Altar Tools Religious Goods Sacred Images Questions and Answers

[catherineyronwode]

Caulbearer --

The topic of altars in the bedroom has been covered in this thread several times since the Lucky Mojo Forum went online 2008. Reading this thread from the beginning will help you place the issue in the context of African American American Hoodoo folk-magic, which is the subject of the forum. You will see many replies, some of them from a standpoint of experiential knowledge, others from a cultural traditional perspective.

Happy reading!

Here is one of four altars that my husband nagasiva and i maintain in our own bedroom. This one is the "bird altar," so called because it features several images of birds.

[Apollo Dark]

When all the unpacking is finally done, after our big move. I believe we are going to have an altar in every room of the house, and a independent temple outside the house with more altars.

[Caulbearer]

Caulbearer --

The topic of altars in the bedroom has been covered in this thread several times since the Lucky Mojo Forum went online 2008. Reading this thread from the beginning will help you place the issue in the context of African American American Hoodoo folk-magic, which is the subject of the forum. You will see many replies,some of them from a standpoint of experiential knowledge, others from a cultural traditional perspective.

Happy reading!

Many thanks! The thread covered all my questions.

[fragileheart]

I am doing my first spell. (Black candle separation spell) I am hoping for my items to come in next week. I have never done this before so I have several questions.

1-is it okay for me to do my spell in the garage then hide it in a rubber made tub so no one sees it?

2-since I'm trying to separate my ex boyfriend (father to my baby) from his new girlfriend, which way am I suppose to sit when I do this? I kept seeing comments of east and west. Since its about them, does this not apply to me?

Thank you all for your patience with me. No one knows I'm doing this, this isn't something that I can tell anyone due to them not agreeing to this. I know no one who does this. I can't even find a shop here to buy things I have to order online. Thank you again for the help.

[aura]

Hi fragileheart,

1 - Yes.
2 - For cursing, many prefer West as this is the direction of the setting sun and it takes things away, breaks them apart and removes them. It's a good direction for banishing work. That said, there are a number of schools of thought on directionality and not everyone works the same way.

Since it is your first spell, you may want to consider getting a short magical coaching session to walk you through the work and the details you're curious or unclear about. It can really give you a better sense of the work and the type of spell you're doing in general. Most AIRR members offer magical coaching.

Many Blessings,
Aura

[fragileheart]

Thank you aura you have been very helpful! I do have a reader who is an airr. I just always feel bad emailing her. =\ I don't want her to feel like I'm a pain in the tush!!

[aura]

Hi fragileheart,

If you pay for a magical coaching session you'll be far from a pain in the tush for your AIRR worker! You'll be helping them with their livelihood They can probably also give you excellent information on how to put up a portable altar as well as what to keep on it.

[catherineyronwode]

I agree with aura --

You can read this thread, pre-pay an AIRR worker for magical coaching, email the worker pictures of your proposed altar space and the items you are thinking of having on the altar, and then set down at your appointed time to a half-hour or one-hour session of instruction. If you choose an AIRR worker who will do skype video conferencing, you can actually do the work of setting up your altar in real time!

Here, courtesy Miss Bri of The Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers (AIRR), is a small Catholic home altar featuring the Virgin of Guadelupe and other Catholic saints:

[Brother_Brad]

Greetings everyone. I am curious to know if on my altar I can have a series of conjures going but for different purposes? For example, I assume its safe for candles for positive work to be near each other on my altar, but the candles going for negative/destructive work should I quarantine them to a separate space? Or as long as the candle remains I plan to keep and those that are to be disposed of dont mix, it's cool? I have a very limited amount of space and I have been hesitating from doing destructive work because I didnt want the intents to "mix".
Any views would be much appreciated!

[MissMichaele]

I have a very limited amount of space and I have been hesitating from doing destructive work because I didnt want the intents to "mix".
Any views would be much appreciated!

First of all, an altar doesn't have to be a dresser- or table-top.

• You can just as well burn a dressed candle on a little wall shelf or sconce.
• Some folks burn negative candles on the back of the toilet (a faint echo of the days when they would be burned in the outhouse and then, partway through the burn, knocked into the human waste below).
• Some folks burn candles (of any type) in the bathtub, especially when they're not home; it improves fire safety, too.

Secondly, not every spell is a candle spell.

• Are you working a dollbaby on a thoughtless or reluctant lover? Keep it in your underwear drawer between sessions.
• Are you working a vinegar jar to break up a couple? Shake it, don't burn a candle on it. Hide it away between sessions.
• Are you blindfolding a doll baby to keep someone unaware of your work? Keep it in a black bag in the closet.
• Do you need to sweeten a family member? Wrap your herbs in your petition paper and tape it to the bottom of your sugar bowl.
• Do you want your sweetening work -- say, an apple spell or honey jar -- to keep humming along quietly in the background for months or years? Put it under a plant in your garden next spring.

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

[catherineyronwode]

Miss Michaele gave great advice.

If someone told you that you must use separate altars for separate types of work, that's wrong. Read the material in this thread. Read the material on altars at the AIRR site. Get in touch with other practitioners and listen to them. One of the best workers i knew placed all of his spell work for clients on an old-fashioned built-in wooden carpenter's bench in a room in the back of his candle shop, which had obviously at one time been a carpenter's shop.

It looked somewhat like this, only as you approached it the vice handle was the first thing you came up on:



Now, this man was a PROFESSIONAL root doctor. He had everything on the one altar. He kept things at different parts of the workbench, not all mixed together, but there were no clearly demarked "territories" on it. It was a mess, too. Wax everywhere. That was HIS STYLE. And i never questioned him about was this a bad idea or not, because he obviously knew his business.

[carloscal]

hi im chris

i have a alter to the santa muerte . i made a red santa muerte statue to show my appreciation
my question is i gave red apples as a offering and the fruit never rots the apples been in the alter for like 3 months . when i go and touch the apples it looks like there getting eaten from the inside and the outside looks normal and the apples have like a white powder on them .

does anybody have advice or tell me whats happening ?

[MissMichaele]

hi im chris

i have a alter to the santa muerte . i made a red santa muerte statue to show my appreciation
my question is i gave red apples as a offering and the fruit never rots the apples been in the alter for like 3 months . when i go and touch the apples it looks like there getting eaten from the inside and the outside looks normal and the apples have like a white powder on them .

does anybody have advice or tell me whats happening ?

Your apples ARE rotting -- but very slowly and politely. If your luck has not changed for the worse, perhaps Santa Muerte is happy to have a three-months apple from you. I would give her more frequent offerings, though. They needn't be expensive -- fruit, chocolate, tequila, flowers. (At my house, the flowers include garlic and chive blossoms -- pretty, exotic, and growing right outside our door.)

Miss Michaele

[Rev Ernest]

More of the Catholic Chromo prints are going online, and we have many more scheduled for scanning and inclusion. You can find all the ones for sale at this page:

http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatholycar ... #catmexico

at which you can also find Holy Cards and cards and prints from other religions.

Enjoy!

[Mama Micki]

Put the apples outside and put out a new offering. On my Santa Muerte altar I usually have water or aloe vera juice; tequila, wine, or other liquor; dark chocolate (good quality); and flowers.

[calimania]

I have read all the pages under this section "Altars: Questions and Answers" and unless I missed it, I don't see this specific question asked/answered.

I have read where you can setup different types of spells from east to west, so obviously you can have multiple spells working on a single altar; however I am new to this and will be ordering the "Love Me" spell kit and the "Break up" spell kit. I have not yet figured out if I should be doing these at the same time or if I should focus on one of the kits and then move onto the others. In the event that I ever do figure this out and it is determined to do them at the same time, can I perform both spell kits on the same altar at the exact same time? I have a small closet like space at my office that no one will ever enter, which I think is ideal because my target of the both kits also works in the same office every day, so if proximity aids in effectiveness, she certainly will be close. Now this space is small, so I have setup a small wooden surface with metal legs that is probably only 2'x4' and is facing east. I have a couple other small surfaces that I could use for supplies and preparation, but only this single small surface for an altar.

In summary,
1) Can the "Love Me" and "Break Up" spell kits be worked at the same time on the same altar? Do I need to shelter these spells from each other by dividing them in any way?
2) Do I cover the table with a cloth and if so, would I use different cloths for each of these side by side spells or just a single cloth
3) Will the "Break Up" spell be less effective if it is on the same altar that is facing east? Do I need to figure out a way to have it to the west of the "Love Me" altar or does it not really matter?
4) Off topic for this forum, but since it might influence the answer of these on-topic questions, could someone put my question to rest on if I should do one spell first and then the other and if so, in what order? or do I do them both at the same time

[aura]

Hi impjnmn,

(1) You can perform both spell kits in tandem, but not working them at the same time nor in the same space (altar). If you do them in tandem, then it would be customary to do love work in the morning, as the clock hands rise and to do the break-up work at night as the clock hands fall. If you want to work them one after the other, then the love me work would be done during the waxing moon whereas the break-up work would be during the waning moon (or vice-versa).

(2) No working on the same altar for both spells. But yes, a cloth can be put down - black for the break-up work and red for the love me work. It's not absolutely necessary but useful for catching all the ritual remains for burial. It also makes things pretty and sets the mood.

(3) No working on the same altar for both spells: you don't want your Love Me work getting splased with the mud from the break-up!!!! And yes, orientation does matter. Try and do the break-up in a West-facing direction if possible. Breaking the rules is only OK once you have enough experience to know why they're there and what they're doing.

(4) See answer (1)

[MoonSunStar]

Hi,
I don't have an altar and I can't have one either since this isn't my home. It's only a temporary place I'm staying at. Can I still do candle rituals without having an altar? I can put the candles on a plain table or by the window, and when I'm done with it, I can just put it away? Thanks

[catherineyronwode]

MoonSunStar,

Your question has been merged into a long thread on altars and altar work. Please read this thread from the beginning and i think you will see that your query has already been answered several times.

If, after reading this thread you still have questions, just ask and we will try to answer.

Here is a small, modern Chinese altar table of type that may be found online with a simple search for "wooden Chinese altar table." As you czn see, there is nothing that particularly marks it as being an "altar" to the average eye. Most people would just consider it to be a "small Chinese table."



I think that a lot of folks needlessly complicate and pseudo-sanctify the subject of furniture. Here is a small, modern American altar table that came up when i searched for "small American wooden altar table" -- but again, to the average eye, there is nothing that sets this apart from a "small American wooden table":

[MissMichaele]

Hi,
I don't have an altar and I can't have one either since this isn't my home. It's only a temporary place I'm staying at. Can I still do candle rituals without having an altar? I can put the candles on a plain table or by the window, and when I'm done with it, I can just put it away? Thanks

Yes, pretty much. For generations, people who do candle work with limited privacy have burned the candle in sections -- for a limited time each night, then pinched the flame out -- and hidden it in a bag or box under the bed or in the closet.

You can also load perfectly ordinary-looking decorative candles by wrapping a pinch of herbs or powder in your petition paper and putting it under the candlestick. Many candlesticks have hollow bases with felt glued across them. Pry it open enough to tuck your petition in there. Or you might be able to make the little packet flat enough that the candlestick will stand straight and true. Tape it to the bottom of the candlestick and light it innocently.

Or light an ordinary candle dressed with oil and a word of prayer, and innocently place it next to a picture of the person you are working on or one that represents the situation you wish to bring about.

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

[Tewsday]

Hi there, everyone. I apologize in advance if I am not posting under the correct board, but I felt that this one would probably be the most pertinent to the subject matter at hand. If it isn't, please feel free to point me in the right direction . I just had some general inquiries about an altar setup for Hoodoo work. I want to do things the proper way in Hoodoo. Are there set guidelines on what should be on an altar? How should it be set up and what are some good items to have on it? Also, is there a ritual involved before working with the altar (similar to the "opening of the circle" in Wicca)? I apologize for not knowing these things, but I have had little luck researching this subject matter, and the sources I have found seem vague at best. Also, any sources that could answer these questions for me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time!

[Papa Newt]

Hi Tewsday,

I went ahead and merged your post to an established thread on the topic of altars. Be sure to read the previous pages to get some great insight.

Also, on the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour Professor Ames's topic for the panel discussion was about altars. Be sure to listen to the October 6, 2013 episode.

[MissMichaele]

I want to do things the proper way in Hoodoo. Are there set guidelines on what should be on an altar?

Not exactly, but there are some general principles which you can tease out from this thread -- into which your post has been merged, by the way:

altars-questions-and-answers-t124.html

How should it be set up

Oh, the answers to this question are as numerous as the grains of sand by all the seas of the world

and what are some good items to have on it?

Think of an altar as a spiritual workbench. Whatever materials you need for the spell you are working -- that's what belongs on your altar.

Beauty -- pictures, flowers, candlesticks and other decor -- is a wonderful thing, and many spiritual workers find power in it -- but others can do good work without it. (In fact, elsewhere in this thread, you will find that Miss Cat has posted a picture of an actual carpenter's workbench, like one where a gifted spiritual worker burned candles and did other work, many years ago.)

Besides clients' candles, honey jars, and skull lights, my altars have written prayers for non-clients, lamps dedicated to mighty justice workers and spiritual workers of the past and to a few church and folk saints, MISC church fans for wafting incense smoke, sage and cedar bundles for cleansing, heart and flower decorations where appropriate.

I also dedicate a portion of my justice and healing altar to the Crystal Silence League, so there is a bowl of glass spheres in several colors, atop a stack of printed prayer requests.

Also, is there a ritual involved before working with the altar (similar to the "opening of the circle" in Wicca)?

You will find that the answers to this question are also many and varied. I begin my evening candle service with my justice altar, so I like to start by reading Romans 8:24-28:

• "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
  But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
  Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
  And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Hope this helps,

Miss Michaele

[Awarewolf]

Good evening, all! While I'm new to the LuckyMojo forums, I'm exceptionally impressed with their products, the communal atmosphere that has been created here, and most importantly, the importance of "hoodoo literacy, understanding and ethics" is commendable and honorable.

With that said, I have a general question that I'm hoping some or many might be able to help me with.

Essentially, I'm curious about the best way to cleanse (in the literal sense) one's altar or workspace without grounding out the energies that have been developed around this space. It may be as simple as cleaning any hard surface, but I thought of this as a good way to introduce myself to the community.

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated; I truly look forward to becoming more involved in this community.

Wishing peace, love and light to all...

[Miss Aida]

Welcome to the Lucky Mojo Family, Awarewolf!
And LOVE you r screen name!! Catchy!!
Thank you for all of the wonderful compliments. And yes, Lucky Mojo totally has it together! Most importantly, the authenticity of the products, the teachings, and the ethics (as you had mentioned)
When you get time, we'd love to see you introduce yourself via the introduction thread. We can then give you the links to the most popular threads, too.
Well, to answer you r question: CHINESE wash does it for me. And it does a great GREAT job! www.luckymojo.com/chinesewash.html
If you are only interested in the washing, that's the product!!!
Let us know if you also wanted spiritual space cleansing because there are other products that you can use.
Hope this helps
have a WONDERFUL evening!

[Awarewolf]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the great reply! I will certainly introduce myself using the Introduction thread and establish myself in a more "formal" way (minus the pomp and circumstance that are normally associated with the word "formal", I suppose).

I appreciate you sending me the link that you sent me and it looks like an extremely versatile wash. With that said, I should have been more specific...based on what I read of the Chinese floor wash, it seems to be more applicable to a larger working space or sanctuary. While I'll no doubt use this in the near future,I'm looking for something on a smaller initial scale. The area that needs cleansing (basic hygienic cleansing) in this case is literally no larger than a flat surface upon with I dress and anoint ritual items and practice. After using it for some time now, I just want to clean it up again, but want to know if I should/can be as simple as using soapy water, or if there's a different household item that might accomplish the same goal.

I apologize if I'm not describing my intentions clearly, but I'll be happy to elucidate if desired!

Wishing you love, peace and light.

[Miss Aida]

Hello, Again, Awarewolf,
Just mix a couple of teaspoons of it with water and cleanse your altar.
I use Chinese wash for everything!! I wash: my statues with it; my furniture; Crucifixes; picture frames; almost everything!!
It works beautifully on wood also!
If you're still not comfortable doing that, then, get some plain castile soap or some lemon scented hand soap. Mix some Van-Van oil with it and use that to wash your altar.
www.luckymojo.com/vanvan.html
Take care!

[Naught1usMax1mus]

Also you might want to listen to the 10/6/13 (last Sunday) BlogTalkRadio production of the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Radio show, they discuss altars and cleansing/upkeep of altars. It is a great show to listen to weekly -- even if you miss it on its Sunday broadcast, you can listen to it online at any time.

Mary Thomson
HRCC #1398G

[aura]

Hi awarewolf,

I've merged your post into the long thread already existant on altars. You'll probably find lots of useful information in addition to the wonderful words that have already been provided.

[Awarewolf]

As I continue to "test the waters" of the Lucky Mojo forums and continue to encounter multitudes of kind individuals with seemingly boundless wells of knowledge, I'm humbled and inundated - I find myself in what I'd call "a happy problem." So, thank you all for being so accommodating and kind.

I will absolutely try variations of the ideas that have been presented and keep everyone posted on how the altar, subsequent conjures and any other workings behave. I'm trying to brush up on my Herbology and am reading cat yronwode's book in the hopes that I can minimize cost but bring about effectiveness. I'm sure you guys hear that a great deal.

I really look forward to being a part of what is clearly a solid and loving community but one that is also a powder-keg of wisdom.

Wishing you all light, love and peace -

Awarewolf

[Engagement 4 me 2014]

I'm starting my praying station inside my closet so no one will see or touch my saint. I was wondering would it be ok if i make a small corner for my saint but with bags, coats and other items on the other side of the closet? My main concern is my boyfriend not seeing my saints . He's very closed minded and wouldn't understand my personal belief.

Please share your ideas .

[MissMichaele]

Amor Prohibido, this is a hoodoo forum, and most hoodoo workers are Protestants, so they don't work with the saints. But many of them, too, have to hide their spiritual work, so I'm sure our readers will have many useful ideas for you.

Miss Michaele

[Mary Bee]

I use a tall cabinet with closeable doors that I got at Target (a major chain store in the US). I keep all my private spiritual stuff in there.

Mary

[BrotherChristopher]

I have met people who work within their closet. The closet is some what large-ish, and so they have room to set up a small altar to work from. So, yes you can do that.
There is some great altar equipment lucky mojo sales. You might look into one of the Thai altar shelfs so put up in the closet.

[Jfrog]

Hello, everyone. I hope this is the right place for this question - if not, I'm sorry... I decided to clean my altar off, including hand-washing my altar cloth, and rearrange it. I took a few things completely off that hadn't been prayed over, if you get my drift. During the time I was cleaning, I kept telling the spirits (by the spirits I mean the dead I had called upon like someone suggested on this forum and my ancestors) that I was cleaning up for them. That it needed to be done. Well, later that afternoon I became really sick, hospitalization sick, and it lasted about 3 weeks. Sent my prayer request to TCSL and everything. Now, I want to completely change my altar due to I've found a better one with drawers, but I'm afraid now. Seriously. My questions are: should I offer a gift to each different statue and explain I need to change altars? OR is something wrong all together with me getting sick in the first place? I'm relatively new to hoodoo. In fact, I was just accepted by Miss Cat herself into her course on Sunday - YAY! - so any advice from someone who has experienced the same thing, or any advice from someone who just knows the answer, will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Miss Phoenix]

1BlessedCat, cleaning an altar is not something that should lead to hospitalization. There could be something else going on, both mundane or magically connected, but that is impossible to tell without a reading. Altars need cleaning from time to time and if you are doing this in a respectful way, which it sounds like you were, there should not be an issue with this. Once the altar is re-set it is a good idea to leave an offering, but beyond that I wouldn't be worried. Of course, if it feels like something else is going on you might consult with a reader/rootworker.

[Jfrog]

Thank you so much. I was thinking the same thing, too. I'm going to burn some sage over in that area and take a cleansing bath.

[Curious Korner]

Hell All'
Greeings and blessings to all on the forum, especially the moderators who all do a fine job of tackling our problems, advising and sharing their thoughts and experiences. I normally do more reading and reasearch than ask questions on the forum and am attempting to find a post where many shared their preferences of what was placed on their alter. Thanks.

[Miss Aida]

Good Evening, Curious Korner ,
Have you read all the pages on this subforum? Lots of good information here.
What kind of an altar are you setting up?
Take care!

[jwmcclin]

cat designed a page on Lucky Mojo dedicated to Altar Tools
http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocattools.html‎

[amandapropaganda]

I'm new to Hoodoo and I'm learning. I read on this thread that you should keep your altars private, except for your ancestor altar, which some have advised can be out in the open. I have an enclosed porch, facing west, with a cement column in the middle that just looks like an altar (though the front porch faces west, the items on the altar would face east), and as soon as I read the term "altar," I thought of this spot for a fixed money altar dedicated to increasing my lottery luck, which I'm most interested in. The concrete column desperately looks like something should be placed on it. I live on a block with four houses that were built to look identical. My neighbor does not have his front porch enclosed, and he uses his concrete columns for plant stands. Would it be inappropriate to turn this column into a money altar because it's on my front porch? I'm not the most social person and I don't encourage people to just drop by my house whenever. I don't get too many visitors, and truth be told, I don't feel like I would need to hide what I do or my beliefs. It's my house and my porch. I pay the mortgage here. I live out of state and all my family lives elsewhere, plus, I've been interested in magic since I was a very young child. That's just me. My family, if anyone, would know and come to expect something like this from me. I don't think I would place real paper money on this altar, because mail and packages are delivered regularly (though people don't step foot on this front porch because I keep the front door locked and if I put plants on this column...green!...I could tuck money into spots here and there that wouldn't be seen) but I wouldn't mind placing candles or anything else there. And it's a concrete surface, which makes me feel better about burning candles on it. Is there a reason altars should be hidden away? Would it negatively impact the effectiveness of my spells if my money altar were on an enclosed, locked front porch, capable of being seen by anyone on the porch?

[Miss Aida]

Good Evening, amandapropaganda,
You know, it sounds to me like spirit is calling you and telling you to put your money altar there. That's what it sounds like.
But, the concern is indeed people seeing it and then: Jinxing it with cruel thoughts; upsetting the spirits by questioning it; getting into the way of the flow of energy; unwittingly doing many negative things to it (the list goes on).
More experienced root workers can dispel the negativity but, you are new to Hoodoo. So, I wouldn't take any chances right now.
My suggestion is to put it there but to have some sort of barrier in place to prevent anyone from seeing it.
Hope this helps.
Take care

[Dave71us]

I would like to build an altar to some of my dear sweet relatives who have passed on. I live far from their graves and would like to honor them by burning a candle and offering water, coffee etc.

I can't erect an altar in my home in plain view.

Has anyone ever made or used a portable altar. Does anyone have any ideas about constructing an altar that can be stored away when not in use?

Thanks in advance for any ideas, thoughts or comments.

[jwmcclin]

Dave71us, start researching here in the forum perusing the Altars questions and answers thread and you will get a lot of ideas on how workers have created and using portable alters. Good Luck!

[amandapropaganda]

Thanks, Miss Aida!

[Miss Phoenix]

Dave71us, there is a ton of information that answers this question in this very thread. I encourage you to read through it. An Ancestor altar doesn't have to be fancy. If you have pictures of your beloved relatives you can put them in nice frames with a simple candle. The offerings you leave can then be put away when it feel necessary to do so, but you can leave this "altar" up all of the time.

Best of luck!

[Dave71us]

Thank you so much! I really like your ideas and think they will work for me.

I'm just getting my bearings around here and am still a little dazed by the sheer volume of information.

Have a great day!!

Dave

[Lady_Oracle]

Hi Everyone,

I tried to look through the topics here to see if I was in the right realm to ask this question, so if this has already been answered somewhere... I deeply apologize, as I was not able to find it.

My question revolves Altar Creation. As far as the specificity of the kind of Alter I am wanting, it would more likely be an Alter to my Guides. Naturally, my heart wants to say just do what I feel led to do... but I question myself because I want to make sure that if there is a ritual to follow, that I am doing that.

I just ordered a few things from the store and it just came in! I am too excited so I am wanting to have everything set accordingly! Especially since I am an aspiring student of cat's correspondence course

Any help you can give to me I would be so grateful

Many Blessings,

Jordynn
(Lady_Oracle)

[Miss Phoenix]

Hi There Lady_Oracle,

The good news is that there isn't "one official way" to set up an altar. I would encourage you to read through this thread and check out some of the amazing photos that have been posted. There are as many ways to set up an altar as there are people creating them. If you are making an altar for your Guides, then listen to them and see how they want it to look.

Best of luck!

[QueenofHeartsK]

Greatful for this post! it's recently been on my heart to do some uncrossing work on family for a number of reasons and I was thinking of ideas...1st i thought baths for everyone then threw that out because it's 4 members in my aunts household. I was going thru the Shop inventory and saw Blk chicken eggs! LIGHT BULB...look for blk chicken feathers even tho i was expecting to see a Ravens wing lol and VIOLA! Black hen feather dusters. WOOT WOOT!
Gonna annoint with a little uncrossing oil...wisk away then follow up with some protection oil

[Joseph Magnuson]

QueenofHeartsK: Best of luck to you on this undertaking! I personally own one of the Black Chicken Feather whisks that Lucky Mojo sells and have been very happy with it, especially for uncrossing and cleansing work. Best of luck to you!

[QueenofHeartsK]

Thank you Joseph, i should be recieving a order from LM by the beginning of next week and my Feather whisk is apart of that order. i always get so excited knowing i have LM products coming like i kid waiting for christmas. blessings to you

[karmadharma]

A couple of questions about altars:

Do we need to work on an altar? I ask because living conditions (space, privacy, cost) makes it highly difficult to have an altar set up.

Also, what's the proper way to set up an altar?

Thanks in advance.

[aura]

Hi karmadharma,

You'll find the answers to your questions and lots more in the existing thread on the subject I've merged your post into. After reading if you still have questions, feel free to ask and we'll be happy to answer!

Blessings.

[Juxtapose]

**I need help!
Just some basics so I hope I am in the right area of this forum....

Can I put two altars (one for money and one for love) on the same shelf?

If I start a ritual while the clock hands are going up, but finish while the clock hands are going DOWN, does that affect the ritual? Or does the START of the ritual what matters?

DO I need to dispose of my ritual remains the same day (or right after) or can I keep tem in a bag in the side of my altar until the bag is full and THEN dispose of them? (All blessing/cleansing spells remains, ashes from incense coals, altar candle remains, etc.)

THANK YOU for any help!!!

[aura]

Hi AsherDorian,

Yes you can put two altars on the same shelf, give them each their ''section''. Just try and keep two types of work that are diametrically opposed (crossing and healing for example) away from each other (and even then, if the shelf is East-West, healing can be done on the East extremity and crossing on the West extremity - you manage with the space you have after all).

For spell timing by the hands of the clock, read through the following thread and post your question there if it isn't answered by the end of your research: spell-timing-time-of-day-or-night,-cloc ... 450ae57189

Spell remains should be disposed of as soon as possible after the the given spell since this ''seals the trick'' or ''sets things working'' and is considered the conclusion of the work. If it's ashes and candle remains from general altar up-keep, unrelated to specific spell-work, then you can dispose with the timing and method of your choice.

[Zharyn]

Hello and greetings everyone!

I'm not sure I'm posting in the correct section, I hope I am, if not I'm so sorry.

I have seen people years ago have cards with Saints on the front and their prayer on the back and I can't seem to find any. I am not from the area in which I live currently, but the places I've gone to and asked questions about these, the sales people haven't seen them but know what I'm referencing. I remember 30-some year ago a lady having a card box filled with all sorts of these cards and I thought they were fabulous! Now that I'm wanting them, I can't seem to find any anywhere. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I didn't see any on the LM site either. So if I'm blind, which I do wear glasses, please please please help me LOL.

I appreciate any and all assistance.

Thank you,

Zharyn

[Papa Newt]

Hi Zharyn,

Lucky Mojo does sell Saint prayer cards and can be found at the following link: http://www.luckymojo.com/mojocatholycards.html#catitaly

Best of luck.

[Joseph Magnuson]

The fact that Lucky Mojo sells these has helped me out in a pinch before, when I lived much closer. A great resource and another great small item to add to any order!

[sr41489]

Hi everyone,

I just moved to a new city across the USA and I'm just setting up my spiritual supplies. I didn't bring any of my old furniture so I wanted to know if Lucky Mojo sold actual altars (I searched and didn't find anything, maybe there's something I missed). If LM doesn't sell them, I can buy one separately from another store. What do you recommend? It should be all wood and contain no metal, correct? I read this somewhere. If there's anything else I would need to complete my altar for my work, please let me know. Thank you for your time.

SR