It is always a very important thing to honor one's ancestors. The way we do it in vodun might be different from what most people do. I believe that most folks simply collect photographs and light candles or whatever. I am not sure. I look forward to others sharing their experiences. African ancestor commemoration/remembrance always involves sacrifice. When I have more time I will share it with you. In the meantime remembering those who have passed on, in your prayers, is a worthwhile thing. I often call upon my ancestors to intercede for me, with the spirits, and help smooth the path inwhich I walk.

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My Ancestors sometimes come to me and give me their perspective on things. Sometimes I take their advice, and sometimes I don't. Sometimes, I just laugh and shake my head and say....."You've not changed!"

My husband sees his Ancestors in the animals. Sometimes they will come to him in this form. He finds it very comforting. He does his best to honor them, when this happens, by paying attention to them and sometimes feeding them.

Here is a great book that gives many ideas about connecting with and honoring your Ancestors:

__Sacred Legacies: Healing Your Past and Creating a Positive Future" by Denise Linn

The following is from a site that discusses this book:

"Written for her daughter and those in generations to come, this helpful and hopeful book explores four acts of personal power that can positively affect the future. Denise Linn is an internationally known healer, lecturer, and author of Sacred Space, The Secret Language of Signs, and Quest. Most of the material in Sacred Legacies comes out of her Native American heritage and her belief that guided meditations and visualization exercises are great tools for self-exploration and self-realization.

"In a chapter on finding your roots and honoring your ancestors, Linn emphasizes the importance of this connection with the past. By having a family reunion, starting a family tree, or visiting the place where your ancestors lived, individuals can tap into this source of spiritual energy. A second step is breaking free from negative ancestral and family patterns.

"Next, Linn explores the importance of creating a new vision of the future so you can empower your descendants. This can be achieved by writing a life-history letter, planting a tree, creating a generational box, making a video portrait, and other projects. The final step is fashioning a spiritual legacy through ritual, myth, and family stories. By honoring your ancestors and empowering your descendants you can make the most of the transformative power of the generations."

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