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Does your pagan path honor your ancestors? How so?
I like to learn as much as I can about them. I particularly have a great relationship with my great grandmother. I have a strong intuition that she watches over me.
I don't even know enough to use that. That would require for me to know other names beside my mom and dad. Im not even sure on my grandma's name I just know everyone called her Grandma Duck even folk not related. I could ask my dad and mom what my grandparents names are but I keep forgetting. Also I can't afford an ancestry website I just tried to use the free version libraries have.I've been learning about mine through ancestry.com. There are for sure people in my family that don't deserve honor, but others do. Some of them have been teaching me that our family line on many sides is wounded and traumatized. That doesn't make what they did okay, but it explains a lot.
I don't even know enough to use that. That would require for me to know other names beside my mom and dad. Im not even sure on my grandma's name I just know everyone called her Grandma Duck even folk not related. I could ask my dad and mom what my grandparents names are but I keep forgetting. Also I can't afford an ancestry website I just tried to use the free version libraries have.
I'll see.Libraries typically have a section for genealogies or passenger lists! It's how I learned I have family here (I moved to WV in 2004, originally from PA). It takes a while but it's worth it.
Normally, in Indian villages, there used to be a spot in the person's field or near the house (but not in the house) where ancestors were worshiped. A bride would first worship those who will become her ancestors before she enters the house. The ancestors were called Vaderas (the elders).All of my seasonal ritual offerings have an Ancestor component to them. I will also be setting up a small shrine in their honor, once I finish setting up my ritual room. It will contain photos of family that have since passed, as well as a place for small offerings such as lighting incense, or placing food.