The Altar is the place that has been sanctified for ritual use. There is no specific place that is recommended for this besides high points of energy like vortexes, lay lines, sites of mass death,
These are probably not available for youAnd more recommended for covens then just individual people. So you want to pick a spot that is convenient for you that you can get too real easy and have enough space for. Which is probably a place in your home and usually people pick their bedroom. After you do that you want to figure out your placement of your altar which again there's no real specific spot to put it so you can have it where you are facing North, East, South or West See (link will be here when page created) to help you decide on that. Also depending on your living situation instead of having a table you might want a temporary altar which is stored in a cloth or box and hidden somewhere when not in use. The altar table or place is associated with the element earth.
Ritual Tools
Now that you know where you want your altar we can talk about the kind of tools you want for it, The best ritual items are ones you make yourself but purchasing fine items is permitted none are exactly mandatory to have but recommended ranked from most important to least.
Ritual Clothing
Black robes sometimes cowled or hooded are worn during rituals also sometimes face coverings usually worn while naked a black pair of pants and a shirt will also do especially if you can not find or hide a quality black robe.
Dagger (Athame)
A Ceremonial knife used in rituals. Material doesn't matter much as long as it's sharp, double edged and the handle is black It is used to point too the four directions for invoking, it can also direct energy and defend one self from spirits. Most people make sure thier blade stays virgin and never spills blood but for me personally I want spirits to know I'm willing to use it if I need too so mine has been used to spill a little blood. The Dagger has masculine energy and is ruled by the element Air
Wand
Not to be confused with a blasting rod which is a forked or thorny rod used for more malicious things that is not to be used on demons under ANY circumstances. Wands are a pre historic tool that can generally be made from a wide range of material making them very personalized but many traditional wands are copper tipped. They are used the same way as Daggers and also for spell casting
Black candles
One or more black candles charged and cleansed with the infernal powers, they represent the light of Lucifer but mainly represent Fire on your Altar. They must be solid black not coated.
burning bowl
A burning bowl or plate can be in many different styles and materials but they all have to be fire resistant for they are were you drop notes/ burnable offerings to the gods or charge spells and set curses with fire.
Chalice Incense burner
Traditionally made of Silver, stainless steal or any metal but gold will do. It represents the element of water on your Altar and leviathan. It is the feminine part of your altar opposite to the masculine Dagger both create a balance of natural energy. It is used to drink wine or ritual stimulant during Longer and more formal rituals
Ritual Clothing
Black robes sometimes cowled or hooded are worn during rituals also sometimes face coverings usually worn while naked a black pair of pants and a shirt will also do especially if you can not find or hide a quality black robe.
Dagger (Athame)
A Ceremonial knife used in rituals. Material doesn't matter much as long as it's sharp, double edged and the handle is black It is used to point too the four directions for invoking, it can also direct energy and defend one self from spirits. Most people make sure thier blade stays virgin and never spills blood but for me personally I want spirits to know I'm willing to use it if I need too so mine has been used to spill a little blood. The Dagger has masculine energy and is ruled by the element Air
Wand
Not to be confused with a blasting rod which is a forked or thorny rod used for more malicious things that is not to be used on demons under ANY circumstances. Wands are a pre historic tool that can generally be made from a wide range of material making them very personalized but many traditional wands are copper tipped. They are used the same way as Daggers and also for spell casting
Black candles
One or more black candles charged and cleansed with the infernal powers, they represent the light of Lucifer but mainly represent Fire on your Altar. They must be solid black not coated.
burning bowl
A burning bowl or plate can be in many different styles and materials but they all have to be fire resistant for they are were you drop notes/ burnable offerings to the gods or charge spells and set curses with fire.
Chalice Incense burner
Traditionally made of Silver, stainless steal or any metal but gold will do. It represents the element of water on your Altar and leviathan. It is the feminine part of your altar opposite to the masculine Dagger both create a balance of natural energy. It is used to drink wine or ritual stimulant during Longer and more formal rituals
Bell
The Bell has the power to summon and drive out spirits, it has been appropriated by Christianity in the form of church bells. The bell marks the beginning and end of rituals by ringing 9 times at the 4 Cardinal directions in a counter clockwise rotation to cleanse the Air with its sound. You want to make sure you get one with a fine ringing sound to it load rather then soft. Incense burner
It is used to scent the ritual space and set a mood.
Specific scents are also pleasing to demons in which case make sure they are of fine quality and smell.
Baphomet
Baphomet is an ancient symbol that predates Èliphas Lèvi and the knights Templar usage of it.
Baphomet is not a depiction of an actual diety but a symbol of the scapegoat. It represents the power of darkness and light and has many hidden symbols within it and sometimes used to represent all the gods at once. Depending on its depiction slightly changes the meaning but full body or just the sigil is fine.
Other ritual tools
( To be continued)
