“Through my own practice and in my career, in the process of witnessing countless others, I have come to believe that sacred space can fundamentally shape the way we perceive life and the way we experience inner and outer environments.
Altara is a project that came through as an idea many years ago. The underlying intention behind these transformative spaces is a reconnection to ourselves and divinity, by observing our intentions, by giving meaning to objects, gestures and integrating ritual in our daily lives.
These steps derive from key concepts in the scholarship of Mircea Eliade, Joseph Campbell and Robert L. Moore, reformulated with new insights from extensive field research, psychoanalytic practice and shamanic studies.” Cat La Fey
WHAT IS ALTARA?
A framework to start our own connection with the divine, to practice presence and intentionality, to infuse and honor space.
A collection of pre-designed altars, using crystal technology, accompanied by 'Altara the Art of Sacred Space' oracle that covers archetypes, materials and tools to support spiritual practice.
WHY?
Cultivating sacred space contributes to the collective consciousness, it shifts our awareness and quality of presence. It brings reverence, elevated thoughts and ultimately peace in our hearts and homes. Implementing the notion of sacred space at a large scale can have a profound impact on the way we live.
WHERE?
homes | ceremonial spaces | holistic hotels | wellness centers | conscious companies | public art
HOW?
The altars are used to infuse spaces, they become a center point where people gather in stillness.
Altara can serve each space according its needs. Different crystals are used and programmed intentionally for clearing, protection, wellbeing, restorative sleep, processing emotions or supporting action.
COMING SOON
CREATION PROCESS
By studying the cosmology of the objects displayed on a conventional altar, one can easily understand the tradition or religious beliefs behind. Pictures of deities or relatives and personal objects are often used.
My intention was to redesign the concept of a traditional altar and translate it in a minimalistic way, making it accessible and easy to integrate in any space - a foundation for people to start their own practice.
In the creation process I have included common neutral elements and relied on archetypes.
From a technological stand point, I have used energy circuits, working with copper for directing the energy and Lemurian quartz pieces to support an upward spiral flow.
The altars have self clearing systems with built in salt circle elements.
Each altar has a prayer box that opens with a quartz key. Incenses, selenite candles and other divination tools are all produced in house at specific astrological times with clear intentions.
Gold and silver sigils are engraved in each altar table.
THE BOOK
The book aims to offer a broader perspective into environmental psychology and sacred spaces and a map for navigating altar work.
On my creative journey, I deconstructed the elements used for creating ALTARA in materials, objects and tools, and I engaged with them as archetypes and teachers.
Beyond the visible items, I recognized unseen archetypes that contributed to the experience like silence, vision, intention, prayer and so on.
I decided to create a set of cards, as a way of practice and a bridge to decipher the way Altara can be used as a technology.
The cards share the purpose, the story and journey of each item, introspective practices and tools to engage with each archetype, as an entry point in the altar practice.
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CRYSTAL CLARITY
Learn how to choose the stones you work with, how to activate them and co-create an intentional harmonious environment using their frequencies.
SPACE INFUSION
A framework for opening and creating sacred space, for any type of spiritual practices or creative acts.
OPENING THE TEMPLE
Building your own home altar, using your intuition and the power of archetypes.
