Setting up your Altar || Wicca 101

Hello there lovelies!
A bit of a longer video this time, giving you the basic outline of a Wiccan Altar, which will (hopefully) give you an idea on how to start and setup your own. It's quite a rough guide, with not nearly as much information on Altars as there is, yet I wanted to keep it somewhat short and "basic" (in a good way) :)
I hope you will enjoy this video, Blessed Be
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[@foxberries5868]

Ever since I was seven, I have wanted to be a witch but I never was. Now, I'm twelve, and I have found multiple witches to help me on my journey. Thank you. And if you are wondering, I'm a green witch. Call me a nature witch if you want. Another thing is non of my family are witches, nor do they like them... I love them, and that's why I'm one.

[@elkelley9708]

Non-binary Echo how did you do it? I’m 13 and struggling with this so much

[@RU-Srs]

Eijiro Kirishima hello babies. I’m 14, and also a witch baby 😂😅 Please do your research! Looots of it. Start with meditating and seeking a diety so you can set up your altar. It all really depends on which path you go down (eclectic, green/witch, etc), so research that too. I know I’m a bit late but I hope you’re still practicing and all is growing well. Blessed be :)

[@kitchensink5023]

El Kelley start with research is my recommendation. You may want to start with spells and such but pls start with reasearch

[@June_bug2030]

I'm 12 too! But a Hellenic witch

[@skogbergcreations3731]

I’m 13 and just started on my path as a green witch as well

[@twitch1986mp3]

I'm really happy that my mum's a pagan. She helps me get the stuff to put on the altar (aka the hearth in our sitting room)

[@jayme2841]

SAME.

[@emmat.6622]

lucky

[@elliottbraylon1469]

you prolly dont care but does someone know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any tips you can offer me

[@laineybear3102]

I’m a beginner, so I found this very helpful ❤️

[@kyleighbiel5125]

Same here

[@spleensthecat44]

Me to

[@dondada1764]

Help me please

[@firearth1581]

I don’t know what’s about your videos... I really like them! You feel so kind and onest and you make Wicca feels like it’s not as complicated as it looks like. I’m from Italy so I amologize for my english.

[@randymcphink3924]

I realize this is long overdue but your English is wonderful compared to others I know.

[@familyjewelz4113]

I’ve never looked at anything dealing with alters. I’ve always collected these things randomly putting them in my house. My mom just gave me a bell that was my grandmothers:) I also got a little emotional about the offering, it’s good to remember those that have passed on. Thanks for the info.

[@mallycats]

You're such a calming and beautiful soul, your voice and demeanour are so serene. The piano is heavenly but possibly a little too loud (but I'm also wearing headphones so it could just be me!!). So much light to you, fellow witchy sister!

[@coffeekissesxoxo6009]

She has a very high vibrating aura. I have healing hands and my gift wakes up if you will hovering iver her video thumbnail. Very good energy.

[@user-yt3kq1tc8m]

I am very glad my parents never enter my room fully so I am able to have a big altar and have all my tools out and present in my room

[@ultracupcakepokegurl5304]

I am spiritual. I love studying and learning different religions and decided if it’s for me or not and if I wanna take something from it and make it my own.

[@coffeekissesxoxo6009]

Best thing to be openly spiritual. Allows you to really alter your space using a multitude of tools.

[@babybat5687]

this is my favorite video on altars so far it's the easiest to understand ❤

[@eggyboi5762]

Her voice just makes me happy and calm

[@elizabethadolphson9514]

Just found this channel today and I love it!

[@mooony22]

I love your videos. I’ve been watching them for few days. And as a baby witch this helps me so much. I started off not knowing what an alter is 😅

[@bekkawicca3989]

Such a beautiul and peaceful altar 💕 Love this video a lot. Im sure this help so many beginners 😊

[@SN-sz7kw]

I have your lovely book. It’s so well put together. And the artwork within by Aleksandra Czudzak is perfect. Just stunning.

[@jkarm8646]

Thank you for this very imformitive video, it taugh me a few things to keep in knowledge and mind. I feel that cyrstals should be a must in your altar but also know they are not needed, Because life is thought over matter. I don't need an altar but still have one that I change up as the energies in me stir me to. I feel crystals should be present due to their Sacred Geometry and relevance to electromagnetic connections between the earth, Devine energies, and ones self, including how they are related to emotions and chakra centres. But I do not have a certain set up of how my altar needs to be, I just go with the flow. If one day, you randomly get the idea to crumple a piece of paper and set it beside your candles without them catching fire, DO IT. It doesn't stop the flow of energy and electricity anyways. That paper could give you some deep insight in difderent ways based on just how the candles light refelcts off it to spark a thought. Remember nothing is an accident, everything has purpose, and everything was meant to happen as it does, as this is right now. I have come to realize this and it's such a beautiful connection to the Divine/Jehovah/etc then alone the Natural Life and energies found in nature. It feels good to be able to feel the emotions inside different beings and objects around me, I guess I should say I love having deep respect and love for everyone and everything around me which energizes me, this video was very inspiring and very influential into how I will use my daily practice and energize myself for continual better purposes.

[@OanhNguyen-so8bd]

I'm beginner witch. I don't have enough space to set up my altar, so i want to make a altar box. I hope you to make a video about it. Love yah ❤

[@kayleemoon._6045]

There’s never no space, you can even use small side tables, altars can be any size, be creative, xoxo ❤️

[@emilywhittle1420]

This was a wonderfully made video and your peaceful nature is very calming/soothing. I can only imagine how good you must be at energy Work. I am a beginner, but I am around 30 years old so a lot older than many beginners. I was wondering if there is any books you recommend on how to start practicing, symbols, different power through colours and crystals, that type of thing/book. Anyone else with a book they think is helpful I would appreciate all advice

[@EllaHarrison]

Thank You so much for your kind words! A book that I quite enjoy that is also inclusive of the things you mentioned would be ‘The Wicca Bible’ by Ann-Marie Gallagher, as a lot of other beginner books on Wicca are not necessarily inclusive if lightwork or energy work whereas this one has a bit more of that. Sending you blessings on your path, enjoy the journey! ✨

[@emilywhittle1420]

EllaHarrison Thanks so much for the reply I will definitely be adding that to my Kindle. I'm used to using crystals candles for energy and symbols but doing so in the proper way matters to me so I wish to learn. Have a good day 😊❤️🌙❤️

[@scootchieandboo7475]

Subscribed. Awesome video! SUPER HELPFUL

[@walkingcorpse2704]

Thank you for the educational video. I have actually been wondering how to go about setting one up.

[@rosiea.1178]

Hi! This is gonna be a lengthy explanation but I was hoping you could help me! :) I grew up christian, I believe in God and Jesus and Satan and the entire thing, I was never a devoted christian myself, I have always had my own skepticism about the story of Christ and the bible. But growing up as a child I have always had a part of me that was so fascinated with the world of 'magic' and supernatural and that grew into me learning about witchcraft, rituals, spells, faeries and Wicca from around age 7 to right now (16 y/o) and whenever I read or did research on it and felt compelled to try it out I always felt bad? Like I said I grew up in a Christian household so I felt like God was telling me not to, or this feeling I had was a warning, I felt like if I tried it i would be opening myself up to something I shouldn't be a part of but it's something that im sooo into! I have 18 crystals that I collected in hopes of regaining myself mentally and emotionally because I've been in a dark place for a long time and around toxic people, so I thought meditation, crystals, cleansing my space with sage and incense would help and honestly it has! But I'm torn between these two things. I'm also quite the scaredy cat, the dead, demons, ghosts, malevolent faeries, etc scare me so I'm also scared of exposing myself to such things if Wicca is something I wanna try out in the future. I have really strong paranoia and depression so that also ties into this fear thing I have about Wicca. What do you think? This may be a lot and I don't expect you to know exactly how to help me but I don't have many people or sources to explain my situation to :( thanks in advance xoxo

[@mazikeendematteo7986]

Rosie A. Its 100% normal to feel fear about practicing witchcraft when coming from a strict religion such as Christianity. As someone that comes from a VERY Christian family I know the guilty feeling well, you have to give yourself time to push away that fear that’s been planted in you most of your life and have faith in the powers of the earth and that it’ll protect you from harm, only then will you truly be able to move on. I hope that helped, blessed be.

[@EllaHarrison]

Hey Love, It's absolutely normal to feel confused and maybe some fear as well. It's definitely a very difficult question to answer, especially in just one comment (a proper conversation over some tea would probably lead to a much better answer, but I'll do my best regardless!) So of course you may have some guilt, and fear of things such as negative energies. Now with Wicca in particular, there is no such thing as a Devil (it is a Christian concept) (with that being said, every Wiccan is different and some might believe in a Devil but generally speaking, Wicca doesn't have any forms of Devil etc). Everyone has fears, but with a practice such as Wicca, it is all about your intentions. So if your intentions come from a place of love and positivity, nothing negative can enter. You only open the doors to negative energies/lower vibrations if you call them. Of course there are protective things you can do, and carrying crystals is definitely one of them! In the end of the day, you should be comfortable with your belief, and neither force yourself to be a Christian nor a Wiccan if you don't feel comfortable. If you are happier as a Christian, who also happens to use sage and crystals, then do that! I know a lot of Christians who use sage and crystals and even some who read tarot cards, so it is all up to you. And please remember not to let anyone else tell you what is good or bad. Don't let someone else scare you into something out of fear, you should believe in something because you love it, and because it brings you happiness ❤ But if you want to talk more about it, you can message me on my Instagram, I'm happy to talk more in depth and private about it if you have more questions 😊

[@rosiea.1178]

EllaHarrison Thank you for your reply! I understand what you mean

[@youraverageperson624]

Rosie A. I’m in the same scenario as you and my parents will never accept me for this nor for not being straight sexually so I’m kinda lost. Even the whole toxic relationships I relate too since I just came out of a Abusive relationship. But with Wicca and Witchcraft I feel more peace then with Christianity so this is where I’m torn just like you. I hope we both find the answers we need! Much love ❤️ my friend! Maybe we can be Christian witches if that’s possible lmao.

[@aricleveland503]

Someone said instead of calling upon deities they call upon the archangels

[@moupiyaghosh5467]

Haha your voice feels like a healing therapy ❤️

[@briansworld7153]

Hello Ella! Thank you very much for your videos! I like them a lot! Please continue with them! Loved the dog too! Greetings! Brian

[@pkaiheart4776]

Your music choice? On point! I started watching the video since I feel my personal altar isn't as it could be and thought this would help but the music kinda made me enjoy the video as more than just an informational tool, I'll for sure be checking out more videos!

[@easethefallofficial]

As i am younger then some that are interested i cant use candles because i am not trusted at all cause I'm known to be quite messy or just clumsy

[@lalir8458]

i think you don’t really need to have candles to do spells, replace them with like flowers or crystals!

[@susanweinstein93]

Lmao... Ella you're very nice. I'm laughing cuz I HAD thought about making part of my desk my altar. But..... I leave napkins and dirty dishes on it😅😅 I hope to learn a spell to clean my house😳

[@katlanlaster217]

thank you Ella i will be watching more of your videos when you put some more up loads on here

[@Xx_Gay_Dinosaur_xX]

I’m in the middle of moving houses now so I can’t have a permanent altar yet but once I move in to my new house I am going to set up a altar in a secluded corner of my garden.

[@jonathanvega1067]

No pensaba ver el vídeo ahora, pero tanta belleza me ganó y no pude esperar a verlo. 😊

[@mushroomladyy]

Gosh I love your voice

[@CelestialPrince1319]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Your the best Ella!

[@melslws7558]

Love the dreamcatcher in the background! 😮❤️

[@teamuch845]

Your so pretty and i love your videos🌿🌱

[@mybookishconfessions887]

Amazing video. Helped me a lot. Thankyou so much. 💕🙏😇

[@SvVs-j2r]

Thanks awesome being you saved me

[@sebchalamet9860]

thank you so much i was so lost about this thank you you helped me so much, i just want to know how do i know my goddess and/or god, do i choose like "i like this goddess i will make her my goddess" or do i need to find it as a sign or something, the goddess needs to indicate she's my goddess for example. sorry if it's confusing

[@ninar.axworthy2200]

For me choosing my God was never a question I've always had a fascination and a connection with Ganesh as a child but finding a goddess was somewhat confusing I ended up just picking a goddess who had characteristics that I liked in a connection to Ganesh, I have been working with her for over a year and I've come to feel quite connected with her. If you haven't had any signs or connections with any gods or goddesses yet, I would just recomend picking a god and godess that you like, and try working with them if you don't feel a connection you can always go back and try and find another god and goddess to work with, I've spoken to wiccans who've been practicing for years even and had a strong connection with god and goddess, but eventually felt like working with a new one instead, so it's not a big deal if you start working what's God's who aren't right for you. Happy litha and Blessed Be ☀️ 💛 🌻

[@Delrei05]

How do I become a witch/Wiccan? I have been very interested in this for a while but I have just recently wanted to become, and I do not know we’re to start

[@EllaHarrison]

Hey, I have a playlist called Wicca 101, that is made exactly for people who want to start their journey :)

[@Glorhbb]

My mom says shes not a witch, but she does so many witchy stuff, and has a lot of witchy stuff.. Golden paper, elephant dude, ancestor altar, sage, offering for our ancestors (THAT I WANNA EAT) etc. She's giving me tips

[@veganfortheanimals662]

Thank you ❤️🙏

[@mai5096]

i’m not too interested in working with a deity since i’m not too experienced yet, so what candles should i use on my altar ?

[@riahb5681]

i hope my mom doesnt get upset when she finds out im learning this 😅

[@hayleehunter7079]

Omg same except for me I don’t want my brother to know

[@SP1TZY447]

I have a question about where your altar could be. You said you could make them anywhere and used a show box as an example. Could I use a drawer?

[@EllaHarrison]

Yes definitely!

[@sophiayarbrough7387]

Can you do a video on the different deities and gods and energies to work with while you’re doing witchcraft

[@hannahdomaradzki2204]

I would love for there to be blog posts that go along with the videos!

[@EllaHarrison]

I am actually trying to work on that :D but it might take me a bit

[@jonyrose8575]

Your videos are amazing!!!

[@tenne9064]

wow I really needed this! Thanks!

[@twitch1986mp3]

You've earned a new sub!

[@omilanankehinde5093]

Blessed Be

[@thelightofthejedi9811]

what is a good offering for deceased pets? what did you use?

[@augustinehernandez5711]

Yes this is very helpful thank you bright blessings to all

[@johnathandoyle4933]

My mom would kill me if I was interested in this to because we believe in killing witches but not me I'm different from them and I need help for this witch stuff because I have no idea how to be a witch.

[@CWorld383]

If I have an object crystal, candle, etc., and I haven’t used it in my altar but I’ve owned it for years, is it possible to treat it as sacred even if it maybe wasn’t to me before?

[@EllaHarrison]

You could for sure, especially if you consecrate it :)

[@nefariousloser]

Hii! I’m a beginner and this video really helped. But I was wondering if you can use a mechanical incense machine?

[@EllaHarrison]

Oh I think you might be talking about a humidifier? Incense is smoke, so usually in the form of incense sticks, or raw such as incense bundles (or sage/palo santo, etc) Its a bit different to essential oil lamps too, as those are more for smell

[@nefariousloser]

EllaHarrison I think your right! Mine comes out more like a mist. Do you know where someone could get incense sticks? Thank you for the help!

[@chantellebennifield8151]

Should food offerings be disposed of in nature, too, or tossed in their respectful bins?

[@gorillagrip508]

hey guys, what corners represent the elements? for example, is water on the lower left? thank you!!

[@kukumuniu5658]

Wicca and weekend are related? Witchcraf in saturday?

[@jaydaperez3268]

Thank you so much this helped a lot

[@lisab.9713]

Thank you for this video! Also, is it ok to have a lot more than 2 candles? I have a lot... Edit: I am a newborn baby witch and I am really scared I’m starting this all wrong, this video was really helpful! I really can’t tell you how much this video helped! My mother is also a baby witch and has a few crystals and working on her own altar!

[@EllaHarrison]

Of course! It’s absolutely up to you, the two candles are really just the basis and you can expand on it and make it your own - take most of my information in my videos as a suggestion or inspiration that you can use to create your own craft ❤️

[@thehermit9502]

I HAVE THE SAME ATHAME

[@Anna-jr8gu]

Thank you for sharing .💗

[@barbora.1578]

Thanks for the video. Am I supposed to do any ritual before/when I make an my altar?

[@jennacanino2521]

I have a knife that I want to now use for my altar. But I have previously used it for other things. Can I now use it for the altar? And if so, should I cleanse it first? If yes, how?

[@galeteshachar5931]

what crystals are used for freya and beset or tarot decks thanks u i love this i am learning disable i am 48 i am learn spell work

[@nish3603]

Hi, I had a few questions of you don’t mind. I was wondering if I could choose not to have the salt and maybe the chalice and cauldron would it matter or is it something that is very important. Along with the want also? Thanks

[@anneboyle6442]

What types of Crystal's and candle clours and scents would be associated with Hekate?

[@frida_halt2170]

Are altars just for wiccans or for witches too?

[@Chanel47292]

im a young witch. I'm ten to be exact. I am looking for a few easy spell jars. If ya'll have any reccomendations that would be nice

[@EllaHarrison]

Start with protection 🤍

[@Chanel47292]

@@EllaHarrison ok thx

[@ChynnaKiara]

amazing video love your channel

[@shanehowell9197]

Could you put coloring books?

[@PunOO3]

Thank you for the knowledge

[@genevievecooper1771]

How would you get rid of offerings??

[@EllaHarrison]

It depends on what it is, but you could either place it outside in your garden or forest if it is for example fruit or very natural foods. Make sure not to dispose of any alcoholic beverages this way. A lot of times people dispose of the offerings by just throwing it into the bin. I also know some people (myself included) that will leave the offerings out for a day and then at the end of the day eat it themselves as to not waste food. Of course this depends again on what it is you are offering

[@Mons_vlogs]

Thank you 😊

[@jacksdeath]

if I'm doing a offering for my dog does it have to be food or like dog food?

[@user-headcake]

What do I do when I'm done making the altar

[@paulking952]

I am in love

[@incelrevolution69]

Do i need 2 candles?

[@EllaHarrison]

Not at all! It is really up to you how you set everything up, these are really just the traditional ‘guidelines’

[@incelrevolution69]

@@EllaHarrison Thank you very much!

[@junebugy]

hi i know this video is pretty old but i was wondering if the pentacle had to be a five pointed star or if it could be another symbol?

[@EllaHarrison]

The pentacle is indeed a five pointed star, but Wicca has many different symbols, you can have a look at The Triple Goddess for example

[@amethyst532]

So this is a pretty late reaction, but I heard that you need to place the elements on north, east, south, west. But the only safe place that I have is too small to place things on 4 Sides. I can put things next to each other tho... Is that a problem?

[@EllaHarrison]

That is fine! These ‘rules’ are more so guidelines but if you can’t make it work exactly as the guidelines, it is not a problem. I also just have the elements present on my altar, but not necessarily in the correct order or in the correct directions

[@amethyst532]

@@EllaHarrison okay thank you so much!

[@bridge2148]

maybe u could do a room tour altar 😊

[@revdrstu]

Thank you =)

[@laures8937]

M’y room is very dusty and you said it can’t be dirty, do I just take a like dust broom and just dust it off? And then cleanse it again?

[@EllaHarrison]

Sounds good!

[@laures8937]

Ella Harrison Thankyou for replying! :)

[@danielphil4976]

Cool mate

[@izzythelily8569]

I keep crazing pomegranate. Is this Demeter or Persephone

[@ramensocks8517]

what if I don't want to work with any energies yet

[@EllaHarrison]

Witchcraft (and Wicca) is based on energy work in one way or another. Perhaps you mean spirit entities (such as Deities, Ancestors, the spirits around you)? In that case you don’t have to work with any if you don’t feel comfortable about it. There definitely also is a difference between ‘energies’ and ‘spirits’ so I would suggest you to research these a bit more to better understand them, that would be a lot easier for you than it would be for me to try and explain it all in one comment 😅 I hope that helped

[@ramensocks8517]

Ella Harrison thank you that helps! I definitely need some more research but I did mean spirits and deities

[@demowest]

👍👍👍

[@crinaa.3087]

Is it ok If I start wicca even if I am 12 years old?

[@EllaHarrison]

Yes of course I started with 11!

[@CelestialPrince1319]

I do have a question which just occurred to me, if you want to put a bowl of water and salt onto your altar would you have to keep refilling them? Since over time Water evaporates and salt would clean out any negative feelings on your altar so would that mean you'd have to keep replacing them from time to time?

[@katepaul4937]

LunaWaves if you need more explanation on that contact 2349034512410 he will explain everything to you

[@CelestialPrince1319]

@@katepaul4937 I don't do number contact sorry

[@katepaul4937]

Okay but it will be good to talk with the Baba

[@CelestialPrince1319]

@@katepaul4937Who is that?

[@katepaul4937]

LunaWaves 2349034512410 that’s his number text him on WhatsApp

[@lucie7461]

Can I make my own pentacle 🤔?

[@EllaHarrison]

Of course!

[@lucie7461]

@@EllaHarrison One more question 😌💓: Can I make smudge stick just with lavender? And then cleanse with it my tools?

[@tamzinlittle5295]

you are so gorgeous

[@magicrandom5536]

Anyone else have there Phone on it while watching. Or was that just me

[@ProfessionalDeForester]

I cant have candles and i cant make an altar

[@owusuowusukwabena3568]

Do you no any master who can help me am in Spain please

[@gabbikiddie3875]

is there another way to represent air?

[@EllaHarrison]

The best way to represent air is what you personally associate with it. Maybe it’s a little airplane figure, or feathers that you found, or a butterfly wing etc. It is more so about the symbolic association which helps you connect to the element

[@gabbikiddie3875]

Ella Harrison thank you so much!

[@peepeepoopoo7172]

Where do you get your crystals from?

[@EllaHarrison]

I have my own Crystal shop business so I get most of my crystals wholesale when I stock up my shop :)

[@BarbaraWilson-gs2cs]

I dont use an athame

[@bluergr1990]

It's good but her pronunciation of altar killed me inside

[@brandi6087]

Me too!

[@katlanlaster217]

would you Ella recomand buying a altar on a ebay buying site give me comment Ella i am just learing about it i am interested in this kind of craft i like it very much its been in my family for years but the ones could teach me has paased so give me some advice on wgere to buy one

[@EllaHarrison]

Usually you don’t buy an entire Altar, you make one yourself - the tools could of course be bought on Ebay, that is entirely up to you. I recommend Ebay, Etsy, and you can also check local thrift stores or garage sales

[@aniken6877]

I have an entire tower.

[@sourabhidas]

I am from India.. And I want to gift you a copper bell.. But the shopping cost will be too much

[@shedoesntevengohere1693]

Major Luna Lovegood Vibes ♠♥♠

[@EllaHarrison]

Ohhh I love Luna 🤍🙏🏼

[@aniken6877]

Ahh damnit I was going to use my athame to play the midnight man game Which involves cutting your hand for a drop of blood