Moon & Moss👻 Spirit Guides & Ancestors
Ancestors: Those who came before
Honoring ancestors is one of the oldest spiritual practices on Earth. A simple altar with a photo, a candle and fresh water is all you need.
Ancestors can be blood ancestors (your family line), land ancestors (the people who lived where you live now), or chosen ancestors (spiritual or cultural forebears whose path you follow). Ancestor veneration is found in almost every culture in history.
A simple ancestor altar: a shelf or small table; photos or objects of loved ones who've passed; a candle; a small glass of fresh water; flowers, or a food they loved.
Light the candle, say their names, and talk to them, aloud or in your heart. Then sit quietly and listen. Samhain and Mabon are especially traditional times.
Traditionally called on for
- Grief
- Family healing
- Protection
- Wisdom
Try this
Set out one photo of an ancestor with a glass of water, and tell them about your week.
Journal prompt
What have I inherited from my ancestors that I'm proud of?
Spirit work is practiced across cultures and understood in many ways. Moon & Moss makes no claim about the literal nature of guides. If any spirit contact feels distressing or out of your control, stop, ground yourself, and reach out to an experienced teacher or a mental health professional.
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