Altar Tile Uses In Wicca & Rituals: Altar tiles are often used as representations of ones faith. Altar tiles can be placed on altars as symbols and outward meanings for the individual's sacred space. Altar tiles can also be used in rituals and spells in a variety of methods although one more common use is as a vessel to hold energy this includes spirits. Ancient texts often speak of practitioners of the craft using altar tiles to trap and hold spirits whether it be for the actual ritual in progress or to entrap the spirit or demon's energies within the altar tile itself permanently.