Laying, casting, or drawing a compass round is the act of creating a tool for focus and to create a boundary, a temple for magic to contain positive energy and to keep out negative energy.
The Traditional Crafter considers all ground to be sacred, thus the laying of a compass is not considered always necessary. However, a compass can be an aid for concentration before working magic, ritual, and meditation.
A fire for a compass (candles, fireplace) is lit with matches, preferably wooden marches and not a cigarette lighter.
