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Creating an Altar

Rule 1: Do not give a single solitary fuck for what anyone else thinks

This is the only rule.

Altars are a space for you to meet with your higher self and whatever gods or entities you may work with. For that reason, unless you are following a certain path that requires you have a specific set up, you and those entities (or just you alone) decide how it should look.

It can been as minimalist or maximalist as you want. It can have bones and ritualistic daggers or sea shells and river water. You can use neutral colors, pastels, neons, clashing colors, or simply have everything black if you so desire. It can be themed or completely random, it is all up to you.

Suggestions (These are purely suggestions, not requirements)

Inner Child Altar

Place a childhood picture somewhere on your altar, maybe with some toys or odds and ends you loved when you were a kid. Leave yourself little wrapped gifts to be opened on your birthday, candy, and other things you would have liked as a child.

Altar Guardian

Charge a statue, figurine, or poppet with the intent to protect and have them "live" at our altar. Optionally a tulpa or servitor may be created to do this.

Altar Shrouds

Though I don't do this myself, many people prefer to shroud their altar with a light cloth when not in use in order to protect their sacred space. Any workings on your space will also be kept from prying eyes as well. Though always double check that all candles are out before shrouding.

Multiple Altars

You most certainly can create multiple altars either dedicated to specific gods, entities, or intentions. Keep an Aphrodite or beauty altar where you apply makeup. Romance altar in the bedroom, meditation altar in your quiet space, whatever you can think of really. Though the upkeep may be a bit much for low-energy practitioners.

Secular Altars

You don't need to worship any deities or work with any spirits to have an altar. The space can be dedicated purely to you, do not let anyone ever try to tell you otherwise.

Pet Altars/Altar Spaces

Regardless of whether your pet is alive or has departed, having a little area dedicated to them and their health is a good idea. Try to stick to pet safe stuff and avoid incense, oils, and heavily scented paraffin candles (try beeswax or fake candles instead). Use instead: pet safe plants, pet treats, keep new toys there to replace old ones they use as needed, and a paw print from them (or one of their sheds for all those reptile lovers).

Liminal Space/Astral Altars

Try having a space dedicated to all your metaphysical workings. If you work with mental portals/gateways creating physical representations of them can help further your ability. They also provide some direction and protection for the traveling mind.

Conclusion

This was just a very short list of suggestions, there is so much more you can do. Hell, invent something if you damn well please.

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ttemperr. gouache watercolor

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Cindy Wright

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In The Forest 🌳 🦌🍂☀️✨

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Spring Mornings 🐱🌼💐☘️

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mercyy / gouache painting on paper

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The Demons Flight

The Phantom Painter art

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𝕽𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 10/10, 𝖜𝖔𝖚𝖑𝖉 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖛𝖎𝖘𝖎𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖍𝖆𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖊𝖉 𝖇𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖗𝖞? 🍩👻 𝕻𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖙𝖘 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖇𝖊 𝖆𝖛𝖆𝖎𝖑𝖆𝖇𝖑𝖊 𝖘𝖔𝖔𝖓!

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Inktober Illustration by Chobek