I have the same oil burner, which I fill with water and a few drops of oil. The scent last longer. Also helps stretch out the oils.

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip! I'll have to try it out :-)

I just started building my altar. I purchased a small secretary desk from the Marketplace, so it can close up and keep everything private. It has shelves underneath the main cabinet where I can hold books and tarot decks. So far, all of my pieces for my altar I have thrifted, which I felt was personal for me as thrifting is a big part of my life. I found an amazing handheld bell, a blue glass bottle to hold water, a ceramic bowl for salt, a handmade bowl for crushing herbs, two ceramic handmade chalices, a singing bowl, a painted small wooden container with drawers where I will store crystals and herbs, a small copper pot that will act as my cauldron, and a wooden pedestal bowl for offerings, plus some adorable containers and awesome candle holders. My next thrifting adventure will focus on finding incense holders and oil burners. Thank you for the video, it helps me feel better about building my piece-meal and repurposed altar, because it is what is special and unique to me. :)

“I don’t put random objects on my altar” Me: looks over and sees a random coffee cup I accidentally left on my altar. 👀

@shylosymone3714

2 жыл бұрын

😂 same here😂😂😂

@j.l.thurman2725

2 жыл бұрын

my husband puts stuff on mine all the time :/ I can't wait until I can get the attic and craft room done

@yourparentingsucks2215

Жыл бұрын

I guess your coffee is blessed my dude

@roefane2258

Жыл бұрын

My husband has been talking about getting me a “she shed” when we move.

Love it! I wish I could have a permanent altar but, unfortunately, my cats would destroy everything I put on it, so I ended up making a wooden box where I can keep all my implements and cloth and such inside where they are safe lol. It only takes a couple minutes to pull it out and set it up so that's a great option if you can't keep an altar out all the time for one reason or another, like judgmental family or mischievous cats.

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds lovely though! And if it works for you, then that's all that matters 😊

@dellablair8514

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate to this, I have 7 cats 😹

@justinbirkholz7814

2 жыл бұрын

@@dellablair8514 haha wow that's a lot of cats

I appreciate so much that you emphasize the fact that your practice is unique to you and whatever you are drawn to use, study, or place on your altar is right for you. One tip I wanted to share was that I desperately wanted a Cerridwen statue, but simply could not afford it. So I gave it some thought and came up with a crafty and inexpensive solution. I found a beautiful clear glass vase at the dollar store. I printed my favorite image of Cerridwen and then used inexpensive white glue to decoupage that image to the glass vase. Then I put a tealight candle inside and the light illuminated the image beautifully. The best part is it cost less than 5 dollars to make. One of my sacred spaces is a microwave stand with a little cupboard and three drawers, where I store all of my ingredients, candles, and other goodies. The top is half wood and half stone, making it the perfect surface to make bath salts, herb mixes, and prep my spellwork. My altar is currently on my very first desk, given to me when I was 12. It has four drawers that hold various things and is a good size. If I am to be honest, I have a dining room table that I am currently using as a desk but have often thought of using it as an altar. Perhaps in my next home.

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

That all sounds beautiful! I think working with what you have or what's accessible to you, and getting creative in the craft is so vital, they're great skills to have as a Witch. That vase sounds amazing!

I really love this video, especially that you included "treat your altar well". It's sacred space, and should be respected and a place for mirth and reverence. I try to keep it clean, and it's important to me. :)

Thank you so much for this video this helped me break down some mental barriers I had put in front of myself on my Path. Making excuses not to proceed because I didnt have a "proper" Altar or Implements.

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear it's helped! Best of luck on your path 🧡

I love how your approach is so authentic and simple. Thank you!

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

How do you have les than 10k subscribers? Your great in front of the camera, educated in the subject and very very nice to look at lol. So it’s a tragedy that your not at over 100k subs. I will watch all your videos.

I actually think there are many people like myself who do not perform the rituals on the altar, because the altar is made of wood and therefore not fire-safe. I use the altar in order to remind me of the things that are on it and remind me to do the rituals,.. And then I take whatever I need from the altar and use it on a different table on a fire-safe tablet. I like your taking into account different possibilities and circumstances that may vary from person to person 👍🙂

Your room must smell amazing!! Oils, herbs, flowers, incense, etc 🥰❤️✨

As someone who is very new to this wonderful world I do have to say that this is such a welcoming loving community. Very very supportive. I am so grateful to all.

@stevenrobertson3010

8 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. Being raised in the Christian Church I despised all the rules and laws. That's what attracted me to this

I love that green man candle holder so much!

Love how you have your altar fixed. Love your herb cabinet too

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is just the best video of being alter friendly. I’ve tried 3 different set ups in 3 years and I needed it to be a bit on the lighter side. I do set and read my witchy related books at my alter and I do meditation there along with chanting my mantras which I’m new to. It is quite small but it’s the best set up now for me the 72 year old crone. Thank you for this video🥰💕🌟

Yes like I said before, they sell those candle in the botanica stores. you can get the seven day candles at any 99 cents stores. Also You can order them.

Another thing about boxes, While I don't condone smoking, cigar boxes make for excellent little containers of witchy items. I knew friends who also used them for DnD purposes. They can be expensive if you buy them online, but if you know someone that smokes a lot of cigars, or if you feel like dumpster diving behind a cigar shop (check your local laws on dumpster diving), you can get large amounts for free.

Thank you sooo much! This is very clarifying.

I really enjoy your videos you have a very soft presence ^^

Thank you for sharing your space

Hello I’m just starting my journey of becoming a witch and I’m absolutely loving your videos. Your giving me some great advice so thank you 😊

Love this video!! Thank you for sharing and keeping it simple!!

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you

31:06 theyre not usually found in the uk because they explode easily due to pressure and the way the glass has to hold itself to be long and thin,, thats probably why you dont see them in stores much because people dont wanna get sued lol

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah, yes they can get quite dangerous! Especially when people handmake them and add in a bunch of herbs at the top. It literally creates a firebomb! 🤦‍♀️

Lovely reminder that simplicity is beautiful, and the connection to your altar is the most important aspect of it!🌛🌟🌜

New to your channel, must say I love your necklace.Also the fact that this is very well presented & demonstrated. Good on you me lovely, all my best.❤

I really enjoyed it thanks 🐱

I love your antler candle holder :)

Very useful. Thank you. 💝

Thank you 😊 for thiS video

this was helpful for me. i appreciate it :)

Also you can come to America and buy them inside the botanica stores! America has a lot of them. Also there are a lot of botanica's in latin America. #botanicashop

Thank you love bug for the Audio.

I'm enjoying your videos! I'm fairly new and I know these are pretty old videos but I'd like you to know they are very helpful! I'm loving this new journey!

Thanks for sharing your altar with us ;) -Aurora

Love it! Your home is lovely!

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I have just found your channel and am really enjoying your vids. I am at the beginning of my witchy journey (Im 66) and your advice and guidance is very helpful. Ive enjoyed seeing your altar. I dont have much space so I have some shelves on top of a dresser. I have an ancestor altar on one shelf and my altar on another shelf. I consider myself to be a Buddhist Witch as Ive been into Buddhism for years so I have a Buddha statue on my altar. I am currently researching the different goddesses to see which one I am drawn to. Your idea of a picture is a good. I am considering having two goddesses as I have had a picture of Tara on my altar for years and would like a pagan deity to sit alingside her. Thank you again for your channel.

Subscribed.

Dope altar yo

Bells yes, sounds for my alter table are a must, I just got a singing bowl:)

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

How lovely!

Lovely space. Blessings on your spiritual journey and blessings of peace on earth 🌎 ase

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

thank you

Careful with those love spells cause I just got in love.

Thank you Ari I hope I spelled that properly anyways I have a small house and I don’t have much room to do an elaborate solid space foR things so I have its spread out throughout my home and it kinda just looks like decoration sO I won’t be judged or have to explain things to anyone who would have different beliefs.

Love love love this video! If you’re taking requests can you make a video on how to make a petition?

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can! Thank you for the video suggestion 😊

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

I'm such a bad KZreadr 😂 I remembered that I have talked about Petitions in my "Beginner Spell Methods" video if you wanted to check that out here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nIhsw5SrYMesc8Y.html If you'd still like me to dedicate a whole video and go into detail, I can!

Very nice video . Thanks for sharing your great alter. I wish I lived in the UK . New York city bores me to death.

Thank you for the privilege and the liminal transmission.

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@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The glass candles are in most grocery stores here in the US. They are not too expensive. Try online for shipping. When I was in school, we sold them as "band candles", so probably any thrift store or junk shop ( "jumble sales"?) would have them for next to nothing. Get creative with word search- garage sales or estate sales, maybe.

Use the ashes to make black salt💜

Thank you I have joined your discord under Midnight fairy my nickname my daughter gave me years ago when I worked night shift. And I am your older sister crone from the USA and I can get those candles for a dollar and some change. But I can not find hang stones here in the mountains LoL.

I used an empty 7 day candle jar for my chop sticks or knitting needles

Great video. Would love to see some spellwork, making magickal oils etc. Also powerfulhand website isnuk based and has those 7 day tall jar candles for around £7 :)

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Those two shown in the video were actually from powerfulhand haha but thank you!

@samantog

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheOakWitch aha great minds!

Try hispanic stores for the long burning candles, they are used for devotional prayers.

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

You don't get those stores in England unfortunately! :)

@Angelica-ri7hx

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you magically find a close-by international supermarket that carries them some day! 🧚‍♂️

How do you only have 400 subs? Your photography skills are so good! But, I've been trying to get into Witchcraft for a while but never got into the spells part yet. I guess it's because I've been born into a Catholic family. Well my mother was a God freak, so to speak. I'm really interested in actually practicing Witchcraft. Would you suggest starting out with an altar, or is that something I would worry about later on? If I were to choose a branch of Witchcraft it would between a Garden/Herbal witch and a cosmic witch.

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you so much! I think having an altar to begin with can serve as good motivation for regular Witchcraft practice, though I wouldn't say it's *necessary* to begin with if you didn't feel like you want one yet!

❤

Ari, By practicing folk magick, this makes youva Traditional Witch

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

That's not necessarily true actually! There are plenty of folk magic practitioners across the world who wouldn't consider themselves witches, let alone traditional witches 😊

Can you please help with spells for health healing or how to manifest good health? Thank you 💛

They sell those 7 day candles for like $1 in Ontario

Seven day candles are impossible to find in Australia too.

@dodiekoehler5256

3 жыл бұрын

Yes in the US we can get the seven day candles at Dollar Tree for $1.00 - at least we have that. 😳

@onesunnyday5699

3 жыл бұрын

@@dodiekoehler5256 I reuse the glass holders & make new candles by melting down candle remains or pouring excess wax in specific jars. 😉

@onesunnyday5699

3 жыл бұрын

@ Amy Woods You can make your own 😊🙃

@Amyduckie

3 жыл бұрын

@@onesunnyday5699 I know, but I’m disabled, nice to have candles handy for the bad days. Or even for the good days, so I can spend the good days casting, not making candles.

Crystals and my Crystal Ball.

You said you tend to find a lot of hexstones from beaches. What are hexstones used for?

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

So they're called Hagstones, I've seen them go by witches stones too. They appear a lot in British folk practices, for example, talismans made with these holey stones are used for protection, and looking through the hole is said to help you see fairies.

You mentioned water. Is there a spell to make it rain? I know nothing about these things but it sounds interesting.

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

Yes weather magic is a thing! There's plenty of old folk magic spells for influencing the weather. It's not a topic of magic I'm terribly well-researched in though.

Did u use crystal? Sorry my english not good

I have SO MUCH damned witchy shit, so many books candles books herbes and books art and craft stuff (and books) that my working altar in the book/art stuff room has more or less been abandoned in favour of the hearth altar. I need a bigger witch's cottage, or less witchy shit..

Have you ever gone into a botanica? Or religious goods store? They sell everything you would need for witchcraft. If you can't find a metaphysical store, then look in one of those places. Ok. #botanica #botanicastore #metsphysicalstore

Where do you find your discord link please

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

the link is in my video description!

I could send u some from the USA if u would like??

@TheOakWitch

3 жыл бұрын

How very kind of you! Thank you but that's okay 😊

Finally someone with a nice English accent... I had already thought one could only be into witchy things if one wanted to live in Alabama.

Do rose petals have to be red or pink?

@TheOakWitch

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, I wouldn't say so!

@candimedlin5809

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheOakWitch thank you!

@reddwytch

2 жыл бұрын

Nice to have a variety, so I grow mine. I have white, red, pink and now 'black' (darkest red). The best IMO are the fragrant ones, traditional English roses. Alternatively, for a relatively inexpensive all purpose option, you can buy 'herbal confetti' which includes roses, jasmine and lavender. Also can be used for tea, bathing, or whatever.