{"product_id":"gold-bordered-pentagram-altar-cloth-36-x-36","title":"Gold Bordered Pentagram Altar Cloth 36\" x 36\" — Black Rayon Wiccan Working Surface","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epentagram altar cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e in full working size — 36″ x 36″ of black rayon printed with a silver central pentagram and gold-bordered Celtic decorative edge. AzureGreen’s classic altar cloth fits most standard altar tables and provides a dedicated ritual surface for circle casting, tool arrangement, candle work, and Wiccan ceremony. Machine washable; color stays rich wash after wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e AzureGreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altar cloth, full working surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 inches x 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% rayon, black ground with silver pentagram and gold border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiccan and pagan altars, tarot reading surface, ritual setup, pentagram devotional work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Full Working Altar in One Cloth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 36 inches square, this pentagram altar cloth covers an entirely different category of surface than the 18-inch accent cloths that dominate most metaphysical shops. A 36-inch cloth lays flat across a standard card table, a dedicated altar cabinet, or an outdoor working surface and still has room at each edge for candles, a chalice, and a bowl of salt without crowding the central design. If you pull full tarot spreads, a Celtic Cross sits comfortably inside the pentagram circle with cards to spare. That is the practical reality of this size, and it matters when you are mid-ritual and reaching for tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is woven from 100% rayon, a material that drapes well, folds compactly for storage or travel, and holds screen-printed metallic inks without cracking. The silver pentagram at center is surrounded by a dense pattern of Celtic knotwork, a design tradition with roots in Insular art of the 6th through 9th centuries that later fused with pagan and Wiccan symbolic vocabulary. The gold border that frames the entire cloth adds a solar accent to the design, pairing the pentagram's five-element structure with the warmth and ceremonial weight associated with gold across Western esoteric tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePentagram Symbolism and Five-Element Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pentagram's five points correspond to the classical Western elements: earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. In Wiccan practice the upward-pointing apex represents spirit presiding over the material four, and placing ritual tools at each corresponding point on this cloth gives a working altar a clear elemental map. Earth tools like salt or a stone go to the lower left, air tools like incense to the lower right, fire to the upper right, water to the upper left, and any spirit-directed object at the apex. The gold border frames this elemental arrangement and signals the boundary of sacred space without requiring a separate circle casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners in traditions that work with pentagram altar cloths as ritual centerpieces often use this size as a statement piece: laid over a small table it transforms any room into a working space without permanent furniture. The rayon fabric is light enough to fold into a bag for group rituals or outdoor full-moon gatherings. Browse my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/altar-supplies\/cloths\/\"\u003ealtar cloth collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional sizes and patterns if you want a matching smaller cloth for a portable kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use a Pentagram Altar Cloth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Lay the cloth and orient the pentagram\",\"text\":\"Center the cloth so the apex of the pentagram faces north or upward relative to your position. The gold border marks your ritual boundary; tuck any excess fabric under the table edge rather than folding it over your tools.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Place elemental tools at corresponding points\",\"text\":\"Set your earth tool at the lower-left point, air at lower-right, fire at upper-right, and water at upper-left. The apex holds your spirit representation. This map keeps setup intentional and leaves the central divination space clear.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Care and storage\",\"text\":\"Hand-wash in cold water with gentle soap or spot-clean between uses. Rayon wrinkles if machine-dried; lay flat or hang to dry. Store folded in a cloth bag away from direct sunlight to preserve the metallic screen-print ink over repeated use.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eThree steps for setting up and maintaining a 36-inch pentagram altar cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eLay the cloth and orient the pentagram\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eCenter the cloth so the apex of the pentagram faces north or upward relative to your position. The gold border marks your ritual boundary; tuck any excess fabric under the table edge rather than folding it over your tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003ePlace elemental tools at corresponding points\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eSet your earth tool at the lower-left point, air at lower-right, fire at upper-right, and water at upper-left. The apex holds your spirit representation. This map keeps setup intentional and leaves the central divination space clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eHand-wash in cold water with gentle soap or spot-clean between uses. Rayon wrinkles if machine-dried; lay flat or hang to dry. Store folded in a cloth bag away from direct sunlight to preserve the metallic screen-print ink over repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI stock this cloth because 36 inches is genuinely different from a decorative accent piece. It covers a real working surface, supports full tarot spreads, and is large enough to anchor a complete elemental tool layout without any piece falling off the edge. The Celtic knotwork detail around the pentagram is dense and well-printed, and the gold border gives it a ceremonial quality that photographs well for those who document their practice. The rayon is thin and light, which matters if you travel to rituals or roll your altar kit into a bag. For tools to complete the altar, explore my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/altar-supplies\/\"\u003efull altar supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"What size altar cloth do I need for a full tarot spread?\",\"answer\":\"A 36-inch square cloth holds a Celtic Cross spread with room for candles and tools at the edges. Smaller 18-inch cloths work as accent pieces but will not support a full reading layout with ritual objects surrounding the cards.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"What does the pentagram symbolize on an altar cloth?\",\"answer\":\"The five points map to earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. Practitioners position elemental tools at each point, creating a ritual surface layout. The Celtic knotwork adds continuity drawn from Insular artistic tradition of the early medieval.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"How do I care for a rayon altar cloth with metallic printing?\",\"answer\":\"Hand-wash in cold water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Avoid machine drying, which causes rayon to shrink. Keep the cloth from direct sunlight to protect metallic screen-print inks, and store it folded in a breathable cloth bag between uses.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"Is this altar cloth suitable for outdoor rituals?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. Rayon is lightweight and folds compactly for outdoor circles or group workings. Weight the corners with stones or tools in breezy conditions. The 36-inch size covers most portable folding tables used for outdoor seasonal rituals.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat size altar cloth do I need for a full tarot spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eA 36-inch square cloth holds a Celtic Cross spread with room for candles and tools at the edges. Smaller 18-inch cloths work as accent pieces but will not support a full reading layout with ritual objects surrounding the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat does the pentagram symbolize on an altar cloth?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe five points map to earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. Practitioners position elemental tools at each point, creating a ritual surface layout. The Celtic knotwork adds continuity drawn from Insular artistic tradition of the early medieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eHow do I care for a rayon altar cloth with metallic printing?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eHand-wash in cold water with mild soap and lay flat to dry. Avoid machine drying, which causes rayon to shrink. Keep the cloth from direct sunlight to protect metallic screen-print inks, and store it folded in a breathable cloth bag between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs this altar cloth suitable for outdoor rituals?\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. Rayon is lightweight and folds compactly for outdoor circles or group workings. Weight the corners with stones or tools in breezy conditions. The 36-inch size covers most portable folding tables used for outdoor seasonal rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48048189210874,"sku":"RASC84A","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/RASC84A.jpg?v=1780372671","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/gold-bordered-pentagram-altar-cloth-36-x-36","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}