Alters: A sacred Space
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Finally, there is something to be said for aesthetics alone!! If something doesn't look right or looks out of place or is not appealing to the eye in it's "correct" quadrant it matters very little if you put it elsewhere - this is just a guide on how to get started so let your intuition and sense of flair be your guide. I really enjoy altars mostly because it gives that space of my house a sacred feel to it but also because i can light a candle and some incense and meditate near it. It's a nice conversation piece if you feel comfortable sharing it with others. Depending on the people in your life you may want to keep the altar to yourself and put it in a cabinet for instance and in that case i would follow the schematic exactly because you'll know right off where what you're looking for will be located. ( I assemble and reassemble my altar all the time based on new additions and how i'm feeling - also for spring i put pastel candles in each quadrant - North - pastel green, East - pastel yellow, South - pink and West - pastel blue - eggs would go north for new life, east for spring or south for fertility depending on how it looks aesthetically, also I arrange flowers here and there that are seasonal but strictly speaking they go by color arrangement in each quadrant or all in the North or center).
So in conclusion, it is most pleasant to have your own personal altar to do any "work" from and/or to pray/meditate near. It is also beautiful not just practical and pleasing to the eye. It is a good way to keep from losing things or forgetting where things are. And it designates at least a small part of your house as sacred. It is your own little place of peace and harmony. I put a pretty rug in front of mine and have pillows to sit on to meditate near it. It is your own way of honoring the divine in your home. I highly recommend taking the time to make one - i think you'll be pleased with the results.
Blessings to you!!
Cynthis Scott See Website for details on this writer and you can also go and look at her article on the monthly health section.