The elements of my creations come to me, and tell me what they want to become. I facilitate this, and they help me in their own ways. I also believe in the spirits of places, and that there are some locales on Earth that act as vortexes for subtle energies. These are power sites, holy steads. Some are complex and permanent, some are simple and temporary, but all are made of natural materials that are in harmony with the environment.
Shrines can infinitely enhance one's life and dwelling place.
They are vortexes that draw in those energies that are in harmony with them. A shrine is a three dimensional mandala that is an expression of nascent spiritual realities in the manifest world. Visualising a shrine, and then shaping it in this world is mighty transformative magic. The harrow becomes a consciously created conduit for spiritual forces to blossom forth upon Earth. An altar is also a visual reminder of one's Soul, and of spiritual alignments to Deities, animal totems, and other spirit-helpers.