There is a cozy little spot in my backyard that is perfect for outdoor ritual. We had torn down the old shed that was in this spot a couple of years ago, and dug up the footers that were used as support for the shed (my dear brother did the monstrous task of digging). I had the idea that these footers would be the perfect base for an altar, and having a large, flat stone from an old pond, one thing led to another and here we are:
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| The footers rest on a base of cinder blocks |
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| Weighing about 150 pounds each |
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| This flat stone is perfect! |
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Next step, I will be planting ivy to grow around and up the footers. All other plantings to follow will be white flowers. I call this space the Moon Garden now. White plants glow at night. How magickal it will be!!
The other part of my outdoor space is the Fire Pit. My husband and son did the hard work, helped by my brother.
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| Digging the hole, and then placing small rocks in the bottom |
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| Placing the "bowl" of our old outdoor fireplace |
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| Setting river rocks around the pit |
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| The finished fire pit |
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I consecrated the fire pit the other night, burning sage and sweet grass and said a short but meaningful spell. The fire burned brightly and I expect to use this often, until the snows cover it. Mosquitoes tried to spoil our fun, but we soldiered through!!
I have not consecrated the altar yet, but will be doing that on the Full Moon. This will be an absolutely wonderful addition to my Wiccan rites. I thank my family so much for all their efforts for me. Everything we used for these projects were re-purposed items. And nobody hurt their back!!
