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Where I live I have a little shelf where my crystals are currently lying unorganised. Maybe it's time to put them into a grid and include some kind of intention in there. What function do the candles serve in an altar? The shelf is in a wooden wardrobe so I wouldn't want to burn candles in there if avoidable. Would it be enough to set an intention for the grid, decorate the immediate surrounding area and let it do its thing?
I've never made one before
Candles aren't necessary - they're just "traditional" and set the mood.
As stated previously - I hardly use candles because my partner's afraid I'll burn the house down.
LEDs are good.
You can have an alter and do your ritual in whatever way you like really.
On some Altars - the candles would represent the God and Goddess (say, a large black and white one), or the element of fire, or the WILL of the magickal practitioner... etc.
Crap! I'm really sorry I write so much! Ugh I feel like a total narcissist!
Bwahahahaha!
The challenge is finding people who are as interested as you in such subjects! - so you can all be narcissistic together!
Welcome to the club!