#ancestral altars

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Honoring the Dead: A Journey Through Global Traditions and Personal Memories

Embracing the spirit of remembrance this season 🌹✨ Join me on a journey across cultures—from Dia de Muertos to Fete Guedet—to explore the art of honoring loved ones through powerful, heartfelt traditions. How do you celebrate those you've lost? 🌎💀

What if you could connect with loved ones who have passed in a meaningful way that spans across cultures and traditions? Join me as I share my personal journey of building a heartfelt altar at home, inspired by the vibrant Mexican tradition of La Ofrenda, to honor cherished family members and pets. This episode explores the significance of Dia de Muertos and how it joyfully welcomes spirits back…

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For the last day of Hoodoo Heritage Month, October 31st, 2024 - I am continuing my Psychism series, This post is more educational than previous one, including a Q&A, helps you set up an ancestral altar, explains the habits behind certain aspects of ancestral work & altar tools, an helps you understand why and what you are actually doing. It includes instructions for an additional ritual at the end, to further assist with strengthening & elevating them and you. This ritual is transformative and life changing, there’s truly nothing like it. For those who truly want to invest in their relationship and connection with your ancestors, this is for you.

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[necrolatria]

general deity and ancestral altar. i wish soon to get enough room to make separate altars for every important force in my life, but now it is like that

[animetit]

ive had to make do without an altar table this year, but this works just as well ♡

time to place the offerings ♡

[tchallasbabymama]

I’ll be moving in a couple of weeks, and I’m procrastinating on packing by planning out the interior design 😅

The plan is to make something out of black-and-white pictures of my favorite deceased authors to decorate my writing space as sort of an ancestral altar/vision board art piece.

I can’t decide between these two for Toni Morrison because they both give very different vibes that I love equally:

🚨 HELP🚨

[moonhedgegarden]

When I sit in the moment, I can find a bridge to my ancestors, honoring their journey as I discover the rich sea of wisdom intwined within my own being. Without their journey, I would not experience.

[ausetkmt]

Altars and Mistakes..

some folks need to learn to understand that you can't just set up a display of candles and write incantations, then add a bible and it will magically produce your desired effect.

This is why we say, STOP STEALING THINGS THAT YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND AND PROMOTING THEM AS PROVEN.

the work done by a Hoodoo Priest is much more involved than collecting some kitsch and adding your kjb. that is the devil directing you away from your ancestors Black Folks. Don't listen to this nonsense. if you need some questions or work answered, make sure your spiritual practitioner is Initiated into the tradition they are workin or their work will be a waste.

Use the time to learn about your ancestors, your powers and your desires - so that your intentions are recognized and assisted to fruition by Your Ancestors, who are doing the work for YOU; Not this person who knows nothing about you or your ancestral line of power.

Be Careful because This is not childs play; This is actual Spiritual Work

and for the record, Ancestral Altars NEVER GO ON THE FLOOR

[thestonerwitch]

It’s a Full Moon y’all. You know what to do 🌕✨

[algolstare]

Every time im just astounded again by how different my worries are now. I'm begging my ancestors for such things as success in finding housing & a job because I survived & I escaped & now I am free. I'm alive in the world & it is so wonderful, each and every single moment of it, even and especially being able to worry over normal things - not whether or not I get to live to 24, but whether or not I get this place, that place, oh what of this option, options!!! Possibilities!!! Alive!!!

[treasurehuntergem]

I’ve had this tweet saved for weeks thinking about how to apply it using my natal chart. I’ve been wanting to set up my altar for months but couldn’t think of how to get started - I had a small one up pre-renovation with some photos and trinkets. Anyhoo, I love these interpretations.

There are no planets in my Cancer-decorated 4th house, so I check in with its out-of-state landlord, the Moon. Where’s my Moon? Doing hoodrat things in my Mars-ruled 1st house of Aries. When I think of the energy of Aries, I think of being driven to take action; we have shit to do.

Applying that to the WHERE, the location of my altar, it seems it makes the most sense for a 1st house Aries Moon to place an altar by my front door. It could be the last thing I see as I head out into the world to do what I’m meant to do, and the first thing I see when I come in and need to ground myself back at home.

There’s a functional cart/shelf adjacent to my front door full of items that the Young Gems and I may need to get going. I could put a floating shelf above it that would be the base of the altar - out of reach of disruption, but in full view during the busiest routines of the day.

Looking to my 2nd house for items to add to the altar, we find my Venus and Mercury welcoming me to Taurus. It’s cozy as hell in here. I think of beautifully decorated objects, artistic things, luxurious scents.

I see myself adding some of my spare sari fabric and rotating with any of my headwrap fabrics, for lush texture. A Moroccan Amber reed diffuser for holy scent. My small sound bowl for accessible melodies. A very small quantity of fruit for taste. A full, 2nd house Venusian Taurean sensory experience.

Now, the 6th house serving as inspiration for rituals in this context is interesting to think about. There are no planets in my Virgo-decorated 6th house, so I check in once again with an out-of-state landlord, this one more Mercurial. Where’s my Mercury again? Bitch you guessed it. Taurus. How can I apply this to the act of ritual?

Well. Mercury is communication. Taurus rules the throat and indicates a harmonious voice with Venus and Mercury placements. So naturally as a Mercury-ruled 6th house native, I should explore talking to my ancestors as ritual. And maybe sing a little. Both coming and going.

Back to Cancer for a moment. This is what astrologers mean when they say a house is never truly empty, and this has extra meaning for me given that my Cancerian 4th house is the house of family, roots, home, private life, parents. I have no Cancer placements. And interestingly, none of my three children have Cancer placements either.

But many of the most significant people in my family, or who I once knew as family, have Cancer Suns. My mother has a Cancer Sun. So does my ex-spouse. So does my younger sister and one of my younger brothers. So do two of the three first cousins I grew up with. Not to mention one of my closest friends. So the 4th house is live and in 3D for ya girl.

With all that said, I feel I need to add some Cancerian elements to the altar to honor the spirit of the 4th house and the familial energy. I’m thinking some decorative pearls, seashells, iridescence.

Pearl is also the Youngest Gem’s middle name, and I have a lot of seashells on hand sent to me from…my Cancer Sun bestie.

More connections? The eldest Young Gem’s middle name is from my maternal grandmother, who will have a photo on the altar. Also, look at the date and time of the tweet if you hadn’t noticed the number syncs. The eldest Young Gem’s birthdate is a combo of 1s and 2s.

The middle Young Gem is a Virgo Sun, the sign of my 6th house of rituals.

Finally, seeing the number 1 repeat apparently means divine support and needing to trust myself and my guides. Seeing the number 2 repeat means a symbolic union/reunion. Those fit the altar themes. And my birthday this year will take me into the profection year of…none other than House 4.

I hear you, Universe! Lol

I’d love to see how others interpret this for their own natal charts and altars. Let’s get this spiritual bread.

[wolverinesorcery]

Can't wait for summer to come back around and hit my ancestral shrine with maximum sunlight.

[thespiritualparrot]

Kemetism: Ancient Egyptian Spirituality and Its Modern Resurgence

Introduction The sands of time have witnessed countless spiritual traditions, each weaving its own tapestry of beliefs, rituals, and practices. One of these is Kemetism, an ancient Egyptian spiritual path with rich gods, ceremonies, and philosophies. A living tradition in modern times, Kemetism is rooted in the fertile lands along the Nile. Kemetism derives its name from “Kemet,” the ancient…

[ghostvvitch]

Altar inspiration found on Pinterest

[daimonpriestess]

My Altars. They share because I don't have room for them all to have their own.

Aphrodite shares a bit with My Norse gods mainly Freya, I don't think she minds. Then the Egyptian gods and my ancestors along with the Fey. Hecate and The Horned One share with Persephone for now.

The clay flower hanger was made by my son and I thought it perfect for Persephone being a spring goddess.

My branch pentagram is above the table and under are some of my tarot and oracle decks.

One side of my spirit work vanity is for My Demons specifically Lilith and Lucifer.

My vintage pink nightstand as well is currently dedicated to Focular and Asmodeus, the latter which is getting his own table once I find one given he's my demon spouse.

[moonhedgegarden]

Doing a altar reset for ancestors night and set up remembrance for Palestinian lives lost. I sat with it for a while, cried and felt my feelings. I can’t believe us.

[conjuremanj]

How to Build An Ancestor Altar.

Hoodoo is a practice of ancestral . The honoring and/or even worshipping of ancestors is practiced around the world. Many African religions have a foundation in the belief that one's ancestors play an important role there life, living even after death. The spirits of the dead are invited in the household so that they may influence the family and provide blessings and protection. Maintaining a connection with our dead ancestors is a foreign concept to the majority of Americans. Christianity teaches that death is a concrete ending and many approach the subject of death and dying with morbid fear and confusion. For those who are seeking to practice hoodoo, it can be difficult to address these ingrained fears and establish a new understanding of life and death.

Hoodoo like many African traditions, sees life and death as being an journey of the soul. it rises on the spiritual plane where our souls continue to live. Endurance and wisdom from those who came before us and establishing a relationship with them is vital to the success of every working, charm, trick and candle burning used in the tradition. Without with our ancestors is like shooting in the dark hoping to hit your target which results in a lot of wasted time and energy.

Our ancestors don't just power magical workings, they also can guide us so that we can avoid a negative situation and recover from it quickly. The real strength of a conjure man comes from the foresight provided by our ancestors through the ancestor altar. A beginner might be overwhelmed by the all the information that is available on the subject and become confused. I understand how a person could reach a “stalemate” in their research for authenticity. Find a place in your home that is relatively low in traffic, meaning that not many people will see your altar. You can also use a closet space. Your altar will become a point of spiritual gravity a highway for spirits to travel through. (So not the bedroom) This spiritual activity can negatively affect your dreams and sleeping pattern. ( Meaning the energy) Find a space for your altar (table) Next clean your surface with a spiritual solution like Florida Water, Rose Water or Koloria 1800 etc. Wipe in a circular clockwise motion. After the altar is dry, say a prayer over the table expressing your intentions for it to act as a holy space.

If the table is made of wood you could then rub a blessing oil into it like Van Van or Ancestor Oil. Find a cloth for your altar. Most commonly white cloth but any would do. Cover your altar with your altar cloth. The very first thing on your ancestor altar should be the Bible. Make sure that your Bible doesn't take up to much space there are other things that will to be added.

Also, it is likely that your ancestors were Christian and they will respond to verses because they are familiar with them. Next, place a white seven-day candle before the your Bible. (We use candlelight to provide our ancestors with illumination.) The candle acts as a beacon drawing spirits closer to us.

The white seven-day candle can stay lit at all times if you do stock up on them. (don’t light the candle until your altar is completely set up) After the candle has been placed on the altar, add a wine glass full of water next to the candle. (Any glass or chalice will do) We are born of water and your bodies is partially made of water. It's entry point between the world of the living and dead. The glass of water allows for a stronger connection with the spirits who will be called apon. You can place a picture of your ancestors to the left and right of your Bible, candle and glass of water. Their pictures help to strengthen your connection.

Don’t worry if you don’t have pictures of them. There are other things that can be added to your altar to strengthen the connection. Next place anything that might have belonged to them on the altar in front of their pictures. Add items that are significant to your spiritual practice on your altar, I highly suggest some type of divination tools like bones or tarot cards. It come in handy for clarifying a message.

Finally, place an image of a spirit known for protection on your altar. It’s always best to have a working relationship with the spirit you chose to place on the altar, but if your beginning you might not have a working relationship with a spirit of protection so use this time to begin communicating with that spirit. I suggest Saint Michael or the Virgin Mary. This spirit will act as a guardian between you and any random spirits that may be attracted to your altar, Place an extra candle and glass of water next to the image of your protector.

Other common items you can choose to add is dirt from an their grave, incense burner, candle snuffer, a bell, flowers etc. Arranging your items is personal preference. The water, coffee and rum should be cleaned and refreshed at least once a week. Any food offerings should be left on the altar until it has lost all life and becomes stale. Your candles should be replaced as soon as they go out.

Now that your ancestor altar is completely set up, it’s time to begin welcoming the spirits into your home. Begin by inviting your ancestors to “sit” at your altar. You can achieve this with a three-day long ritual that is intended to prepare the space.

Day 1- at your altar, try to imagine the faces of those who have passed. Say a prayer out loud to them. Speak their names. Take as much time as you need to really make a connection.

Day 2- Prepare meals that they would like. You can Leave the food on the altar.

Day3- Bring them gifts as an offering. Before bed, say another prayer giving them thanks and honor. I suggest this be done at least once a week. Pay attention to your dreams and to your intuition during this process. Your ancestor will eventually respond to your prayers so pay attention.