Hello there! How are you feeling, pornies? I finished a book I'm eager to tell you about. Although I hoped it would be better, I certainly liked it! Today I'm speaking about The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces: How to Create Magical Spaces in Your Home for Ritual and Intention, by Anjou Kiernan. Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy!
I previously reviewed Anjou's The Ultimate Guide to Witchcraft and thought it was pretty good, so I thought about getting a copy of this one as well. Although it became a bit heavy and repetitive on some topics, I liked how she explained the festivities and their meanings, along with several option to celebrate them.
First and foremost, this is a very visual book, filled with many beautiful photographs and nice, simple illustrations to give you an idea of what the final result will look like. I'm aware there has been a bit of a debate over whether aesthetics are important or not in Witchcraft, I'm totally into it and find it as an important component because it gets you into the mood.
This would be a nice choice for new witches who have no idea about how to get started with altars, celebrations and Sabbaths. However, there are two importnt things I want to be clear about: there's too much light in all of the altars, not that it's bad, but I found it more focused on the light aspects of the celebrations than offer a more balanced view; and there's a mention about the Holly and Oak King, stating they are "Wiccan", while they are not, making me doubt a little bit about the traditions and explanations. (Besides, you may need to have some protections to do the Witch Beach Bottle on page 13.)
Despite this, The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces keeps you interested and gives you several ideas on how to celebrate the Sabbaths, some of which don't need you to spend that much, while others activities do ask for more. There's a bit of everything for everyone and the results will help you feel witchy for sure. Just looking at the photos makes me feel creative!
About Anjou Kiernan:
Anjou Kiernan is the hedgewitch and herbal alchemist behind Light of Anjou, a witchery shop and virtual sacred space for magic and mysticism. She has been toiling in potions and occult writing since the age of 16 and has continued her journey in witchcraft on a magically-minded homestead in the rolling hills of mid-Maine. Anjou has been named as one of Refinery29’s “Magical Women You Really Should Be Following on Instagram.” Her writing and photography of unique altars and sacred spaces have attracted a broad audience and customer base on both Instagram and her online witchery shop. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Witchcraft and The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces.
Have you read this book? Would you recommend it or not? Let me know in the comments! Kinky regards, K!
- Print Length: 176 pages
- Publisher: Fair Winds Press (June 16, 2020)
- Publishing Date: June 16, 2020
- ISBN-10: 1592339441
- ISBN-13: 978-1592339440
- Rating: 3.5/5 stars
The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces shows you how to curate over 50 magical spaces throughout your home that artfully and intentionally observe seasonal celebrations. Anjou Kiernan, creator of the Light of Anjou online witchery shop and apothecary and named “One of the Magical Women on Instagram You Should Be Following” by Refinery 29, shows you how to create altars and sacred spaces based on the Wheel of the Year. Simple rituals and DIY projects give you the tools you need to mindfully reflect upon the seasonal Sabbats and holidays. Whether building a sacred fire pit for Beltane or Feast Table for the Autumn Equinox, learn how to honor the sacred doorways of the year and bring magic into your daily life.
First and foremost, this is a very visual book, filled with many beautiful photographs and nice, simple illustrations to give you an idea of what the final result will look like. I'm aware there has been a bit of a debate over whether aesthetics are important or not in Witchcraft, I'm totally into it and find it as an important component because it gets you into the mood.
This would be a nice choice for new witches who have no idea about how to get started with altars, celebrations and Sabbaths. However, there are two importnt things I want to be clear about: there's too much light in all of the altars, not that it's bad, but I found it more focused on the light aspects of the celebrations than offer a more balanced view; and there's a mention about the Holly and Oak King, stating they are "Wiccan", while they are not, making me doubt a little bit about the traditions and explanations. (Besides, you may need to have some protections to do the Witch Beach Bottle on page 13.)
Despite this, The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces keeps you interested and gives you several ideas on how to celebrate the Sabbaths, some of which don't need you to spend that much, while others activities do ask for more. There's a bit of everything for everyone and the results will help you feel witchy for sure. Just looking at the photos makes me feel creative!
About Anjou Kiernan:
Have you read this book? Would you recommend it or not? Let me know in the comments! Kinky regards, K!
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