An altar is a sacred, dedicated space where individuals honor and connect with a specific deity or multiple deities. This altar serves as a focal point for worship, offerings, meditation, prayer, and rituals, and it is often personalized based on the deity's attributes, symbolism, and the practitioner's spiritual tradition.
 
For centuries, witch balls have been used to protect and bless with a specific intention when hung over doorways, windows or even on altars. Each ball contains a combination of herbs, flowers, and crystals over a bed of moss that correspond to the ball's intention.
 
This deity witch ball is perfect for your altar honoring Hel!
 
Black: Symbolizes death, mystery, and the unknown, making it one of the primary colors associated with Hel. It represents her domain over the underworld and her connection to the shadow aspects of existence.
 
Wolves: Often associated with death, transformation, and the spirit world, aligning with Hel’s role as a goddess who guides the dead to their final resting place. Wolves symbolize protection and the journey through life and death.
 
Obsidian: A stone of protection, shadow work, and grounding, reflecting Hel’s energy as the ruler of the dead. It helps with exploring the darker aspects of the self and aids in facing fears and embracing transformation.
 
Smoky Quartz: Linked to grounding, letting go of negativity, and moving through difficult transitions. It is connected to the shadow aspects of life, helping to process loss, transformation, and healing from grief—attributes aligned with Hel’s energy.
 
Black Tourmaline: Hel governs the underworld, which is a place of death, reflection, and transformation. Black Tourmaline aids in facing inner shadows, helping one navigate the dark aspects of themselves, much like Hel guides the dead through their journey in the afterlife. It supports spiritual growth through acceptance of change and transition, aligning with Hel's influence over death and rebirth cycles.
 
Mugwort: Linked to divination, dreams, and connection to the spirit world, aligning with Hel’s role as a gatekeeper between the living and the dead. It helps with spiritual journeying and exploring the unknown realms of death.
 
Wormwood: Associated with protection, divination, and the spirit world, making it a fitting herb for honoring Hel. It can be used in rituals to connect with the spirits of the dead and to explore spiritual transformations.
 
Patchouli: Used for grounding and connecting to the earth, reflecting Hel’s domain over the underworld. It helps with spiritual grounding and letting go during times of loss or personal transformation.
 
Blackthorn: Often associated with the threshold between life and death, aligning with Hel's role in Helheim where she governs the souls who have passed. It embodies the balance between life, death, and the underworld, much like Hel, who represents the duality of existence, being half-living and half-dead herself.
 
Poppy: Has a calming effect, often used in connection with mourning, grief, and accepting loss, which aligns with Hel’s role in helping individuals come to terms with the inevitability of death. It represents the peace that comes after death, reflecting Hel's presence as a guide for souls transitioning from the physical world to the spiritual realm.