It's a space - large or small that you set up to honour and connect with spirit. It can be as large as an entire room or as small as a shoebox, the size does not matter, just the intent of it .Whatever is right for you is right. A Sacred Space is all about honouring and connecting with the essence of who you are. It is all about sacredness.

Most people think of an altar when they think about a Sacred Space. Whilst an altar can be all your Sacred Space is, your Sacred Space can be much larger and used for more purposes than that it's entirely your choosing.

Most people start off with setting up an Altar as their sacred Space so here's some information to help you do just that.

Creating an Altar

An altar is a physical space you dedicate to spirit. It can be a table, a shoebox, a piece of carpet or an old box, the size and what it is made from is not important. What is important are the items you place on your altar, each item needs to carry meaning for you and feel right for you.

Listed below are some of the items that are on my altar to give you an idea of what types of things you can use to create your own. Remember, what is right for me, might not be right for you, so trust yourself and only do what is right for YOU.

Candles	I always light candles on my altar before doing any type of spiritual work. It helps me connect with the space and serves as a sign to spirit that I wish to connect with them. It honours the element of fire and enhances creativity.
Crystals / Rocks	I have a number of different crystals and rocks on my altar which help to bring in the earth element and to ground the space and the energy as I work. To find out more, click here.
Feathers	I have feathers on my altar to bring in the element of air and to honour all messengers.
Water	I have water, either in a glass or quenching flowers in a vase to bring in this element and to honour the flow of life.
Pictures	I have various pictures and photos on my altar. They all help me to connect with my heart and continue to stay within my heart as I work.

Sacred Essence products for creating Sacred Space are:

	Flower Essence Room Sprays (100ml) The Sacred Essence range has been specifically designed to shift and clear energy within a room. Using them in your sacred space and around your objects will do just that. An easy and effective way to consciously create a balance home space.
	Essential Oils—100% pure (12ml) Burning essential oils plays a huge part in creating an ambiance in your sacred space. Blend your own with our 100% pure essential oils or choose from our selection of 100% pure blends.

Other ideas for creating Sacred Space

Cleaning	Just as you keep your home clean it is important to keep your sacred space clean and free from dust and dirt. Move items as you need to, dust and clean so that the energy remains clear and light.
Air Flow	Open up the windows and doors and let the air flow through. This ensures the energy flows continually and doesn't become stagnant. It will also help to shift and clear away any build up of energy and bring in sunlight to lighten and freshen.
Candles	Lighting a candle helps to bring the light in and around your home. As the flame burns it also burns away negative energy in the direct vicinity to where the candle is placed.
Incense	The smoke and fragrance from burning incense helps to shift and clear energy in your home space.
Smudging	In ancient times, smudging was the most common way to cleanse a space. It is still very effective and at Sacred Essence, we smudge regularly to shift and clear our space. Charcoal tablets and Incense granules are used to do this. Click here to find out more about smudging.
Music	Playing your favourite music also helps to shift and clear energy in and around your home space. Put some music on while you clean for a more powerful and fun experience.
Clutter Clearing	Clutter is something that is build up, not used, in the wrong space or just general mess that builds up in and around your home space. Clearing away items that you no longer use, or want, or like or that are broken is a great way to rid your home of unwanted energy as all clutter helps to add to the heaviness of your home space. Here's a great site for finding out more - click here.