Wiccan interior design focuses on creating a space that is in harmony with nature and celebrates the elements and symbolism of Wicca. The main idea behind Wiccan interior design is to create a sacred and spiritual atmosphere that enhances rituals and connects individuals to the natural world. This is achieved through the use of organic and natural materials, colors, and patterns that reflect the beauty of nature. Furniture and décor items are carefully chosen to represent the different elements and symbols of Wicca, such as candles, crystals, and plants. Wiccan interior design also embraces the concept of minimalism, with a focus on simplicity and decluttering to promote peace and tranquility in the space. The use of sacred objects and altars, as well as the incorporation of natural light and sacred geometry, further enhance the spiritual ambiance of a Wiccan-inspired interior.
"Discover the vibrant culture of brujeria and embrace your own inner witch with this essential guide to spellcasting, spirit worship, tarot, crystals, and all the other elements of this increasingly popular lifestyle"--
Paola Klug, author of Relatos de las Brujas Morenas and Grimorio de las Brujas Morenas Davila gives you everything, no holds barred, from recipes for the capirotada dessert served at Eastertide to powerful polvos designed for use in the intense love domination spells known as amarres. There, the brujos de Ranch offer their healing and divinatory powers, acting as advisors, and even meting out justice through the use of cursing and hexing for people who are often not able to pay lawyers fees.
The use of sacred objects and altars, as well as the incorporation of natural light and sacred geometry, further enhance the spiritual ambiance of a Wiccan-inspired interior. Overall, Wiccan interior design seeks to create a space that fosters a deep connection to nature and spirituality, promoting balance, harmony, and positive energy in the home..
The Mexican Witch Lifestyle - by Valeria Ruelas (Hardcover)
"Discover the vibrant culture of brujeria and embrace your own inner witch with this essential guide to spellcasting, spirit worship, tarot, crystals, and all the other elements of this increasingly popular lifestyle"--
Book Synopsis
Discover the vibrant culture of brujeria and embrace your own inner witch with this essential guide to spellcasting, spirit worship, tarot, crystals, and all the other elements of this increasingly popular lifestyle.
A modern Mexican bruja is a powerful person, one who reads the tarot and performs spellwork and rituals of devotion to their spirit guides and deities. Brujeria, which translates as witchcraft in Spanish, is a unique form of spirituality that blends core elements of Afro-Indigenous beliefs. Having originated in Mexico, brujeria is now practiced in Latinx communities across the world.
Valeria Ruelas was raised living every aspect of the brujeria lifestyle. From shopping at botanicas and yerberias, to casting spells, to interpreting tarot readings, Valeria has today become one of the foremost practitioners of brujeria in the US. And as part of her daily practice, she seeks to bring the intense wisdom, harmony, and spirituality that comes with living this bruja lifestyle to her followers and returning power and ancestral magic to those whose agency has been lost.
Within these pages, Valeria provides you with an expert's introductory handbook for all the aspects of brujeria, including,
-Respectfully shopping at a yerberia or botanica
-A complete guide to common crystals
-Essentials for your altar
-A introduction to tarot
-Spells to bring luck, love, and good fortune
-The secrets of Santa Muerte
Comprehensive and inspiring, The Mexican Witch Lifestyle is the perfect guide for anyone curious to learn more about this vibrant culture of witchcraft.
About the Author
Valeria Ruelas is a gay Chicana/Indigenous, Bruja/brujx, renowned witchcraft author, tarot reader, artist, and spiritual teacher. She was born in Delicias, Chihuahua, and is an Aquarius sun, Cancer moon, and Sagittarius rising. She/they is a trailblazer in the witchcraft community and has shared brujeria in an outspoken and uplifting way with the world, first through an appearance on "Viva Latino" on Spotify as their first ever celebrity tarot reader and then through her/their first book Cosmopolitan Love Potions. Cosmopolitan has also named her one of the most influential witches in the world and she is a regular writer for their witchcraft content. She/they is also the owner of an online witchcraft store TheMexicanWitch.com and creates most of the witchcraft products for the site herself and is currently working on designing a tarot deck which will highlight Mexican heritage. Valeria lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Reviews for "Sacred Altars: Designing a Beautiful and Functional Wiccan Shrine"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Wiccan interior design I saw at a friend's house. The whole place was filled with all these strange symbols and dark, gothic-looking decorations. It felt like I had entered a haunted house rather than a cozy home. The atmosphere was just too eerie for my liking, and I found it difficult to feel comfortable or relaxed in that environment. The overall design seemed a bit too outlandish and over the top for my taste.
2. Michael - 1 star - I recently visited a Wiccan-themed coffee shop, and I must say, I did not enjoy the interior design at all. The walls were covered in tacky tapestries depicting witchcraft and spells, and the furniture was all mismatched, giving it a cluttered and chaotic feel. The dim lighting added to the gloomy ambiance, making it difficult to even read the menu properly. I understand that Wicca is a significant part of some people's lives, but I personally found the overall aesthetic to be unsettling and unappealing.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I attended a Wiccan-themed party, and I was not a fan of the interior design choices. The colors were overwhelmingly dark, and the room was filled with various cauldrons and candles, which created a messy and cluttered look. The symbolic artwork on the walls seemed random and disorganized. I appreciate the uniqueness and creativity of Wiccan beliefs, but I believe there could have been a more tasteful and visually appealing way to incorporate those elements into the design.