How a Personal Altar Can Transform Your Daily Rituals
What is a personal altar and why might one be important for your self-care practice?
Altars have existed for thousands of years to honor spiritual practices and rituals. Today, an altar can be viewed as “work space” for personal development and/or spiritual connection. Altars can be constructed in a space, sanctified by you, anywhere in your home or work. They can be created out of any space as big as a table or as small as a window sill.
By calling a personal altar into existence, you’re creating a space of retreat within yourself. It can help keep the energy of your intentions alive. An altar is a living reminder of what you hold sacred, housing material items that symbolize that which you resource and take refuge in. Working with an altar can uplift your life and connect you to the magic and blessings that surround you on a daily basis.
The items you place on your altars can be symbols for the following, to name a few:
🎯Your intentions, goals, or commitments to yourself
🗻What you're moving toward or your higher purpose
🐍Limiting beliefs you are letting go of
🌊What you resource in and take refuge in
🌲Protection, clarity, & grounding
🙏🏻Prayers and manifestations
👪Talismans or heirlooms representing your ancestors
👼🏻Gods, Goddesses, Deities, or other spiritual or religious icons
Your altar is for your use personal use and therefore it is infused with your own magic! You can also create an altar for your family or share it with loved ones. There is no right or wrong way to create an altar. Any item that you’re called to add to your altar is perfect. It can be simple, with just a few items, or as full and extravagant as you desire.
I have 3 personal altars - one for my personal development, another for work inspiration, and the third is devoted to abundance, which I share with my partner. I visit them daily and refresh the items monthly.
