How Do You Set Up A Wicca Altar?
Wiccan altars are used during rituals that connect believers with the goddess and god. There is no prescribed way to set up an altar, but the steps below represent a basic guide. Step 1 Find something with a flat surface at least one foot square or twelve inches in diameter. Make sure it’s easy to move if you can’t set it up permanently. A tray, piece of wood, piano bench and coffee table are all good choices. Use a flat stone, tree stump or patch of ground if practicing Wicca outside. Step 2 Place a goddess symbol on the left side of the altar. Some Wiccans use a statue, picture or figure. Use the image of a particular goddess if it appeals to you like Diana, Isis or the Celtic Triple Goddess. You can also use a white or silver candle. Step 3 Put the symbol for the god on the right side of the altar. This can be a gold or yellow candle. You can use an image of the Green Man, Pan or the horned god. Step 4 Choose something you can point with. You need this to invoke the deities and dire