Altar Items

An Altar is a symbolic manifestation of your innermost self. It is an expression of your heart's longing and your soul's potential. It is also a focal point for your devotion . . . A spiritual practice arena for devotion to the Divine.The altar is often considered a personal place where practitioners put their ritual items. Some practitioners may keep various religious items upon the altar, or they may use the altar and the items during their religious workings. The left side of the altar is considered the Goddess area; feminine or yonic symbols such as bowls and chalices, as well as Goddess representations and statues and the Goddess candle are normally kept to the left side of the altar. The right side is designated for the God; phallic symbols such as the athame and the wand are placed to the right side, as well as God statuary and his candle.
Some of the items represent the Earth's four elements, but elements may be represented more literally, with gems, salt, water, plant material, insect each Wiccan’s altar is unique and highly personal. Wicca is a faith/path based on experience and feeling. casings, etc.While there are common elements to an altar, if it doesn’t feel right or work, don’t use it! Please note that all altar items should be properly dedicated and purified before use.