Who are the Ancestors: Types of Ancestors, Troubling Ancestors, and Deepening Your Relationship

The Ancestors, in the most general sense, are the ones who came before you. And ancestor veneration is the practice of honoring your ancestors (vs worshipping). While I generally write about Indo-European Neo-Paganism, ancestor veneration is one of the oldest, and the most global, spiritual practice among all people. Why? I’m no sociologist, but it’s

Pagan Celebrations for the Ancestors: Beyond Samhain

Most pagans know the term “Samhain.” In fact, you probably learned about it in your very first year of being a pagan. However, there are many pagans who are not Wiccan or Irish Celtic Recons, and who do not want to celebrate this specific holiday. What do we do at this time of year? This