The Witch's Altar ― The Craft, Lore & Magick of Sacred Space

Discover the fascinating history, tradition, and modern uses of the witch's altar. From building and maintaining your altar to exploring the use of mobile and hidden altars, this book offers advice, techniques, and fun for witches of all ages and skill levels.

Learn about the altar's role in lore and mythology. Explore ways to personalize your altar with candles, crystals, and more. Find out how to use elemental, seasonal, and outdoor altars, as well as altars for the dead. You'll also enjoy valuable information on practicing with the pentacle, otherwise known as "the altar on the altar." Whether you're seeking advice from various witchy writers or ideas for troubleshooting a problem, The Witch's Altar has everything you need.

Jason Mankey is a Pagan blogger, a columnist for Witches and Pagans, and the managing editor of the Pagan Portal on Patheos. He talks about rock and roll, Pagan deities, and various aspects of Pagan history at Pagan and magic festivals across North America. Jason lives in California.

Laura Tempest Zakroff is a professional artist, author, dancer, designer, and Modern Traditional Witch. She holds a BFA from RISD (The Rhode Island School of Design) and her myth-inspired artwork has received awards and honors worldwide. Laura blogs for Patheos as "A Modern Traditional Witch," for Witches & Pagans magazine as "Fine Art Witchery," and contributes to The Witches' Almanac. She is the author of the bestselling book Sigil Witchery: A Witch's Guide to Crafting Magick Symbols, as well as The Witch's Cauldron: The Craft, Lore & Magick of Ritual Vessels, and The Witch's Altar (co-authored with Jason Mankey). Weave the Liminal: Living Modern Traditional Witchcraft is her fourth book.