A shrine and
an altar are two different things. An altar is more of an elaborate set-up for
formal ritual and extended workings, whereas a shrine is more of a simple place
to go regularly to honor a deity, spirit, ancestor or whatever you hold as
sacred.
Even if you
have an altar, a small shrine can be a good addition to your home somewhere
because the use of them is much more focused. It gives you a quiet, uncluttered
place to go and attune with deity.
When I was a
young Wiccan, I read Scott Cunnhingham’s book Wicca and took his advice—about 25 years later and I still start my
day with a visit to my shrine, a short prayer, an offering and a brief
meditation. This routine has not only brought me a great deal of peace, but I
feel it’s been the most powerful way to form a relationship with my Gods, more
than any elaborate ritual.
My Tip for
You Today:
Set up a shrine.
It doesn’t have to be elaborate—even if it’s just a candle, a cone incense
burner and a bowl.
I go more
into setting up shrines here:
Here’s my
shrine:
Do you have
a shrine? Tell me about yours!
