Wiccan Altar Setup Ideas for Beginners

A Wiccan altar is a sacred space with spiritual objects used for divination, spells, rituals, and prayers. Wiccan Altar Setup is an integral part of your meditation and connecting to deity.

How to set a Wiccan altar?

According to Scott Cunningham, the left side of the altar should be considered the Goddess area; feminine or yonic symbols ( bowls, chalices, and Goddess representations and statues). The right side is designated for the God; phallic symbols (athame, wand, and God statuary and his candle). The left and right associations vary according to your personal preference, but the center area is always considered to be the working area. In the center of the altar are kept the main symbols of the Wiccan faith (pentacle).

Some Wiccans arrange their altars to represent all four elements and directions. In the North the Earth element is represented; in the East is Air, in the South is Fire, and in the West Water.  When placing items on an altar or when “calling on the elements” (a practice involving inviting the elements to be a part of the circle and lend their power), a practitioner will move deosil (clockwise or sunwise) and when dismissing the elements, they will move widdershins (counter-clockwise).

What should I put on my Wiccan altar?

Typical items on a Wiccan altar setup include:

Athame knife
Magic candles
Witches cauldron
Chalice- pentagram, triple moon, Celtic cross
Incense Powder /Incense Sticks
Wiccan pentacle
Magic Wand

How to use a Wiccan altar at home?You can energetically clear an altar using white sage smoke, incense, sacred or holy waters, sweet grass, witch hazel, and other clearing tools.It helps to say a prayer or set an intention prior to setting up an altar to help focus your energy during the building process.Using sound instruments and chanting during meditation can clear your energy and raise the vibration of your altar space.For a visually pleasing altar, use coordinating colors and try to match your home décor.If your altar is of high religious significance, make sure it is in a spot where it won’t be damaged or disturbed by animals or children.Keep your altar clean. Place small pieces of wax paper under candles without holders, and make sure to clean up any ashes left behind by incense or burnt paper.Inviting willing friends and family over for small ceremonies at your altar space is a good way to share it with others.It is a good idea to find a table or desk that has drawers in it to store extra candles and religious toolsWiccan Altar Setup Safety Concerns

Anything to do with fire has the potential to be dangerous. Having something under your candle holders for protection is essential. A metal tray may not look glamorous on an altar, but it is a necessary piece of equipment. Leaving candles or incense unattended can cause a fire, especially if there are flammable objects on the same altar. A small fire extinguisher is also a good idea.

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