The altar is the center of the house, where the forces are concentrated, which in a difficult period of life will be mobilized to survive it with dignity, and also stabilize the happy moments of life. Practicing magicians always make a special altar at home. It does not necessarily serve religious purposes; it is most often used for magical purposes or meditation.
General altar installation rules
No need to make an altar that attracts attention, put it in a prominent place. It must be masked. Let it look better like an interestingly decorated place in which curious objects are collected. Or even organize it in a closed place, for example, in a drawer of the closet, wall, in the utility room, or in the bedroom, where strangers rarely go. Ideally, the place should be chosen so that the altar does not need to be constantly removed from prying eyes, it would be easy to approach, and in this place a person should always experience positive emotions and feelings. Of course, this is impossible to achieve in some living conditions. The way out of this situation is to put the altar when there is a desire or need for its use, and then remove it from prying eyes.
Altar accessories
What items should be placed on the altar can only be decided by the magician himself. Their choice depends on whether he is a member of a religious community, or follows a pagan faith in God and the Goddess, who needs special symbolism. Below will be presented a number of objects whose presence on the altar is desirable:
1. At all times, fire was considered sacred, therefore it is necessary to ensure its presence on the altar. Candles or oil lamps are suitable for this. From the point of view of fire safety, it is better to use candles in glass containers, they can burn for several days without causing harm. Since candles come in different colors, each magician chooses for himself the color that he considers suitable for himself. Some magicians keep white candles constantly lit on the altar, as it is believed that they ensure a quiet flow of life in the house.
2. Amulets, talismans will also not be superfluous on the altar. These include:
• luck stones, shells from wild beaches and other objects that create a sense of significance in magical practices;
• items related to everyday life, to the domestic way of life - these can be folk luboks, pieces of brick from masonry, small panicles, etc .;
• items that bring good luck - four-leaf clover, horseshoe, etc.
3. In some countries of the world, the custom to decorate the altar with fruits, herbs and flowers is still preserved. They can be braided in garlands or wreaths, they can decorate the altar on their own. The choice of colors again depends on the addictions of the magician, on the time of year. Their action is twofold - on the one hand, they personify the sacrifice, which serves as a source of energy, and on the other hand, give aesthetic experiences.
4. Salt collected in a pouch, glass or crystal vessel. It serves to cleanse the atmosphere near the altar and resists poverty and financial difficulties.
5. Incense burners. Regular daily burning of sticks with aroma fills the air and resembles the atmosphere to which this or that smell corresponds. It is believed that jasmine - brings love, lemon cleanses, and frankincense - expels evil spirits. You can smoke incense using coal. Usually it is put in a candlestick, heated, after which incense is added. This helps a lot if you need to fumigate the whole room, a lot of smoke rises from coal.
Altar of Wiccanin
On the Wiccan altar, as a rule, the following elements are present:
1. Symbols of the four elements:
• West connected with water. Therefore, to indicate it, you can use a plate of water, put a seashell, an image or a fish figurine;
• South - this is fire. For its explicit designation, you can put a red candle or decorate it with a dragon figurine.
• North symbolizes the earth. On the altar it can be represented by salt or a bowl of earth, a potted plant, an image of a deer or a wolf can also be used.
• East - a symbol of air. On the altar you need to put either a feather or an image of a bird, you can even a figurine of an airplane.
2. The sign of strength. You can use the pentagram. But this is not a rule without exception. You can use any sign that is associated with power and which coincides with the energy of a witch or sorcerer.
3. Symbols of the Deities. May be in the form of figurines. Sometimes they are colored candles. As a rule, the color of silver or green corresponds to the Goddess; the color of gold or red to God.
4. Magic dagger (Atam) - a double-edged knife with a black handle.
5. Image of an angel. Complementing the symbols of God and Goddess. It is usually put between them.
This list is optional and complete. It can be supplemented on the basis of their own passions and attitude. A large role in the organization of the home altar is given to creativity, creativity. If the altar is unusual, reflecting the inner world of a practicing magician, then the results that are expected when creating Wiccan rituals will not be long in coming.
