Feng shui-wise, it is best if your altar can be located in the Northwest area of your house. This is not necessary, though, so no worries if your altar has to be in any other bagua area. Start with a space that is higher than the floor level. An even better option is on a shelf or table surface.

A burnt offering in Judaism is a form of sacrifice first described in the Hebrew Bible. The term is first used of the sacrifices of Noah. As a tribute to God, a burnt offering was entirely burnt on the altar.

Architecturally, there are two types of altars: those that are attached to the eastern wall of the chancel, and those that are free-standing and can be walked around, for instance when incensing the altar.