow - Make room for the quiet, as well as the loud. If an offering ends in silence, take time to honor & appreciate it before responding.

This last agreement may need some explanation. A tool we use in Alchemical Arts Circles is control. In particular, self control. One of the ways we focus and deepen the energy we create through all our activity is to allow silence from time to time. i.e. at the end of a really good drum set or a moving story. Rather than applauding, cheering or condolences, we ask folks to let silence happen. Give yourself time to really feel what you hear/see/feel. The amazing thing is that from the silence, a voice always begins or a rhythm starts up. Give it a try and see how it feels.