altars function as a focal point for offering gratitude, prayers, and accessing divine guidance. i build and use altars regularly in my life - most of the time for specific purposes such as honoring my grandma, bringing adventure into my life, or accessing my inner abundance. some altars have a permanent structure with changing aspects, like a box where one can switch up the affirmation and prayer cards. other altars are essentially temporary, assembled for a specific purpose for a short period of time.