Altar (Wicca)
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Wiccan altars take various forms. It is at them that Wiccans worship the God and Goddess, and cast spells and/or say their chants and prayers. Typically, the altar is a piece of furniture, such as a table or chest, upon which a practitioner places several symbolic and functional items. Upon the altar typically rests a cloth, used to protect the surface from damage by candle wax, spilled liquid, or dust from burnt incense. This cloth is often adorned by a pentacle.
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In Wicca, an altar is often considered a personal place, where each practitioner may put their own items. Some practitioners may keep various religious items upon the altar. Or they may use the altar and the items during their religious workings.
Common items on a Wiccan altar include:
- an athame,
- a chalice,
- a pentacle,
- incense,
- candles
- a cauldron
- a broom
- a wand is used in place of or in connection with the athame.
Some of the items represent the earth's elements, but elements may be represented more literally, with gems, salt, water, plant material, insect casings, etc.
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