Take Time to Create Sacred Space
We all need space and time to our selves. Time to connect with our inner self in solitude and without interference – to reflect, to contemplate, to meditate, to think.
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be used to create an ‘altar’ (from the Latin altar meaning ‘high’). Your altar space can become anything you want it to be and can also change with the seasons or your inclinations.
After your altar is set up and you are using it, you may become aware of a special energy in and around it and that when you are in this energy field, you become calm and peaceful and may evoke from within you impressions, thoughts, and ideas. This can happen without your even realising it, as you access your intuition in the silence and solitude of your inner sacred space. Keep a notebook or journal close to hand in order to write down these impressions as they come to you.
Ideally, we will have a special place at home to do this. If not, think about creating a sacred space for yourself. The word ‘sacred’ comes from the archaic sacre, to consecrate and from the Latin sacrare, ‘holy’, meaning to consecrate to God or the Divine, and ‘morally or spiritually excellent’.
You do not need to dedicate a whole room, any place can be consecrated as sacred. The corner of a room or a tabletop or dresser can
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What you keep on your altar will reflect who you are and your beliefs or aspirations. Ponder on and place them carefully. A vase of fresh flowers or a plant will immediately brighten and uplift. These days, many people have crystals. If you do put crystals on your altar, make sure they are regularly cleansed and purified as they can and do collect energies. (Sacred Space Spray is an excellent way to clean crystals by the way) Some crystals also amplify and transmit energies, so it’s a good idea to know the properties and qualities of any stones you use. You could also use a crystal bowl filled with water and place the crystals or stones in the water, then regularly change the water as you would with flowers. You may also have a statue of a deity, or a photograph of a Beloved one as the central focus of your altar.
Consider incorporating the elements when
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