[Dalhanahue]

I gotcha. And yeah, that makes sense if it was the first one she'd done. Especially if she's not quite sure of all the people there what traditions they follow and what deities people pay homage to and ect.

I find I cast circle less often now or if I do I throw up a pretty basic one but in the past I've developed a pretty elaborate way that I reserve now for dire need. If I'm casting though I'm usually doing so to commune with deity, spirits, or fae.

I do imagine though, raising energy with a group of people would be quite effective and just an experience on it's own level. At most I've only ever raised energy with a couple other close friends. I can admire the group and public ritual experience for what it is I just get reluctant. I'm pretty sensitive to energy so I worry. I could probably throw up a bit of a ward if need be but the opportunity has never really come up either save once. Went to Pagan Picnic in St. Louis one year and they were holding a handfasting ritual. I watched from the sidelines though.