A Litth Book of AW ate al G a eae Dye rer rb 7Copyright © 2000 by D. J. Conway Cover design by Chitose Baba Cover photo by Nicole Lasher Interior design by Karen Narita Printed in the USA No part of this publication may be reproduced or transinitted in any form or by any means, electric or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any infor- mation storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without per- mission in writing from the publisher; except by a reviewer who wishes to quate brief passages in connection with a review written for inclusion in a magazine, newspaper, or broadcast. Contact The Crossing Press, Inc., RO. Box 1048, Freedom, CA 95019. All rights reserved. For information on bulk purchases or group discounts for this and other Crossing Press titles, please contact our Special Sales Manager at 800/777-1048. www.crossingpress.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data on file ISBN: 1-58091-052-1Contents Chapter 1—The History of Altars Chapter 2—How to Erect and Prepare an Altar Chapter 3—Symbols and Sacred Objects Sacred Animals Ritual Objects Colors and Elements Stones Trees Herbs Oils Flowers Deities Angels and Archangels Saints Chapter 4—Building Special Altars Love Prosperity Protection Thanksgiving Spiritual Growth Finding a Job 9 16 18 29 54 59 63 71 77 80 91 11 113 124 123 124 125 126 127 128