The key to understanding the altars is to understand their nature. Each one is different, with their unique characteristics exclusive to their placement in the altar pyramid. The attributes of the thirteen forces are at times parallel, but more often they are at odds with each other and yet still manage to perform a symbiotic relationship to achieve results that require their coexistence. Looking at the altars will reveal that only some have compatible polarities, yet a balance is set up between the different forces that lasts until the union of these power houses is complete. The digital images within The Altar Shields represent the visual renderings of the thirteen altars in the pyramid, in the form of a shield, and with their individual symbols and colors. Examine them closely to determine which one represents you