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			<title><![CDATA[Peaceful Home Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This is an example of a permanent altar. Permanent altars are usually located in a central part of the home, like the living room. 

Candles of blue and yellow represent peace and happiness. Offerings of Angelica Root, Lavender, and Rose are made to the Spirit (in this case, the Mother Mary) for her protective, calming, and loving influence while Vanilla Spice incense is burned to encourage feelings of warmth and comfort. A ring of salt protects the Spirit and the family.

I strongly recommend the participation of the entire family in the construction of this type of altar. Personalization is a key element. Have each person place something that’s special to them on the altar, or place a lock of each person’s hair in an offering bowl. Don’t forget to adorn the altar with pictures, drawings, or notes to the Spirit and each other. Live plants are also a nice addition to a Peaceful Home Altar as they remind us that everything needs love, care, and attention to be healthy and grow.
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Peaceful Home Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[This is an example of a permanent altar. Permanent altars are usually located in a central part of the home, like the living room. 

Candles of blue and yellow represent peace and happiness. Offerings of Angelica Root, Lavender, and Rose are made to the Spirit (in this case, the Mother Mary) for her protective, calming, and loving influence while Vanilla Spice incense is burned to encourage feelings of warmth and comfort. A ring of salt protects the Spirit and the family.

I strongly recommend the participation of the entire family in the construction of this type of altar. Personalization is a key element. Have each person place something that’s special to them on the altar, or place a lock of each person’s hair in an offering bowl. Don’t forget to adorn the altar with pictures, drawings, or notes to the Spirit and each other. Live plants are also a nice addition to a Peaceful Home Altar as they remind us that everything needs love, care, and attention to be healthy and grow.
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			<title><![CDATA[Love Drawing Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This altar is for connecting to your future lover in the higher realms and drawing them to you in this realm. The molded figure candles represent you and your desired. Each day for 7 days, these candles are lit and moved a little closer to each other until, on the 7th day they are touching. At this point they should be left to burn together, representing your bond. 

Offerings of rose buds, Orris root, and sweet grass are made to the spirit of the Gypsy Witch, who brings passion and love. 
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Love Drawing Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[This altar is for connecting to your future lover in the higher realms and drawing them to you in this realm. The molded figure candles represent you and your desired. Each day for 7 days, these candles are lit and moved a little closer to each other until, on the 7th day they are touching. At this point they should be left to burn together, representing your bond. 

Offerings of rose buds, Orris root, and sweet grass are made to the spirit of the Gypsy Witch, who brings passion and love. 
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, love drawing]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[Psychic Dream Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[We all have the ability to see beyond what makes up our tangible existence. Sometimes our unconscious takes us there in the form of déjà vu or in a dream, but other times we must intentionally induce that state in order to receive future guidance.

This simple altar is made up of a few powerful tools for reaching a heightened state of consciousness. Silver is the color of stability and neutrality. Silver candles used with meditation help develop psychic abilities and invoke the spirit of the Great Mother. The light blue candle is burned for tranquility, which aids in expanding the self to psychic visions.

Blue Aventurine, Calcite, and Amazonite are placed on the altar to connect with the inner self, mental stimulation, and to increase insight. Sage is burned in a Green Onyx bowl for clarity and self mastery, while an offering of Lavender brings about feelings of peace and calm. 

Lastly, the Moon Sprit is invoked for its power and mystery.
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Psychic Dream Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[We all have the ability to see beyond what makes up our tangible existence. Sometimes our unconscious takes us there in the form of déjà vu or in a dream, but other times we must intentionally induce that state in order to receive future guidance.

This simple altar is made up of a few powerful tools for reaching a heightened state of consciousness. Silver is the color of stability and neutrality. Silver candles used with meditation help develop psychic abilities and invoke the spirit of the Great Mother. The light blue candle is burned for tranquility, which aids in expanding the self to psychic visions.

Blue Aventurine, Calcite, and Amazonite are placed on the altar to connect with the inner self, mental stimulation, and to increase insight. Sage is burned in a Green Onyx bowl for clarity and self mastery, while an offering of Lavender brings about feelings of peace and calm. 

Lastly, the Moon Sprit is invoked for its power and mystery.
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, psychic vision]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[Devotion to the Great Mother Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This altar is adorned with an abundance of flowers - white, for prayer, purity, and healing, with hints of green for nature and blue for peace and kindly intentions. Offerings of Lavender buds and Angelica Root represent the Mothers calming effect and her status as Guardian and Healer. This altar says “Dear Mother, Thank you for blessing us with good health and abundant peace. We honor you always.”

Building altars to achieve a certain goal or to petition for a wish to be granted is great, but we must not forget to give thanks to those spirits that assist us along the way. After all, it is them that we turn to for spiritual guidance.]]></description>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.fantasmastore.com/wp-content/gallery/galleryone/devotionaltar.jpg]]></link>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Devotion to the Great Mother Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[This altar is adorned with an abundance of flowers - white, for prayer, purity, and healing, with hints of green for nature and blue for peace and kindly intentions. Offerings of Lavender buds and Angelica Root represent the Mothers calming effect and her status as Guardian and Healer. This altar says “Dear Mother, Thank you for blessing us with good health and abundant peace. We honor you always.”

Building altars to achieve a certain goal or to petition for a wish to be granted is great, but we must not forget to give thanks to those spirits that assist us along the way. After all, it is them that we turn to for spiritual guidance.]]></media:description>
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, devotion, mother mary]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ancestors Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I have always felt a connection to the dead, and as I get older the people who have passed away in my life are becoming more and more significant. 

My Father and my Grandmother visit me in my dreams often, and I can feel their spirits around me constantly. 

These altars are a way for me to recognize and honor their presence and to show my appreciation for their continued protection and guidance.]]></description>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Ancestors Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[I have always felt a connection to the dead, and as I get older the people who have passed away in my life are becoming more and more significant. 

My Father and my Grandmother visit me in my dreams often, and I can feel their spirits around me constantly. 

These altars are a way for me to recognize and honor their presence and to show my appreciation for their continued protection and guidance.]]></media:description>
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, ancestors]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[Prosperity Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.fantasmastore.com/wp-content/gallery/galleryone/prosperityaltar.jpg]]></link>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Prosperity Altar]]></media:title>
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, money drawing, properity]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cut and Clear Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, in order to move along our path, we must lighten the load of our packs. 

On one side of this altar is the “Cut” – a black female candle, a jinx removing candle, an old and tattered bird, and the death card. These items are indicative of removal of the unwanted.

One the other side of this altar is the “Clear” – a white female candle, a cleansing candle, an egg, and the art card. These items represent new beginnings.

At the head of the altar is the Great Mother, watching over us and guiding us. An offering of Dragons Blood resin calls on our personal strength and the crossing of feathers at the head of the altar acknowledges the two actions of Cutting and Clearing as equal parts of a process. Purple is the underlined color as it carries the vibration of conquering, success, control, and mastery.]]></description>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Cut and Clear Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[Sometimes, in order to move along our path, we must lighten the load of our packs. 

On one side of this altar is the “Cut” – a black female candle, a jinx removing candle, an old and tattered bird, and the death card. These items are indicative of removal of the unwanted.

One the other side of this altar is the “Clear” – a white female candle, a cleansing candle, an egg, and the art card. These items represent new beginnings.

At the head of the altar is the Great Mother, watching over us and guiding us. An offering of Dragons Blood resin calls on our personal strength and the crossing of feathers at the head of the altar acknowledges the two actions of Cutting and Clearing as equal parts of a process. Purple is the underlined color as it carries the vibration of conquering, success, control, and mastery.]]></media:description>
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, cut and clear, cleansing]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[Street Side Altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[I put this altar up outside the shop on DDM for people to leave offerings for their loved ones. By the end of the night it was covered in sugar skulls, flowers, and candles. ]]></description>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.fantasmastore.com/wp-content/gallery/galleryone/streetsideddmaltar.jpg]]></link>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[Street Side Altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[I put this altar up outside the shop on DDM for people to leave offerings for their loved ones. By the end of the night it was covered in sugar skulls, flowers, and candles. ]]></media:description>
			<media:thumbnail url='http://www.fantasmastore.com/wp-content/gallery/galleryone/thumbs/thumbs_streetsideddmaltar.jpg' width='100' height='75' />
			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altar, dia de los muertos]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[prosperity altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.fantasmastore.com/wp-content/gallery/gallerytwo/prosperityaltar.jpg]]></link>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[prosperity altar]]></media:title>
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altars]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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			<title><![CDATA[devotion to the Great Mother altar]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This altar is adorned with an abundance of flowers - white, for prayer, purity, and healing, with hints of green for nature and blue for peace and kindly intentions. Offerings of Lavender buds and Angelica Root represent the Mothers calming effect and her status as Guardian and Healer. This altar says “Dear Mother, Thank you for blessing us with good health and abundant peace. We honor you always.”

Building altars to achieve a certain goal or to petition for a wish to be granted is great, but we must not forget to give thanks to those spirits that assist us along the way. After all, it is them that we turn to for spiritual guidance.
]]></description>
			<link><![CDATA[http://www.fantasmastore.com/wp-content/gallery/gallerytwo/devotionaltar.jpg]]></link>
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			<media:title><![CDATA[devotion to the Great Mother altar]]></media:title>
			<media:description><![CDATA[This altar is adorned with an abundance of flowers - white, for prayer, purity, and healing, with hints of green for nature and blue for peace and kindly intentions. Offerings of Lavender buds and Angelica Root represent the Mothers calming effect and her status as Guardian and Healer. This altar says “Dear Mother, Thank you for blessing us with good health and abundant peace. We honor you always.”

Building altars to achieve a certain goal or to petition for a wish to be granted is great, but we must not forget to give thanks to those spirits that assist us along the way. After all, it is them that we turn to for spiritual guidance.
]]></media:description>
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			<media:keywords><![CDATA[altars]]></media:keywords>
			<media:copyright><![CDATA[Copyright (c) Fantasma (http://www.fantasmastore.com)]]></media:copyright>
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