Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. On your altar should be, as far as I am concerned, a representation of the Lady and her Lord, a representation of the 4 elements plus your magickal knife, wand, chalice, scrying ball and anything else that you wish to put there.

It doesn’t matter whether you ask the Universe, the Goddess, God, Spirit, Energy, Creator, All-That-Is, the Life Force, Divine Power, synchronicity, or the Tao. If you’re using a charcoal disc or need to place a lit petition into a cauldron, you need to hold it with a pair of tongs to prevent burning your lil' magickal fingers! Finding space for these moments - sacred space- requires conscious curation of our environment into nooks of ritual and ceremony.You can use a table, a desk, a dresser, shelf or a windowsill, depending on how much space you require. Lustral Waters and ritual sprays are a great smoke-free alternative for those that cannot burn things at home.

They can be specific to the season or the intention, such as orange and yellow candles for the Summer Solstice, or purple and white for your ancestors altar. Practicing divination is useful for further connecting with your spirit guides, ancestors and the universe and can aid you in your spellwork. No matter where, when, or how much stuff or space you start with it really doesn't matter, so long as it speaks to you then it is sacred space.This is my family altar that faces north – the direction of Earth – and is used by me as the north centre of my magickal circles when I perform indoor rites (the moon looks straight in the window and I can see the sea as well).

Some practitioners may keep various religious items upon the altar, or they may use the altar and the items during their religious workings. If you are designing a memorial for a beloved, you can ask attendees to bring an item to add to the altar for the day's event. If you travel often and you want to take your altar with you wherever you go, a portable/travel altar is your best bet. While an altar is useful in channeling energies and intentions, setting up one isn't mandatory at all.Gemstones for wellbeing, destress, meditation, relaxation Healing reiki chakra crystals over fabric background.