If you’re beginning to develop a relationship with your ancestors, setting up an ancestor altar is essential. It gives you a place to connect on a regular basis. It serves as a reminder that your ancestors are present. Learn how to set up your ancestor altar here with our step-by-step ...
Have you heard of generational curses? Are you worried your family might be affected by one? Here’s the full rundown on this type of “curse” and how to effectively stop a generational family curse in modern times. And yes, they are real. What Are Generational Curses? When I ...
Have you ever wondered if your family has a totem or animal guardian spirit? No matter your culture or heritage, every family bloodline has an animal or plant guardian spirit that watches over its descendants. Learn more about ancestral animal guardian spirits here. What is an Ancestral Animal ...
When we think of our ancestors, most think of our recently deceased. But ancestor work doesn’t mean just working with your grandmother or great uncle. It also means reaching out to those in the distant past – to the ancients. There are literally trillions to connect with, and many ...
If you’ve never heard of hungry ghosts, now’s the time to learn about them. It may seem like a scary term, but it’s important to learn what hungry ghosts are and how we can avoid/appease neglected ancestors. And discern the difference between a hungry ghost and an evil spirit. ...
I’ve been on the path of a witch officially since I was fifteen years old. At least, that’s when I began calling myself a witch. But the dreams and spiritual experiences were happening long before the label. Now I’m 36, and still walking the narrow path of the witch and with ...
When beginners come to the path, the first thing they want to know is how to choose a god and/or goddess. This isn’t necessarily the first thing you have to know, but it can definitely help begin your spiritual journey. Often, the experienced pagans will tell the newbies to go with ...
Are you a kitchen or cottage witch who wants an extra helping hand around the house? Maybe you could use some help with your magical workings or someone to protect your household. Household spirits are perfect for the job! Ever heard of the Scottish brownie? The Russian Domovoi? Even if you ...
Our resident blogger Allorah Rayne shares with us pertinent tips and tricks on how to protect ourselves during spirit work. Allorah on Spirit Work Spirit work, whether communing with our ancestors or invoking deities, can be tricky business. Many of us have Ouija board stories from childhood ...
Your ancestors are here. They’ve always been and always will be. When you breathe, you use DNA given to you by your maternal ancestors. When you cry or laugh, you cry and laugh with your ancestors’ DNA. I have spent the past five years connecting with my ancestors in various ways. ...