In this episode of Spiritcraft, we discuss the practice of ancestor veneration, exploring its significance across cultures and sharing some of my personal rituals.

You'll learn how to set up your own ancestor altar and discover simple ways to honour those who came before you. I'll show you how to make these practices your own, because ancestral work is deeply personal.

I invite you to share your questions and stories about your experiences with ancestor veneration.

Episode transcription: https://spanishbruja.com/2024/10/17/episode-15-ancestral-connection-ancestor-altar/

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Resources

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/06/17/ancestor-veneration-funerals-and-afterlife-beliefs/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancestor-worship

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneration_of_the_dead

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/4/3/1847528/-Religion-101-Ancestor-Worship-in-Ancient-Europe-and-the-Arctic

https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/qingming-festival.htm#google_vignette

Books

'Honoring Your Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestral Veneration', by Mallorie Vaudoise.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honoring-Your-Ancestors-Ancestral-Veneration/dp/0738761001

'The Book of Ancestors', by Claire Goodchild

https://black-and-the-moon.myshopify.com/collections/oracle-decks/products/the-book-of-ancestors-a-guide-to-magic-rituals-and-your-family-history