The Witch's Altar

The Craft, Lore and Magick of Sacred Space

Jason Mankey, Laura Tempest Zakroff

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Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
08 November 2018

Witchcraft & Wicca

From prehistoric times to the modern day, the altar has been a pivotal tool for ritual and magick. The Witch's Altar is an in-depth exploration of altars for covens and solo practitioners. From building and maintaining your altar to exploring the use of mobile and hidden altars, this book offers advice, techniques, and fun for Witches of all ages and skill levels.

Learn about the altar's role in history and mythology. Personalize your altar with candles, crystals, sacred tools, magickal objects, statues, pentacles, and symbols. Explore how different altar locations may affect your practice, and discover new ideas for elemental, seasonal, and outdoor altars, as well as altars for the dead. The Witch's Altar also includes fascinating contributions from leading writers, including Jenya T. Beachy, Lilith Dorsey, Lon Milo DuQuette, Angus McMahan, Louis Martinié, Lupa, Gwion Raven, Natalie Zaman, Andrieh Vitimus, and many more. Filled with spells, recipes, and tips, this book provides everything you need to help you create the altar of your magickal dreams.

By: Jason Mankey, Laura Tempest Zakroff
Imprint: Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 7
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9780738757964
ISBN 10: 0738757969
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 08 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Introduction 1 One: What Is an Altar? (Tempest) 9 Two: The Altar in History & Other Traditions ( Jason) 27 Three : The Pentacle ( Jason) 47 Four: Building an Altar (Tempest) 87 Five: Daily & Seasonal Altars (Tempest & Jason) 139 Six: Devotional Altars in Action ( Jason) 181 Seven: Outdoor Altars (Tempest) 201 Eight: Altars for the Dead (Tempest) 229 Nine: Altars on the Go (Tempest) 253 Ten: Troubleshooting an Altar (Tempest & Jason) 269 Resources 287 Bibliography 289

JASON MANKEY (Bay Area, CA) is a Pagan blogger, a columnist for Witches & Pagans, and the managing editor of the Pagan Portal on Patheos. He s journeyed across North America to Pagan and magic festivals, where he talks about rock and roll, Pagan deities, and Pagan history. www.Patheos.com/Blogs/PanMankey LAURA TEMPEST ZAKROFF (Seattle, WA) is an author, artist, dancer, and Modern Traditional Witch. She also blogs at Patheos and Witches & Pagans. www.LauraTempestZakroff.com

Reviews for The Witch's Altar: The Craft, Lore and Magick of Sacred Space

""The Witch's Altar handles the subject in a way that makes this an entertaining, light process as the reader understands every sub-topic that is being explored. From history to symbols, deities and qualities, the book shines a light on many areas of interest.""--Bader Saab for LightworkReview.com ""This book is full of facts and figures, spells, correspondences, input from guest writers, creativity, and permission to 'do-your-own-thing'...[A] valuable new resource.""--Anna Jedrziewski for Retailing Insight