The purpose of any altar, says D. J. Conway, is to symbolize what we want to attract into our lives. In A Little Book of Altar Magic, she shows how, without knowing they are doing so, people are constantly building altars around them, and she encourages readers to make altars consciously, using them to create a sacred space in the home. The very act of creating an altar teaches the builder to listen to the subconscious and become receptive to the sacred in life, Conway suggests. She explains the process in simple terms: planning the project, acknowledging the emotions behind the decision, and doing the actual building. The book guides the reader to what items to look for in furnishing an altar, giving information gleaned from historical and modern approaches on the use of colors, the elements, objects, and symbols.
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If you're interested in altars from a magickal or artistic viewpoint, this is a good how-to book filled with prompts to get you building your own altar. It's mostly text, but if you're new to altars and not offended by Pagan themes, you'll enjoy this information. Combine this with the more illustrated book, "In a Spiritual Style" by Cerwinske, and you're set to create magnificent art and altars to the themes, images, deity, or deities of your choice.
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No matter the religion, we all collect certain items and arrange them in specific ways. These collections are small insights into ourselves. Ms Conway walks you through the items you have already gathered, tells you what they mean, and how to arrange them with intent... to create an altar... a special place of self in a hectic world.This little book is a gem and the perfect gift for everyone on your list. (Add a couple of candles for perfect presentation!) BB Chameleon SilverCat
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This review is from: Altar Magic (Little Books (Crossing Press)) (Paperback)
Normally I like D.J. Conway and once she got away from Llewellyn Publications, her books over all picked up in caliber.
I found this book to be rather trite. Sure it has lots of correspondances in it, but that's about the only thing it offered and with having so many other books that also have correspondances in them, I saw no need to keep this book. This just isn't a book I'd recommend unless you really want to pick up everything D.J. Conway has published.
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Altars have been used from almost the beginning of human civilization, as far back as the Paleolithic Age. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
altar objects, animal statue Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Virgin Mary, Far East, Great Mother, Middle East, Triple Goddess, Divine Center, World Tree, Old English New!
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Altars have been used from almost the beginning of human civilization, as far back as the Paleolithic Age. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
altar objects, animal statue Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Virgin Mary, Far East, Great Mother, Middle East, Triple Goddess, Divine Center, World Tree, Old English New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Crystal Enchantments: A Complete Guide to Stones and Their Magical Properties by D.J. Conway in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Feminist Companion to Mythology by Carolyne Larrington in Back Matter
- Garden Spells by Claire Nahmad in Back Matter
- The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends by Arthur Cotterell in Back Matter
- The Mythic Image by Joseph Campbell in Back Matter
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- Theology in Stone: Church Architecture From Byzantium to Berkeley by Richard Kieckhefer in Back Matter
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