New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
| An altar is a center of magic, like the hub of a wheel. It creates a physical manifestation of metaphysical forces. Everything important to you has a place on your altar. The basic tools-wand, athame, chalice, and pentacle-represent universal ideals. However, you can also assemble an altar based on your own
personal symbolism. This works well for meditation, or spells to influence your own worldview. Begin with an empty table. Drape it with fabric in your favorite color. Add things that remind you of the elements and deities, such as photos, figurines, etc. Select items that have personal meaning, not standard items. Then charge the altar: "Symbols from the inner world turn their faces outward, twirled, now together, now apart, dance of body, hum of heart. Altar table, smooth and fine, hold the magic that is mine. Chosen here with thought and care, in these images you bear." |
