Altars

Altars are a central focus for many witches and pagans. They act as a sacred space where we may worship, cast spells, raise energy, and otherwise practice our craft. Altars can be set up dedicated to a single deity, a seasonal holiday, your ancestors, or to a particular spell or ritual you are performing at that time. It's completely up to you what you include on your altar and when, but if you are looking for ideas centered around the Wheel of the Year or the Nordic holidays, I've got you covered!

Wheel of the Year Altars

This is a complete visual list of my Wheel of the Year altars each year. As of Litha 2018, altar breakdowns also include a price analysis as well to help you design beautiful Instagram altars cheaply! I am no longer creating Wheel of the Year altars at this time as my practice has evolved away from Wicca-influenced practice toward modern Norse paganism. As such, the holidays I celebrate have largely changed.

Norse Pagan Holiday Altars

As of October 2024, I began celebrating a new "Wheel of the Year" based on traditional Norse paganism. These holidays include Sigurblót, Midsommar, Vetrnætr (Winter Nights), and Yule. You can read about how I created my "Heathen Wheel of the Year" and why I chose these particular holidays in my post Crafting Your Own Heathen Wheel of the Year: A Guide to Nordic Celebrations.