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Can I put my deceased father, brother, and relatives on my altar?

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Yes, you can use the altar for any relatives or friends.

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I am Catholic. Can I put a statue of God, the Sacred Heart, or a crucifix on the altar?

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Yes, you can.

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I'm Catholic. Should I add images from other world religions to enhance the altar?

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You may not want to do this. In the Catholic faith, this could be seen as worshiping other gods, which would be a serious sin.

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How do I clean the three Taoist altar bowls

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You can clean the bowls with clean water and the handles with isopropyl alcohol to remove all remaining marks.

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Can I make an altar without candles?

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Yes. Your altar doesn't need to have candles on it. That is entirely a personal choice.

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Can I make an altar to forgive someone?

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You could, although I'm not sure this would fit the traditional purpose of an altar.

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Can I make an altar for anything?

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Altars should be made for God. Home altars or home shrines are simply spaces set aside for spiritual thought, meditation, scripture readings and prayer.

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Could I make an altar dedicated to the sun and the moon? I personally almost see them as gods, like the driving forces of our solar system/planet.

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Yes, you most definitely can! Try to use candles to represent the sun, and stones like quartz to represent the moon. People have worshiped the sun and the moon dating back to the ancient Egyptians, so you're not alone!

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Are there specific incense recommendations for use at an alter?

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It usually depends on the type of god, goddess, deity, or person you are worshiping. I would recommend a grounding and calming scent, like lilac or lavender. But it all comes down to your personal preference.

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