I'm new to Wiccan and im looking for help on what type of tools to use for my altar if any one is Wiccan here

Question

i would really apersheate it if you could tell me what all i really need to make a Portable Altar because i havent told my dad yet and i dont plan on telling him anytime soon so please can anyone tell me how to make a potable altar

Answer 1

Here's a good article on starting off your altar (I subscribe to the Daily Pagan Devotionals and the Magikal Herbs Class)

Your altar is the place where you hold rituals, and keep or display your ritual tools. It can be a coffee table, bookshelf, TV tray, computer desk, or any other flat surface. An unattractive table can be spruced up with a decorative cloth.

Depending on your space or living arrangements, you may have to keep your altar small and portable. If you are unable to have a permanent altar because of friends or family members, you can just set it up and take it down whenever you need to. Using small items can make this easier. Or you can create an altar space that can camaflage as just a group of decorative items. Use your creativity.

There will be things you keep on your altar all the time, but during the Sabbats, you can decorate with appropriate items. Your altar need not be a static display. Changing it throughout the year can reflect your own frame of mind as the seasons change.

One thing to consider when setting up an altar, is the direction it faces. It is traditional to have your altar facing North, but if that is just not possible due to the size or arrangement of your living space, then you may need to place it elsewhere.

If you choose to have items to represent the 4 elements, they are usually placed at their corresponding direction:

* Fire - South (athame, candles)
* Water - West (chalice, sea shells)
* Earth - North (pentacle, bowl of salt or earth)
* Air - East (incense, wand, feathers)

Including images to represent the God and/or Goddess are also ideal, like statues or artwork. Sometimes extra candles are used to represent the Deities. Overall, the items you choose to have on your altar is up to you.

Those following an eclectic path should feel free to create an altar that represents their own spirituality. If you are a member of a specific tradition, you may find that a certain altar layout is expected.

Once your altar is in place, remember that it is a sacred place and should be treated with respect. Whether or not you let other people touch the items is up to you, but some people feel that other people will bring 'outside' energy to your tools. Keep your altar dusted and clean too.

As for supplies, you can find them at either online shops
http://www.witchvox.com/merchants/shops_list.html
or you can find a shop in your area
http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_index/xshops.html

Good luck and blessed be!

Answer 2

anything can be an altar, from a tree stump to a plastic storage bin covered with a sarong or table cloth. the tradtional altar of the wiccan contains a few common items, they are used to represent the elements, for earth a tradtional representation is salt (sea salt, table salt, epsom salts, kosher salt it really doesnt matter)... some non tradtional representaions include semi precious stones, plants, rocks, even dirt... this is placed in the north quadrant of the altar, the tradtional representation of air is incense, some non-tradional representations of air include feathers, fans, books, etc, these are placed in the eastern quadrant of the altar, the tradtional representation of fire is a candle, off hand i cant think of anything else that would be used to represent fire except maybe a brazier or chaffing dish, this is placed in the southern quadrant of the altar, and to represent the element of water, is a bowl of water, sometimes a chalice is used, but i prefer ceremonial wine in my chalice, ( juice can be substituted if you are under age or not a drinker)...this is placed in the western quadrant of the altar, other items that are traditionally included Are the chalice, the Athame or black handled doubel edged dagger that is NEVER used to cut anything physical, the Boline or white hilted knife that is used for harvesting herbs, or cutting cords for cord magic etc... images of the divine or representations of them if you are not equiped with statuary(statues of the goddess &god), perhaps a bit of horn or antler for the god, and flowers or sea shells for the goddess, a pentacle, paten or hexefus (depending on what tradtion of wicca you are exploring,) basically it is an implement normally set at the center of the altar used for charging ritual items... a nice altar cloth is not necessary, but helpful especially if you choose a plastic storage bin as a Portable altar, this can be any length of fabric in any color you choose. good luck to you seeker!

Answer 3

Get these books their good for beginners.

Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner By Scott Cunningham

And after you finish with that one follow it up with this by the same author.

Living Wicca: A Further Guide For The Solitary Practitioner

Answer 4

That doesn't make since... How can you be new to a religion and not know the basics of the religion...

Answer 5

All you need is something to represent your Gods and the elements, keep it simple.

Answer 6

Try something real.

Answer 7

You don't 'need' anything. It's all about intent not what you 'have'.

Answer 8

Please give up on the falisty of Wicca. it has no truths only lies.