Ancestor Connections

In my latest podcast I discuss using tarot for connection to your ancestors and wanted to share some spreads which I found helpful.  They are from Nancy Henrickson's book Ancestral Tarot.

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The Journey Spread (pictured above) starts at the left, travels across the top and circles around the bottom:
1) Me today
2) The bridge I will be crossing to meet the ancestors
3) What do the ancestors think of me?
4) What do I think of the ancestors?
5) What is the goal of my journey
6) The unexpected
7) How will ancestral tarot affect my life?

Getting to Know You Spread:
1) How can I open the portal to communicate with this person?
2) How does this person want to be present in my life?
3) How can I honour this person?
4) What can I learn from this person?
5) What message does this person have for me at this time?

Saying Thank You & Goodbye Spread:
1) Which ancestor is with me on this journey?
2) What message do you have for me?
3) What lesson can I learn from your life?
4) What strengths have I inherited from you?
5) What can I do in my daily life to honour you?

Ancient Ones Spread:
1) How can I best communicate with the ancient ones?
2) What message to the (collective) ancient ones have for me?
3) How can I best honour those of my blood who lived a millennia before me?

I have had an ancestral altar for a couple years now and also have a special one for my cats.  There are lots of ways you can create a special place in your home for your ancestors which can be as simple or elaborate as you like.  Some ideas are:
- candles
- pictures
- things that belonged to your loved ones
- offering plates
- incense
- crystals
- tarot cards
- so much more!