đż How to Properly Speak to Your Ancestors (Because Not All Ancestors Are For You)
.đż How to Properly Speak to Your Ancestors (Because Not All Ancestors Are For You) By Ms. Kathie| Spiritual Guidance & Ancestral Wisdom đź Understanding the Ancestral Connection Speaking to your ancestors is one of the most sacred and powerful spiritual practices you can perform. It bridges the physical and spiritual realms, connecting you with those who came before you â the ones whose blood and experiences shaped your path. But hereâs the truth that few talk about: not all ancestors are aligned with your highest good. Some carry pain, bias, or unresolved karma from their time on Earth. This is why spiritual discernment is key before you open that doorway of communication. When you reach out to your ancestors, you are not just calling on âthe dead.â Youâre calling on the lineage of energy that still moves through you. đŻ Step 1: Prepare Yourself Spiritually Before speaking to your ancestors, cleanse yourself and your space. You want to raise your vibration so you can connect with the ancestors who walk in light. You can do this by: Taking a spiritual bath with sea salt and white flowers. Lighting ancestor candles or white tea lights. Playing soft drumming music or gospel hymns that elevate your spirit. Saying a short prayer: âI call upon my benevolent ancestors who walk in truth and light. Only those who love me and wish me well may come forth.â This intention sets the tone for divine protection. đŸ Step 2: Create an Ancestral Altar Your altar doesnât have to be fancy â it just has to be sincere. Choose a quiet space where you can sit in reflection. Include items like: A glass of water (for spirit refreshment). Photos or names of known ancestors. Offerings such as fruit, coffee, or tobacco. A white cloth to represent purity. If you donât know your ancestors by name, thatâs okay. You can still call on your known and unknown benevolent ancestors. Spirit always knows who you mean. đ Step 3: Discern Which Ancestors Are For You This step is crucial. When connecting spiritually, you may feel different energies â some calm, some heavy. Ancestors who are for you will bring: Warmth and peace. Clear intuition or confirmation. Positive synchronicities (like feathers, repeating numbers, or calm dreams). Ancestors who are not for you may bring: Confusion or draining energy. Arguments, blockages, or nightmares after you pray. Feelings of fear or anxiety. If that happens, donât panic. Just reset your altar. Pour out the old water, light sage or frankincense, and reaffirm: âOnly ancestors of divine light and truth are welcome in my space.â đȘ¶ Step 4: Communicate Through Prayer or Meditation You donât have to be a medium to speak with your ancestors. Just talk sincerely. You can say something like: âAncestors of my bloodline and spiritual lineage, I honor you. Thank you for your guidance and protection. Reveal to me what lessons or blessings I need right now.â Then sit in stillness. Some messages will come through thoughts, chills, songs, or dreams. Your ancestors speak in symbols as much as in words. đș Step 5: Offer Gratitude, Not Demands A key mistake people make is treating their ancestors like wish-granters instead of spiritual elders. Approach them with humility and thanks first. After prayer, say: âThank you for your continued guidance. May my actions honor the path you began.â Offer them fresh water or food as a sign of love. When the offering no longer feels âaliveâ (usually after a day or two), dispose of it respectfully in nature or running water. đ„ Step 6: Recognize When to Step Back Sometimes, your spiritual team changes as you evolve. You may feel called to step back from ancestral work for a while, and thatâs okay. Signs itâs time to pause include: Emotional exhaustion or heavy energy. Frequent dreams of chaos or confusion. Feeling spiritually âblocked.â That doesnât mean your ancestors abandoned you â it simply means youâre being called to rest and recalibrate before going deeper again. đ« Step 7: Live in a Way That Honors Them Speaking to your ancestors isnât just about rituals; itâs about how you live. When you make wise choices, break generational curses, and walk in truth, you are doing active ancestral work. Your healing heals them. So every time you forgive, save money, or chase your dreams â youâre not doing it alone. Your ancestors are celebrating through you. đ Final Thought Not every ancestor is meant to walk with you â but every one of them helped shape your path in some way. When you approach ancestral work with discernment, respect, and love, you align with the ones who are truly for your highest good. Theyâll guide you, protect you, and open doors that no one else can.