{"id":6837,"date":"2021-10-29T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychictoday.com\/blog\/?p=6837"},"modified":"2021-10-28T15:09:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T14:09:22","slug":"ancestral-altar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychictoday.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/29\/ancestral-altar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ancestral Altar – with Rafael"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ancestral Altar – with Rafael<\/h1>\n

To accompany his workshop on The Ancestral Altar<\/strong> shown LIVE<\/strong> on Psychic TV<\/strong><\/a> earlier today, Rafael<\/strong><\/a>, one of our Natural Psychics<\/strong><\/a>, has kindly shared a written article into Ancestral Altars in case anyone missed his workshop!<\/p>\n

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What is an Ancestral Altar and Why Would You Create One?<\/h2>\n

An Ancestral Altar<\/strong>, sometimes referred to as an Ancestral Shrine<\/strong><\/a>, is a place set up to remember, honour, and respect those who have passed on to the Spirit World.<\/p>\n

Ancestral Altars are not just for family members<\/strong>; they can be dedicated to friends<\/strong>, pets<\/strong>, ancestors<\/strong> of the land, spiritual teachers<\/strong>, and other influential people you admire and respect.<\/p>\n

It is a point of focus to help up build a link<\/strong> to the ancestors<\/strong> who have passed. With this in mind, some say a grave could be classed as an Ancestral Altar as it does the same thing.<\/p>\n

Ancestral Altars are more for us than for them<\/strong>. Ancestors can come around us as and when they choose, but for those who have been left behind, sometimes we need something more tangible to help keep us feel connected<\/strong> – this is where the Ancestral Altar comes in.<\/p>\n

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How to Create Ancestral Altars<\/h2>\n

Ancestral Altars can be as big and elaborate<\/strong> or as small and as simple<\/strong> as you need them to be. From a plain old shelf or a mantelpiece top to a large table filled with crystals<\/strong>, candles<\/strong> and other artefacts<\/strong>, all of these can be Ancestral Altars.<\/p>\n

They can be permanent<\/strong> or temporary<\/strong>. In fact, you may even already have an Ancestral Altar set up and not even realise it. How many of us have a certain place in the house with photos<\/strong> on the wall or a table with artefacts belonging to loved ones<\/strong> who have passed away? These can be classed as Ancestral Altars.<\/p>\n

What you put on your Ancestral Altar is a personal thing<\/strong> and no two Ancestral Altars will look alike. They will be all as unique as the person creating them.<\/p>\n

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What to Include on Your Ancestral Altar<\/h2>\n

Below are a couple of suggestions<\/strong> you may wish to include on your Ancestral Altar:<\/p>\n