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slowly stand up and explore the area physically. Make sure you are aware of any hidey-holes within the place, or any identifying marks that will help you return to your place if need be. Once this is done, you may leave the area and silently or loudly affirm that you will return.
    The rest is up to you. You may desire to formally consecrate the space for the work of Magick, or perhaps you may simply begin to work there and allow a relationship to evolve from scratch. Whatever you decide, make sure you treat your sacred space in a respectful manner. If the time comes when you wish to introduce your sacred space to a fellow Pagan or close friend, make sure you ask your space beforehand. Through the connections formed between the location and yourself, a sentience will build that will respond both negatively and positively to each action, intention, and emotion you bring to it.
    Sacred space may not suit your lifestyle. Perhaps you move around a lot and simply cannot expend the time and energy needed to form a relationship with the surrounding area. For other Pagans, it may be that they need variety within their spirituality to keep things fresh. In any case, keep your mind open to new experiences and opportunities.
    Interior Design
    In connection with your sacred space, you may like to decorate the area with greenery and flowers. You can hang ribbons, lanterns, and wreaths about the place, and if circumstance permits, secure votive or pillar candles in various spots around your space.
    Physical offerings and devotions are a pleasant additive to your personal sacred space as they help to reconnect your senses with the archaic customs of ancient Pagans who have always honoured their gods through gifts of food and liquid, otherwise known as sacraments or libations. Offerings also help to reaffirm the faith of the individual and to act as symbols of focus for meditation and prayer.
    Pagan traditions generally have certain rituals of blessing and consecration of food and drink, which is then offered to the gods. Generally after the bulk of the ritual is finished, the rite of cakes and ale takes place, and whatever food and drink is available is consecrated and eaten. In most cases, after the circle is opened, the remaining leftovers are offered to the gods and crumbled or poured onto the ground as a sign of respect for the earth. Beyond this, the act of creating and decorating devotional offerings is often neglected by the average Pagan.
    Making a Wreath
    A common offering among Pagans who practice routine devotion today is the wreath, which is simple, beautiful, and easy to make. All you need is a garden vine of some description (e.g., ivy), a sink or portable tub, scissors, and plenty of patience!
    Gather enough ivy to make the amount of wreaths you want, and then soak the vines in a sink or tub full of lukewarm water, removing clods of dirt and roots. After the vines have been soaked properly (and not for too long!), find a sunny spot to dry the ivy. After a few minutes, cut the vine to lengths of twice the circumference of your head. Wrap the length of ivy around your head, ensuring the fit is not too tight and not too loose, overlapping the ends. Entwine the overlapping vine firmly around the foundation of the wreath, remembering to bend the final tips of the vine back and over the ivy.
    If you want, you can add complementary flowers to the wreath by threading in the stems. You can wear wreaths during rituals and leave them as offerings after you have left your sacred space. Ivy is a versatile plant that you can also use to decorate your Craft tools.
    Banners and flags are another evocative way of furnishing your sacred space. Simply take a suitable piece of white or lightly coloured material, and paint the desired symbol/s on it. Depending on the construct of your sacred space, you can use either curtain rods or branches to suspend the banners. In an inside space, you can print out images of symbols or traditional Pagan litany