{"product_id":"consecrated-statue-ma-zu","title":"Consecrated Statue: Ma Zu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeaven - Protection - Safe Passage - Compassion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Queen of Heaven in Chinese folk and Taoist tradition (天后妈祖 in Chinese, Mazu meaning “Mother Ancestor”) is revered as a celestial guardian of seafarers, travellers, and communities, known for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Queen of Heaven: Honoured as an exalted celestial mother whose authority and compassion extend across the seas and the human world.\u003cbr\u003e2. Protector of Seafarers and Travellers: Safeguards sailors, fishermen, merchants, and migrants from storms, accidents, and dangers during journeys.\u003cbr\u003e3. Embodiment of Maternal Compassion: Responds to sincere prayers with guidance, protection, and care, particularly during times of crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eSize: 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Consecration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the Sanctum, we work with the Divine Mother when consecrating Deities, and this allows us to work with them outside of a religious context. As such, there is no need to follow any religious practice (especially closed practices), though you're free to do so should you subscribe to them!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Display Consecrated Statues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemember, consecration means that the Deities are present. Do treat these as sacred objects, and display them in a clean, dedicated place such as an altar or a cleared space on a table or shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Consecration Permanent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Deities are not bound to the objects, but are instead present in the Sacred Space that the Mother has anchored on the objects. Therefore, it is up to Their discretion to stay or leave, though they generally will not leave as long as you treat them with respect, and refrain from actions that go against their moral code (in general, just being a good person and\/or having the sincere aspiration to be a better person is sufficient).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfferings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Mother and the Deities transcend religion, there is no need to follow religious traditions when it comes to offerings, though you're free to do so should you subscribe to said religions. In general, you can't go wrong with fruits, with the added bonus that you can consume them after offering to reduce waste!\u003cbr\u003eDeities would not want you to spent too much on offerings, and would rather that you donated to charity than spent it on flowers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Ons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe're offering additional services at a discounted rate with every Consecrated Statue or Consecration Service purchased! Read more about each service in the links below:\u003cbr\u003e1. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctumofthesoul.com\/collections\/spiritual-services\/products\/space-cleansing\" title=\"Link to space cleansing service listing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpace Cleansing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctumofthesoul.com\/products\/sanctuary-protection-blessing?_pos=3\u0026amp;_psq=+sanctuary+bles\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"link to listing of sanctuary blessing service\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSanctuary Blessing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctumofthesoul.com\/products\/custom-deity-blend?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=+custom+deity\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Link to custom deity essential oil blend listing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustom Deity Oil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctumofthesoul.com\/products\/bespoke-eau-de-parfum-custom-blend?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=9613cbfa2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Link to custom deity eau de parfum listing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustom Deity Eau de Parfum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctum of the Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45275557036214,"sku":null,"price":328.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0609\/7078\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_90af37f7-eac3-4a1c-8e77-ac3672bf05c8.jpg?v=1784649725","url":"https:\/\/www.sanctumofthesoul.com\/products\/consecrated-statue-ma-zu","provider":"Sanctum of the Soul","version":"1.0","type":"link"}