The Witch's Altar: The Craft, Lore and Magick of Sacred Space: 7 (Witch's Tools)

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Don’t let it stagnate – this is your magickal working area and should be treated with the utmost of respect.

Once you’ve decided on the basics like what surface you’re using and where your altar is going to be, comes the fun part: choosing what talismans, candles, and pieces and things you’re going to put ON your altar. This can be done by simply saying a short blessing like, “I consecrate this space in the name of [insert deity/ancestor/spirit/god here]. My mantle contains all my favourite crystals (which also helps the health of everyone who comes into the room), lots of candles, flowers, incense, a salt lamp and a wonderful natural sculpture that I tripped over when performing some outdoor magick during the full moon.My scrying ball is kept out of sight in a black cloth on the altar, surrounded by 12 empowering, protective crystal points.

He produced the knife and sent it to me, trusting that I was who I said I was and that I would actually send him some money for the item (I did of course, straight away). With chapters on the internal, the external, and the home, readers will learn to harness the power of healing herbs, charged crystals, and sacred spaces as they cultivate the art of mystical self-care. You begin living in the future/present by inviting yourself to enjoy the feeling, now, that you hope to have more of in the future. You can also use a Chalice (cup) which represents Goddess, and can be used to drink out of during rituals. Here in South Africa (Southern Hemisphere), East is Air, South is Earth, West is Water and North is Fire – this is according to the Wiccan associations.statue or picture of an earth dwelling animal like the snake or a magical creature like a gnome or giant. Once you're clear with your intention, gather the items that represent what you wrote or items that generate the vibe of your intention. A lit candle is often a good focal point for dropping into a meditative state, or the sound of a resonant bell can signal to your mind "this is your time let go. Lughnasadh (pronounced Loo-nus-uh) or Lammas, is a whimsical celebration nestled among the eight Sabbats of the witches' wheel of the year. If a cauldron is not something you can afford any other fire-safe dish will do, such as brass incense burners, soapstone or onyx bowls, and ceramic dishes.