American journalist and pagan Margot Adler believed that the altar is a place where there is an opportunity to reflect on the things that you truly value. Home altars have a long history. In ancient times, they were dedicated to bereginas and household spirits, then - to "official" religions. Something dear and significant for the spiritual life of a person is always kept on the altar.
Instructions
Step 1
When starting to create and equip an altar at home, first of all decide whether you want to make it permanent or temporary.
The temporary altar does not have its permanent place and is erected only for the duration of the rituals. Such an altar does not require the manufacture of special furniture and additional space in the house. They do not arouse unnecessary curiosity from others.
The permanent altar has its advantages: it reduces the time to prepare for rituals and is the “heart of the house” that protects the home from adversity.
Step 2
Choose the best place in the house for your altar, where you feel good and will not disturb anyone. If you need to hide the altar from outsiders, place it in a drawer in the cabinet, which can be locked with a key if necessary.
Step 3
The altar is a personal space. Place items on it that are important just for you. These can be icons, images and figurines of the gods you worship, charms, amulets, stones that have power and bring happiness.
Step 4
Place a box, jar, or bag of salt on the altar. She has a cleansing power and helps to resist financial turmoil.
Step 5
An important element of any altar is fire. It has always been considered sacred. Fire brings warmth, health and protection to a home. Place candles or an oil lamp on the altar. Well suited for this are candles in glass caps, which can be left burning for a long time. White candles provide peace in the house and are used to worship the gods.
Step 6
To decorate and increase the strength of the altar, place a bouquet of fresh flowers on it. Make sure that the water in the vase is clean at all times, and at the first noticeable withering of the bouquet, remove it from the altar.
Step 7
Fumigate the altar with incense or other incense. The ritual of smoking incense is a way of honoring higher powers and cleans the house of stagnant energies.
Step 8
To remove the negative energy resulting from the hustle and bustle of the day, spray the altar counterclockwise with peppermint infusion or lemon juice.
Step 9
Always keep the altar clean and tidy. Give it at least a few minutes a day. This will help in strengthening spiritual ties and concentration of consciousness.
