Altar (Wicca)

A Wiccan altar is typically a piece of furniture, such as a table or chest, upon which a Wiccan practitioner places several symbolic and functional items for the purpose of worshipping the God and Goddess, casting spells, and/or saying chants and prayers. Upon the altar typically rests a cloth, used to protect the surface from damage by candle wax, spilled liquid, or dust from burnt incense. This cloth is often adorned by a pentacle.

Altar items

In Wicca, an altar is often considered a personal place where practitioners may 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.

Common items on a Wiccan altar include:
* an athame
* a chalice
* a pentacle
* incense
* candles
* a cauldron
* a broom
* a wandSome of the items represent the earth's four elements, but elements may be represented more literally, with gems, salt, water, plant material, insect casings, etc.

ee also

* Altar
* Shrine
* Wicca

External links

* [http://www.wiccanglade.com/whatisaltar.html The Wiccan Glade - The Wiccan Altar]
* [http://www.asiya.org/bos/wiccanaltar.html Asiya's Shadows - Creating a Wiccan Altar]
* [http://blessedbe.sugarbane.com/altar.htm Book of Shadows - The Wiccan Altar] ----