The Altar                                                    Center Candle: This symbolizes the divine entity in its purest state of being.                                                     This was before the Goddess divided herself into spirit and matter.   Left Candle:  This symbolizes the feminine aspect of the divine or the Goddess. The left side of the alter represents water and Earth, which are feminine.   Right Candle:  This symbolizes the male aspect of the divine or the God. Right stands for fire and air, which are male aspects.   Chalice: This is can be used as an offering dish or a burner for spells.   Athame: This is a dual sided blade that is used to draw the circle, bring down and focus energy. (A wand, stick, or your finger may be used instead)   Water and Salt:  These are feminine symbols so they go on the left side of the altar. Water symbolizes life, emotion, and spirituality. Salt stands for Earth, creation, safety, growth, and change.   Fire and Air:  These are masculine symbols so they are to go on the right side of the altar. Fire stands for energy, strength, and emotion. Air stands for thought, wisdom, and justice.

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