How to Create an Altar

When creating an altar, the most important thing is that it brings you joy and reflects you as an individual. You can fill your altar with magical tools and items that you find through out time; this is your sacred space. To help you find inspiration, check out our curated collection of altar tools! 

Follow these simple steps to get your altar ready for some serious self-care and good vibes. 

Find a Location

Your altar is your own personal sacred space, so when choosing a location, it's as simple as finding a place in your home or outside that resonates with you. It doesn't need to be big, it just needs to be somewhere that makes you feel good when you're there. A special corner in your favorite room, near a window that brings in sunshine or outside in your garden. Just find a place that calls to you and start there. 

Clear the Energy

You'll want to clear the energy of your chosen space and altar items so that there is no unwanted energy. This can be done in a few ways. To start, clean the area for and around your altar. Open your windows and doors (if your altar is inside) and use the ancient practice of smoke cleansing with incense to clear away past and negative energy and to call in good vibes.

This energy clearing set is the perfect starter kit for banishing any unwanted energy in your space. You can also call on your spirit guides or ancestors to bless your space and guide you in your practice.

Create a Foundation

To set the space for your altar, begin with a cloth, scarf or material that will serve as the base for all of your altar items. You can use any piece of fabric that you like but we love to place an altar mat on ours. We even have mini versions for anyone with a smaller altar space. 

Adorn Your Altar

Now what to put on your altar? Your altar can be filled with any item you feel belongs there! There are no steadfast rules. Each item placed on your altar should be something that has meaning and brings you joy.

If you don't know where to begin, a great place to start is by choosing items that represent each of the four elements. For example, you can have a candle for fire, a shell or cup for water, incense for air and your favorite plant or crystal for earth. Here are a few other items you might want to include (many of which can be found here):

• Tarot/Oracle Cards
• Books
• Journal and Pen
• Lights
• Singing Bowl 
• Flowers or Herbs
• Altar Bell
• Photos 
• Figures of your favorite Deity/God/Goddess/Animal Spirit
• Food Offerings
• Rune Stones
• Crystals

Bless the Space

Once you feel your altar is complete (though it can always be changing) perform a simple blessing to consecrate the space. This can be as simple as saying, "I bless this space in the name of (insert your favorite God/Goddess, Spirit Guide, Ancestor, Universe etc) and decree this space free from negative energy and is here to serve the highest good for all."

Practice

The most important part of creating an altar is that you set aside time each day to visit and use it. It can be hard to find time in our busy lives to slow down and check in with ourselves. Remember, you deserve this time for your practice and now you have a special place to do just that. Spend at least a few minutes at your altar each day. You can meditate, do some breath work, write in your journal, drink a cup of tea, do a card reading - simply anything which helps you center and feel more at peace. Enjoy your altar and the blessings and insights it brings!

If you're looking for inspiration and magical goodies for your sacred space, check out our altar tools collection.

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