Altar

SACERD SPACE THAT HOLDS TOOLS & OFFERINGS

An Altar is a sacred space used by witches. It is an area that holds all your tools, decorations, & offerings. It is used to help you focus & set your intention for rituals, ceremonies & spellcasting.

Your Altar can be either permanent or seasonal. Some witches will dedicate their altar to a deity, others set it up for the upcoming Sabbath or for a specific spell or ritual.

Traditionally an Altar has a basic layout which is depicted bellow.

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Silver Foxglove

Founder & Co-Creator

Hello, I'm Silver! I started this website because I wanted to help beginner witches find their path & to create a resource that might help dispel some of the perceived negativity that surrounds the term witchcraft.

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But altars are as varied as the witches who use them. The most powerful altar is one you create yourself. Whether it be a small corner or windowsill with a few crystals or an entire bookshelf full of herbs, books, magical tools & idols, it's your space so make it personal. Here are some beautiful examples from witches in our community.

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Websites:

"Self Initiation Magick, A guide to Magick and Occult Arts", http://self-initiation.wikidot.com/wicca-altar