and collective spiritual worship. Since the collective
unconscious mind of every human, as described by Carl
Jung, is connected to the symbols used by our ancestors
through genetic memory, these objects and symbols still
have deep meaning for us.
The subconscious mind does not speak in words, but
only in nonverbal symbols. By using symbolic objects on
your altars, you are communicating with your
subconscious mind, the conduit through which flow
psychic messages, spiritual communications, and
extrasensory perception, all the little nudges and gut
feelings that help us deal with life's difficulties. To open
the door to the collective unconscious, one must enter
through the subconscious mind. Until you establish a
dialogue using symbols, the subconscious mind will not
allow you to reach that deeper source of information.
Today, many people are attracted to ancient deities
from around the world. This attraction may be to the
deities of their ancestors, or it may come from a past life
to which they still have strong ties. Renewing a
relationship with the powers represented by these old
goddesses and gods by placing representations of them
on altars may help these people improve their lives.
For those who have no attraction to ancient deities, I
have provided lists of angels, archangels, and saints.
Petitions to these spiritual beings have brought about
success and guidance in many people's lives.
By using any of the following images and objects on
your altars, you are strengthening the spiritual energies
that collect about your sacred places. By intensifying the
energies, you deepen your spiritual experience and
hasten the creation of your desires.