𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑎 [𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔠𝔥𝔠𝔯𝔞𝔣𝔱]

𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨.

an altar is a sacred space that can be dedicated to you, a god or goddess {possibly multiple}
, spirit guides... etc.

an altar can be anything from a towering marble altar inside a temple, to an altoid tin with your favorite jewelry inside.

an altar is not necessary, however it can be important to people who wish to use them.

Wiccan altars have specific guidelines that should be followed, however i will be discussing general altars and how they are used in spellwork.

altars are- in their simplest form, a place to keep sacred tools and items pertaining to your craft.

items you could keep on your altar if you wish to have one, include:

* magickal jewelry
* your grimoire
* candles
* statues or figures to depict yourself or different gods/goddesses

{altars: }

specifics for a (traditional) altar:
{basic information if you wish to have one}

𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚊𝚛 𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚑:
an altar cloth sets the base for your space, it should be a reflection of you
(basically, it should suit your tastes and be a color or pattern you connect with)

𝚜𝚊𝚕𝚝:
salt is very important for a traditional altar. it is protective, purifying, and and represents the earth's energy.

𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚎:
the chalice represents Mother Earth/mother goddess- and is used to hold ceremonial drink and/or moon water.

𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚍:
a wand is used to direct energies and is a special item to a witch.
{see 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚}

𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚗:
a cauldron has many functions on an altar. it can be used to burn incense, resins, and herbs. It can also be used to hold potions and brews.

𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚕𝚎𝚜:
candles are used for candle magick and to invoke and hold the four elements. they are also used to represent gods and goddesses in deity work.

𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚜/𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚜:
sound instruments call healing energies to the altar. they are the voice of Mother Earth. Sound instruments clear energy and also represent the beginning and end of traditional rituals.