Little Altars Everywhere: Animals, Archangels, Crystals, Deities and Saints
by Margaret Ann Lembo
An altar is simple to create. Choose a space in your home, like a countertop, a windowsill, or a nightstand. Anywhere you want, it will be just fine. A little altar with small pieces of gemstones and little statuary works well to get your attention. As you create your altar(s), establish a clear intention for why you are building the altar. Crystals in a bowl or a geometric formation will grab your attention to help you stay focused on your intention. Creating a little altar grid and using geometry to link one crystal to another is the way to go. Geometrics is a series of geometric shapes—lines, circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles—to form a design or a pattern. Statues are a great addition to an altar. Statues of animal totems, angels, dieties, and saints can encourage positive thoughts and association with a goal or intention.
Animal Totems
Animals like cats, frogs, elephants, and owls are just a few animals you can add to an altar. Gemstone animals come in many choices. From miniatures to larger statues, they come in amethyst, green aventurine, jade, malachite, and many other minerals. The miniatures are favorites for children, though adults gravitate to the little gemstone carvings of animals just as much. Many people have experienced the animal kingdom through cartoons and comics. As adults, customers want to connect with their animal totem for self-empowerment. For example, a rose quartz cat can represent comfort, flexibility, and love, while a tiger’s eye owl represents paying attention so you can see, hear, and know while feeling protected and safe.
Eastern Influences
Deity statues from Buddhist and Hindu traditions are beautiful and significant because of their rich spiritual history. The elephant-headed deity Ganesha is highly sought after as the Destroyer of Obstacles and the Bringer of Blessings. Kuan Yin statues are also popular because of their message of compassion and kindness. She is often depicted with a vase holding the tears of humanity, a poignant symbol for many.
Everyday Angels
Angel statues, such as guardian angels or beautiful flowing beings with wings, bring comfort and a heavenly vibration to any home or office. Gemstone angels are extremely popular. A rose quartz angel encourages loving thoughts. A green aventurine is perfect for good luck and good health. A lapis lazuli or sodalite angel symbolizes inner peace and calm.
Call on your guardian angel. Of course, your guardian angel is always available and ready to act upon your request. Remember to ask your Guardian Angel for their help. The most popular guardian angel statue depicts an angel walking a little girl and a little boy over a bridge. A guardian angel statue is a great gift for yourself or for newborn gifts or christenings.
Archangels
Archangel statues are beautiful. Archangels are messenger angels of high rank. Add archangel statues to your altars. They are beings of love and light with designated responsibilities to guide and assist us here on Earth. Archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel are best sellers. Archangel Metatron is also very popular.
Archangel Michael is often portrayed with armor, a round shield, and a sword to ward off negative people and situations. This statue is for protection.
In most traditions, Archangel Raphael is the archangel responsible for healing and good health. Archangel Raphael provides healing support for any discomfort on all levels – mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Add this statue to help with health issues.
Archangel Gabriel is a divine oracle well-known for announcing the birth of Jesus Christ. Archangel Gabriel opens your spiritual ears to hear messages and guidance, often through symbols and dreams. Add this statue to improve intuition.
Archangel Uriel is strong and powerful. Uriel deals with our ideas and creativity. Archangel Uriel reminds humankind of the importance of planetary citizenship and stewardship and is the angel of natural phenomena like storms, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Add Uriel for self-empowerment and to set healthy boundaries easily.
Archangel Metatron was originally known as Enoch. Enoch rose to an angelic status when he went to heaven like his twin brother, Archangel Sandalphon (Elijah). Metatron is the name that Enoch received after his transformation into an angel. Call on Archangel Metatron to receive and transcribe messages from high spiritual teachers and recognize messages from the Akashic Records. Use Metatron to help elevate your consciousness and see life from a greater perspective.
Saints
Popular saint statues are Saint Christopher, Saint Joseph, and Saint Jude. Saint Christopher is most well-known as the saint to call on for safety while traveling. He is usually depicted as a giant with a child on his shoulder. Saint Joseph Statues are popular for helping people sell their homes. Saint Jude is the saint of hopeless causes and is invoked when you feel that resolution is impossible.
Mother Mary was the mother of Jesus and the wife of Saint Joseph. Mother Mary emulates motherhood, purity, modesty, faith, and love. She is well known for many appearances worldwide after her death, often with the message to pray. Pray for yourself. Pray for each other. Pray for peace. Pray for the entire world.
Statuary brings the vibration of a sanctuary to any home or office, making it a must-have for your altars. Incorporate these statues throughout your little altars everywhere.
Bio:
Margaret Ann Lembo is an award-winning author, aromatherapist, and the owner of The Crystal Garden–the conscious living store of the Palm Beaches established in 1988 – celebrating 36 years.
Margaret Ann is the author of Animal Totems and the Gemstone Kingdom, The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones, The Essential Guide to Everyday Angels, Archangels and Gemstone Guardians Cards, and many more books and decks on gemstones, angels, aromatherapy, and the power of positive thought. Margaret Ann’s next book is The Essential Guide to Archangels and Saints. (Llewellyn Worldwide. December 2024.)
Find out more about Margaret Ann at TheCrystalGarden.com and MargaretAnnLembo.com