The Circle Spoon

Old brewers kept a “circle spoon” only for drinks made with intent. The spoon did not live in the sink. It waited on cloth or hung by a nail, clean and dry, like a wand that prefers the simple places. The work was not dramatic. It was steady. You set the cup, breathe once, and choose your direction.

✦ Clockwise for Calling

Stir sunwise to invite and gather. Favor this when you need courage, clarity, momentum, or luck at the door. Let the spoon trace three full circles while you name what you want in plain words. Sweeten after the third circle to anchor the call.

✦ Counterclockwise for Clearing

Stir widdershins to release and unbind. Use this when the mind clings or the mood feels heavy. Three circles again. On the last pass, lift the spoon and let one drip fall back as the letting go.

✦ The Seal

Finish with a still center. Hold the spoon upright above the cup and tap the rim once. The sound fixes the pattern you drew. Sip with awareness. If the taste lands bright, you called well. If it softens, you cleared well. Either way, you set the day by your own hand.

✦ Simple Additions

• Cardamom for open heart and honest speech
• Clove for steady will and warding
• Honey for agreeable paths and gentle luck
• Sea salt for clarity and reset in a single pinch