
Sacred Altars for Your Home
No matter what type of altar you choose for your home, the most important part of setting it up is to take your time and choose your items with care.
The Iron Lock with Skeleton Keys is a ritual object rich in symbolic meaning, used in Santería, Espiritismo, hoodoo, and other magical traditions. Representing both protection and permission, the lock and keys are often used in workings involving binding, unblocking, and opening new spiritual or material pathways. Tied to the energy of Elegua—guardian of the crossroads—and Ogun—Orisha of iron and defense—this tool is placed on altars or within spells to secure blessings, protect intentions, and unlock divine opportunities. It’s ideal for rituals focused on access, boundary-setting, or safeguarding sacred work.