| In learning how to build a Wiccan altar you will actually | | | | useful. |
| be learning a lot about your spiritual path and your | | | | In learning how to build your Wiccan altar you will also |
| individual role to play in Wicca. So it's not something | | | | be wondering how to lay everything out. It is a very |
| you should rush or take lightly! A Wiccan altar is a | | | | personal affair and nobody can tell you exactly how |
| very personal thing and you will realise that the | | | | to do it but there are a few standard practices so I |
| power of the work you carry out at it increases in | | | | will briefly cover them: |
| line with how attuned and connected to your work | | | | 1) Masculine items, objects or icons should be placed |
| space you are. So the question should be more, how | | | | on the right and feminine on the left. |
| to build a Wiccan altar that is right for YOU. | | | | 2) You should view your altar as an embodiment of |
| The first aspect that you need to concentrate on is | | | | the 5 universal elements so you should represent |
| where you are going to place your altar. For the | | | | them with water (chalice), fire (candle), earth (salt) |
| most part you will be leaving it in its designated | | | | and air (incense or a feather). You will be the 5th |
| space so choose wisely. It will need to be | | | | element of the spirit when you are working. You |
| somewhere that is quiet and uninterrupted if at all | | | | may also want to place a pentagram on your altar |
| possible. You should also consider whether or not you | | | | somewhere although this can be anywhere from in |
| have enough room to manoeuvre as you will not | | | | the pattern on your altar cloth to on your candle |
| want to restrict your magic by operating in cramped | | | | stick. |
| conditions. This can be important when it comes to | | | | 3) You will want to consecrate you new tools. This |
| circle rituals or any spell whereby you need to move | | | | needn't be a complicated process and there is plenty |
| around. | | | | of information out there on how to do it. However, |
| You will also need to consider casting a circle around | | | | cleansing in salt water or smudging will usually realign |
| your altar in order to keep it a sacred space (in much | | | | the energies well enough. |
| the same way as Christians consider a church to be a | | | | 4) Keep your book of shadows in an easy to reach |
| sacred place to pray). You will find that you work | | | | part of your altar. Don't forget to journal your |
| better when in a safe and secure feeling | | | | progress in it too! |
| environment. | | | | 5) Place something personal and that you have a |
| So, how to build a Wiccan altar in terms of solid | | | | connection to on you Wiccan altar for the 1st few |
| basics is your next concern! To be honest anything | | | | weeks or even months if you need to. This will make |
| will do in terms of a flat surface to work from. It | | | | you feel much more at home and secure around |
| should however be waist height for the sake of your | | | | your altar and will act as a kind of introduction to one |
| comfort. But it does not have to be a specifically | | | | another. |
| made table, built for purpose. As long as it works for | | | | All in all, one of the most important pieces of advice I |
| you then it's fine. Again, round tables are best if you | | | | can give you in how to build a Wiccan altar is |
| intend to perform a lot of circular rituals but if space | | | | practise. You will set everything up, imagine it all to |
| is a major factor then a square table that slots into a | | | | be perfectly placed - only to find that a week later |
| corner will also suffice so don't worry. As long as you | | | | you are constantly having to re-arrange everything |
| are comfortable with the table it will work for you. In | | | | to fit in with how you work. Perform your favourite |
| fact I have known very accomplished witches work | | | | spells, get to know your favourite tools and even |
| on anything from a decorating table to a bit of wood | | | | take into consideration whether you are right or left |
| propped up with bricks! | | | | handed. Before long you will have established a flow |
| However, you should also consider the long term | | | | and familiarity with your altar that you will see |
| prospects of the altar you choose as you do not | | | | reflected in your work. |
| want to build up a connection only for it to fall apart | | | | If you would like to look at suggestions for Wiccan |
| later on. Also, something with a draw or shelf under it | | | | Altar supplies then please click on the link. |
| to keep items you are not using can be extremely | | | | |