What makes your space sacred?

You are what makes the space sacred. The main concern of your space is that it must be clear of fear and confusion. You create the space to fit your needs, ability and desire.

Richard Bach wrote, "argue for your limitations, and they are yours." We all tend to draw mental boundaries on what is and is not acceptable.

Your sacred space is and will be your power center to erect your altar, perform rituals, or simply commune with the universe.

It is a place that has to be respected for various reasons. There are many types of physical spaces but the two we will talk about here are the indoor and outdoor areas.

The most basic of prerequisites for either place is privacy. If you are living with someone else, if they have the same belief system or not, privacy and respect for the area is important.

Indoor Spaces;

There are obviously times where doing rituals and etc. outdoors will not be possible, so having a sacred space indoors is necessary.

If you are doing an indoor ritual, meditation of visualization, you can still imagine the strength from the God/dess coming through the walls.

If doing a ritual or etc. with others, attempt to make sure that the sacred space is as free from negativity or fear as possible. This space must be comfortable for you and those around you.

Outdoor Spaces;

Try to include stone benches, a fountain or a small pool along with other items you have decided would work well with you in your rituals.

Try to find some area that will offer you privacy, which in today's society is difficult at best, so you can do your rituals and holidays in as much privacy as possible.

Please keep in mind that creating this space can at times, take years until you are totally satisfied with the design and upkeep of your area.

Also, keep in mind that if you have the room, you can expand the area to fit your needs. There may be a time that a temporary outdoor area would work the best, just make sure, if you are going to a new area, to ask the power in the area first.

A sacred space will carry the positive energy you generate there long after a ritual is over, whether done indoors or outdoors.