How to Create an Alter or Sacred Space

Creating an Alter or Sacred Space

This week I cleaned my alter and set a new intention for it. I thought I would share some tips/things to consider with you as to how to create your own alter or sacred space. When I first started my spiritual practices I had a candle and that was my sacred space. Now I have a corner of a room. I've popped the pic below. 

Creating a space that is solely for you is such a beautiful thing to do. You can use it for journaling, yoga, reading, reflection, meditation you decide. Keep this space as a space of stillness and your body and mind will thank you for being there. It is demonstrating a commitment to your meditation and spiritual practice. Make it beautiful, special and magical. 

Grab your journal or download the sacred space planner at the bottom, and make some notes as you work through the points below. So excited for you. xxxxxx

How much space do you have? Maybe it’s the corner of a room, a shelf, a whole room. I started with the bottom of my bed and a candle but now have a lovely sacred spaces that I use in my office. I used to have my alter in living room (not ideal due to traffic, but worked in my old wee cottage). 

Consider the 5 elements of nature: Earth, Air, Fire, Ether, Water. Thinking about what could symbolise each of these items? Earth could be a plant, fire a candle, air some incense or a diffuser or feather. Ether/Spirit something that symbolises openness expansiveness, other realms I have an angel on my alter, Water could be some moon water, a vase or even a picture of some water. It’s just about honouring the 5 elements. 

Supportive Tools: What will support your practice? Oracle Cards, A Journal and Pen, Comfy Blanket, Nice Lighting, Candles, Essential Oils, Inspiring Books of Poetry, Meditation etc. Crystals.

Inspiration, Faith and Connection: What items will have to inspire you? Try to keep your space uncluttered as this will support you in a calmer mind. This is your chance to put things that are meaningful to you there. It could be something religious or connected to your faith, it could be a picture of a loved one or pet, a buddah, an image or scene of somewhere calming. 

Intention Setting: You can use your space to super charge your intentions. I have recently set mine for health and manifesting my vision board. 

Engage the senses: Fresh air, sight, sounds, smells. 

This is a brief intro to creating your space. Have fun with it. Ask me any questions below. Tag and Share images of yours with me on socials. I can’t wait to see yours. But remember it is your space! Keep it sacred, special and yours. 

With Love 

Susi xx