SO THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!! Today is the day I build my Ancestor Altar… I think I have everything I think I could ever need and more….I was told they requested White candles, cup of coffee, (I don’t drink coffee so I had to buy a coffee maker just for them)(Also I got them sugar and cream in little packs for the ones who want it) water, cigar, a dark brandy, flowers, crystals that represent strength ( which I had to order) and pictures of them………I got it ALL!!!!! In addition… I’ve got some playing cards (it’s tradition to play Spades in our family) Dominoes, pokeno and I ordered some Ancestor money…..I ordered them these two beautiful white lace tablecloths!!!! I have my Bloodline candle with healing and now I’m ready to rock and roll……i was told that they said don’t worry about feeding them since I don’t really eat the way they’re used to eating…. But I’m gonna make something happen every once in a while…. I decided that on the first of every month I would go and get a little cake with happy birthday on it for any Ancestors that have a birthday that month….So that’s the plan!!!!! Now my question to you is how often should I make them coffee and how often should I change out the water???? Another question is how do I communicate with them… by speaking out loud to the altar or by meditating?????
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Just give them some every now and then.
Well mines asked for wine as well but I was told to only give it to them in special occasions. I sometimes leave it on their alter then here and there I’ll pour them a glass and I’ll drink it after it sits on their alter for about 30 mins lol. They haven’t complained about me doing it like this so 🤷🏽♀️lol.
You don’t necessarily have to make coffee, you can also get them coffee incense which makes it so much easier than making coffee everyday. Usually as long as it’s a coffee scent. Trust me I used to be the same way when I started then I asked them and their response “It’s coffee isn’t it?”. Yeah mines are some smart asses but I’m the same way so I just lmao. But I switch it up from making coffee to lighting coffee incense. You can just leave the cigar on their alter. Don’t have to blow smoke unless you just want to. I get headaches from smoke so mines understand and are good with just leaving the cigar on their alter. Bells are good, you can light their candle and give them a money offering to let them know it’s their time. Just whatever resonates with you. I don’t speak to mines everyday but I do give them offerings everyday. Mines told me that I don’t have to call on them everyday because they know when I’m on their alter giving offerings. Just whatever they want-it’s really up to you how you communicate with them.
It’s so important to not complicate your beautiful unique journey. Sit with silence or music which centers you. Go for a walk absorbing gratitude and joy to be in the know your ancestors are present and listening. Keep it simple. Trust anything they want they will let you know. Alters can be so simple. If your ancestors want anything you will definitely know. Walking in doubt and outside validation are not the best spirits to include in your intentional recreation of your journey. Look to see what spirits have been operating to create what the life you’re living. Exhale Relax and Keep It Simple!
Is the bell a warning that your coming to talk to them????? Also you say you use cigar smoke…. I don’t smoke or drink but what about using sage or palo santo wood?????
I change the water in mine once a week(usually sundays) this week I will change it today since I am participating in the rite tonight. I will keep the coffee a day. I also use cigars & I will blow smoke on my alter. I ring a bell 3 times when I approach my alter & pray then speak with them.
I change ancestor water daily unless I'm sick. I work with them on a daily basis since I'm a spiritualist + energy healer and do work for others.
Sounds like you've got a great start with your ancestral altar, good luck and continue putting in the work! They'll give you all the answers to the questions you're asking.
Liquid I change regularly or nothing. Who want stall coffee and water😎