Scarce and wounded: ancestors as symbols and obstacles
Explore how cultural loss and guilt shape modern ancestor work. A reflective essay on ancestry and making what we inherit worth carrying forward.
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How one Witch observes the New Moon, 2023 edition
The New Moon marks the start of a lunar cycle. It is a perfect time to step back, reflect on the previous lunar cycle, and set your intentions for the new one.
Tarot decks for Samhain and ancestor communication
From vintage to botanical and cultural styles and themes, here are a few favourite tarot decks for Samhain and connecting with ancestors.
My 23andMe DNA test ancestry and health results
23andMe offers DNA testing with ancestry results and health insights. Here are my results and some thoughts about how 23andMe compares with Ancestry.com.
Beltane, the other side of Samhain, and ancestors everyday
It’s almost Beltane. It’s almost Halloween. It’s always time for ancestors. As I wrote last month in Darkness and the spring equinox, I’ve given up on trying to create boundaries when it comes to holidays. Some local Pagans say it’s not Halloween, but it is, just like Christmas in summer, and what they mean is …
My Ancestry.com DNA test results
I’m so excited to get the results of my Ancestry.com DNA test! In 2007, I started dabbling in genealogy. My family came to the United States as refugees from Cuba and I knew very little about my background. My spirituality led me to my ancestors and I wanted to know more about them and my ethnic ancestry. …