Altar Tools Religious Goods Sacred Images Questions and Answers

Rachel11 · Unread post by **Rachel11** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:52 am

I'm going to be visiting my parents next weekend which is the new moon and time for my spell kit. Can I start the spell in another location and then move it to my apartment to continue?

Thanks,
Raquel

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Cheshanna · Unread post by **Cheshanna** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:52 am

Hi. Can someone tell me if I should use a separate altar for Cast Off Evil, Cut and Clear and Road Opener spells? I have a 'love' altar and an altar where I burn my 'saints' candles but just wanted to check if I should use a separate altar for the ones mentioned above.

Thanks

Anna

Cheshanna · Unread post by **Cheshanna** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:25 am

Hi. I have framed pictures of Saint Jude, Saint Anthony, Saint Helen, Saint Marth (both - should the pictue of Lubana be on a separate altar to the white Saint Martha?) and Saint Expedite on my altars. The only colour of picture frames I could get for them all is black - will that make a difference to how/if they work with me?
Thanks

Anna

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:06 am

You could use the saints altar for the work that you listed. Saints would help with casting off evil and opening the way for you.

Cheshanna · Unread post by **Cheshanna** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:06 am

Thank you Mama Micki for your swift reply - it has helped very much.

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:47 am

No, the frame is completely inconsequential, unless a saint specifically asks for a different one. I've never personally had that happen.

Ask your St. Martha if she minds both of the pictures on her altar.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:42 pm

They are BACK IN STOCK! Hooray!

Unread post by **aura** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:31 am

Happy dance!!!! I know what'll be on my next order

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:59 am

There is no one way to have an altar, nor is there a requirement that one has any kind of permanent altar space on display.
Generally altars may have a symbol of faith, candle/s, and incense burner. Anything else is up to the practitioner.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:09 am

Learning719,

Making altars on fireplace mantels is extremely common and popular in the practice of conjure. Being "discreet" is your choice.

Here, courtesy of Althaea Greenstone, who donated the photo to the Associaition of Independent Readers and Rootworkers (AIRR), is a fireplace mantel altar that is anything BUT "discreet"; with, to the lower right, a very discreet ancestor altar that looks like a table-top collection of old photos.

And here, courtesy of Lara Rivera of the Associaition of Independent Readers and Rootworkers (AIRR), is the "money spells" section of her 14-foot long fireplace mantel altar -- again, not very "discreet":

Unread post by **starsinthesky7** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:25 pm

Yes. When doing work like that, I would put them on two different spaces. And make sure you clean yourself when you are going back forth in between works.

And doing two works at the same time if youre still sort of new can sometimes be energetically draining. So if you feel you can't do both at the same time, then I would work on the money drawing as that seems to be more important.

Unread post by **Odessa** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:16 pm

I was shocked to see this! I had one when I was a child. My grandmother gave it to me. I had long since lost it. Having this with my order put me back to those days when I was a 6 year old girl hugging trees and talking to animals. Felt this was a reminder not to forget to see the world through the eyes of a child sometimes.

Wild at Heart · Unread post by **Wild at Heart** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:02 am

I give these to my mother, she loves the novelty.

Unread post by **Miss Tammie Lee** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:34 pm

I love these! It's just one of the special gifts you recieve when you place an order through Lucky Mojo!

Mezan · Unread post by **Mezan** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:25 pm

I love them too, they are fun and cute

Sadly, mine recently tore so I will have to wait until my next order for a new one.

mysterg · Unread post by **mysterg** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 3:20 pm

Hey Folks,
I'm doing some work on writing a story, and I was curious about the idea of consecration of holy weapons. Now, I've read a lot of high fantasy, where the builders of holy weapons weave spell craft, runes, blessed metals and such into the creation of a holy relic by petitioning gods and such. My question is more down to Earth; how would a practitioner consecrate a holy weapon; what prayers would be used, and would you think that oils, fire, or some other type of petitioning would be used to something for, say, someone working on this in a modern setting?

(Trust me, I'm not going monster hunting any time soon, but the idea did come up as I was scrawling out some ideas for a story, and I thought I might at least ask about the subject here, as I thought people here wouldn't think I was odder than a ten-legged tap dancer for asking:)

Kind Regards,
Geo

Unread post by **Devi Spring** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:17 pm

It would really depend entirely on what magical tradition the maker was practicing.

Conjure doesn't really make too much use of ritual implements like daggers and such the way some other magical traditions do, but there are certainly a plethora of different condition products out there that one could use to fumigate or anoint an item that was important to them. Look to the Bible for likely passages they would pray.

That being said, the purpose of this forum is for the discussion of the use of Lucky Mojo products, so a purely theoretical occult topic such as this is kinda off target for here.

Unread post by **ConjureMan** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:27 pm

Conjure doesn't rely on many ritual impliments. However conjure doctors do pray, bless, and empower talismans, amulets, and other objects. This is often done by dressing them with oils, praying over them, and smoking them in incense.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:13 pm

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mysterg · Unread post by **mysterg** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:42 pm

Oh, and folks, no worries; this post for info came out a theoretical discussion between myself and other folks about the subject after seeing this concept in a film; everyone had very creative and interesting theories, and as I've made study of Rootwork intently lately, I wanted to get, as it were, a second opinion. I have no intention (or need, thank God,) to do such things, I just wanted the opinion of those in the know.

Again, my thanks for your time, and I'll be sure to be a bit more selective about my topics.

Kind Regards,
Geo

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:06 pm

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Batticia · Unread post by **Batticia** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:04 am

I have another question? Why is two candle are mainly used when is for the divine/deties?

simplydevine · Unread post by **simplydevine** » Mon May 07, 2012 9:03 am

Hello,

I have a spare dresser with a mirror attached to it and I'm thinking of setting up the dresser as my alter. Is it okay to have candles burning in front of mirrors?

I can't help but to wonder if the mirror would reflect back the energy that I would be trying to send out with the candles.

Thank you!

Unread post by **aura** » Mon May 21, 2012 2:22 am

Many workers have used mirrored dressers as altars, I don't see why you couldn't.

The extensive thread on altar Qs & As has a response to this precise question toward the end of page 7 (ref thread title ''Re: I have a question about mirrors in a altar/shrine space'') along with photos of mirrored dressers used as altars from Miss Cat on page 8. altars-questions-and-answers-t124.html

Blessings and best of luck.

simplydevine · Unread post by **simplydevine** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:28 am

Hi Aura!

Thank you SO MUCH for responding. I appreciate it and the links are very helpful.

Have a wonderful day!

goldentouch97 · Unread post by **goldentouch97** » Sun May 27, 2012 12:32 pm

An authentic skull of a ancestror died in the past does it better than an imitation of skull ?

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun May 27, 2012 12:45 pm

I would have to say yes, if the skull could be made available to you. Imitation is always just that, an imitation.

Unread post by **queen2be** » Sun May 27, 2012 4:06 pm

I'm interested in Stars' reply about fixing the skull candle and not burning it.
So it would serve almost like a candle-as-doll baby? In that case, would it be loaded and named?

That's an interesting intermediary between dressing & burning a candle and baptizing & working a doll. thanks!

Psychic Mimi · Unread post by **Psychic Mimi** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:53 am

I have had this pressing need to put a cigar on my altar, but I was wondering if there is a specific way I should go about it. Do I light it? Should I let it burn out or just snuff it out right away?? I ask because I put one there, but that *need* didn't go away. I lit it for a little bit, but it's still bothering me. I'm wondering if maybe I put the wrong type of cigar at this point. Who knew the spirits could be so picky!

Unread post by **Doctor Hob** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:34 am

Some spirits can be very specific. I used to "shotgun" cigar smoke onto my altar for a specific spirit. I'd light the cigar, draw in a mouthful of smoke and blow it back onto the altar. Not the most pleasant practicefkr a non-smoker, but it suited that particular spirit.

CajunBarbie · Unread post by **CajunBarbie** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:59 am

I guess you can also light it in an ashtray... when cleansing my altar I usually light a mini sage bundle and place it in a glass on my altar and just let it smoke up my entire altar. I would think you can do the same with a cigar.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:28 pm

Lucky mojo has information on this topic here ( http://www.luckymojo.com/esoteric/occul ... bacco.html )

Rookie2conjure · Unread post by **Rookie2conjure** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:32 pm

1) How do you know which spirit likes what? I'm sorry, I'm asking because I'm a newbie, I have not even made my 1st spell. I'm waiting on my purchase from LM....

2) How can I make an altar in my house, if my husband doesn't know what I am getting into? I am not planning on telling him that I am going to start doing spells and such... What should I do????

3) Where do you think should set up my altar? I am dead serious about this!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:54 pm

Dear Rookie2conjure,

1) Making an altar does not automatically involve the vereration, propitiation, engagement, appeasement, or enticing of a spirit. Nor does working with spirits require an altar in every case. To find our which spirits are associated with which offerings, stufy the religion(s) in which that spirit is venerated. We cannot help you a lot with that because we have no idea which spirits you intend to call upon.

2) An altar can be made in an entertainment cabinet, on a night stand, on a kitchen shelf, on a fireplace mantel. It can look like anything you want it to look like. I haveseen altars that consist of photos hung in groups on the wall, on top of an upright piano, and on a clothes closet shelf .

3) Anywhere that is convenient, feels right to you, and is simple to keep clean.

Unread post by **Mama Micki** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:02 pm

Many people do not have complete privacy to work, but manage to do so. All you need is a dresser top, a cabinet, a table, or any place where you can burn candles. You don't need it left out all the time; just burn dressed candles and maybe some incense when he's not around. You can take baths, wear oils and powders, and carry a mojo discreetly.

Rookie2conjure · Unread post by **Rookie2conjure** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:15 pm

So it doesn't have to be a time to do so?

Psychic Mimi · Unread post by **Psychic Mimi** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:16 pm

Thank you for the info. I need to go read that link now! Lol.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:41 pm

Research and study miacane00. Here is a page on Lucky Mojo ( http://www.luckymojo.com/patronsaints.html) that discussed Patron Saints and their occupations.

Rookie2conjure, timing is an individual matter. There is no one universal way to time altar work.

phonehappy · Unread post by **phonehappy** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:36 pm

I have to clear off my alter for some short but long term company.

I am going to start working a honey jar. Can I simply put it next to me on my side table next to my bed and light my candles and say my prayers?

How Important is having an alter? Thanks!

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:48 pm

Dear phonehappy,

The first thing you will need to do is to learn to spell the word altar correctly. I am not trying to put you down -- i am telling you that if you search this site (or anywhere on the web) for "alter," you will not find any information, because to "alter" means to "change" as in "Dying her hair greatly altered her appearance."

If you spell it the right way, you can find a lot of helpful posts about altars.

A nightstand such as you describe is quite traditional for use as an altar. I think you are mistaken when you say ithat such a piece of furniture is not an altar. We define the word altar by what is done on it, not by what it looks like.

This nightstand would make a very nice altar:

nana664 · Unread post by **nana664** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:22 am

I will help you even further, and this is for everyone else who is trying to search for information in the forum. Google in an invaluable search tool for searching the forum. In the forum search, when you type altar, you get the following message: "The following words in your search query were ignored because they are too common words: altar. You must specify at least one word to search for. Each word must consist of at least 3 characters and must not contain more than 17 characters excluding wildcards". This has happened to me before.

That will frustrate you real fast. Fortunately, LM is indexed in Google, so the easiest way to find what you need is to type in the search bar: site:forum.luckymojo.com altar . If you're searching for a phrase, replace altar with the phrase in quotes.

Works perfectly for me, and saves me from having to get either the above message, or something like "958 results".

Fixerkitty · Unread post by **Fixerkitty** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:27 am

^This is invaluable advice that should be right there on the forum's front page. +1.

Unread post by **aura** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:09 am

Hi phonehappy,

having an altar is not 100% necessary. you can have temporary or moveable work spaces if you need to. many work this way and it's a valid way to go about your business. that said, on the other hand, many people find that having a permanent space devoted to the work you do is an invaluable asset for success. The energy that builds in a space devoted to Love, Money, Family, Deity, adds and supports your work even when you're not actively praying. It's also a symbol to the Divine that your practice is important enough for you to devote it a space - even just the back of a closet - it gives your intention PERMANENCE and RESIDENCE in your life and home.

phonehappy · Unread post by **phonehappy** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:36 pm

Thanks very much aura. That actually makes sense. I do have a small alter but with company coming I will have to put it aside. Gotta work that honey jar though

silverspoon22 · Unread post by **silverspoon22** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:58 am

i just finished doing a commanding spell, during the last 4 hours of the candle burn the wick floated the the side and soothed the right side of the glass, about 2 hours later the wick floated back to the middle and the rest of the burn was clean can any one explain this. the candle burned for 6days.

Unread post by **Zola Kathryn** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:42 pm

Silverspoon22,
I personally haven't ever experienced a burn like that. Make a note to yourself about the wick, observe the outcome of the spellwork, and that could be an indicator for you in the future.

Unread post by **catherineyronwode** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:31 pm

I just wanted to give folks a heads-up on our Mexican chromo prints of Christian, mostly Catholic, religious subjects.

We have just acquired a huge lot of never before offered 8" x 10" chromos -- some quite different than the usual Catholic saint images we have listed for years. These were a buyout from a manufacturer in Mexico who has gone out of the printing business. If you are a Catholic practitioner or a collector of Mexican Catholic folk art, you may wish to check out what we've got. Some of these are delightfully interesting, simply as artifacts, in addition to their mystical, spiritual, or religious values.

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These 8" x 10" chromo prints from Mexico are in ADDITION to our long list of Catholic holy cards at

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As of today (June 23, 2012), about half of the Mexican chromo prints have no image online yet -- but at least they are LISTED and you can order them. In the weeks to come we will be scanning and adding images to ALL of them. I will post updates as the work proceeds, thanks to Ernie and nagasiva.

pma · Unread post by **pma** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:04 am

They are beautiful! I might just add one to my next order. Thanks!

Unread post by **Joseph Magnuson** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:02 pm

I have the San Cipriano (St. Cyprian) one and it is beautiful.

Unread post by **Doctor Hob** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:49 pm

I just got my St. Cyprian in a couple of days ago. These are lovely prints.

Unread post by **jwmcclin** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:54 pm

Thanks cat, my daughter loves these.

psychic kitty · Unread post by **psychic kitty** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:13 am

These are beautiful! They're even more stunning in person! Of course I'm partial to San Martin Caballero, but they're all nice!

Rookie2conjure · Unread post by **Rookie2conjure** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:47 am

I have a spare bedroom which I want to converted into an altar room.

This will be for personal use to help me and my family. No negative work, just positive work.

My question is, can I have several altars in that room, for instance altars for my saints, my ancestors, money altar, love altar, family altar? Success ... Which altar would this belong to?

Also, as for the money altar, I suppose this is where I will be working on steady work and money drawings and boss fix. Now, my question on this, do I need to make two money altars one for me and my husband or I can just have one for us?

Thank you

Unread post by **Turnsteel** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:39 am

Hello.

Rookie2conjure wrote:My question is, can I have several altars in that room, for instance altars for my saints, my ancestors, money altar, love altar, family altar? Success ... Which altar would this belong to?

Yes you can have multiple altars in a single room. You can do success work either at whatever altar you have for the goal, (success in love at your love altar,success in your career at the money altar) or you can build an altar for your own personal success and mastery.

Rookie2conjure wrote:Also, as for the money altar, I suppose this is where I will be working on steady work and money drawings and boss fix. Now, my question on this, do I need to make two money altars one for me and my husband or I can just have one for us?

Either option works. I would personally have a single money altar to bring wealth into the house.

Rookie2conjure · Unread post by **Rookie2conjure** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:44 am

Thanks Turnsteel

Now, since that will be my sacred/altar room, do I need to remove the camphor squares I have in that room?

Thank you!

Unread post by **MissMichaele** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:45 am

Rookie2conjure wrote:I have a spare bedroom which I want to converted into an altar room.

Lucky you!

... as for the money altar, I suppose this is where I will be working on steady work and money drawings and boss fix. Now, my question on this, do I need to make two money altars one for me and my husband or I can just have one for us?

I think it would be incredibly shiny if you could do both: a central lodestone array in the middle with things to bless your husband's projects on one side and your projects on the other: mojos, arrays of curios, treasuremaps or pictures of your workplaces or dream jobs, etc.

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

Rookie2conjure · Unread post by **Rookie2conjure** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:32 pm

Thanks Miss Michaele

Unread post by **aura** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:33 pm

Hi Rookie2conjure,

you'll also find lots of useful information in the Forum thread on Altars that I'm merging this into!

Blessings.

Rookie2conjure · Unread post by **Rookie2conjure** » Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:19 pm

Thanks Aura