🌲 Yule Altar | Tips, ideas & Book of Shadows || Forest Witch

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Hello Enchanted ones,
Welcome back to another Yule video! I hope you are enjoying my series as much as I am enjoying creating it for you all! I love this time of year and am full of energy and excitement for Yule and the holiday season!
(Stay tuned for my yule log video, there has been two storms here so I am unable to get into the wood without trees falling on me! wahhh!!!)
ALSO
Stay tuned for SUNDAY where I'll be doing my LIVE at 4pm GMT +1
Here is a reminder for the item's you will need:
--5 sticks of the same length (whatever size you'd like, mine will be medium thickness and length)
--String or Twine (Wire will also work)
--Scissors
--Glue gun, If you don't have one, fast drying glue will work)
--Small sticks you can easily snap (I'll be using mini fir sticks)
--Fir cones (don't worry if you can't get any, walnuts/ acorns/ conkers can be used as a substile) I'll be using mini Fir cones)
Optional items:
--Evergreens e.g. Holly, Holly berries, mistletoe Ivy, Fir etc... or anything growing in your area you can get your hands on!
--Moss (craft moss works great too)
--Spices e.g. Star anise, cinnamon sticks.
if you have any questions let me know, and I will get back to you ! 🌲🥰
Witch Box:
/ witchboxuk
witchbox.co.uk/
Witchbox is a British company that was started by a mother and daughter team with the aim to share their knowledge and passion for the craft with Witches around the world.
They achieved this by creating a monthly Witchcraft subscription box. Our boxes are made for every level of Witch no matter what path they are on. Each box has its own theme from Goddess to Divination and contains items for every witch's toolkit (candles, essential oils, incense, herbs). We also include Witchbox exclusive in every box. These are items that cannot be found anywhere else and are exclusive to Witchbox such as, designed by us altar clothes, jewellery, and book of shadows pages.
All boxes are suitable for vegans. For our UK customers, a monthly subscription will cost £28 per month, £35 for the USA, and £33 for Europe (European cost subject to change due to new import regulations). With no additional posting costs.
Blessed Yule, Enchanted ones
All my love,
Alwyn 🌳
Disclaimer: This video is in no way to boast about items I have, it, to me is an art form, and a lifestyle, and I have collected and crafted these items for many years. Please remember, that this altar is a set up that I am comfortable with and what suits me, your altar can be anything you'd like it to be!
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[@Strega_del_Corvo]

I just want to acknowledge your playing the song Walking in the Air. That is one of the most beautiful winter songs. I cry every time I hear it. A very happy Yule to you and everyone. 💜

[@AlwynOak]

Awww it's such a sweet song! So melancholy yes has an air of magic to it 😊a very happy yule to you too my love 😊🌲

[@alchemyofspirit]

This is so me and my dad we ball every time 🥺❤️

[@joannadamik96]

I just watched about 10 of your videos for the first time. I am not a witch nor a pagan but I found all your videos to be so calming and they instilled the feelings of Christmas which up to today has been sorely missing, when it's one of my favorite holidays. I thank you. I loved them all and will continue to watch all of them from now on. Please keep making them so all can enjoy them as much as I did. I will also change what I do and how I decorate for Christmas from now on. Merry Christmas and Happy Yule.

[@EmilyClockworker]

Wow, I can't wait to celebrate Yule. I haven't done much witchcraft recently since I haven't had time, but I'm going foraging at the weekend for pine, Holly and all that lovely stuff. Your videos always inspire me to do witchcraft, blessed be

[@AlwynOak]

That's great - enjoy your foraging! For me - foraging and being is enough to know that I am being truthful to my witchy self haha 😄 have a blessed yule x

[@EmilyClockworker]

@@AlwynOak Yaay, I love foraging. It helps me connect with nature and bring it into my home

[@greeneyedlady5580]

I have to forage within the city, or as a friend used to call it "alley shopping". I got plenty of ivy and pinecones and acorns, but struck out on holly this year. I've been so disappointed that I couldn't find mistletoe to buy this year in any local stores.

[@erinshipinski7332]

I'm glad I'm not alone. I've considered myself a witch for years but...haven't done much aside from small things with a purpose I feel like a copycat or fraud sometimes.

[@greeneyedlady5580]

@@erinshipinski7332 You should do a KZbin search. There are many videos on "Imposter Syndrome" in witchcraft. What you're experiencing is very common. I'm kind of the opposite. I've been collecting crystals and stones for over 50 years, and studying about them since I was a teenager. For a time many years ago I also sold crystals, as well as the semi-precious gemstone jewelry I made, some designed to clear your chakras. Before that I was making and selling soaps, lotions, and potions that i made, many with my homegrown herbs. That was after my I sold strictly herbed I grew and my homemade herbal products. Now I'm old and disabled, and I'm back to concentrating on my garden, and growing herbs, flowers, fruits, etc. Through all of my work with the natural world, and finding my spirituality in forests and streams, deserts, and oceans, I never realized that the rituals I did here and there were called spellcraft and that I had essentially been living the life of a green witch for decades. It's really nice to have found a place where I fit, and I'm not branded a nut because I use tarot and astrology. I've always gone all out for the fall harvest season, Halloween, and Christmas - minus the religious aspect. This is my first year of celebrating the pagan traditions behind them. Enjoy your Yule celebration. If you are doing witchy things then it is up to you whether or not you want to call yourself a witch. Labels don't really matter in the grand scheme of things. 🍂🌲

[@daswitchling]

I loved the outtakes!! Soo funny and relatable ohh nooo!!! The video was lovely and inspired me to some witchy crafting! Thank you so much for sharing! 💚

[@AlwynOak]

Hahaha so glad you liked them! So much normally goes wrong! I'll share more of them next time 🤣🌲😊

[@natalietipsword9677]

This is going to be my first Yule and I’m super excited! I can’t wait to learn more and celebrate for the first time! ❤️

[@andrewscott6660]

Love the bloopers. I've never thought on showing my KZbin mistakes. My altar area doesn't get ready until the day, as I use it as my work desk most of the time with my laptop on.

[@saraht6562]

“Bloody hell!” 🤣🤣🤣 Your altar looks so festive and pretty! I have plans to do an altar consecration this weekend since I’ve never actually done it, and I feel like I should have seasonal decorations for it but I always just decorate the rest of the house due to lack of space at my altar. I’m living vicariously through you!

[@ZarahBee]

This is so soothing and I learn and re-member so much through your explanations. Thank you.

[@tessuntangled3505]

I so deeply appreciate how you create so simply, making the ideas easy to transfer to our own inspiration. The simplicity of your drawings, creations and ideas invoke such wonderful excitement in my own abilities, which before knowing about your videos, I was so judgmental of my attempts to create. You have allowed me to be fully engaged in my creations without judgment of them. Your genuine and positive support to just be ourselves and love the process and to love the outcomes is so uplifting and inspiring. THANK YOU. 💕🌲🍁❄❄🎨🎨💕 --Tess

[@girlygurlbeauty]

I’m absolutely loving your channel. The care and work you put into your content is so appreciated by me! Thank you for all your information. I love to see how other witches practice. Blessed be and Blessed Yule.

[@nausicaa2213]

Yayy, I haven’t changed my alter yet I’m waiting for this upcoming full moon, so this will help a lot, I always appreciate your videos 💚 blessed it be fellow Wiccan 🌿🦋

[@AlwynOak]

Oo yes that's a great idea! Enjoy my love 😊🌲

[@Kiki_with_knife]

I am still a bit new, when will this full moon be? And what website should I use for knowing when full moons are?

[@lostingothicmusic]

this is gorgeous - I've been lacking motivation to change over my Altar (I'm feeling old and crone-like atm) but this has helped immensely!

[@roygruber3712]

Another awesome video ! I just love how clean, neat and well organized your place is ! Love the bloopers... lol ! Will you be doing any baking videos with your delicious looking pastry ? ❤

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Roy! Yes I will be doing a baking video next week 😊 I also have a yule feast video that I released last year if you haven't already seen it 😊🖤

[@roygruber3712]

@@AlwynOak I think I remember watching a couple videos where you baked when I was binge watching your videos to get caught up but I don't remember seeing a yule one !

[@roygruber3712]

@@AlwynOak I will be looking forward to that video with a pen and paper to write your recipes down if you don't mind.

[@AlmLove]

Let's appreciate how much work Alwyn put into the videos 😍🖤💛 Because I make videos aswell when I watch Your videos I just exploded how many different angles You filmed 😱🤩 that's amazing! 💕 (and that's not easy to do it) Thank You for everything You Create 🧙🧚🏻 You're wonderful!

[@AlwynOak]

Ohh my love that is so lovely and sweet!! Haha I love different angles 🤣🤣 I watch other youtubers thinking the same thing as you... I'm constantly in awe thinking... how did they get that angle?!?! I swear alot of them have a camera taped to their head in some shots 🤣🤣🤣 thankyou so much and good luck to you and your channel 😊🌲

[@AlmLove]

@@AlwynOak ahah 😂 exactly 💯 Thank You so much!

[@TheWildForestWitchery]

One of the benefits I have found being a witch youtuber has been the deepening of my connection to the wheel of the year. I feel each season more deeply and celebrate longer building up to each holiday. I adore your work and you have been such an inspiration adding to this deepening for sure. Your next Q and A I would love to hear more about your experiences from the prospective of a witch youtuber and how it has effected your craft.

[@thefibrowarrior1628]

Changed my altar and bought a few trees for yule and got all sorts of fresh cuttings that I asked the trees for to bring in the Yule season. Love this video for helping us learn.

[@racheltuomi8695]

Happy Yule ,much love and Blessed Be the new year!!!🍂🌲🍁

[@bryonhunt]

Honestly Alwyn, I don't know how you create the time to post all this content but I am grateful that you do. IMO, a personal altar is one of the most important places to cleanse, recharge, and show a little love to. Once again, you have done a phenomenal job! Interesting that Witchbox gave a copy of the Theban Alphabet - I always associate this with Gardnerian Witchcraft which is my personal preference. Also interesting in a disturbing way is the fact that trolls target your channel with hate... if I ever witness this I will surely assist in sending it right back to said a**hole. Love and Blessings

[@ladywood855]

I loved this video, but that last minute of adorable and genuinely human bloopers made it all feel right. 😂 ❤❤❤❤

[@shannonroysden7908]

I needed those bloopers! You are a true gift! Sending love and light

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Shannon that's so kind of you 🤍😊 love and light to you too

[@jameelahbeasley8159]

Blessings Wise One. You remind me of a fairy, just magical

[@michellegoodall9278]

I’m desperate for a bureau after seeing yours . Such a good idea and can be closed to prying eyes! Beautiful as always ❤️xx

[@AlwynOak]

Oh yes absolutely!!! And small hands just like to grab things sometimes and they will never be seen again 🤣🤣 I always see lovely bureaus at antique shops, especially emporiums, and they are always so cheap but strong, sturdy wood ! 😊🌲

[@rebeccawood7350]

I just vibe so much with everything you do. It’s so relaxing and heartwarming watching your videos 🥰

[@kimberlywalls9869]

Absolutely beautiful Alwyn. Thanks for your little gift of laughter at the end. May you have a Blessed and Merry Yule!

[@mercurysbest]

Thank you for the inspiration ❤ the Yule season is so important I was born on the solstice . Blessed be sister

[@peterfitzgerald53]

Interesting in victorian England ,many of these traditional pagan yule ,items were used as decoration at Christmas time ,dried citrus fruits ,holly mistletoe, home made wreaths ,candles etc ,a few years later commercial immitations started to appear inc the green man effigy that coca cola stuck in a red outfit instead of green in the 1890s and fused him with the dutch Santa Claus bring in Christianity over the top of it ,and the list goes on, it's great to see a video about a return to a beautiful simplistic celebration of mother nature .thank you so much

[@YourRoyalMajesty.]

Yay! We are early! Hello from Emily and Oliver (USA) also shout out to Crowley! We love and appreciate you both!

[@AlwynOak]

Aww yay! I hope you enjoy the video! Lots of love to you both 😊🖤

[@YourRoyalMajesty.]

@@AlwynOak we did ever so much! Thank you for making our Yule and Christmas magickal!

[@Andrearose1]

Would love an old writing bureau to put everything in and hide away if needed. Such a good idea!

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou my lovely!! It's great because no one looks through my stuff and is nosy haha! blessed be xx

[@palmskrymme]

Fun to manifest things

[@patriziasokolic4927]

Love your new alter so so much Its totally me My taste Great job💚💛💙💜🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@danieller3098]

You are such a precious Fae! Thank you for showing us into your creative world. My young children and I really enjoyed your video.

[@kimshipman1062]

Such a beautiful ending . I listened to your words several times ❤ Blessed Yule

[@olgierdogden4742]

Strangely not only my surname is Ogden which means people from the Oaken Dene but after only viewing 2 of your videos Alwyn I’ve discovered I’m naturally Wicca at heart. Blessings and thanks for your guiding graceful help, and not forgetting your rather amusing honesty -I know that feeling! Ouch and damn but only in jest.

[@AlexisMcNamaraUK]

Oh my goodness. The bloopers at the end!! 😆 You really cheer me up. Blessings xxx

[@williamremuso6193]

AHHH..my escape from reality,HHAAYY Alwyn 👋

[@YahoYukie]

I'm currently working on collecting materials for my Yule altar! This is great inspiraton- thank you :)

[@moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287]

I have a Yule tree on one of my small alter I do have to do my Yule alter. I get so busy doing everything for everyone else I tend to not do anything for me and I think today I’m making today a “Me Witch Day!” . Thanks for the push!

[@Oleander_Sky]

I just found your space. It’s a beautiful altar 🖤🥀

[@TheZaeCat]

I hear "Walking in the Air" in the background :) Very beautiful.

[@Halloweenville]

My Daughter and I love Watching your videos, thank you.

[@kathypetty9658]

The new faeries are adorable! I have been sick and havent been able to walk in the woods to gather anything and I have so enjoyed this video 💜 I must make a meditation pouch.

[@rabenhexe964]

This is why I always take the opportunity to prepare for each Sabbat because it gives me a reason to cleanse my altar. I'm also guilty of letting my altar get messy overtime. I loved the bloopers!!! Please share some more when you can! :D

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much! Yes it's so nice to give it the time and attention it needs and feels so festive with each sabbath 😊🤍🌲

[@vninja247]

Lol!!! I loved the bloopers!! Needed a laugh for the night. Great altar setup for Yule. Loved everything!! So warm and cozy!! Great job!

[@lindaheyen4402]

Oh, how l love this, a girl after my own heart, much love .💞🎄⛄💐🎄💞

[@beatrixtoth3704]

Love spell,love fairy,love forest......love Alwyn.

[@carliemichelle3110]

And I have the same Witchbox and love it!

[@tammiebarnes7787]

So beautiful! i love the Fairies! I love to bring the outside in! thank you for sharing! 💜💜🧚‍♂️ much love!

[@gypsyrosediaz7734]

Stunning!

[@Raven52295]

I love your altar and the wealth of information your video gives!! I have the same crystal cabinet and mine js so wobbly on a table! Happy yule to you.

[@AlwynOak]

Oh no way!! It's such a beautiful cabinet! Mine is wobbly too haha 😄 so glad you enjoyed the video 😊🖤

[@lalibreriadigemma7499]

Beautiful!

[@elaineabreu5672]

Love Yule time and your enchanting beautiful way ✨

[@THEWEIRDOGOTHVAMPYREWITCH]

I've been a witch for nearly 30 years and not once have I ever celebrated any of the sabbats until this year with my first one been lughnasadh

[@lenninmontiel4539]

Blessed be and have a happy yule and a warm winter solstice ❄☃️❄

[@houseofpsychoticwomn]

I found out rosemary means success too I think thats correct but when I started adding it to my eggs they were perfect😋🤩 but any ways great video love the alter upgrade enchanted one💖

[@catlady6938]

I love this and so many great ideas, thank you so much enchanted lady 😌

[@ronster6017]

Amazing,I was born and raised a Christian and am a "Born again",Holy Spirit filled believer now,and I'm in love with your u tube videos... I have crystals,pendulums,dowsing rods... ect..I had my first tarot card reading last week..Been reborn since January 2022..I love this way of life and interpret the bible with a higher consciousness..I love nature too and I'm evolving and growing..Thank you for being who you are,I love your life,Blessings, light and love for you and the magical life you live!🛐⚛😇☺

[@heathermoon3425]

Beautiful, calming and inspiring! 🎄🌲🎄🌲

[@liberty4900]

Thank you! I love seeing the peaceful and special little things you do for Yule. I always feel relaxed after your videos. Hope you have a lovely and cozy Yule and many blessings!

[@woodsofwisdom]

Awesome! I like how you brought in the natural elements.

[@ruthieshields189]

I love your videos! They’re so relaxing and peaceful. I’m always so inspired by your ideas and setups. Blessed Yule to you and yours, Alwyn. 🥰🤍🎄❄️

[@butterflyfantasy84]

Your videos are always so lovely and inspiring. Blessed Yule to you.

[@kaliwindx7287]

Just beautiful

[@williamremuso6193]

We like it when you teach us things, please make biochemistry part of your ritual

[@marylyn5965]

Love your alter. It looks wonderful. Your videos are so calming and peaceful. Thank you. 💜

[@AntaresSelket]

Love the bloopers. So cute.

[@SageWhite-Rose]

I add fresh rosemary to my lemon cleanser. It just leaves the brightest energy.🪷🎄

[@AlwynOak]

Great idea!!

[@AstariaSen]

As always I enjoyed watching and find you so inspiring.

[@corinaklies681]

Loved it! Thank you. Also - bloopers were super cute :)

[@CactusLadyCreation]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful rituals with us. What a beautiful and inspiring altar ✨ Your videos are always packed full of love and wisdom ✨

[@tanyapizzolattoshimmerngtarot]

Just beautiful everything you create and all the detail. I always love your videos, I feel whisked away to a magickal faery world

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

You have so many wonderful ideas. Congratulations on cleaning everything for a fresh start! 🎄🌸😁

[@frozenyogurt3]

The bloopers were so cute!

[@simmisaa7905]

Lovely ...thank you for share dear Alwyn Oak 💜

[@michellegaitens8823]

Happy yule tide x nice to see things also go haywire for you ,I ove all for your videos so inspirational thank you🙏 blessed be x

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Michelle and Happy yule tide to you too! Omg, alot of things were going werong off camera too haha! It was chaos! Blessed be :D xx

[@Misty_Elyse_ASMR]

This was such an enjoyable and inspiring video. Your altar is so beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@jayneward6649]

Thank you, this was very informative 👏 🎄🧚‍♀️🌟🍄

[@jeffhinrichs2993]

Another wonderful video! You are spoiling us! Thank you, we appreciate all your hard work!

[@20centurygirl21]

oh Apollo,your videos are amazing and inspiring🥰

[@filipbtler4264]

listening to you talk is so soothing. very good video and informative thank you.

[@tessuntangled3505]

I love this Alwyn!!! I currently have a special setup at my altar for an important ask and manifestation, but I look forward to setting up my Yule altar. Love your inspiration. Thank you!! --Tess

[@MsShawli]

Those fairies are so cute

[@THEWEIRDOGOTHVAMPYREWITCH]

I absolutely adore your channel and Instagram content you gave me the inspiration to get back into my practice and for that i thank you so much

[@crystalolson9594]

Aww your mini caldron so enchanting 🤍

[@fabiennerinder2614]

Thank you for your amazing video. you manage to enchant me. All of your videos are full of inspiration.

[@amywinter2077]

Love the bloopers! 😆

[@girlonfire2.076]

I'm celebrating yule this is very inspiring

[@LilacWolfArt]

Beautiful video! I giggled out loud at the bloopers in the end. Because that’s what would happen to me 😄 Thank you Alwyn 🎄

[@carinajrgensen9718]

Thanks for the inspiration, I'm going to decorate my altar for the first time this year 😊 your altar is super beautiful ♥️

[@triplespiral668]

Beautiful video, love your fairies, i have the one in purple and green, the bloopers at the end are so funny, thankyou Alwyn, looking forward to the next one :)

[@cerasabodski4835]

After I set up my altar (not the best but it’s my first year celebrating Yule) I had this overwhelming feeling to bake and not just anything. I needed to make apple fritter bread

[@georginagarrett308]

I watch your videos with great joy. I appreciate how you are able to demonstrate how to celebrate the sabots and doing simple acts of celebration each week. I so look forward to seeing how you celebrate your path. It is truly inspiring. Thank you for your generous gifting of your knowledge and experience. I hope your new year is filled with joy and abundance.

[@morrighanluna]

Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring video. And your altar looks amazing! ❤

[@jenbarry5340]

Alwyn~ Im a good Pagan solitary Practitioner witch! I love all your videos, so zen~ I have high anxiety and your videos calm me, thank you! I cant wait to clean and decorate and celebrate Winter Solstice and Yule! Blessed be so mote it be! Happy Holidays! ❤️💚🎄❄️

[@carliemichelle3110]

I love your creativity. Your altar and decorations look amazing. And love your new fairy 🧚‍♀️ friends. I’m about to decorate my altar and very inspired. Thank you 😊💜

[@shirleycarter2451]

Love how you explain your alter. I've a very busy mind and find it hard to meditate but loved how calm I get when out in woods or in nature so I class that as my meditation. X

[@amandajaneh]

Such a beautiful meditation on Yule! Loved seeing your bloopers at the end 😅❤️

[@willowmacgregor8526]

Aww beautiful video so magical 🧙🏽‍♀️ lol love the bloopers at the end

[@JariDawnchild]

I change things up everywhere on a semi-regular basis, and I plan on moving my altar either this weekend or next week. Ty for the wonderful ideas. :)

[@mei4069]

This is going to be my first Yule and im so excited for it, but I had not the slightest clue on how to decorate 😭 this definitely helped a lot, tysm and Happy Yule

[@starseedcat]

Thank you for making my night in relaxing & more magickal🥰🌛✨️

[@edsonschenkel3510]

I really liked your video. And thank you for sharing. It made my morning happier, for the energy it transmits. Thanks. a happy Yule

[@autumnsulick7404]

Your sabbat videos are always my favorite to watch 😊❤️ You are so creative and your voice just sounds so happy and enthusiastic and lovely and kind 🥰 Thank you for creating these!

[@curlyhappy-ju5cn]

Hi that was a lovely video your Altar is beautiful loved everything about it.x