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Creating Sacred Space<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

The Experience of Sacred Space makes possible the \u201cfounding of the world\u201d:<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span>
\nwhere the sacred Manifests itself in space, the real unveils itself,<\/i>
\nand the world comes into existence<\/i>
\n\u2026 Mircea Eliade \u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Sacred Space?<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read and re-read the quote above. Take it into your space of meditation. Analyze, dissect and observe it from all angles, perspectives and meaning. Try to feel the weight and breath of its meaning and allow the words to gently wash over you. Digest it and then simply sit with the feeling of satiety its inner essence provides. And, once you have done these things, redo them, one by one. Therein you will find the wholeness and gnosis of meaning that is contained within the sacred space you have so intensely and with such devotion created around those words.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This month we explore the creation of Altars….<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sacred Altars, Ritual, Meditation and More<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201d As above ~ So below\u201d<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The microcosm within the macrocosm<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When we set up sacred space to do ritual there is generally a central or main altar that is placed in the center of the space. This altar serves as the central core that contains the physical representations of the energy and element to which it is aligned. The items placed on the altar are often laid out to reflect and align with the cardinal directions. Your altar may be round \u2013 a reflection of the continuum of the natural cycle or square \u2013 a statement of the equilateral foundation upon which all magick is built. Think of the altar as being divided into four quadrants; each aligned with a specific cardinal direction.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An\u00a0Altar Checklist<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

These are some of the items you may wish to place on your altar:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Ritual Tools<\/strong> \u2013 each representing one of the four elements and placed on the altar in the quadrant which it corresponds to.
\n\u2022 Candles<\/strong> representing the Light within and or to represent the spark of Divinity that is being called as God or Goddess.
\n\u2022 Seasonal items<\/strong> such as pumpkins for Samhain, holly leaves for Yule, spring flowers for Ostara, etc.
\n\u2022 Your Book of Shadows\/journal<\/strong> and writing tool.
\n\u2022 Any thing you feel called to<\/strong> place on your altar that will enhance the visual experience of the ritual.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ritual altars are just one form of creating these pockets of sacred space. Altars can be created for a variety of purposes; devotional, personal workings, meditation and more. There is no right or wrong way to create your sacred space. The important thing is to be creative and to place on your altar what truly and deeply calls to you. This is how the greater connection is made to the inner workings of the ritual and the Divine.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Words only go so far in conjuring the images of a beautiful altar. So, consider this a photo album of reference for creating your own beautiful space of the Sacred. The seasonal altars pictured were used in celebrations and workings of devotion. Enjoy!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ALTARS OF THE SABBATS<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Yule\/Winter Solstice<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Imbolc<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ostara\/Vernal Equinox<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Beltane<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Litha\/Summer Solstice<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lughnasaadh\/Lammas<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mabon\/Autumnal Equinox<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Samhain<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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DEVOTIONAL ALTARS<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Egyptian Devotional Altar<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Healing Altar to Brighid<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Freya<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Elen of the Ways<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lady Justice<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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View more altar ideas in the Photos section of Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW on FB<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mystic.path.coven\/<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a> click on <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>PHOTOS<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Month <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sacred Altars For Meditation, Small Spaces and More.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Robin Fennelly\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>is a Third Degree Initiate within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>C<\/a>oven of the Mystic Path<\/a><\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Coven of the Mystic Path<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of Oak and Willow since Samhain of 2001.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin is the owner of\u00a0Holistic Embrace<\/i>\u00a0providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Robin\u2019s Books<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more info:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span> http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Robin\u2019s Website:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span> www.robinfennelly.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW: www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Creating Sacred Space The Experience of Sacred Space makes possible the \u201cfounding of the world\u201d: where the sacred Manifests itself in space, the real unveils itself, and the world comes into existence \u2026 Mircea Eliade \u2026 What is Sacred Space? Read and re-read the quote above. Take it into your space of meditation. Analyze, dissect and observe it from all angles, perspectives and meaning. Try to feel the weight and breath of its meaning and allow the words to gently wash over you. Digest it and then simply sit with the feeling of satiety its inner essence provides. And, once you have done these things, redo them, one by one. Therein you will find the wholeness and gnosis of meaning that is contained within the sacred space you have so intensely and with such devotion created around those words. This month we explore the creation of Altars…. Sacred Altars, Ritual, Meditation and More \u201d As above ~ So below\u201d The microcosm within the macrocosm When we set up sacred space to do ritual there is generally a central or main altar that is placed in the center of the space. This altar serves as the central core that contains the physical representations of the energy and element to which it is aligned. The items placed on the altar are often laid out to reflect and align with the cardinal directions. Your altar may be round \u2013 a reflection of the continuum of the natural cycle or square \u2013 a statement of the equilateral foundation upon which all magick is built. Think of the altar as being divided into four quadrants; each aligned with a specific cardinal direction. An\u00a0Altar Checklist These are some of the items you may wish to place on your altar: \u2022 Ritual Tools \u2013 each representing one of the four elements and placed on the altar in the quadrant which it corresponds to. \u2022 Candles representing the Light within and or to represent the spark of Divinity that is being called as God or Goddess. \u2022 Seasonal items such as pumpkins for Samhain, holly leaves for Yule, spring flowers for Ostara, etc. \u2022 Your Book of Shadows\/journal and writing tool. \u2022 Any thing you feel called to place on your altar that will enhance the visual experience of the ritual. Ritual altars are just one form of creating these pockets of sacred space. Altars can be created for a variety of purposes; devotional, personal workings, meditation and more. There is no right or wrong way to create your sacred space. The important thing is to be creative and to place on your altar what truly and deeply calls to you. This is how the greater connection is made to the inner workings of the ritual and the Divine. Words only go so far in conjuring the images of a beautiful altar. So, consider this a photo album of reference for creating your own beautiful space of the Sacred. The seasonal altars pictured were used in celebrations and workings of devotion. Enjoy! ALTARS OF THE SABBATS Yule\/Winter Solstice Imbolc Ostara\/Vernal Equinox Beltane Litha\/Summer Solstice Lughnasaadh\/Lammas Mabon\/Autumnal Equinox Samhain DEVOTIONAL ALTARS Egyptian Devotional Altar Healing Altar to Brighid Freya Elen of the Ways Lady Justice View more altar ideas in the Photos section of Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW on FB https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mystic.path.coven\/ click on PHOTOS Next Month Sacred Altars For Meditation, Small Spaces and More. *** About the Author: Robin Fennelly\u00a0is a Third Degree Initiate within\u00a0The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path.\u00a0\u00a0 Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd and finally 3rd degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of Oak and Willow since Samhain of 2001. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she has used Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival this Summer. Her most recent project is hosting an online blogging community entitled The Pagan Experience. Robin is the owner of\u00a0Holistic Embrace\u00a0providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin\u2019s Books The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World For more info: http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html Robin\u2019s Website: www.robinfennelly.com Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW: www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10004],"tags":[10062,10534,10196,10539,10533,10538,10115,10537,10077,10532,10535,10054,10261,10457,10536,10531,10053],"class_list":["post-21220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-monthly-columns","tag-altars","tag-blog","tag-column","tag-elen-of-the-ways","tag-feature","tag-freya","tag-healing","tag-lady-of-justice","tag-magick","tag-monthly","tag-photo","tag-rituals","tag-sabbat","tag-sacred","tag-samples","tag-space","tag-spells"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21220"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21220\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21236,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21220\/revisions\/21236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}