The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces

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.