#ancestral healing

[spiritualseeker777]

[thepeopleinpower]

Capitalism and colonialism took community away from us and I want it back. I’ve heard about it from my grandparents and in books and articles online. All throughout history and still today in some parts of the world. People looking out for each other. Regularly. Relentlessly. Neighbors watching each others children, having enough food to share and actually sharing it, being invested in each others lives because everyone has different strengths.

Today community has been strategically painted as a weakness and something to be skeptical of because it is a threat to the very foundations of capitalism. And that’s a real fucking shame because in reality, growing up with community and still having that through adulthood would probably make most people generally happier and less perpetually tired and stressed. It is renewable resilient versatile adaptable self-sustaining and kind of the Ultimate Resource.

[essseateatarot]

Bridging the Generations: Ancestral Work in Tarot (+ A Tarot Spread) 🔮 🌙

A universal connection beyond bloodlines

Ancestor work is a practice open to anyone, transcending cultural or familial boundaries. While family ancestors hold a special place in this connection, our ancestral lineage extends beyond blood ties. We share collective ancestors—the broader human family, and even the interconnected web of life itself. These include the pioneers, the innovators, the ancient civilizations, and the guardians of this planet. Engaging with ancestor work allows us to tap into this rich tapestry of wisdom, drawing on the collective experiences and insights of those who came before us, offering profound guidance for our journeys today.

The veil between worlds: tarot as a divinatory channel

At its heart, the tarot is a mirror reflecting the collective unconscious, a reservoir of archetypal energies that resonate through time and space. Within this tapestry of symbolism, the archetypes encapsulate the essence of human experience—the triumphs, the challenges, and the perennial wisdom passed down through generations. When we approach the tarot with reverence and intention, it becomes a powerful tool for forging connections with our ancestors.

Ancestral work in Tarot is a profound practice that begins with a heartfelt intention.

Prior to a reading, find a quiet space and take a moment to connect with the energy of your ancestors. Invite them into the space, envisioning their presence around you. As you draw the cards, keep a keen eye on any specific symbols, images, or recurring themes that seem to echo with a sense of familial familiarity. These subtle cues are often the whispered messages of your ancestors, offering a glimpse into the intricate tapestry of ancestral patterns, potential areas of lineage healing, and even personal messages of support and love.

As we set the cards in motion, we create a sacred space, inviting the energies of our ancestors to converge with ours. The tarot serves as a divinatory channel, a conduit through which insights, messages, and wisdom from the ancestral realm can flow. Each draw of the cards is a dialogue, a communion with those who have gone before us.

The wisdom of the generations: interpreting ancestral messages

Imagine, for instance, you draw the Four of Pentacles. This card, with its imagery of a figure holding onto their possessions, could be a gentle nudge from your ancestors to explore your relationship with material security in the context of your family’s history. Perhaps there are tales of resilience or lessons about resourcefulness that echo through the generations, waiting for you to uncover. This card may be an invitation to reflect on how these stories have shaped your approach to abundance.

On the other hand, if the Queen of Cups graces your reading, her nurturing presence might carry echoes of a particular ancestor known for their compassion and emotional depth. This card could serve as a reminder to tap into the wellspring of empathy that flows through your lineage, offering solace and insight in times of emotional turbulence.

If The Tower card makes its presence felt, it could signal a powerful ancestral message of breaking free from old, limiting beliefs or structures. This card may prompt you to investigate instances in your family history where radical transformation or upheaval led to growth and renewal, encouraging you to embrace change.

Ultimately, the power of ancestral work lies in the intimate connection it fosters between past, present, and future.

Healing ancestral wounds: navigating generational patterns

Delving into ancestral work within the realm of tarot unveils a profound opportunity for transformative healing. As the cards lay bare the energies at play, we may find ourselves face-to-face with intricate patterns that have woven their way down through the generations. These patterns, silent but powerful, may have subtly influenced family dynamics, shaped beliefs, or even played a role in personal struggles. It’s here, in the dance of the tarot, that we’re granted a unique perspective—a bird’s eye view into the tapestry of our lineage.

Consider, for instance, the appearance of the Temperance card. Its imagery of the blending of elements may be an invitation to explore the delicate balance within your family, the interplay of various personalities, or even the fusion of diverse cultural influences that have left their mark. This card gently nudges us to consider how these elements have contributed to the generational story and what harmonious transformations might be beckoning.

Likewise, the appearance of the Five of Swords might illuminate an aspect of family history where conflicts or power struggles were more pronounced. By recognizing this pattern, we’re empowered to navigate present-day situations with a newfound awareness, breaking free from the grip of generational repetition.

Through the tarot’s guidance, we embark on a journey of recognition and release. We unearth these patterns not with blame, but with a compassionate understanding—a recognition that we stand at the precipice of transformation. By identifying and acknowledging these patterns, we take the first step towards healing. In doing so, we not only liberate ourselves from their grasp but also pave the way for a legacy of healing that ripples through time. We can identify these patterns and work towards their transformation, releasing them from our lineage and fostering healing not only for ourselves but also for future generations.

A tarot spread for ancestral work

Ancestral Presence: This card represents the overarching energy of your ancestors in your life. It may offer insights into the predominant qualities or messages they wish to convey.

Ancestral Guidance: This card speaks to the specific guidance or wisdom your ancestors have for you at this moment in your journey.

Generational Patterns: This card sheds light on any recurring patterns or lessons within your family lineage that are relevant to your current path.

Message of Healing: Here, you’ll discover what aspects of your ancestral lineage are seeking healing and transformation through your conscious awareness.

Legacy and Blessings: This card illuminates the unique gifts and blessings that have been passed down to you from your ancestors, shaping your current path.

Gratitude and Connection: This final card offers insights into how you can continue to foster a deep and meaningful connection with your ancestors, and how you can express your gratitude for their presence in your life.

Remember, this spread is merely a guide. Trust your intuition and feel free to modify it to best suit your personal connection with your ancestors.

Final thoughts

Ancestral work in Tarot is a profound testament to the interconnectedness of all souls across time. Through the cards, we bridge the gap between generations, recognizing the enduring legacy of wisdom and love that flows through our veins. As we navigate life’s journey, we carry with us the strength and guidance of those who have walked before us, their presence a source of comfort and inspiration. In the sacred space of Tarot, we find a sanctuary where the wisdom of ages whispers through the cards, reminding us that we are never truly alone on this journey of life.

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[theserpentpharmakiea]

Every December - January the old woman of Winter is celebrated. For the past 3 years I have been teaching a class about these woman of myth and folklore. My fascination started with connecting to the ancestral spirits of my heritage La Befana and The Cailleach, and learning along the way the connection they have to the other fascinating woman of Winter and the land. I hope to see you there.

To check out my upcoming class and my other on demand and upcoming classes, go to Zinzeudo University at zinzeudo.com

The holiday season is a time for many things, family, food, and magic. The time between early

December until Mid January is full of spirit activity and stories of Witches, Ghosts, Goblins, and

Elves, some of these stories are terrifying in there own way and some are heartfelt and warm.

Most of these stories and traditions came from pagan beginnings, the legend of La Befana is no

different. The traditions of The Christmas Witch in Italy are old, full of pagan symbolism, and

goddess worship. Looking deep in these legends we open up a different side to the old woman

of Winter and relation to the Old Hag from many cultures. We will touch on the similarities La

Befana has with other Crone and Hag Goddesses as The Cailleach, Baba Yaga, Berchta, Hulda,

and Ragana. As well as similarities to Abundance Goddesses like Strenia, Abundia, and Feronia.

Join me as we travel with La Befana The Christmas Witch.

In this class we will learn

- Lore

- How to build a relationship

- Creating a shrine

- Offerings

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[madonnanera]

peace 🪔 an interactive journal for the alchemic poets out there.

more about myself and the journal 👇🏾

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[tales-of-the-necromancer]

The Witch's Grief

This is a simple guide on grief as a witch or otherwise spiritual practitioner. If anything in this offends or hurts you then please reflect on that instead of taking it out on me.

Death is both an ending and a new beginning. When someone in your life passes it is completely understandable to be upset, for you will no longer be able to see them again as you once knew them. If their life ended early then that is also something to be upset about. These are all valid feelings that should be processed if not for you then for your loved one at least. You seemingly ignoring their death or even letting it ruin their life likely would upset them. In realising that death is a loss you can also acknowledge it as a new beginning for your loved one. They are now passing on to the afterlife -- wherever that may be -- and are now going to be experiencing new experiences, places, ideas... Not to mention that they get to move on from what may have caused your loved one so much pain in their life. This especially applies for the elderly, the chronically/terminally ill, those lost as a result of suicide, etc. What is more important above anything else is that they are now on a new chapter of their soul's story.

Your grief is valid however that grief must be balanced out with gratitude and congratulations for your loved one. This is one of the reasons why I am so heavily against funerals, for they are intended to simply mourn rather than acknowledging what is next for the person. Most people would not wish for their loved ones to simply cry at their memorial, but rather give them a fair well. If that means you cry then so be it, but be aware of what your loved one would have wanted.

This also means being more considerate in a material sense as well. Would they have wanted you to be lavish with the memorial and go in debt for it? Would they have wanted you to host it at a church? Your loved one might -- and likely is -- still around watching what you are doing; especially at the time of their fair-well. If their favorite flower were roses then implement roses. If their favorite color was red then implement red. This is just for them as it is for you so please keep them in your heart as you plan the memorial.

This is a very important part that I need to emphasize very clearly: **under no circumstances should you embalm a corpse.** It is not acceptable under any circumstances whatsoever.

The next part is going to more or less be controversial, and that is post-memorial. I have heard of and encountered many situations where the loved one lingered on the material plane in the afterlife and refused to move on. This however can prove to be at minimum mildly harmful for those who are still alive, for ghosts need to siphon at least a bit of energy to continue their presence here. This is one of the reasons why I would recommend creating a shrine for your passed loved ones, as the Japanese for instance do.

There is however another reason which is much larger than the last. By creating a shrine and actively using it you are giving positive energy to your loved one which will help them in the afterlife. If they were to for instance be reincarnated then this will give them much fortune in that life. Nothing in this world is more powerful than love, and that is a very powerful tool which you should 100% gift to your passed loved ones.

Concerning how to make and use a shrine.... That my friends is quite simple. I would not overcomplicate it. Some type of representation of them such as a picture, a collage, or a painting will do. Something with a decent bit of effort showing how you see them as someone you love. Next is maybe some of their favored personal items. If they liked the ocean then add some seashells. If they liked autumn add some orange leaves. The actual creation of the shrine is not too complicated just overall make it them.

However it is giving to the shrine where many Westerners mess up. I would visit it as much as possible. You can feel free to use your intuition, but I would put the minimum at once a month -- or if the person is not as demanding, maybe has been passed for a while -- once every 3. Ideally you would go to the shrine everyday, say some kind of blessing/prayer, and continue on with your day. Give it regular gifts such as their favorite foods, drinks, items they would have liked, etc.

This process of giving your energy instead of siphoning it makes the process much easier on both ends. Your loved one is much more likely to move on if they feel loved by you and do not feel any type of emotional baggage with this plane. It is because of this combined with the plain benefits it has for the passed that I recommend a shrine.

I post this for I have noticed a lot of ghosts are left neglected by their loved ones.... Maybe not the best way of saying it, for I don't fully blame them. But it is good to know that you are loved still. Overall practice empathy with your passed loved ones. Treat them the way you'd like to be treated once you pass.

[thathaitianhealer]

Postpartum baths services done the ancestral way!

[yourlocalwitchstuff]

Sometimes, I think about my ancestors.

My mom says I look like my grandmother. I wonder if that means I look like someone else much further down my lineage too.

I wonder if my Jewish great-grandfather was smiling at me while I sat in detention for punching an antisemite. I wonder if it was him who helped push me to do that. I wonder if he is the reason I always felt called to Judaism when I was younger.

Maybe my Quechua ancestors walk with me while I take walks through the woods to reconnect with nature. Maybe they call me to the oceans and the forests, maybe they call me to work with the spirits and deities of my home.

Do my Polish ancestors sigh with disappointment when I burn my pierogis? Did they laugh that time in middle school when that teacher tried to speak Polish to me and I just stood and stared at her?

Did my Italian Catholic ancestors beam with pride when they watched me as a child on the altar as an altar server, or were they confused and disappointed because I was a girl? Are they disappointed in me? Do they look at all my beautiful rosaries and feel they’ve gone to waste?

I have ancestors who lived in this state before it was a state, when it was still a part of the 13 colonies, ancestors who fought to make those colonies a country. What would they think if they could see our country now? What would they think of me? Do I look like any of them? Would any of them like me?

I wonder who stood upon this land long before I was even conceived, and I wonder who will stand upon it long after I have left this world.

[malachitelibrary]

Book Review: Ancestral Medicine by Daniel Foor

General Background Ancestral Medicine by Daniel Foor is a book that gives background information on general ancestor work principles, and on the concept of ancestral healing.  This is a very generalized book: it is not specific to any particular culture, and states that directly, which is appreciated. Though the info is very generalized, it is also broadly accurate: discussing general…

[spiritualseeker777]

[thehoneyvoice]

I am the strongest woman I have ever met.

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[theserpentpharmakiea]

The time of death and ancestral reverence is here. Even though the time of honoring your ancestors is all year round, the fall and winter seasons are the time of death, and as the earths foliage dies and transforms we can see the change more and more each day.

The changes to the earth at this time of year are just like like the changes to the human body as death prepares you for your long journey.

Death and the dead are topics I have always been fascinated with. As a medium and trance channeler, I have always had a close connection to the dead and my ancestors. When my Gigi passed away a few years ago, I felt even closer to the spirit world than ever.

The pictures above are of my Grandmother, it shows the stages of her life until the end. How the slow but inevitable decline changed her form, demeanor, and personality.

My grandmother was a strong loving and caring Neapolitan American Woman, and she is the one who taught me how to love.

Working with the Ancestors is a huge part of my practice and life. If you are new to working with ancestors or you would like to get and idea on how an Italian American Folk Witch honors and works with her ancestors then join me for my new class Saturday October 21 at 7pm.

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[ancestorsalive]

My DNA results came in. Just as I suspected, my great great grandfather was a monarch butterfly. Much of who I am is still wriggling under a stone. I am part larva, but part hummingbird too. There is dinosaur tar in my bone marrow. My golden hair sprang out of a meadow in Palestine. Genghis Khan is my fourth cousin, but I didn't get his dimples. My loins are loaded with banyan seeds from Sri Lanka, but I descended from Ravanna, not Ram. My uncle is a mastodon. There are traces of white people in my saliva. 3.7 billion years ago I swirled in hydrogen dust, dreaming of a planet overgrown with lingams and yonis. More recently, say 60,000 B.C. I walked on hairy paws across a land bridge joining Sweden to Botswana. I am the bastard of the sun and moon. I can no longer hide my heritage of raindrops and cougar scat. My mud was molded with your grandmother's tears. I was the brother who marched you to the sea and sold you. I was the merchant from Savannah and the cargo of blackness. I was the chain. Admit it, you have wings, vast and crystal, like mine, like mine. You have sweat, dark and salty, like mine, like mine. You have secrets silently singing in your blood, like mine, like mine. Don't pretend that earth is not one family. Don't pretend we never hung from the same branch. Don't pretend we do not ripen on each other's breath. Don't pretend we didn't come here to forgive. ~ Poem "Ancestry" by Fred LaMotte

No Separation - Connection to All Things - SoulCollage by Raine © Inner Voice Art

[karmicstar]