the animal statue, stones, herb, incense, candles,
flowers, and symbols around or among these photos.
This will keep the flow of healing energy moving among
the sick people at all times.
In Memory of Lost Loved Ones
Some people already have "altars" to lost loved ones,
although they may be unaware of this. Pictures of
deceased friends and family may cover the top of the
piano or table in the living room. This is an excellent
way to remember loved ones, as well as to remind others
of their continued existence in our hearts and in another
realm.
If you are having difficulty coming to terms with the
loss of someone, whether recent or not, a special altar
holding shared objects, photos, and other mementos can
help. When you feel the hurt has been healed, you can
move the photos to stand among others of beloved
family and friends, living and deceased.
Examples of altar objects: Statues or pictures of a
deer, hawk, or raven; symbol of a star, peach, or
pumpkin; the colors white and royal blue; the stones
bloodstone and black onyx; the herb rosemary; the tree
yew or pomegranate; the oil and incense lily; flowers
rose and periwinkle.
Examples of deities: Osiris, Ishtar, Tzaphkiel, the
Virgin Mary.
Suggested arrangement: Arrange the altar in whatever
way seems best to you. This is a symbol of your personal
grief over the loss of someone dear to you. Add or
remove personal mementos as time passes and your
degree of grief changes. There will come a time when
the deep hurt lessens, and you will not be grieving