{"id":19,"date":"2026-03-16T01:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T01:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrovoodoo.com\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=19"},"modified":"2026-03-15T21:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:42:15","slug":"altar-how-to-set-yours-up","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/astrovoodoo.com\/shop\/product\/altar-how-to-set-yours-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Altar &#8211; How To Set Yours Up &#8211; eCourse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">In the Vodou tradition, the altar is more than just a table of objects\u2014it is a living portal, a &#8220;point&#8221; of power where the human and the divine meet. For the independent practitioner, a properly established altar is the heartbeat of their spiritual life.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">This e-class is designed for those seeking to honor the Lwa and their Ancestors through a dedicated home practice. 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