I think the luteal phase is just what the stage of your menstrual cycle is called after you ovulate but before you get your period or positive pregnancy test... I could be wrong though, I' used to know when I was ttc but I've forgotten so much stuff since then... you know Spanna? You should ask her, I lent her my book that would explain it
I've never heard of people having alters but I've heard of people putting wooden spoons and baby clothes under their mattresses, apparently that helps according to old wives tales
Have you considered contacting a holistic doctor? My sister in law and her husband couldn't get pregnant for a couple of years [even after a failed Artificial Insemination process!] and she saw a holistic doctor who put her on a strict diet and a regime of vitamins and she got pregnant in three weeks! =D
i think the main this is to figure out "o" dates...thats the big one. if you've charted how long between o and AF is and its less than 10 days for a few charts your lat phazes are too short and your supposed to go and see your dr. as i never know when AF is coming ive just had to keep charting away.