Always clean it and make sure you’re not honoring 2 people or things on one and mixing up what they want or like

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It really depends on who the alter is for. Typically the basics you’ll see are crystals, water, food items, flowers, tarot cards, and statues but again it all relies on the reason or person it’s for!

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It depends on who your honoring

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Don’t leave expired food or anything make sure there’s no dead bugs

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same w/ the rest of the comments, really depends. there’s not a “right” and a “wrong” thing to do, but you should also use your head and your heart. i’d utilize esp things that feel important to you and your practice. i read signs from nature, so i have natural things i’ve scavenged like a dove feather, a wasp nest, dried dandelions, and a shed antler. i also have crystals, a spoon from my witch friend, my wisdom teeth; there’s plenty of ways to honor who you’d like to!

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