Welcome dear Witches and Wizards, if you are reading this blog you may be interested in learning how to set up your own Wiccan altar. Today, I’d like to discuss the importance of having your own altar and how to set yours up to reflect your personal style of witchcraft and worship.
Why do you need an Altar?
As you may know, life can get very busy and chaotic, between juggling work, family, cleaning, various appointments, etc,. We can soon forget our true, authentic selves. Modern life makes it difficult for us to stay in touch with our spirituality because there are so many distractions around us such as social media and other technologies. When you create an altar, you are creating a peaceful, quiet space where you can focus your intentions and reconnect with your true essence and spirit. Spending just 10 minutes a day at your altar can be enough to raise your vibration and elevate your spiritual practice. This may make it easier for you when you want to manifest your desires, cast spells or simply read some tarot cards.
Getting Started
- To start setting up your altar, the very first thing you need to do is decide where you want to set up. Choose a room or area in your home which is quiet and peaceful as possible and then clear a space ready to place your special tools and artefacts.
- Set your intentions. Your altar should reflect your intentions, goals, desires and personality. What do you wish to achieve with your altar? Do you want to invite more wealth, friendship or fertility into your life? Or do you simply wish for spiritual enlightenment?
Choosing Your Tools and Symbols
This is the really fun and creative part- choosing the items which you wish to display on your altar. Now that you’ve set your intentions, you can choose the right tools to help you achieve your dream altar.
Here are some ideas which you can change to suit your personal preference:
Altar cloth. While not essential, a nice, pretty cloth can elevate the appearance of your altar. You may wish to choose a cloth with a spiritual symbol such as a pentagram or the Om symbol.
Crystals. Every single natural crystal has its own spiritual properties and benefits. Choose crystals that reflect your specific goals and desires.
The elements. You may wish to incorporate the elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Air to your altar. To do this, you may want to display rocks, fossils or crystals to represent Earth. Candles, matches or lighters can symbolise Fire. You can collect natural rainwater in a pretty bowl to represent Water, and you can display feathers or incense sticks to represent Air. When we combine all of the elements, we are harnessing all of mother nature’s tools. This can make manifesting much more effective.
Tarot Cards. Tarot cards can be useful tools of symbolism for any Wiccan altar. Each card has an in-depth meaning. If you wish to invite more money into your life, for example, you may choose to display the 10 of Pentacles card. If you wish for more friendship and celebrations, you may choose the 3 of Cups card. You can research the individual meanings of tarot and then display any cards that resonate with you.
Statues. You may opt to have an ornamental statue as the centrepiece of your altar. These are often in the form of some deity, such as a spiritual Goddess, Buddha or animal with significant meaning to you. This statue will be the guardian of your altar.
Bells. Bells are wonderful tools for cleansing your living space of negative energies. The frequencies of bells ringing can reset the atmosphere and vibration of any room, making it easier for you to receive positive and loving energies from the Universe.
Smudge Sticks. Similar to bells, smudge sticks can be used to cleanse your personal space of negative entities and energies. My personal favourite smudge sticks to use are either sage bundles or Peruvian wood because of their sweet and earthy aromas.
These are just some examples of what can be used in your personal Wiccan altar. Although you can choose to display absolutely anything, as long as it has some helpful symbolism to you and your goals.
I am wishing you the best of luck on your journey to becoming your best, Magickal self.
Thank you for visiting our website and reading this blog,
Blessings to you,
Antonia Bloor.
Covenique