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Altar: At the center of the circle is placed the altar, which magically represents the center of the universe and the center of the self. It is the working surface of ritual, the focus of awareness and power. When there is no space for a material altar, one may be visualized in the astral. The altar is square on top, cubic or doubly-cubic in dimension, and should be made of, or contain, natural stone. All these aspects symbolize that the altar is the material foundation that supports the work; it is the fixed place, the earthly buttress, where power is manifested and made actual in the world.
source: The Truth about Ritual Magic, Donal Tyson

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ARTICLES

15 ARTICLES ON ALTAR
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1. Ostara Ritual: A ritual to celebrate Ostara
relevance: 18%

2. Imbolg Ritual:
relevance: 18%

3. Lughnasadh Ritual:
relevance: 18%

4. Mabon Ritual:
relevance: 18%

5. Creating a rune amulet: Learn to make a material rune amulet for help and protection
relevance: 18%

6. Litha Ritual:
relevance: 18%

7. Beltane Ritual:
relevance: 8%

8. Samhain Ritual:
relevance: 7%

9. Anahata - The Heart Chakra:
relevance: 3%

10. The History of the Golden Dawn:
relevance: 2%