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How to do white magic
Pick the base for your altar.
Your altar can be any raised flat surface wide enough to place your book of shadows and your chosen ritual items. This can be a coffee table, nightstand, a shelf, or a large storage chest.
Some practitioners prefer to use a round altar, as it is easier to move around when inside a ritual circle. Others prefer square or rectangular altars for practical reasons, such as ease of storage.