Learn to create altars and sacred spaces to bring magic into your daily life with The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces.

Altar (noun): an elevated surface upon which one displays meaningful objects. Any surface can become an altar. Geddes and Cunningham, with beautiful, inspirational photos and text that's both instructive and poetic, show us how. For women, they say, an altar can become a sacred space upon which to place symbols of her true self. Whether indoors or out, permanent or fleeting, an altar helps you to quickly focus on the spirituality inherent in common things -- the flicker of a candle flame, the heady scent of freshly picked lilacs. Part One of A Book of Women's Altars explains the cultural and historical background of the altar and why to create one. Making and using an altar literally clears a path for a woman through the clutter of her world. She creates a place where she is free to make her inner journey, where healing is abundant. Cunningham describes the process of selecting a theme, choosing a place, finding the right objects, and knowing when to change the altar. Part Two focuses on what to do with altars on special occasions. The author and photographer have created and illustrated -- with photographs and stories -- sixteen special altars. There are altars for the seasons of the year and the seasons of our lives -- including loss, remembrance, celebration of new life, and many more. Each has its own purpose, story, and ritual.

The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces shows you how to curate over 50 magical spaces throughout your home that artfully and intentionally observe seasonal celebrations. Anjou Kiernan, creator of the Light of Anjou online witchery shop and apothecary and named “One of the Magical Women on Instagram You Should Be Following” by Refinery 29, shows you how to create altars and sacred spaces based on the Wheel of the Year. Simple rituals and DIY projects give you the tools you need to mindfully reflect upon the seasonal Sabbats and holidays. Whether building a sacred fire pit for Beltane or Feast Table for the Autumn Equinox, learn how to honor the sacred doorways of the year and bring magic into your daily life.

A reminder of the Divine, a space for spiritual encounter, or a focal point for meditation--the altar is a powerful tool for people of all faiths. Sandra Kynes demonstrates how to create personal altars and empower these sacred spaces according to your needs. Discover how to harness energies to manifest change, make decisions, receive wisdom, find balance, explore your soul, and grow spiritually. Kynes's unique approach provides nine overall matrices--each one corresponding to the number of objects placed on the altar--and the numerological significance of each. You'll also find suggested meditations and a wealth of helpful information--spanning chakras, colors, days of the week, elements, gemstones, gods/goddesses, runes, and more--for choosing appropriate symbols and objects that reflect your needs.

Gives step-by-step instructions on creating altars that focus energy and reflect the spirit.

Attune your magick to the pulse of nature by creating magical spaces throughout your home that artfully and intentionally observe seasonal celebrations. In The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces, Anjou Kiernan--creator of the Light of Anjou online witchery shop and apothecary and named "One of the Magical Women on Instagram You Should Be Following" by Refinery 29--shows you how to create altars and sacred spaces based on the Wheel of the Year. Explore the origins, meanings, and symbols of each ancient holiday, then nurture your body, feed your mind, and coax energy from your spirit by setting up a sacred space that celebrates the current season. Illustrated with bewitching photography, this beautiful book gives you the tools to mindfully reflect upon the seasonal Sabbats and holidays with 50 simple rituals and DIY projects, including: Midwinter - Bring light into the darkest hour with a Return of the Light Jar. Imbolc - Cleanse your home of stagnant, winter energies with an Entryway Cleansing Space. Spring Equinox - Provide a protected place for your intentions to grow with a Decorated Egg Basket. Beltane - Ensure blessings from the fae folk for the future harvests with a Faerie House. Midsummer - Cleanse and charge your magickal tools with the most powerful Sun of the year with a Solar Charging Altar. Lughnasadh - Imbue the feast foods of the First Harvest with magick and intention with a Sacred Baking Space. Autumn Equinox - Divine matters of the heart with the sacred knowledge of apples with an Apple Divination Altar. Samhain - Protect your home against unwanted energies with a Jack-O'-Lantern Ward. Learn how to honor the sacred doorways of the year and bring magic into your daily life.

This book reorients the study of sacrifice, examining the locus of ritual action - the altars of Republican Rome and Latium.