Editing Diagram (section)

== Symbolic Function ==
A circular diagram is preferred because it's inherently balanced, rather than "tilting" toward any one part of the diagram and accidentally making that the focus of the ritual.<ref name=":0">“Explain what you’re doing?” Verona asked. She sat on her heels, wincing and bringing her hand to her lower stomach as she did so, looking at the lines. “This is a magic circle?”<br><br>“It’s been a ''long'' time since I’ve drawn any diagrams,” Matthew said. “It might help to think of this as a stage. If you don’t spread things out evenly, it’s imbalanced, the stage tilts.”<br><br>“We were told, uh, one person shouldn’t do all the shopping,” Avery said.  She had her hands in the pockets of her track pants.  “Or bring all the things. Same idea?”<br><br>“Similar idea.”<br><br>“What happens if the stage tilts?” Verona asked.<br><br>“I… that’s complicated, and might not have a singular answer,” Matthew said, as he drew out a circle. “I could see a situation where the spirits look to one person in your group as the spokesperson or leader. One person ends up holding the cards or having more power, while the others are supporters. In the very worst case, the other two practitioners could be suppliers of energy or power for the primary figure. I wouldn’t worry, we’re well past that and into safe territory.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2020/05/12 Excerpt] from [[Lost for Words 1.2]]</ref> A circle, even a simple one, can also act as a symbolic border for [[Binding]] or shielding something from outside [[connections]]; although the simpler and weaker the diagram, the easier it will be to break through.<ref>[[Subordination 6.4]]</ref><ref>[[Void 7.1]]</ref> Most types of [[Other]] have their natural, chaotic natures opposed by geometric shapes, making them useful for binding or repelling them.<ref name=":1" />