altars

Originally Posted by norseman

My "altar" is a flat rock beside a waterfall in a small ravine where I first dedicated myself to Gaia. I generally put things on it that I pick up as I wander - pine cones, acorns, berries, interesting pebbles, stuff like that. Below the waterfall is a deep pool where I bathe. In the summer, I sometimes sleep out there.
On the left of the stream

norseman,

sure rub it in...lol it looks absolutely breath taking. It is true some of the best altars can be nature itself!

nightowl

Thank you all for your input. Norseman, your scared space if beautiful!!

[norseman]

"Since this is in the Wicca sub-forum; I'll assume you're working from a Wiccanesque path."

I think this thread has to cover more than just strict wicca, it should also cover Craft. Personally, I regard the "pomp and ceremony" of wicca as a bit Roman Catholic - Gardner's influence. Besides which, most Brit. wiccans are solitaries.

[Finnster]

I am still working on my altar but I have to agree with the statement that it's yours and works better when you put your energies into it instead of copying something else. I put my final design together after looking at suggestions from Cunningham, Ravenwolf, Buckland and Gardner. I go for the more simplistic setup and less "pomp and ceremony" to quote norseman.

[FindingMyself]

I'm not Wiccan, but personally I have two altars - one main one for daily prayers, and one seasonal altar for, well, the changing of the seasons and the holidays. I've gotten really lax in both areas lately, though, so I need to get back into it.

I don't have an alter of my own creation, I've never felt the need to make one ( no disrespect to those who have ), my alter is that of nature, a most beautiful place where I feel at peace and can do anything I wish completely in tune with things.

MW.