An altar question.

[Balor's Eye]

Can you still do some spells without having an altar?
Because I still havent gotten my altar and Ive been really hesitant in trying to do any spells because of that.

Also im kind of confused with the altar setup; I know im supposed to have two candles/statues/pictures of the godess and god, but how bout the other stuff?

[kuotetsu]

Yes you can still work on a spell even if without altar, the main reason why some pagans prefer to have an altar because it aids them to focus their energy to a certain spell. Basically, altar projects the energies of the spell caster and directs it.

Your altar formation depends on you, just try to feel what feels right for you...

[[SnowRaven]]

I only have one candle, for the goddess, on my 'altar'. Really, an altar is a form of sacred space open to wide interpretation. It can be [should be] highly personalized for you. Right now I set up on the island in my kitchen because it is at a height that I can stand & dance throughout a ritual while still keeping my open flame free from setting something on fire. I just start with a clean, bare surface. But you can practice anywhere on anything, to my mind.

[SpiritTalker]

We can do spells anywhere at any time which suggests the altar isn't a requirement to do a spell. Altars are spiritual tools. The divine speaks to us in symbols and we use symbols to express our thoughts and say what we want. As solitaries the gear is our choice. We can substitute LED candles & aerosol for live flame & smokey incense, use household & natural items, print/frame photos, repurpose XMS ornaments & use our hands to point &direct energy.

Simple Altar -
. Use any flat space with some room to work.
. Supplies - incense, 🕯candles & oil, H2O , salt represents divinity, air, fire, water & earth
. Magical Layout- Altar cloth reps etheric realm. Print out a pentagram pic. 🕯. . . . .🕯
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