The more of "you" that
goes into your altar, the more power you will be able to draw from
it, and the more protection it will offer as you do your Magick
How to Create Your Wicca
Witchcraft Altar
by Rose Ariadne
The first step to create
your
Wicca altar is to thoroughly clean the room that will contain
your altar. It is best to mix sea salt into water. If you can't find
any sea salt to use (any New Age shop should have some), just use
cleaning supplies you would normally use.
Scrub down the walls,
ceiling and floor (if you don't have a rug). Make sure to pick up
the clutter, and organize the room as best you can. The less clutter
and mess, the easier it will be to control the energy that collects.
Now, you need to determine
where North, South, East, and West are. You can use a compass, or
ask someone who knows (if you don't). Once you figure them out, make
sure to mark them using any small objects so that you won't forget.
The reason you are doing this is because your altar will be setup
facing North because it is the direction of "Earth" and the primary
energy you will connect to.
Next, you need to mark your
circle. You can use white cord, or any small objects that are sacred
to you (such as candles or figurines). If you have enough room, try
to mark the circle between five to nine feet in diameter. (If you
don't have enough space your circle can be smaller, but it may be a
little more difficult to stay inside of the circle when doing your
spell work.
When you mark the circle
start in the East and move clockwise around the circle, finishing
again in the East. Think of this is a "permanent" circle that you
will "redraw" each time you do ritual or spell work. (You'll see how
to redraw it later)
Now it is time to decorate
your temple (the area around your circle). You can hang meaningful
posters, fabric, and pictures. You can set up candles all around the
room in any way that feels right for you. Try to set up a mystical
feel, one that builds strong emotions for Magick work. The
decorating can be simple or elaborate, whatever evokes strong
feelings inside of you.
Next, you need to do an
initial cleansing and purification of your space. So you must first
prepare the cleansing water for this ritual. You will "charge" the
water with positive and pure energy from your heart. Then you will
use this water to cleanse your space.
This purification is very
important to perform correctly or your space will be tainted - and
it will never "feel" right. Your Magick will probably suffer as a
result.
I can't stress how important
the preparation of your cleansing water, and the actually cleansing
and purifying of your space is. It so critical for you to actually
see the rituals being done that I have included a DVD section on
them in the full Witchcraft Academy. Not only is there a detailed
step-by-step guide for you to follow (with pictures and images), but
you will actually see a demonstration of this powerful (and
important) ritual.
Once you have fully cleansed
and purified your space, it is time to set up your altar. Throughout
this process, keep in mind that you can use any materials to set up
an altar - but it is best to avoid using synthetic or metal
materials. You can use a small wooden table that is between knee and
chest high (you may even consider a circular table - which are
popular for altars) The idea here is to maintain the natural
energies of the Earth by using materials coming directly from the
earth (if possible).
Set up your feminine deity
elements to the left, and your mail deity elements to the right.
(For Wiccans, Goddess elements to the left, and your God elements to
the right)
If you want to see a full
layout of elements and how to arrange them on your altar to heighten
your connection to Magick - see the Home Academy to follow the exact
steps. It also includes pictures of different altar setups and a
video demonstration of setup and "consecration" of tools and other
items on your altar. (This is a must to harmonize the energy within
the tools with the energy of the altar and your sacred space)
Replace the markers you used
to define the directions (North, South, East, and West) with white
candles. In the DVDs you will also see how you can use colored
candles that represent each of the elemental colors of the four
directions. I like to place more candles around the border of the
circle because I like to work my magic by candlelight.
Finally, repeat the
purification ritual in the Home Academy for your altar and the
circle. Then take a broom, or use your arm to clear out the space of
the circle and push any negative or dark energy away.
Your first Witchcraft altar
is born, congratulations! Now you can gradually increase its power
to attract the Magick energies you will need in your spell work by
adding meaningful objects to it. There are many specific examples of
altar setups, and examples of objects that you can add. Above all,
these objects must be a reflection of you. The more of "you" that
goes into your altar, the more power you will be able to draw from
it - and the more protection it will offer as you do your Magick.
Rose Ariadne has been
practicing different forms of Witchcraft for over 27 years. For more
information on
wiccan witchcraft altars visit her site,
The Ask Rose Ariadne Witchcraft Site.
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