This is because in many circles, different types of wood are believed to carry certain magical qualities. Above all of these items, from left to right, you shall put your Goddess statue, one or two illuminating candles, and the God statue.

Small crystals will suit your altar, such as a variety of quartz crystals (amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, smoky quartz, clear quartz, milky quartz). With time and practice, you will develop a deeper connection to your altar and the spiritual practice of Wicca. You can add a scrying mirror (usually black) or a crystal or glass ball to use in scrying, a form of divination.I personally have items such as feathers that have come to me from spirit guides, mementos from people who have thought of me and my witchcraft, and I even have reminders of my past pets. The statue of the God can be replaced with a knob, horn, acorn or a colored candle (red, gold, yellow or white).

Having god and goddess representation as well as a representation of the elements is traditional but just use that as a guideline and follow what you think looks/feels right. Personally, I take everything off my altar at each sabbat and redress the altar with the new sabbat in mind. Clean the area where you will be setting up your altar, making sure to remove any clutter or negative energy. Mine tends to be a bit more symmetrical than this looks, but that’s only because it’s hard to cram all the optional elements and tools into one image. The altar is often adorned with symbols of the elements, representations of the God and Goddess, and other items that are personally significant to the practitioner.If you do not have a specific deity that you honor, you can honor the sun as the god and the moon as the goddess. You can have a simple candle and a rose, or you can have a full-fledged altar with many colors and candles of different sizes. Some of them are used to direct the energy and the will of the practitioner; others are used as a means of protection and as safety measures if your ritual goes wrong. If you work only with one entity, place the statue in the middle and two illuminator candles on its sides. Each item has its own unique symbolism and meaning, helping to deepen your connection to the divine energies that are present in all things.